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Cheap flights from Chennai to Shanghai from ₹ 42,628

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 13/9. 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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20:55 - 22:50MAA  Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 25m3 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Singapore Changi Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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16:10 - 19:55SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai
30h 15m3 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Singapore Changi Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
₹ 49,764Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
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03:10 - 08:50MAA  Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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12:10 - 12:45SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai
27h 05m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Singapore Changi
₹ 50,620Multiple Airlines
Sun, 13 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
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09:35 - 11:55MAA  Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 50m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Kunming Changshui
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11:15 - 15:10SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai
30h 25m3 stops Beijing Capital Bangkok Suvarnabhumi New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
₹ 52,904Multiple Airlines
Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
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23:50 - 17:00MAA  Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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16:10 - 06:15SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai
16h 35m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Singapore Changi
₹ 54,141Multiple Airlines
Mon, 14 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
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23:45 - 22:15MAA  Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 00m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Guangzhou Baiyun
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14:30 - 07:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 25m2 stops Shenzhen Kuala Lumpur Intl
₹ 59,470Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
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23:50 - 17:00MAA  Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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16:30 - 07:20SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai
17h 20m2 stops Kunming Changshui Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
₹ 59,945Multiple Airlines
Sun, 20 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
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20:55 - 22:15MAA  Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 50m3 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl Guangzhou Baiyun
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14:30 - 07:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 25m2 stops Shenzhen Kuala Lumpur Intl
₹ 61,277Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
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18:05 - 11:55MAA  Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
15h 20m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Kunming Changshui
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10:05 - 23:00SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai
15h 25m2 stops Macau Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
₹ 61,373Multiple Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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02:00 - 15:20MAA  Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
10h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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16:35 - 00:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai
10h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
₹ 66,130Cathay Pacific
Mon, 26 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
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00:50 - 15:35MAA  Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
12h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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13:20 - 23:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai
12h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
₹ 68,794Cathay Pacific
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

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Cathay Pacific flights from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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
₹ 66,130
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
₹ 68,794
Cathay Pacific
20 Sept
MAA00:50Chennai
17h 35m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28 Sept
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
12h 45m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
₹ 68,890

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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 10 August 2026.
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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

₹ 49,764

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

₹ 50,620

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

₹ 52,904

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Mon 14/9

23:50-17:00

2 stops14h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 18/9

16:10-06:15

2 stops16h 35m

₹ 54,141

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Tue 27/10

23:45-22:15

2 stops20h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/11

14:30-07:25

2 stops19h 25m

₹ 59,470

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Sun 20/9

23:50-17:00

2 stops14h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 27/9

16:30-07:20

2 stops17h 20m

₹ 59,945

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Tue 27/10

20:55-22:15

3 stops22h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/11

14:30-07:25

2 stops19h 25m

₹ 61,277

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Mon 21/9

18:05-11:55

2 stops15h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 28/9

10:05-23:00

2 stops15h 25m

₹ 61,373
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

₹ 66,130

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

₹ 68,794

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

If you don’t want to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July, then you should wait until March to fly from Chennai, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of ₹ 0.

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Fastest flight time

11h 50m

Direct flights

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

  • How far is Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    There are 4644.1 km between Chennai and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 11h 50m.

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

    Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Best airlines flying from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 52,921Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,445 reviews
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