SHA - MAD

£228 Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Madrid

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to Madrid departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Madrid (SHA-MAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Shanghai to Madrid that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Shanghai to Madrid

Sat, 13 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
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12:50 - 08:25SHA-MAD
26h 35m2 stops
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10:25 - 23:50MAD-SHA
30h 25m2 stops
£525Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
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07:45 - 23:35SHA-MAD
22h 50m2 stops
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12:20 - 13:25MAD-SHA
18h 05m1 stop
£535Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 10 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
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22:30 - 08:30SHA-MAD
41h 00m1 stop
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11:25 - 20:55MAD-SHA
26h 30m1 stop
£579Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
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22:30 - 08:30SHA-MAD
41h 00m1 stop
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11:25 - 20:55MAD-SHA
26h 30m1 stop
£581Cathay Pacific
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
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07:10 - 11:30SHA-MAD
35h 20m3 stops
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21:10 - 14:10MAD-SHA
34h 00m3 stops
£622Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
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07:10 - 11:30SHA-MAD
35h 20m3 stops
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11:05 - 19:10MAD-SHA
25h 05m2 stops
£637Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 14 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
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08:55 - 23:35SHA-MAD
21h 40m2 stops
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14:10 - 16:55MAD-SHA
19h 45m2 stops
£786Lufthansa
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Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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08:55 - 23:35SHA-MAD
21h 40m2 stops
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12:00 - 16:55MAD-SHA
21h 55m2 stops
£808Lufthansa
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Thu, 27 Nov - Thu, 11 Dec
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18:25 - 19:25SHA-MAD
32h 00m1 stop
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21:25 - 17:10MAD-SHA
36h 45m1 stop
£835Korean Air
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
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18:25 - 19:25SHA-MAD
32h 00m1 stop
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21:25 - 17:10MAD-SHA
36h 45m1 stop
£836Korean Air
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Cathay Pacific
Cheapest • from £579 (return)
Etihad Airways
Best reviews • 7.4 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 19% price drop
January
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
£525
Typical prices: £503-£654
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/12Sun 28/12
SHA - MAD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£228
Typical prices: £271-£399
Cathay Pacific
Tue 10/3
SHA - MAD • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Shanghai to Madrid flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Shanghai to Madrid to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid departing in December.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid is March, where tickets cost £467 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £933 and £699 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Shanghai to Madrid

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight£228
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Shanghai to Madrid

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Shanghai to Madrid based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Shanghai to Madrid flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid was £228 for a one-way ticket and £525 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Madrid?

    Shanghai and Madrid are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Shanghai from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and will be arriving at Madrid Barajas.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Madrid?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Madrid?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Shanghai to Madrid.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai to Madrid?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Madrid from Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to Madrid?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Madrid with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai to Madrid?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Madrid from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Shanghai to Madrid

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to Madrid. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Shanghai to Madrid? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1282 reviews
7.8Crew
7.3Comfort
7.6Boarding
7.2Food
7.3Entertainment
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Will never book any flight from Kayak and will never travel ithad airline

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Oct 2025ISB - AUH
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Will never book any flight from Kayak and will never travel ithad airline

Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

Stewardess was attentive and was actively roamin to check the passengers on the biz class

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

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