Find cheap airlines flights from Shanghai to Madrid

You can choose from 10 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Madrid, including Emirates, China Eastern Airlines, and Hainan Airlines. China Eastern Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Emirates logo Emirates
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Hainan Airlines logo Hainan Airlines
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Air China logo Air China
British Airways logo British Airways
KLM logo KLM
Juneyao Airlines logo Juneyao Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Madrid according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Shanghai to Madrid: One way flights from $645, round trip flights from $955. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Madrid are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Madrid

The distance between Shanghai and Madrid is approximately 10,248.38 km. It takes around 14 hours on average to fly from Shanghai to Madrid. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price$216
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$459
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance10,248.38 km
Average flight time14 hours
Popular airlineEmirates
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Madrid route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Madrid

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Madrid?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Madrid purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Madrid is Jan, with an average price of $462; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Sep, with an average price of up to $908.

$908
$685
$462
$239
    Cheapest
  • $583
    Feb
  • $607
    Mar
  • $776
    Apr
  • $789
    May
  • $520
    Jun
  • $713
    Jul
  • $692
    Aug
  • $908
    Sep
  • $563
    Oct
  • $583
    Nov
  • $491
    Dec
  • $462
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Madrid?

Average price of round-trip flights from Shanghai to Madrid purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Madrid are found during Feb, with an average price of $902. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Sep, with an average price of up to $1,702.

$1,702
$1,302
$902
$502
  • $902
    Feb
  • $1,103
    Mar
  • $1,340
    Apr
  • $1,217
    May
  • $1,106
    Jun
  • $1,096
    Jul
  • $1,558
    Aug
  • $1,702
    Sep
  • $1,119
    Oct
  • $1,055
    Nov
  • $1,006
    Dec
  • $1,037
    Jan

What's the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Madrid?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Shanghai to Madrid on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Madrid is Tue, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Wed, as prices are usually highest then.

$688
$621
$553
$486
  • $611
    Mon
  • $553
    Tue
  • $688
    Wed
  • $642
    Thu
  • $650
    Fri
  • $580
    Sat
  • $655
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Madrid (SHA-MAD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Hainan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $216 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to MAD on Tue, Mar 10), while Hainan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $459 departing on Tue, Apr 7 and returning on Sat, Apr 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Madrid with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Hainan Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 14 hours to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Madrid (MAD).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Madrid is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Madrid. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU709 (00:59)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Madrid, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Mar 10, with one-way flights priced at just $216.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Madrid travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Madrid is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Madrid on February 28, 2026 with Hainan Airlines, with prices starting at $232.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Madrid, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport (PVG-MAD) is by far the most common option on this route: Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD).
  • The time difference between Madrid and Shanghai is 7h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Shanghai to Madrid

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Madrid?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Shanghai to Madrid on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Sichuan Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Shanghai to Madrid, with an average price of $437.

$185
$437
$689
$941
$1,193
Sichuan Airlines
$437
Sichuan Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
$470
Juneyao Airlines
Hainan Airlines
$485
Hainan Airlines
Emirates
$703
Emirates
Air China
$932
Air China
China Eastern Airlines
$1,193
China Eastern Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Shanghai to Madrid?

Data is based on the number of flights from Shanghai to Madrid operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, China Eastern Airlines operates the most flights from Shanghai to Madrid, with 8 flight per week.

8
8
8
8
China Eastern Airlines
8
China Eastern Airlines
Aerolineas Argentinas
8
Aerolineas Argentinas
LATAM Airlines
8
LATAM Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Shanghai to Madrid?

Data is based on the number of flights from Shanghai to Madrid for each day of the week on Trip.com over the last month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Shanghai to Madrid depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday.

15
14
12
11
Highest
12
Mon
12
Tue
12
Wed
12
Thu
15
Fri
15
Sat
15
Sun