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

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

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 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

On average, it takes 9h 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 Bengaluru and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 12h 10m.

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 August 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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17:05 - 05:45DEL-PVG

10h 10m1 stop

06:55 - 15:50PVG-DEL

11h 25m1 stop

₹ 25,322Thai AirAsia X

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Sun, 28 Sep - Wed, 8 Oct

17:05 - 05:45DEL-PVG

10h 10m1 stop

01:35 - 22:05PVG-DEL

23h 00m1 stop

₹ 29,966

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Sun, 28 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct

11:35 - 15:05HYD-PVG

25h 00m1 stop

00:35 - 10:45PVG-HYD

12h 40m1 stop

₹ 35,573Singapore Airlines

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Mon, 8 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep

00:05 - 01:00DEL-PVG

22h 25m1 stop

02:15 - 22:55PVG-DEL

23h 10m1 stop

₹ 36,011VietJet Air

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Fri, 5 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep

00:40 - 01:00BOM-PVG

21h 50m1 stop

02:15 - 23:40PVG-BOM

23h 55m1 stop

₹ 36,449VietJet Air

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Sun, 31 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep

11:35 - 15:05HYD-PVG

25h 00m1 stop

08:05 - 22:00PVG-HYD

16h 25m1 stop

₹ 39,166Singapore Airlines

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Mon, 8 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep

01:50 - 20:55HYD-SHA

16h 35m1 stop

16:50 - 00:45SHA-HYD

10h 25m1 stop

₹ 42,057Cathay Pacific

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Sun, 7 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep

01:20 - 20:55BLR-SHA

17h 05m1 stop

13:20 - 00:10SHA-BLR

13h 20m1 stop

₹ 44,072Cathay Pacific

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Wed, 1 Oct - Fri, 10 Oct

00:20 - 14:15BLR-PVG

11h 25m1 stop

16:05 - 10:55PVG-BLR

21h 20m1 stop

₹ 53,623Malaysia Airlines

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Mon, 19 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan

00:15 - 14:15HYD-PVG

11h 30m1 stop

01:05 - 23:10PVG-HYD

24h 35m1 stop

₹ 60,720Malaysia Airlines

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Sun, 7 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep

Cathay Pacific flights from India to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on India to Shanghai flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

7 Sept

HYD01:50Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

16h 35m

1 stop

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

12 Sept

SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

10h 25m

1 stop

HYD00:45Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 42,057

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Cathay Pacific

1 Oct

BLR01:20Bengaluru Intl

17h 05m

1 stop

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

10 Oct

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 20m

1 stop

BLR00:10Bengaluru Intl

₹ 44,072

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Cathay Pacific

9 Nov

DEL01:30New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

12h 15m

1 stop

PVG16:15Shanghai Pu Dong

20 Nov

PVG12:55Shanghai Pu Dong

11h 10m

1 stop

DEL21:35New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 45,825

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Vietnam Airlines flights from India to Shanghai

Our best Vietnam Airlines deals on India to Shanghai flight tickets

Vietnam Airlines

9 Nov

DEL23:35New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

12h 10m

1 stop

PVG14:15Shanghai Pu Dong

21 Nov

PVG15:25Shanghai Pu Dong

9h 10m

1 stop

DEL22:05New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 30,929

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Vietnam Airlines

8 Nov

DEL23:35New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

12h 10m

1 stop

PVG14:15Shanghai Pu Dong

21 Nov

PVG15:25Shanghai Pu Dong

9h 10m

1 stop

DEL22:05New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 31,806

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Vietnam Airlines

1 Nov

BOM23:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 35m

1 stop

PVG14:15Shanghai Pu Dong

16 Nov

PVG15:25Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 25m

1 stop

BOM21:20Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 32,244

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Price

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 28/9

17:05-05:45

1 stop10h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/10

06:55-15:50

1 stop11h 25m

₹ 25,322

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 28/9

17:05-05:45

1 stop10h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/10

01:35-22:05

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 29,966

HyderabadShanghai

HYD - PVG

HYDPVG

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Mon 8/9

11:35-15:05

1 stop25h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/9

00:35-10:45

1 stop12h 40m

₹ 35,573

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 5/9

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/9

02:15-22:55

1 stop23h 10m

₹ 36,011

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 31/8

00:40-01:00

1 stop21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/9

02:15-23:40

1 stop23h 55m

₹ 36,449

HyderabadShanghai

HYD - PVG

HYDPVG

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Mon 8/9

11:35-15:05

1 stop25h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/9

08:05-22:00

1 stop16h 25m

₹ 39,166

HyderabadShanghai

HYD - SHA

HYDSHA

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Sun 7/9

01:50-20:55

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/9

16:50-00:45

1 stop10h 25m

₹ 42,057

BengaluruShanghai

BLR - SHA

BLRSHA

Bengaluru Intl

Wed 1/10

01:20-20:55

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/10

13:20-00:10

1 stop13h 20m

₹ 44,072

BengaluruShanghai

BLR - PVG

BLRPVG

Bengaluru Intl

Mon 19/1

00:20-14:15

1 stop11h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 30/1

16:05-10:55

1 stop21h 20m

₹ 53,623

HyderabadShanghai

HYD - PVG

HYDPVG

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Sun 7/9

00:15-14:15

1 stop11h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/9

01:05-23:10

1 stop24h 35m

₹ 60,720

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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 ₹ 35,748. 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 ₹ 43,897.

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 ₹ 52,572. 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 ₹ 62,124.

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 ₹ 45,124. 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 ₹ 55,427. 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 ₹ 54,076 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 ₹ 26,110 on momondo.

Cheap India to Shanghai flight deals and tips

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Best price found	₹ 13,406
Fastest flight time	9h 55m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from India in the past 72 hours is ₹ 13,406. The best return flight deal from India to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 25,322.

The fastest flight from India to Shanghai takes 9h 55m

There are no direct flights from India to Shanghai. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Bengaluru Intl Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

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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 August 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 ₹ 11,565	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,346 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
AirAsia	PriceFrom ₹ 14,758	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 211 reviews	Search AirAsia flights
Thai Lion Air	PriceFrom ₹ 18,098	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 28 reviews	Search Thai Lion Air flights
Thai AirAsia X	PriceFrom ₹ 24,232	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 24 reviews	Search Thai AirAsia X flights
Vietnam Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 24,508	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 197 reviews	Search Vietnam Airlines flights
VietJet Air	PriceFrom ₹ 28,679	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 146 reviews	Search VietJet Air flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 37,828	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 273 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 43,118	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 965 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 49,577	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 343 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights

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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Shanghai from India which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from India to Shanghai?

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