What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chennai to China?

Scoot, IndiGo, and AirAsia are the most popular carriers operating from Chennai to China

Which airlines fly to China?

Cathay Pacific, AirAsia and US-Bangla Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from Chennai according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to China. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to China?

Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to China were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to China?

The number of operators available for flights from Chennai Airport to China is 9 as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to China?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to China.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to China may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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23:50 - 09:25

MAA

CAN

31h 05m

1 stop

10:40 - 22:50

CAN

MAA

14h 40m

1 stop

₹ 37,642Scoot

Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 6 May

21:40 - 20:20

MAA

PVG

20h 10m

1 stop

22:00 - 12:45

PVG

MAA

17h 15m

1 stop

₹ 37,831Air India

Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 28 May

09:55 - 22:30

MAA

CAN

10h 05m

1 stop

03:15 - 20:10

CAN

MAA

19h 25m

1 stop

₹ 38,304SriLankan Airlines

Tue, 7 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr

16:20 - 20:20

MAA

PVG

25h 30m

1 stop

22:00 - 08:40

PVG

MAA

13h 10m

1 stop

₹ 39,817Air India

Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 1 May

23:45 - 00:30

MAA

CAN

22h 15m

1 stop

22:00 - 07:25

CAN

MAA

11h 55m

1 stop

₹ 45,397AirAsia

Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr

08:05 - 00:30

MAA

CAN

13h 55m

1 stop

01:35 - 23:05

CAN

MAA

24h 00m

1 stop

₹ 46,343AirAsia

Mon, 13 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

23:15 - 07:15

MAA

PEK

29h 30m

1 stop

08:55 - 09:05

PEK

MAA

26h 40m

1 stop

₹ 55,234Singapore Airlines

Mon, 22 Jun - Fri, 26 Jun

10:30 - 23:00

MAA

PEK

34h 00m

1 stop

00:05 - 09:20

PEK

MAA

11h 45m

1 stop

₹ 56,936Singapore Airlines

Sun, 10 May - Sat, 16 May

00:50 - 17:25

MAA

PEK

14h 05m

1 stop

12:05 - 23:35

PEK

MAA

14h 00m

1 stop

₹ 64,502Cathay Pacific

Sun, 21 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun

00:50 - 20:55

MAA

SHA

17h 35m

1 stop

13:20 - 23:35

SHA

MAA

12h 45m

1 stop

₹ 65,826Cathay Pacific

Wed, 17 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

Cathay Pacific flights from Chennai to China

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Cathay Pacific

21 Jun

MAA00:50Chennai

14h 05m

1 stop

PEK17:25Beijing Capital

24 Jun

PEK12:05Beijing Capital

14h 00m

1 stop

MAA23:35Chennai

₹ 64,502

Cathay Pacific

17 Jun

MAA00:50Chennai

17h 35m

1 stop

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 Jun

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

12h 45m

1 stop

MAA23:35Chennai

₹ 65,826

Cathay Pacific

10 May

MAA00:50Chennai

17h 35m

1 stop

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18 May

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

12h 45m

1 stop

MAA23:35Chennai

₹ 66,015

Air India flights from Chennai to China

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Air India

16 Apr

MAA21:40Chennai

20h 10m

1 stop

PVG20:20Shanghai Pu Dong

28 May

PVG22:00Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 15m

1 stop

MAA12:45Chennai

₹ 37,831

Air India

24 Apr

MAA16:20Chennai

25h 30m

1 stop

PVG20:20Shanghai Pu Dong

1 May

PVG22:00Shanghai Pu Dong

13h 10m

1 stop

MAA08:40Chennai

₹ 39,817

Air India

23 Apr

MAA09:50Chennai

32h 00m

1 stop

PVG20:20Shanghai Pu Dong

30 Apr

PVG22:00Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 50m

1 stop

MAA22:20Chennai

₹ 39,912

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiGuangzhou

MAA - CAN

MAACAN

Chennai

Wed 22/4

23:50-09:25

1 stop31h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 6/5

10:40-22:50

1 stop14h 40m

₹ 37,642

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Thu 16/4

21:40-20:20

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 28/5

22:00-12:45

1 stop17h 15m

₹ 37,831

ChennaiGuangzhou

MAA - CAN

MAACAN

Chennai

Tue 7/4

09:55-22:30

1 stop10h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 9/4

03:15-20:10

1 stop19h 25m

₹ 38,304

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Fri 24/4

16:20-20:20

1 stop25h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/5

22:00-08:40

1 stop13h 10m

₹ 39,817

ChennaiGuangzhou

MAA - CAN

MAACAN

Chennai

Tue 14/4

23:45-00:30

1 stop22h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 21/4

22:00-07:25

1 stop11h 55m

₹ 45,397

ChennaiGuangzhou

MAA - CAN

MAACAN

Chennai

Mon 13/4

08:05-00:30

1 stop13h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 20/4

01:35-23:05

1 stop24h 00m

₹ 46,343

ChennaiBeijing

MAA - PEK

MAAPEK

Chennai

Mon 22/6

23:15-07:15

1 stop29h 30m

Beijing Capital

Fri 26/6

08:55-09:05

1 stop26h 40m

₹ 55,234

ChennaiBeijing

MAA - PEK

MAAPEK

Chennai

Sun 10/5

10:30-23:00

1 stop34h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sat 16/5

00:05-09:20

1 stop11h 45m

₹ 56,936

Fastest return journey

ChennaiBeijing

MAA - PEK

MAAPEK

Chennai

Sun 21/6

00:50-17:25

1 stop14h 05m

Beijing Capital

Wed 24/6

12:05-23:35

1 stop14h 00m

₹ 64,502

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Wed 17/6

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 20/6

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 65,826

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chennai to China

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

If you aren’t able to travel to China during the month of January, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of ₹ 33,575.

How far in advance should I book a flight to China?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to China from Chennai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to China for around ₹ 38,959 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to China from Chennai for as low as ₹ 19,956 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chennai to China flights?

You could potentially save up to 32% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chennai to China flight.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to China?
Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to China were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to China?
The number of operators available for flights from Chennai Airport to China is 9 as of March 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to China?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to China may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Chennai to China

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Thai Lion Air	PriceFrom ₹ 14,366	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 43 reviews	Search Thai Lion Air flights
Scoot	PriceFrom ₹ 18,781	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 322 reviews	Search Scoot flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 19,298	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 544 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
US-Bangla Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 31,032	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search US-Bangla Airlines flights
AirAsia	PriceFrom ₹ 35,306	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 230 reviews	Search AirAsia flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 35,990	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 82 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 36,810	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,232 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 43,391	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,484 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 47,193	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 395 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 51,698	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 298 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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