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

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

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 18h 35m on average. On the other hand, flying from Beijing to Chennai takes 23h 20m 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.

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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12:10 - 11:50SHA-MAA

26h 10m2 stops

03:50 - 23:25MAA-SHA

17h 05m2 stops

₹ 39,502

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Sun, 21 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep

15:00 - 11:50PEK-MAA

23h 20m2 stops

08:15 - 14:15MAA-PEK

27h 30m3 stops

₹ 39,940

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Mon, 22 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep

15:00 - 11:50PEK-MAA

23h 20m2 stops

03:50 - 18:40MAA-PEK

12h 20m2 stops

₹ 43,443

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Mon, 22 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep

15:00 - 11:50PEK-MAA

23h 20m2 stops

06:25 - 23:00MAA-PEK

14h 05m1 stop

₹ 44,232

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Mon, 22 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep

00:25 - 10:30PEK-MAA

12h 35m1 stop

08:15 - 19:00MAA-PEK

32h 15m3 stops

₹ 44,669

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Sun, 21 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep

20:05 - 11:50PEK-MAA

18h 15m1 stop

08:15 - 14:15MAA-PEK

27h 30m3 stops

₹ 45,107

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Mon, 22 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep

13:20 - 00:15SHA-MAA

13h 25m1 stop

01:30 - 20:55MAA-SHA

16h 55m1 stop

₹ 47,122Cathay Pacific

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Mon, 22 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep

13:20 - 00:15SHA-MAA

13h 25m1 stop

01:30 - 12:05MAA-SHA

32h 05m1 stop

₹ 48,436Cathay Pacific

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Fri, 5 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep

13:20 - 00:15SHA-MAA

13h 25m1 stop

01:30 - 12:05MAA-SHA

32h 05m1 stop

₹ 60,172Cathay Pacific

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Sun, 21 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep

01:35 - 22:30PVG-MAA

23h 25m2 stops

01:10 - 00:35MAA-PVG

20h 55m2 stops

₹ 672,844ANA

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Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct

Cathay Pacific flights from China to Chennai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on China to Chennai flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

22 Sept

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 25m

1 stop

MAA00:15Chennai

28 Sept

MAA01:30Chennai

16h 55m

1 stop

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

₹ 47,122

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Cathay Pacific

5 Sept

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 25m

1 stop

MAA00:15Chennai

9 Sept

MAA01:30Chennai

32h 05m

1 stop

SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

₹ 48,436

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Cathay Pacific

21 Sept

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 25m

1 stop

MAA00:15Chennai

27 Sept

MAA01:30Chennai

32h 05m

1 stop

SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

₹ 60,172

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/9

12:10-11:50

2 stops26h 10m

Chennai

Sat 27/9

03:50-23:25

2 stops17h 05m

₹ 39,502

BeijingChennai

PEK - MAA

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Mon 22/9

15:00-11:50

2 stops23h 20m

Chennai

Mon 29/9

08:15-14:15

3 stops27h 30m

₹ 39,940

BeijingChennai

PEK - MAA

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Mon 22/9

15:00-11:50

2 stops23h 20m

Chennai

Sun 28/9

03:50-18:40

2 stops12h 20m

₹ 43,443

BeijingChennai

PEK - MAA

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Mon 22/9

15:00-11:50

2 stops23h 20m

Chennai

Mon 29/9

06:25-23:00

1 stop14h 05m

₹ 44,232

BeijingChennai

PEK - MAA

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Sun 21/9

00:25-10:30

1 stop12h 35m

Chennai

Mon 29/9

08:15-19:00

3 stops32h 15m

₹ 44,669

BeijingChennai

PEK - MAA

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Mon 22/9

20:05-11:50

1 stop18h 15m

Chennai

Mon 29/9

08:15-14:15

3 stops27h 30m

₹ 45,107

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 22/9

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

Chennai

Sun 28/9

01:30-20:55

1 stop16h 55m

₹ 47,122

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/9

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

Chennai

Tue 9/9

01:30-12:05

1 stop32h 05m

₹ 48,436

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/9

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

Chennai

Sat 27/9

01:30-12:05

1 stop32h 05m

₹ 60,172

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 30/9

01:35-22:30

2 stops23h 25m

Chennai

Tue 7/10

01:10-00:35

2 stops20h 55m

₹ 672,844

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Best price found	₹ 24,700
Fastest flight time	9h 26m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Chennai	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Chennai from China in the past 72 hours is ₹ 24,700. The best return flight deal from China to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 39,502.

The fastest flight from China to Chennai takes 9h 26m

There are no direct flights from China to Chennai. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Beijing Capital Airport - Chennai Airport, Shanghai Pu Dong Airport - Chennai Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport - Chennai Airport.

There is 1 airport near Chennai: Chennai (MAA)

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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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