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$716+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to Shanghai, China

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MSN — SHA
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
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Cheap flight deals from Madison to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madison (MSN) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 April 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,051
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$716
(Kiwi.com)
From Madison Truax Field to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Madison to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madison to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/76:52 amMSN - PVG
1 stop18h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/185:00 pmPVG - MSN
1 stop19h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,051
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/15:35 pmMSN - PVG
2 stops31h 10mDelta
Tue 4/85:30 pmPVG - MSN
2 stops18h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/31$1,106
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/73:03 pmMSN - PVG
2 stops36h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/1712:35 amPVG - MSN
2 stops35h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,233
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/233:03 pmMSN - PVG
2 stops36h 17mQatar Airways
Tue 4/2912:35 amPVG - MSN
2 stops30h 36mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,439
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2410:39 amMSN - PVG
2 stops32h 16mBritish Airways
Tue 6/311:00 amPVG - MSN
2 stops43h 57mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,527
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/153:55 pmMSN - PVG
2 stops19h 40mANA
Mon 5/191:35 amPVG - MSN
2 stops23h 37mANA
Deal found 3/31$1,735
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/158:05 amMSN - SHA
2 stops39h 10mANA
Tue 5/201:35 pmSHA - MSN
2 stops35h 37mANA
Deal found 3/31$1,765
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/151:05 pmMSN - SHA
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/207:10 amSHA - MSN
3 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,976
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2410:39 amMSN - SHA
2 stops35h 46mJapan Airlines
Tue 6/312:50 pmSHA - MSN
2 stops39h 01mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/30$2,995

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MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Sun 9/7

6:52 am-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/18

5:00 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop19h 04m

$1,051

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Sun 9/7

3:03 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops36h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/17

12:35 am-11:14 pm

2 stops35h 39m

$1,233

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Wed 4/23

3:03 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops36h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/29

12:35 am-6:11 pm

2 stops30h 36m

$1,439

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Wed 4/23

6:20 am-3:25 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/30

5:30 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops18h 32m

$1,464

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Sat 5/24

10:39 am-7:55 am

2 stops32h 16m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/3

11:00 am-5:57 pm

2 stops43h 57m

$1,527

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Thu 5/15

3:55 pm-12:35 am

2 stops19h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/19

1:35 am-12:12 pm

2 stops23h 37m

$1,735

MadisonShanghai

MSN - SHA

MSNSHA

Madison Truax Field

Thu 5/15

8:05 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/20

1:35 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops35h 37m

$1,765

MadisonShanghai

MSN - SHA

MSNSHA

Madison Truax Field

Thu 5/15

1:05 pm-1:20 pm

3 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/20

7:10 am-5:45 pm

3 stops47h 35m

$1,976

MadisonShanghai

MSN - SHA

MSNSHA

Madison Truax Field

Sat 5/24

10:39 am-11:25 am

2 stops35h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/3

12:50 pm-2:51 pm

2 stops39h 01m

$2,995

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Wed 5/28

8:46 am-8:10 pm

3 stops46h 24m

$716

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Madison to Shanghai

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSN to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Madison to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Madison to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated April 1, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,541 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,615 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madison to Shanghai. 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 from for flights from Madison to Shanghai?

    Most people fly from Madison Truax Field (MSN) if they book a flight from Madison to Shanghai. On average, Truax Field has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 1 airline. Madison Truax Field is conveniently located just 5.4 mi from Madison’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Madison to Shanghai round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $1,051, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madison to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Delta.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madison to Shanghai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $821. Users have also found prices from $934 and $1,060 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Madison to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Madison to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Madison to Shanghai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Madison to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Madison to Shanghai 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 Madison to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Madison to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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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Top airline flying from Madison to Shanghai

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Madison to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$1,276Average$1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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