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Cheap flights from Chennai to Shanghai from ₹ 21,359

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01:10 - 13:05MAA-SHA
33h 25m2 stops
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14:05 - 00:01SHA-MAA
36h 26m2 stops
₹ 40,442
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Sat, 27 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
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01:30 - 20:55MAA-SHA
16h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 00:15SHA-MAA
13h 25m1 stop
₹ 50,947Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 28 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:30 - 12:05MAA-SHA
32h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 00:15SHA-MAA
13h 25m1 stop
₹ 51,297Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 26 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
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17:30 - 18:00MAA-SHA
22h 00m2 stops
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19:15 - 22:30SHA-MAA
29h 45m2 stops
₹ 53,835
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Sun, 12 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:30 - 12:05MAA-SHA
32h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 00:15SHA-MAA
13h 25m1 stop
₹ 54,973Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 9 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:30 - 12:05MAA-SHA
32h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:50 - 00:15SHA-MAA
9h 55m1 stop
₹ 55,936Cathay Pacific
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Sat, 11 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
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17:30 - 18:00MAA-SHA
22h 00m2 stops
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13:20 - 00:15SHA-MAA
13h 25m1 stop
₹ 62,764
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Sun, 12 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:30 - 12:05MAA-SHA
32h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 00:15SHA-MAA
13h 25m1 stop
₹ 63,114Cathay Pacific
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Sat, 27 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:30 - 12:05MAA-SHA
32h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 00:15SHA-MAA
13h 25m1 stop
₹ 63,902Cathay Pacific
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Sat, 27 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:30 - 12:05MAA-SHA
32h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 00:15SHA-MAA
13h 25m1 stop
₹ 65,390Cathay Pacific
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Sat, 27 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct

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
28 Sept
MAA01:30Chennai
16h 55m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
6 Oct
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13h 25m
1 stop
MAA00:15Chennai
₹ 50,947
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Cathay Pacific
26 Sept
MAA01:30Chennai
32h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
5 Oct
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13h 25m
1 stop
MAA00:15Chennai
₹ 51,297
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Cathay Pacific
9 Sept
MAA01:30Chennai
32h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13 Sept
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13h 25m
1 stop
MAA00:15Chennai
₹ 54,973
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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 16 August 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sat 27/9

01:10-13:05

2 stops33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

14:05-00:01

2 stops36h 26m

₹ 40,442

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sun 28/9

01:30-20:55

1 stop16h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/10

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 50,947

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Fri 26/9

01:30-12:05

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 51,297

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sun 12/10

17:30-18:00

2 stops22h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 17/10

19:15-22:30

2 stops29h 45m

₹ 53,835

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Tue 9/9

01:30-12:05

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 13/9

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 54,973

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sat 11/10

01:30-12:05

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 17/10

16:50-00:15

1 stop9h 55m

₹ 55,936

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sun 12/10

17:30-18:00

2 stops22h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 17/10

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 62,764

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sat 27/9

01:30-12:05

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 63,114

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sat 27/9

01:30-12:05

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 63,902

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sat 27/9

01:30-12:05

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 65,390

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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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 February, then you should wait until March to fly from Chennai, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of ₹ 51,209.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as ₹ 54,501. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Chennai because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around ₹ 87,055.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is in the evening. Flights from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport during this time can be as low as ₹ 62,797. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, so prices are often more expensive at around ₹ 73,546 per ticket.

When to book flights from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (MAA to SHA) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Best price found

₹ 21,359

Fastest flight time

13h 45m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Chennai in the past 72 hours is ₹ 21,359. The best return flight deal from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 40,442.
The fastest flight from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 13h 45m
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Chennai Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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  • 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 14h 55m.

  • 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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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 37,927Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,347 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 48,686Free CancellationRating
7.6
968 reviews
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