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$428+ 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — SHA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 2/166:14 am
MSN
-
PVG
1 stop20h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 3/315:20 pm
PVG
-
MSN
1 stop17h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$883
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 2/166:30 am
MSN
-
PVG
2 stops22h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 3/121:30 pm
PVG
-
MSN
2 stops20h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$888
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 2/165:45 pm
MSN
-
PVG
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/315:20 pm
PVG
-
MSN
2 stops29h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,058
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/156:14 am
MSN
-
PVG
1 stop20h 11m
American Airlines
Tue 3/315:20 pm
PVG
-
MSN
1 stop17h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,153
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 2/153:30 pm
MSN
-
PVG
2 stops33h 50m
Delta
Tue 3/3110:00 am
PVG
-
MSN
2 stops37h 05m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$1,158
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 3/266:30 am
MSN
-
PVG
1 stop20h 55m
American Airlines
Wed 4/295:20 pm
PVG
-
MSN
1 stop18h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 3/266:30 am
MSN
-
PVG
2 stops23h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 4/298:10 pm
PVG
-
MSN
2 stops25h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,288
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 2/238:15 am
MSN
-
PVG
2 stops38h 05m
ANA
Tue 3/318:25 am
PVG
-
MSN
2 stops40h 13m
ANA
Deal found 1/27$1,368
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 5/19:55 am
MSN
-
PVG
2 stops25h 40m
ANA
Wed 9/308:25 am
PVG
-
MSN
2 stops40h 13m
ANA
Deal found 1/27$1,444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 4/164:15 pm
MSN
-
PVG
2 stops60h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 4/308:10 pm
PVG
-
MSN
3 stops55h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,467
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1410:00 am
MSN
-
PVG
2 stops33h 25m
KLM
Thu 5/79:30 pm
PVG
-
MSN
2 stops37h 27m
KLM
Deal found 1/27$1,482
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 4/1610:05 am
MSN
-
SHA
2 stops36h 20m
Japan Airlines
Thu 4/3012:50 pm
SHA
-
MSN
2 stops44h 05m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,677

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$883
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$428
(United Airlines)
From Madison Truax Field to Shanghai
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One-way flight from Madison Truax Field to Shanghai
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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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Madison

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Mon 2/16

6:14 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

6:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$883

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Mon 2/16

6:14 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/31

5:20 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop17h 28m

$883

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Mon 2/16

6:14 am-4:25 pm

1 stop20h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/8

5:20 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop18h 07m

$883

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Mon 2/16

6:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

1:30 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops20h 04m

$888

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Mon 2/16

5:45 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops32h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/31

5:20 pm-10:08 am

2 stops29h 48m

$1,058

MadisonShanghai

MSN - SHA

MSNSHA

Madison Truax Field

Thu 4/16

10:05 am-11:25 am

2 stops36h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/30

12:50 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops44h 05m

$1,677

MadisonShanghai

MSN - PVG

MSNPVG

Madison Truax Field

Sun 2/15

6:30 am-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$428

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Deals found on 1/28

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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 January 29, 2026.
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
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 American Airlines and Japan Airlines fly from Madison to Shanghai in about 20h 11m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 09m. 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..

  • 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.

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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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,115Average$1,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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