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Cheap Flights from Madrid (MAD) to Shanghai (SHA)

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Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
Iberia
Iberia2 stops
MAD - SHA
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines1 stop
SHA - MAD
405$
386$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 13
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines1 stop
MAD - SHA
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines1 stop
SHA - MAD
461$
440$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, Mar 8 - Sat, Mar 14
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines1 stop
MAD - SHA
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines1 stop
SHA - MAD
503$
481$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
Iberia
Iberia2 stops
MAD - SHA
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines2 stops
SHA - MAD
516$
494$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Feb 5 - Tue, Feb 10
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines1 stop
MAD - SHA
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines1 stop
SHA - MAD
525$
503$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 8
British Airways
British Airways1 stop
MAD - SHA
China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern AirlinesDirect
SHA - MAD
2266$
2253$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Mar 3
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines1 stop
MAD - SHA
269$
254$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, Jan 18
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines1 stop
MAD - SHA
274$
259$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, Mar 15
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines1 stop
MAD - SHA
275$
260$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Feb 4
Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines1 stop
MAD - SHA
279$
264$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Feb 18
Iberia
Iberia2 stops
MAD - SHA
303$
287$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Shanghai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flying Time13 h and 33 mWhen flying from Madrid to Shanghai, this can take around 13 h and 33 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$254The best price for flights from Madrid to Shanghai offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Departure AirportAdolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas AirportAdolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas Airport is where you'll take off when flying from Madrid to Shanghai
Arrival AirportShanghai Pudong International AirportYou'll land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport when flying from Madrid to Shanghai
Peak seasonOctoberOctober is the busiest time to fly from Madrid to Shanghai according to search data results from our customers
Airlines operating this routeChina Eastern AirlinesAirline(s) that fly from Madrid to Shanghai
Best time to bookSeptemberSeptember is one of the most frequent times to fly to Shanghai from Madrid according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
68%Trains in Shanghai are 68% cheaper than in Madrid.
Madrid$1.76
Shanghai$0.57
MealMid-priced restaurant
77%A meal in Shanghai is 77% cheaper than a meal in Madrid.
Madrid$18.75
Shanghai$4.26
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
48%A taxi fare in Shanghai is 48% cheaper than in Madrid.
Madrid$4.10
Shanghai$2.13
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
0%A coffee in Shanghai costs roughly the same as in Madrid.
Madrid$3.17
Shanghai$3.16
Exchange rate
1 USD = 7.08 CNY
1 CNY = 0.15 USD
Last revised on Sat, 12/20
Distance: 6373 miles
Madrid airports
Adolfo Suárez Madrid - Barajas (MAD)How far from city center: 8 miles
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city center: 19 miles
Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city center: 4 miles

Are you planning to travel to Shanghai for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Madrid. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Madrid to Shanghai

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to China. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Madrid to Shanghai, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Madrid to Shanghai is $254. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Shanghai more expensive than Madrid to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Shanghai costs an average of 2.13 USD , 48% cheaper than Madrid, with a fare of 4.10 USD,
while train tickets cost 68% less at Shanghai: $ 0.57 USD versus $ 1.76 USD at Madrid.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 4.26 USD euros in Shanghai, 77% less than the 18.75 USD euros in Madrid.
The price of coffee is about the same in Shanghai and Madrid, with an average of 3.16 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Madrid to Shanghai?
The most popular months to book a trip from Madrid to Shanghai are September, January and December, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Madrid to Shanghai?
The best time of the year to visit Shanghai depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, October is the best month to fly to Shanghai from Madrid in terms of searches from our customers, followed by May and April. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds December, September and January are the months with fewer searches for Madrid - Shanghai.
How long does the flight from Madrid to Shanghai take?
Flight length from Madrid to Shanghai is around 13:33 hours on average, at an average distance of 10,395 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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