Shanghai to Madrid flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Shanghai to Madrid is €319 (checked on 30 Oct 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €319, departing 1 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 30 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 198Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Air China, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, China Southern, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Qatar Airways, Sichuan Airlines, Turkish Airlines (11)
- Typical journey time
- 20h 10m
About this route
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- Route distance
- 10,255 km
- Typical journey time
- 20h 10m
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Sichuan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern, Air China, Turkish Airlines (10)
- Alternative airports
- SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- 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.
- Madrid–Barajas (MAD) → Madrid, city gazetteer reference point (40.4167, -3.7003): ≈ 13 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
Cheapest month from Shanghai to Madrid: December 2026, from €319 (checked 30 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €324 | 23 |
| December 2026 | €319 | 31 |
| January 2027 | €325 | 31 |
| February 2027 | €325 | 28 |
| March 2027 | €325 | 31 |
| April 2027 | €348 | 30 |
| May 2027 | €348 | 24 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Shanghai to Madrid: Monday, from €319 (checked 30 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €319 | 29 |
| Tuesday | €319 | 28 |
| Wednesday | €319 | 29 |
| Thursday | €319 | 29 |
| Friday | €319 | 27 |
| Saturday | €319 | 28 |
| Sunday | €319 | 28 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Shanghai to Madrid by days until departure (31 to 60 days): €319 (checked 30 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €326 | 3 |
| 8 to 30 days | €324 | 20 |
| 31 to 60 days | €319 | 30 |
| 61 days or more | €325 | 145 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Shanghai to Madrid: Etihad Airways, from €319 (checked 30 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Etihad Airways | €319Dec 1, 2026 | 34 |
| Cathay Pacific | €324Nov 9, 2026 | 39 |
| Qatar Airways | €365Dec 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Emirates | €414Dec 1, 2026 | 5 |
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 Shanghai to Madrid?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €319, found on 30 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Madrid?
Cheapest month from Shanghai to Madrid: December 2026, from €319 (checked 30 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Madrid?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Shanghai to Madrid. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Madrid?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Air China, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, China Southern, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Qatar Airways, Sichuan Airlines, Turkish Airlines (11).
How long does the flight from Shanghai to Madrid take?
Across the 21 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 22h 56m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Shanghai to Madrid?
Cheapest day of the week from Shanghai to Madrid: Monday, from €319 (checked 30 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Shanghai to Madrid?
Cheapest airline from Shanghai to Madrid: Etihad Airways, from €319 (checked 30 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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