What is the cheapest airline that flies from India to Shanghai?

VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, and Thai Lion Air are the most popular carriers operating from India to Shanghai

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

On average, it takes 2h 45m to fly from India to Shanghai if you fly out of New Delhi (the most popular airport in India) and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Shanghai). If you’re flying out of Hyderabad and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 10h 55m.

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and VietJet Air are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from India according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from India to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from India to Shanghai are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from India to Shanghai?

The number of operators available for flights from India to Shanghai is 7 as of October 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from India to Shanghai?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from India to Shanghai.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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23:10 - 14:15BOM-PVG

12h 35m1 stop

15:25 - 21:20PVG-BOM

32h 25m1 stop

₹ 30,330Vietnam Airlines

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Thu, 19 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

23:10 - 14:15BOM-PVG

12h 35m1 stop

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32h 15m1 stop

₹ 30,507Vietnam Airlines

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00:05 - 01:15DEL-PVG

22h 40m1 stop

02:20 - 22:50PVG-DEL

23h 00m1 stop

₹ 35,296VietJet Air

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Sat, 17 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan

00:40 - 01:00BOM-PVG

21h 50m1 stop

02:20 - 23:40PVG-BOM

23h 50m1 stop

₹ 36,803VietJet Air

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11:50 - 12:45BOM-PVG

22h 25m1 stop

08:20 - 21:50PVG-BOM

16h 00m1 stop

₹ 37,690Singapore Airlines

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23:35 - 06:30BOM-PVG

28h 25m1 stop

00:10 - 10:35PVG-BOM

12h 55m1 stop

₹ 40,971Singapore Airlines

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01:55 - 15:20HYD-SHA

10h 55m1 stop

13:35 - 00:50SHA-HYD

13h 45m1 stop

₹ 45,849Cathay Pacific

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01:55 - 20:55HYD-SHA

16h 30m1 stop

13:35 - 00:50SHA-HYD

13h 45m1 stop

₹ 46,026Cathay Pacific

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00:20 - 14:15BLR-PVG

11h 25m1 stop

02:15 - 23:20PVG-BLR

23h 35m1 stop

₹ 47,800Malaysia Airlines

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11:55 - 14:15BLR-PVG

23h 50m1 stop

16:05 - 10:55PVG-BLR

21h 20m1 stop

₹ 50,283Malaysia Airlines

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Cathay Pacific flights from India to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

10 Nov

HYD01:55Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

10h 55m

1 stop

SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17 Nov

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 45m

1 stop

HYD00:50Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 45,849

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Cathay Pacific

8 Nov

HYD01:55Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

16h 30m

1 stop

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25 Nov

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 45m

1 stop

HYD00:50Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

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Cathay Pacific

9 Nov

HYD01:55Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

16h 30m

1 stop

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17 Nov

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 45m

1 stop

HYD00:50Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 46,736

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Vietnam Airlines

19 Mar

BOM23:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 35m

1 stop

PVG14:15Shanghai Pu Dong

25 Mar

PVG15:25Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 25m

1 stop

BOM21:20Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 30,330

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23 Mar

BOM23:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 35m

1 stop

PVG14:15Shanghai Pu Dong

30 Mar

PVG15:50Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 15m

1 stop

BOM21:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 30,507

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20 Mar

BOM23:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 35m

1 stop

PVG14:15Shanghai Pu Dong

28 Mar

PVG15:25Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 40m

1 stop

BOM21:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 31,128

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MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

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Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

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23:10-14:15

1 stop12h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/3

15:25-21:20

1 stop32h 25m

₹ 30,330

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 23/3

23:10-14:15

1 stop12h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/3

15:50-21:35

1 stop32h 15m

₹ 30,507

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 17/1

00:05-01:15

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 23/1

02:20-22:50

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 35,296

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 17/1

00:40-01:00

1 stop21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/1

02:20-23:40

1 stop23h 50m

₹ 36,803

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 12/2

11:50-12:45

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

08:20-21:50

1 stop16h 00m

₹ 37,690

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 1/2

23:35-06:30

1 stop28h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/2

00:10-10:35

1 stop12h 55m

₹ 40,971

HyderabadShanghai

HYD - SHA

HYDSHA

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Mon 10/11

01:55-15:20

1 stop10h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 17/11

13:35-00:50

1 stop13h 45m

₹ 45,849

HyderabadShanghai

HYD - SHA

HYDSHA

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Sat 8/11

01:55-20:55

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 25/11

13:35-00:50

1 stop13h 45m

₹ 46,026

BengaluruShanghai

BLR - PVG

BLRPVG

Bengaluru Intl

Tue 11/11

00:20-14:15

1 stop11h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/11

02:15-23:20

1 stop23h 35m

₹ 47,800

BengaluruShanghai

BLR - PVG

BLRPVG

Bengaluru Intl

Wed 29/10

11:55-14:15

1 stop23h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 31/10

16:05-10:55

1 stop21h 20m

₹ 50,283

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from India to Shanghai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around ₹ 36,005. If you are unable to visit Shanghai during the month of August, then departing from India during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around ₹ 39,819.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as ₹ 53,211. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from India because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around ₹ 62,879.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from India to Shanghai when you can find flight prices for as low as ₹ 45,672. Flying to Shanghai in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Shanghai are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of ₹ 56,100. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from India when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around ₹ 55,752 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from India for as low as ₹ 24,565 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from India to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from India to Shanghai are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from India to Shanghai?
The number of operators available for flights from India to Shanghai is 7 as of October 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from India to Shanghai?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from India to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from India to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 11,705	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,380 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Thai Lion Air	PriceFrom ₹ 18,317	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Thai Lion Air flights
Thai AirAsia X	PriceFrom ₹ 24,526	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Thai AirAsia X flights
Vietnam Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 24,784	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 203 reviews	Search Vietnam Airlines flights
VietJet Air	PriceFrom ₹ 29,027	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 149 reviews	Search VietJet Air flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 38,287	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 278 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 42,627	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,023 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 50,179	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 358 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights

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