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$1,033+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to Shanghai, China

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MSN — SHA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Tue 3/4
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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 February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,139
(Delta)
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 February 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 9/47:00 amMSN - PVG
1 stop17h 45mDelta
Thu 9/183:45 pmPVG - MSN
1 stop17h 54mDelta
Deal found 2/19$1,033
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/97:00 amMSN - PVG
2 stops21h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/1712:10 pmPVG - MSN
2 stops34h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,054
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 9/53:05 pmMSN - PVG
2 stops36h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 9/1512:35 amPVG - MSN
2 stops32h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,209
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/710:05 amMSN - SHA
2 stops36h 20mJapan Airlines
Thu 9/1812:50 pmSHA - MSN
2 stops36h 48mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,430
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/76:49 pmMSN - SHA
2 stops27h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1812:50 pmSHA - MSN
2 stops36h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,451
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/710:05 amMSN - PVG
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/171:35 amPVG - MSN
2 stops23h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,469
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/88:10 amMSN - PVG
2 stops40h 50mJapan Airlines
Thu 7/1710:00 amPVG - MSN
2 stops42h 40mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,648
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/189:34 amMSN - PVG
2 stops33h 21mBritish Airways
Wed 8/2011:00 amPVG - MSN
2 stops43h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,690
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 9/69:16 amMSN - PVG
2 stops21h 54mKorean Air
Sat 9/201:40 pmPVG - MSN
2 stops21h 17mKorean Air
Deal found 2/19$2,138
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/75:25 pmMSN - PVG
2 stops33h 25mLufthansa
Fri 7/1811:35 pmPVG - MSN
2 stops33h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$2,383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 6/176:57 amMSN - PVG
1 stop18h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/205:00 pmPVG - MSN
1 stop19h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$2,464
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/53:50 pmMSN - PVG
2 stops41h 30mEmirates
Fri 4/1112:05 amPVG - MSN
2 stops34h 23mEmirates
Deal found 2/19$3,129

Find flights from Madison to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison to Shanghai 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Sat 4/5

9:43 am-1:45 pm

2 stops63h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/12

3:45 pm-10:14 am

2 stops31h 29m

$1,139

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Tue 7/8

4:37 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops34h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/13

12:35 am-10:58 pm

2 stops35h 23m

$1,532

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Tue 7/8

8:10 am-2:00 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/17

10:00 am-3:40 pm

2 stops42h 40m

$1,648

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Wed 6/18

9:34 am-7:55 am

2 stops33h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/20

11:00 am-5:33 pm

2 stops43h 33m

$1,690

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Sat 6/14

5:23 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops35h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/27

8:10 pm-9:53 am

2 stops26h 43m

$1,996

MadisonShanghai

MSN - SHA

MSNSHA

Madison Truax Field

Wed 7/9

8:10 am-11:25 am

2 stops38h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/16

12:50 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops39h 50m

$2,026

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Mon 7/7

5:25 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/18

11:35 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$2,383

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Tue 6/17

6:57 am-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 53m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/20

5:00 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop19h 04m

$2,464

MadisonShanghai

MSN - SHA

MSNSHA

Madison Truax Field

Tue 6/17

9:34 am-11:25 am

2 stops36h 51m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/27

1:35 pm-11:53 am

2 stops35h 18m

$2,715

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Sat 4/5

3:50 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops41h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/11

12:05 am-9:28 pm

2 stops34h 23m

$3,129

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/19

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Travel insights for flights from Madison to Shanghai

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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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

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

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

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
8,219 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

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
3,613 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

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
8,765 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

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?

    Delta, at $1,139, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madison to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Japan Airlines.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Madison to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,833). 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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ANACheapest$1,276Average$1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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