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

IndiGo, Thai Lion Air, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Chennai to China

Which airlines fly to China?

Cathay Pacific, US-Bangla Airlines and AirAsia 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 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to China. Keep in mind that there are 10 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 10 as of January 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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23:55 - 09:30

MAA

CAN

31h 05m

1 stop

10:45 - 22:50

CAN

MAA

14h 35m

1 stop

₹ 30,413Scoot

Mon, 2 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

15:00 - 04:05

MAA

CAN

10h 35m

1 stop

05:35 - 13:50

CAN

MAA

10h 45m

1 stop

₹ 30,774IndiGo

Thu, 26 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar

04:45 - 04:05

MAA

CAN

20h 50m

1 stop

05:35 - 00:10

CAN

MAA

21h 05m

1 stop

₹ 31,226IndiGo

Sat, 31 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb

08:05 - 04:45

MAA

PVG

18h 10m

1 stop

06:00 - 22:55

PVG

MAA

19h 25m

1 stop

₹ 36,911Multiple Airlines

Tue, 10 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

15:00 - 04:05

MAA

CAN

10h 35m

1 stop

22:15 - 18:30

CAN

MAA

22h 45m

2 stops

₹ 37,001Multiple Airlines

Thu, 26 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar

08:15 - 00:30

MAA

CAN

13h 45m

1 stop

22:00 - 07:45

CAN

MAA

12h 15m

1 stop

₹ 37,723AirAsia

Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr

08:15 - 00:30

MAA

CAN

13h 45m

1 stop

22:00 - 07:45

CAN

MAA

12h 15m

1 stop

₹ 37,814AirAsia

Fri, 17 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr

10:30 - 23:00

MAA

PEK

34h 00m

1 stop

00:05 - 22:00

PEK

MAA

24h 25m

1 stop

₹ 50,268Singapore Airlines

Fri, 8 May - Fri, 22 May

02:00 - 18:15

MAA

PEK

13h 45m

1 stop

18:35 - 00:35

PEK

MAA

32h 30m

1 stop

₹ 54,600Cathay Pacific

Sat, 7 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

02:00 - 15:20

MAA

SHA

10h 50m

1 stop

16:35 - 00:35

SHA

MAA

10h 30m

1 stop

₹ 56,134Cathay Pacific

Mon, 9 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

Cathay Pacific flights from Chennai to China

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Cathay Pacific

21 Jan

MAA02:00Chennai

16h 25m

1 stop

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26 Jan

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 30m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 53,787

Cathay Pacific

9 Feb

MAA02:00Chennai

10h 50m

1 stop

SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17 Feb

SHA16:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

10h 30m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 56,134

Cathay Pacific

14 Mar

MAA02:00Chennai

16h 25m

1 stop

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 Mar

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 30m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 56,224

Malaysia Airlines flights from Chennai to China

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Malaysia Airlines

1 Jun

MAA11:45Chennai

11h 05m

1 stop

PVG01:20Shanghai Pu Dong

18 Jun

PVG15:25Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 50m

1 stop

MAA10:45Chennai

₹ 52,343

Malaysia Airlines

2 Jun

MAA23:55Chennai

22h 55m

1 stop

PVG01:20Shanghai Pu Dong

18 Jun

PVG15:25Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 50m

1 stop

MAA10:45Chennai

₹ 52,795

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Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiGuangzhou

MAA - CAN

MAACAN

Chennai

Mon 2/3

23:55-09:30

1 stop31h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 13/3

10:45-22:50

1 stop14h 35m

₹ 30,413

ChennaiGuangzhou

MAA - CAN

MAACAN

Chennai

Thu 26/2

15:00-04:05

1 stop10h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 5/3

05:35-13:50

1 stop10h 45m

₹ 30,774

ChennaiGuangzhou

MAA - CAN

MAACAN

Chennai

Sat 31/1

04:45-04:05

1 stop20h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 6/2

05:35-00:10

1 stop21h 05m

₹ 31,226

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Tue 10/3

08:05-04:45

1 stop18h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/3

06:00-22:55

1 stop19h 25m

₹ 36,911

ChennaiGuangzhou

MAA - CAN

MAACAN

Chennai

Thu 26/2

15:00-04:05

1 stop10h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 5/3

22:15-18:30

2 stops22h 45m

₹ 37,001

ChennaiGuangzhou

MAA - CAN

MAACAN

Chennai

Fri 17/4

08:15-00:30

1 stop13h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 24/4

22:00-07:45

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 37,723

ChennaiGuangzhou

MAA - CAN

MAACAN

Chennai

Fri 17/4

08:15-00:30

1 stop13h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 22/4

22:00-07:45

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 37,814

ChennaiBeijing

MAA - PEK

MAAPEK

Chennai

Fri 8/5

10:30-23:00

1 stop34h 00m

Beijing Capital

Fri 22/5

00:05-22:00

1 stop24h 25m

₹ 50,268

ChennaiBeijing

MAA - PEK

MAAPEK

Chennai

Sat 7/2

02:00-18:15

1 stop13h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sun 15/2

18:35-00:35

1 stop32h 30m

₹ 54,600

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Mon 9/2

02:00-15:20

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/2

16:35-00:35

1 stop10h 30m

₹ 56,134

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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 ₹ 33,482.

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 ₹ 37,558 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 ₹ 19,042 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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Fastest flight time	10h 35m
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The fastest flight from Chennai to China takes 10h 35m

There are no direct flights from Chennai to China. There are no popular flight routes from Chennai to China.

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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 10 as of January 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chennai to China with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Thai Lion Air	PriceFrom ₹ 13,709	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 37 reviews	Search Thai Lion Air flights
Scoot	PriceFrom ₹ 17,921	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 314 reviews	Search Scoot flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 21,182	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 522 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
US-Bangla Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 28,992	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search US-Bangla Airlines flights
AirAsia	PriceFrom ₹ 30,841	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 223 reviews	Search AirAsia flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 34,342	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 78 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 37,379	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,431 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 43,182	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,130 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 45,032	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 378 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 49,331	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 289 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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