How long does it take to fly to Chennai?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in China you fly out of and what airport in Chennai you fly into. For example, flying from Shanghai to Chennai takes 14h 40m on average. On the other hand, flying from Beijing to Chennai takes 18h 35m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

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

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

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

Prices for flights from China to Chennai Airport are updated daily.

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

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 China to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

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

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20:50 - 01:25SHA-MAA

31h 05m2 stops

02:05 - 10:10MAA-SHA

29h 35m2 stops

₹ 42,789Multiple Airlines

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Fri, 12 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec

03:25 - 15:10PEK-MAA

14h 15m2 stops

06:55 - 22:15MAA-PEK

36h 50m2 stops

₹ 50,817Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 13 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec

03:25 - 00:35PEK-MAA

23h 40m1 stop

02:00 - 22:15MAA-PEK

17h 45m1 stop

₹ 55,493Cathay Pacific

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Sat, 13 Dec - Sat, 20 Dec

03:25 - 00:35PEK-MAA

23h 40m1 stop

02:00 - 17:20MAA-PEK

12h 50m1 stop

₹ 56,905Cathay Pacific

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Thu, 11 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec

08:15 - 00:01PVG-MAA

18h 16m1 stop

01:00 - 15:50MAA-PVG

12h 20m1 stop

₹ 60,787Thai Airways

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Fri, 13 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

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18h 16m1 stop

01:00 - 15:50MAA-PVG

12h 20m1 stop

₹ 60,875Thai Airways

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Fri, 13 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

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24h 30m1 stop

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24h 25m1 stop

₹ 89,813Singapore Airlines

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Mon, 16 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

00:10 - 22:10PVG-MAA

24h 30m1 stop

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10h 50m1 stop

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16h 25m1 stop

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32h 45m1 stop

₹ 262,203Emirates

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14h 45m1 stop

₹ 262,556Emirates

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Cathay Pacific flights from China to Chennai

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Cathay Pacific

13 Dec

PEK03:25Beijing Capital

23h 40m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

20 Dec

MAA02:00Chennai

17h 45m

1 stop

PEK22:15Beijing Capital

₹ 55,493

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Cathay Pacific

11 Dec

PEK03:25Beijing Capital

23h 40m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

18 Dec

MAA02:00Chennai

12h 50m

1 stop

PEK17:20Beijing Capital

₹ 56,905

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Cathay Pacific

17 Feb

PEK03:25Beijing Capital

23h 40m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

21 Feb

MAA02:00Chennai

17h 45m

1 stop

PEK22:15Beijing Capital

₹ 65,286

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Thai Airways flights from China to Chennai

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Thai Airways

13 Feb

PVG08:15Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 16m

1 stop

MAA00:01Chennai

16 Feb

MAA01:00Chennai

12h 20m

1 stop

PVG15:50Shanghai Pu Dong

₹ 60,787

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13 Feb

PVG08:15Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 16m

1 stop

MAA00:01Chennai

16 Feb

MAA01:00Chennai

12h 20m

1 stop

PVG15:50Shanghai Pu Dong

₹ 60,875

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SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/12

20:50-01:25

2 stops31h 05m

Chennai

Thu 18/12

02:05-10:10

2 stops29h 35m

₹ 42,789

BeijingChennai

PEK - MAA

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Sat 13/12

03:25-15:10

2 stops14h 15m

Chennai

Sun 21/12

06:55-22:15

2 stops36h 50m

₹ 50,817

BeijingChennai

PEK - MAA

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Sat 13/12

03:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Sat 20/12

02:00-22:15

1 stop17h 45m

₹ 55,493

BeijingChennai

PEK - MAA

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/12

03:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Thu 18/12

02:00-17:20

1 stop12h 50m

₹ 56,905

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 13/2

08:15-00:01

1 stop18h 16m

Chennai

Mon 16/2

01:00-15:50

1 stop12h 20m

₹ 60,787

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 13/2

08:15-00:01

1 stop18h 16m

Chennai

Mon 16/2

01:00-15:50

1 stop12h 20m

₹ 60,875

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/2

00:10-22:10

1 stop24h 30m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

09:50-12:45

1 stop24h 25m

₹ 89,813

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/2

00:10-22:10

1 stop24h 30m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

23:25-12:45

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 89,901

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 17/2

06:15-20:10

1 stop16h 25m

Chennai

Tue 17/2

03:50-15:05

1 stop32h 45m

₹ 262,203

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 17/2

06:15-20:10

1 stop16h 25m

Chennai

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03:50-21:05

1 stop14h 45m

₹ 262,556

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Prices for flights from China to Chennai Airport are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from China to Chennai Airport?
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 China to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chennai Airport 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 Chennai Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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