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

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

Which airlines fly to China?

Cathay Pacific, IndiGo 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 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to China. Keep in mind that there are 6 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 6 as of August 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.

₹ 16,173 Cheap Flights from Chennai to China in 2026

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11:45 - 03:45MAA Chennai-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

13h 30m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

05:15 - 17:20CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-MAA Chennai

14h 35m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

₹ 43,639IndiGo

Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

11:55 - 04:40MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

14h 15m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

05:40 - 20:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

17h 20m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

₹ 43,926IndiGo

Tue, 3 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov

23:50 - 09:25MAA Chennai-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

31h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

02:45 - 01:00CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-MAA Chennai

24h 45m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

₹ 44,117Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

09:35 - 01:20MAA Chennai-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

13h 15m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

05:55 - 00:45CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-MAA Chennai

21h 20m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 45,457Multiple Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct

13:55 - 03:50MAA Chennai-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

11h 25m1 stop Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

05:00 - 12:55CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-MAA Chennai

10h 25m1 stop Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

₹ 45,553US-Bangla Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct

01:10 - 19:50MAA Chennai-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

16h 10m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

21:05 - 23:45CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-MAA Chennai

29h 10m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

₹ 46,510Thai Airways

Mon, 12 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

21:10 - 15:10MAA Chennai-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

15h 30m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Kunming Changshui

05:00 - 13:50CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-MAA Chennai

11h 20m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 48,902Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

01:10 - 14:30MAA Chennai-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

10h 50m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

21:05 - 23:45CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-MAA Chennai

29h 10m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

₹ 49,668Thai Airways

Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

02:00 - 15:20MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

10h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

13:35 - 00:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 76,751Cathay Pacific

Mon, 2 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov

00:50 - 20:55MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

13:20 - 23:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

12h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 78,186Cathay Pacific

Wed, 16 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

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Cathay Pacific flights from Chennai to China

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chennai to China flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

2 Sept

MAA00:50Chennai

15h 05m

1 stop

PEK18:25Beijing Capital

9 Sept

PEK10:00Beijing Capital

16h 05m

1 stop

MAA23:35Chennai

₹ 76,655

Cathay Pacific

2 Nov

MAA02:00Chennai

10h 50m

1 stop

SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

7 Nov

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 30m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 76,751

Cathay Pacific

16 Sept

MAA00:50Chennai

17h 35m

1 stop

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24 Sept

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

12h 45m

1 stop

MAA23:35Chennai

₹ 78,186

IndiGo flights from Chennai to China

Our best IndiGo deals on Chennai to China flight tickets

IndiGo

7 Sept

MAA11:45Chennai

13h 30m

1 stop

CAN03:45Guangzhou Baiyun

15 Sept

CAN05:15Guangzhou Baiyun

14h 35m

1 stop

MAA17:20Chennai

₹ 43,639

IndiGo

3 Nov

MAA11:55Chennai

14h 15m

1 stop

PVG04:40Shanghai Pu Dong

7 Nov

PVG05:40Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 20m

1 stop

MAA20:30Chennai

₹ 43,926

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ChennaiGuangzhou

MAA Chennai - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

MAACAN

Chennai

Mon 7/9

11:45-03:45

1 stop13h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 15/9

05:15-17:20

1 stop14h 35m

₹ 43,639

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MAAPVG

Chennai

Tue 3/11

11:55-04:40

1 stop14h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/11

05:40-20:30

1 stop17h 20m

₹ 43,926

ChennaiGuangzhou

MAA Chennai - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

MAACAN

Chennai

Mon 12/10

23:50-09:25

1 stop31h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 19/10

02:45-01:00

1 stop24h 45m

₹ 44,117

ChennaiGuangzhou

MAA Chennai - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

MAACAN

Chennai

Thu 1/10

09:35-01:20

2 stops13h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 8/10

05:55-00:45

2 stops21h 20m

₹ 45,457

Fastest return journey

ChennaiGuangzhou

MAA Chennai - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

MAACAN

Chennai

Thu 1/10

13:55-03:50

1 stop11h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 8/10

05:00-12:55

1 stop10h 25m

₹ 45,553

ChennaiGuangzhou

MAA Chennai - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

MAACAN

Chennai

Mon 12/10

01:10-19:50

1 stop16h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 21/10

21:05-23:45

1 stop29h 10m

₹ 46,510

ChennaiGuangzhou

MAA Chennai - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

MAACAN

Chennai

Mon 7/9

21:10-15:10

2 stops15h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 15/9

05:00-13:50

1 stop11h 20m

₹ 48,902

ChennaiGuangzhou

MAA Chennai - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

MAACAN

Chennai

Sun 27/9

01:10-14:30

1 stop10h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 28/9

21:05-23:45

1 stop29h 10m

₹ 49,668

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Mon 2/11

02:00-15:20

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/11

13:35-00:35

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 76,751

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Wed 16/9

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 24/9

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 78,186

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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 March, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of ₹ 39,715.

Can stopping save me money on Chennai to China flights?

You could potentially save up to 71% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chennai to China flight.

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Best price found	₹ 16,173
Fastest flight time	10h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to China from Chennai in the past 72 hours is ₹ 16,173. The best return flight deal from Chennai to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 43,639.

The fastest flight from Chennai to China takes 10h 20m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chennai to China

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 6 as of August 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 ₹ 14,185	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 46 reviews	Search Thai Lion Air flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 30,569	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 582 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
US-Bangla Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 34,591	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search US-Bangla Airlines flights
AirAsia	PriceFrom ₹ 36,548	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 234 reviews	Search AirAsia flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 43,343	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 417 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 46,432	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,455 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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