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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Madrid, Spain from £406

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MAD
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 February 2026.

Sun 15/222:30
SHA
-
MAD
1 stop41h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 6/311:25
MAD
-
SHA
1 stop17h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/2£679
Tue 17/216:35
SHA
-
MAD
1 stop22h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 6/311:25
MAD
-
SHA
1 stop17h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 8/2£736
Mon 16/213:35
SHA
-
MAD
1 stop25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/307:30
MAD
-
SHA
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2£876
Sat 14/209:40
SHA
-
MAD
2 stops20h 55m
Lufthansa
Tue 3/312:00
MAD
-
SHA
2 stops21h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 8/2£904
Tue 17/216:35
SHA
-
MAD
1 stop22h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 4/311:25
MAD
-
SHA
1 stop17h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 8/2£944
Sat 28/313:35
SHA
-
MAD
1 stop25h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 31/312:25
MAD
-
SHA
1 stop17h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/2£995
Mon 30/313:20
SHA
-
MAD
1 stop25h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 12/412:25
MAD
-
SHA
1 stop26h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 9/2£1,066
Fri 13/209:35
SHA
-
MAD
2 stops21h 00m
Lufthansa
Tue 3/312:00
MAD
-
SHA
2 stops21h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 8/2£1,070
Thu 14/517:30
SHA
-
MAD
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/511:05
MAD
-
SHA
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2£1,565
Sat 14/209:40
SHA
-
MAD
2 stops20h 55m
Lufthansa
Thu 5/314:00
MAD
-
SHA
2 stops19h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 8/2£1,588

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to Madrid (MAD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£995

One-way from

£406

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£659
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 28/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 20m total
  • Shanghai to Madrid
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 25m total
  • Shanghai to Madrid
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid that are best for you.

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Hongqiao Intl

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Madrid

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

13:35-08:15

1 stop25h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 31/3

12:25-12:05

1 stop17h 40m

£995

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

13:20-09:15

1 stop25h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 12/4

12:25-20:55

1 stop26h 30m

£1,066

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

17:30-07:40

2 stops20h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 17/5

11:05-14:20

2 stops21h 15m

£1,565

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/3

22:30-08:30

1 stop41h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 17/3

11:25-12:20

1 stop17h 55m

£2,225

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/3

22:30-08:30

1 stop41h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 17/3

11:25-12:20

1 stop17h 55m

£2,225

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/3

13:30-07:45

1 stop25h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 16/3

11:05-13:45

2 stops19h 40m

£2,450

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/3

09:55-07:45

1 stop28h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 17/3

11:05-13:45

2 stops19h 40m

£2,450

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/3

09:55-07:45

1 stop28h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 17/3

11:05-13:45

2 stops19h 40m

£2,450

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/3

09:35-23:35

2 stops21h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 17/3

12:00-16:55

2 stops21h 55m

£2,623

ShanghaiMadrid

SHA - MAD

SHAMAD

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/7

13:20-09:15

1 stop25h 55m

£438

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid (average of £393). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid in November is currently the most expensive (average of £671). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madrid. Reviews last updated 9 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Etihad Airways from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,389 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,389 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,389 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Most people fly into Madrid Barajas (MAD) if they book a flight to Madrid from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. On average, Barajas has 0 inbound flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day from 1 airline. Madrid Barajas is conveniently located just 8.5 mi from Madrid’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid?

    Cathay Pacific can get you from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid in just under 25h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Madrid are separated by a distance of 6356 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid round-trip from £251. Etihad Airways is currently priced 56% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hongqiao Intl to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid (average of £393). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Madrid in November is currently the most expensive (average of £671). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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