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Cheap flights from Chennai to Shanghai from ₹ 24,583

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chennai to Shanghai departing on 12/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Air India Logo
06:00 - 20:20MAA  Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
11h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
22:00 - 12:55PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai
17h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
₹ 47,832Air India
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
Air India Logo
21:40 - 20:20MAA  Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
20h 10m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
22:00 - 15:05PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai
19h 35m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
₹ 48,976Air India
Wed, 11 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 22:50MAA  Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 25m3 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Singapore Changi Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:10 - 19:55SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai
30h 15m3 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Singapore Changi Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
₹ 49,833Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:10 - 08:50MAA  Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:10 - 12:45SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai
27h 05m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Singapore Changi
₹ 50,691Multiple Airlines
Sun, 13 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 20:20MAA  Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
27h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 11:25PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai
23h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi
₹ 51,358Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:35 - 11:55MAA  Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 50m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Kunming Changshui
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 - 15:10SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai
30h 25m3 stops Beijing Capital Bangkok Suvarnabhumi New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
₹ 52,978Multiple Airlines
Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:05 - 08:10MAA  Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 35m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:45 - 15:10PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai
24h 55m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
₹ 53,263Multiple Airlines
Fri, 28 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:35 - 20:20MAA  Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 15m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:00 - 08:55PVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai
13h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
₹ 53,359Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 15:20MAA  Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
10h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:35 - 00:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai
10h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
₹ 66,222Cathay Pacific
Mon, 26 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 15:35MAA  Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
12h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 23:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai
12h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
₹ 68,890Cathay Pacific
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

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Cathay Pacific flights from Chennai to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chennai to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
26 Oct
MAA02:00Chennai
10h 50m
1 stop
SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
6 Nov
SHA16:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
10h 30m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
₹ 66,222
Cathay Pacific
21 Nov
MAA02:00Chennai
32h 00m
1 stop
PVG12:30Shanghai Pu Dong
25 Nov
PVG12:50Shanghai Pu Dong
14h 15m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
₹ 68,413
Cathay Pacific
10 Sept
MAA00:50Chennai
12h 15m
1 stop
SHA15:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17 Sept
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
12h 45m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
₹ 68,890

Air India flights from Chennai to Shanghai

Our best Air India deals on Chennai to Shanghai flight tickets
Air India
7 Nov
MAA06:00Chennai
11h 50m
1 stop
PVG20:20Shanghai Pu Dong
21 Nov
PVG22:00Shanghai Pu Dong
17h 25m
1 stop
MAA12:55Chennai
₹ 47,832
Air India
11 Nov
MAA21:40Chennai
20h 10m
1 stop
PVG20:20Shanghai Pu Dong
21 Nov
PVG22:00Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 35m
1 stop
MAA15:05Chennai
₹ 48,976

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai 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, momondo users made 59,053 searches. Data last updated 11 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MAAPVG

Chennai

Sat 7/11

06:00-20:20

1 stop11h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/11

22:00-12:55

1 stop17h 25m

₹ 47,832

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MAAPVG

Chennai

Wed 11/11

21:40-20:20

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/11

22:00-15:05

1 stop19h 35m

₹ 48,976

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Tue 27/10

20:55-22:50

3 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/11

16:10-19:55

3 stops30h 15m

₹ 49,833

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Sun 13/9

03:10-08:50

2 stops27h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 18/9

12:10-12:45

2 stops27h 05m

₹ 50,691

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MAAPVG

Chennai

Fri 4/9

14:00-20:20

1 stop27h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/9

14:30-11:25

1 stop23h 25m

₹ 51,358

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Sun 20/9

09:35-11:55

3 stops23h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 27/9

11:15-15:10

3 stops30h 25m

₹ 52,978

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MAAPVG

Chennai

Fri 28/8

08:05-08:10

2 stops21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/9

16:45-15:10

2 stops24h 55m

₹ 53,263

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MAAPVG

Chennai

Sat 7/11

19:35-20:20

2 stops22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/11

22:00-08:55

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 53,359
Fastest return journey

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Mon 26/10

02:00-15:20

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/11

16:35-00:35

1 stop10h 30m

₹ 66,222

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Thu 10/9

00:50-15:35

1 stop12h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 17/9

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 68,890

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

In general, July is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Shanghai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around ₹ 0. If you are unable to visit Shanghai during the month of July, then departing from Chennai during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around ₹ 0.

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Fastest flight time

11h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chennai to Shanghai takes 11h 50m
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Chennai to Shanghai.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chennai to Shanghai

  • How far is Chennai to Shanghai by plane?

    A flight from Chennai to Shanghai will travel around 4659.1 km. Typically, this will take 11h 50m by plane in normal conditions.

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

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

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

    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 Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai 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 Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Chennai to Shanghai

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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 52,995Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,448 reviews
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Fly into one of these airports located in Shanghai

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 30.4 km from Shanghai
Shanghai Pu Dong Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport