Flights from Madrid to Shanghai
Nonstop flights from Madrid (MAD) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 13h 20m (10,269 km). China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $445 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Shanghai
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly
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Airlines flying Madrid to Shanghai
Carriers on MAD–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Madrid to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $445 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $351. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $231530 Oct 2026 · China Eastern | $519 · 3 stops26 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $44510 Nov 2026 · China Eastern | $351 · 2 stops10 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $4463 Dec 2026 · China Eastern | $357 · 1 stop4 Dec 2026 |
| Jan 2027 | $53621 Jan 2027 · China Eastern | $384 · 3 stops14 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $91510 Feb 2027 · China Eastern | $502 · 1 stop10 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | $111918 Mar 2027 · China Eastern | $418 · 1 stop18 Mar 2027 · Air Europa |
| May 2027 | $50110 May 2027 · China Eastern | $398 · 1 stop4 May 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $351 for November 2026, $357 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Madrid to Shanghai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Shanghai
Based on weather and travel conditions in China
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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