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$702+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) to Shanghai, China

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — SHA
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,298
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$702
(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 September 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 9/276:00 amMSN - PVG
2 stops20h 25mDelta
Wed 10/15:30 pmPVG - MSN
2 stops28h 01mDelta
Deal found 9/13$1,492
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 11/207:00 amMSN - PVG
2 stops39h 20mJapan Airlines
Mon 11/2410:00 amPVG - MSN
2 stops40h 44mJapan Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,568
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 9/276:40 amMSN - PVG
1 stop19h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/15:00 pmPVG - MSN
1 stop19h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$1,569
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/205:32 pmMSN - PVG
2 stops32h 18mDelta
Mon 11/245:30 pmPVG - MSN
1 stop16h 56mDelta
Deal found 9/14$1,626
This ANA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/273:48 pmMSN - PVG
2 stops19h 47mANA
Tue 9/301:35 amPVG - MSN
2 stops30h 20mANA
Deal found 9/13$2,222
This ANA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/208:25 amMSN - PVG
2 stops26h 50mANA
Sun 11/232:30 amPVG - MSN
2 stops21h 30mANA
Deal found 9/14$2,311
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 9/279:35 amMSN - SHA
2 stops36h 50mJapan Airlines
Wed 10/112:50 pmSHA - MSN
2 stops36h 57mJapan Airlines
Deal found 9/13$8,974

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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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Price

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Thu 1/1

2:40 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/14

2:00 pm-10:47 am

2 stops58h 47m

$1,298

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Thu 1/1

2:30 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops36h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/14

6:40 pm-10:47 am

2 stops30h 07m

$1,317

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Thu 1/1

5:55 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/14

6:10 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$1,336

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Sat 9/27

6:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/1

5:30 pm-8:31 am

2 stops28h 01m

$1,492

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Thu 1/1

8:15 am-12:15 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/13

2:30 am-4:50 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$1,511

MadisonShanghai

MSN - SHA

MSNSHA

Madison Truax Field

Thu 1/1

2:40 pm-11:45 am

2 stops31h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/14

1:10 pm-10:47 am

2 stops35h 37m

$1,723

MadisonShanghai

MSN - SHA

MSNSHA

Madison Truax Field

Sat 9/27

9:35 am-11:25 am

2 stops36h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/1

12:50 pm-12:47 pm

2 stops36h 57m

$8,974

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Thu 1/8

10:38 am-12:05 am

3 stops47h 27m

$702

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Tue 11/25

5:00 am-2:50 pm

3 stops43h 50m

$741

MadisonShanghai

MSN - SHA

MSNSHA

Madison Truax Field

Tue 11/25

7:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops38h 45m

$799

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Deals found on 9/14

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

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 September 16, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Madison to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 September 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Madison to Shanghai, such as Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

  • How long is the flight from Madison to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Japan Airlines and American Airlines fly from Madison to Shanghai in about 32h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 20m. The distance between Madison and Shanghai is about 6934 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Madison to Shanghai round-trip?

    Delta, at $1,115, was found to be the cheapest airline from Madison to Shanghai..

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Japan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $799. Users have also found prices from $799 and $799 on Delta 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Shanghai (average of $1,076). Flying from Madison to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,115Average$1,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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