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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Madrid Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,088. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.$1,046 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Madrid on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,046, select.

Shanghai.$1,068 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Madrid on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,068, select.

Shanghai.$1,088 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Madrid on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,088, select.

Shanghai.$1,112 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Madrid on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,112, select.

Shanghai.$1,135 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Madrid on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,135, select.

Shanghai.$1,135 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Madrid on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,135, select.

Shanghai.$1,135 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Madrid on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,135, select.

Shanghai.$1,162 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Madrid on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,162, select.

Shanghai.$1,162 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Madrid on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,162, select.

Shanghai.$1,182 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Madrid on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,182, select.

Shanghai.$1,189 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Madrid on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,189, select.

Shanghai.$1,190 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Jan, returning Wed, 11 Aug.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Madrid on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 11 Aug, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,190, select.

Shanghai.$1,200 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Dec.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Madrid on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,200, select.

Shanghai.$1,214 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Thu, 11 Mar.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Madrid on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,214, select.

Shanghai.$1,217 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Sat, 6 Mar.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Madrid on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,217, select.

Shanghai.$1,243 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Madrid on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Madrid.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,243, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Madrid to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Hongqiao.

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Madrid to Shanghai: Flight information

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Cheapest month to fly	November

Finding cheap flights from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao?

The best price we found for a return flight from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao is $1,046. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,046.

How many flights are there a week from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao?

As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao?

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Shanghai Hongqiao is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Madrid Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport on Saturday, 14 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Madrid Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Shanghai Hongqiao?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Madrid Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao with?

Currently, China Southern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Hongqiao.

Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA): what you need to know

The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Madrid.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MAD to SHA flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to visit a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Beijing Capital International Airport is a well-known stop between MAD and SHA.

How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Currently, $626 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,046. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAD to SHA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MAD to SHA.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

When it comes to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport's on-time performance, 78.23% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MAD? If you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Book a hotel close to SHA if you're catching a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Venture beyond Shanghai and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Book your ride from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport a few weeks before your departure date to secure the best deal. If you're going away during a peak period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.

Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to central Shanghai

You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to the centre of Shanghai has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Shanghai. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAD to SHA in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC then.

Explore more of China

Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another well-known destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without visiting Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.