Madrid to Shanghai flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Madrid to Shanghai is €298 (checked on 21 Oct 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €298, departing 17 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 21 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 60Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- China Eastern, Air Algerie, Air China, Air Europa, Air Serbia, Brussels Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, KLM, Qatar Airways, Sichuan Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air (18)
- Reported fastest flight
- 12h 50m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 10,255 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 12h 50m
- Alternative airports
- SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with China Eastern. Check current timetables.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days | Fastest non-stop |
|---|---|---|
| China Eastern | 28 / 199 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Madrid–Barajas (MAD) → Madrid, city gazetteer reference point (40.4167, -3.7003): ≈ 13 km.
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | €340 | 30 |
| March 2027 | €369 | 30 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Madrid to Shanghai: Thursday, from €340 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €384 | 9 |
| Tuesday | €356 | 9 |
| Wednesday | €382 | 9 |
| Thursday | €340 | 8 |
| Friday | €384 | 8 |
| Saturday | €356 | 8 |
| Sunday | €404 | 9 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Madrid to Shanghai: China Eastern, from €330 (checked 24 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| China Eastern | €330Nov 18, 2026 | 39 |
| Brussels Airlines | €338Jan 14, 2027 | 3 |
| Sichuan Airlines | €346Nov 16, 2026 | 21 |
| China Southern | €354Jan 16, 2027 | 22 |
| Air Europa | €373Mar 11, 2027 | 4 |
| Finnair | €377Jan 20, 2027 | 5 |
| Iberia | €400Jan 8, 2027 | 3 |
| Etihad Airways | €409Nov 26, 2026 | 28 |
| Air China | €425Jan 5, 2027 | 6 |
| Cathay Pacific | €439Nov 5, 2026 | 8 |
| Turkish Airlines | €540Nov 19, 2026 | 6 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Madrid to Shanghai?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €298, found on 21 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Shanghai?
In our observations November 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €298.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Shanghai?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with China Eastern.
Which airlines fly from Madrid to Shanghai?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: China Eastern, Air Algerie, Air China, Air Europa, Air Serbia, Brussels Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, KLM, Qatar Airways, Sichuan Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air (18).
How long does the flight from Madrid to Shanghai take?
Across the 81 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 19h 53m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Madrid to Shanghai fares were non-stop?
19 of the 119 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Madrid to Shanghai?
For Madrid to Shanghai, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: China Eastern (28). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Madrid to Shanghai?
Cheapest day of the week from Madrid to Shanghai: Thursday, from €340 (checked 27 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Madrid to Shanghai?
Cheapest airline from Madrid to Shanghai: China Eastern, from €330 (checked 24 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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