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Flights from Shanghai to Madrid

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Madrid (MAD) take about 13h 20m (10,269 km). China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $607 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Madrid

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Airport transfer

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Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — lounges at Shanghai Pudong Airport

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Madrid

Carriers on PVG–MAD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Madrid fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $607 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $330. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$142630 Oct 2026 · China Eastern	$386 · 2 stops30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$76027 Nov 2026 · China Eastern	$330 · 2 stops15 Nov 2026 · China Eastern
Dec 2026	$60730 Dec 2026 · China Eastern	$379 · 1 stop6 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$10349 Jan 2027 · China Eastern	$394 · 1 stop9 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$7689 Feb 2027 · China Eastern	$425 · 1 stop9 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$99830 Mar 2027 · China Eastern	$375 · 1 stop30 Mar 2027
Apr 2027	$107019 Apr 2027 · China Eastern	$402 · 1 stop19 Apr 2027
Jul 2027	$7586 Jul 2027 · China Eastern	$386 · 1 stop6 Jul 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $330 in November 2026, against $375 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 8 of 8 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Madrid, 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.

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Spain 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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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Madrid flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Madrid?

A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 13h 20m, covering 10,269 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Shanghai from Madrid by air?

The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 10,269 km (6,381 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Madrid?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–MAD route include China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Shanghai to Madrid cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–MAD was $607 USD with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 30 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Madrid?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $330 one-way, against $425 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Shanghai to Madrid?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $330 with 2 stops against $607 nonstop, a saving of $277. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from China to Spain?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Spain visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Madrid?

Spain is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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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