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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Barcelona Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,105. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.$1,036 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Barcelona on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,036, select.

Shanghai.$1,036 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Barcelona on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,036, select.

Shanghai.$1,046 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Barcelona on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,046, select.

Shanghai.$1,064 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Barcelona on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,064, select.

Shanghai.$1,064 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Barcelona on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,064, select.

Shanghai.$1,067 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Barcelona on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,067, select.

Shanghai.$1,082 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Barcelona on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,082, select.

Shanghai.$1,094 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with Shenzhen Airlines and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Shenzhen Airlines, departs from Barcelona on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,094, select.

Shanghai.$1,094 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with Shenzhen Airlines and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Shenzhen Airlines, departs from Barcelona on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,094, select.

Shanghai.$1,096 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Barcelona on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,096, select.

Shanghai.$1,096 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Barcelona on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,096, select.

Shanghai.$1,103 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Barcelona on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,103, select.

Shanghai.$1,103 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Barcelona on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,103, select.

Shanghai.$1,103 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Barcelona on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,103, select.

Shanghai.$1,105 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Thu, 28 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Barcelona on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,105, select.

Shanghai.$1,121 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Barcelona on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Barcelona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,121, select.

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Direct flights from Barcelona to Shanghai

Alternative Barcelona to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Barcelona to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai

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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai

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Barcelona to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,036
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	12 hrs, 27 mins
Most popular airline	China Eastern
Average flights per week	17

Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Shanghai: what you need to know

Around 13 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai.
Shanghai is seven hours ahead of Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located. Shanghai runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the busiest route. When searching for your flight, you can pick from ten services every week between BCN and PVG.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BCN to Shanghai flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Direct Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai tickets are available for booking. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is where you'll step off the plane.
Keep an eye out for offers from China Eastern Airlines. This airline has direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When browsing for plane tickets from BCN to Shanghai, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona, BCN can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near BCN. Whether you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart BCN land on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Shanghai

The best price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai flight is $672. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,036. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before flying. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from BCN to Shanghai.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
Locking in a cheap flight from BCN to Shanghai is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to the centre of Shanghai takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PVG:
Reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport several weeks in advance of your flight from BCN to Shanghai. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, book even earlier to lock in the best possible deal.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. Once you've hopped off your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
Public transport will get you there in about 40 minutes.
Following your BCN to Shanghai flight, kick back at a hotel close to SHA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from SHA in advance so you can simply grab the keys and get going.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport can be found at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

February is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Shanghai in December.
Lock in a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai plane ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC.

More about Shanghai

When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Shanghai right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Museum and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are attractions you won't want to skip in Shanghai.

Explore more of China

You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey around 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its top attractions. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Puyang is another standout destination in China and is around 241 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. No journey is complete without seeing Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea.