How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

On average, it takes 5h 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 Chennai and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 10h 50m.

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

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

How many flights depart from India to Shanghai on average per day?

As of January 2026, 1 flights take off from India and land in Shanghai each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 19:00, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from India to Shanghai on average per week?

7 flights are operational weekly from India to Shanghai as of January 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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 41% 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.

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 8 as of January 2026.

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 - 14:15

BOM

PVG

12h 35m

1 stop

15:25 - 21:20

PVG

BOM

32h 25m

1 stop

₹ 30,403Vietnam Airlines

Mon, 16 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

23:10 - 14:15

BOM

PVG

12h 35m

1 stop

15:25 - 21:20

PVG

BOM

32h 25m

1 stop

₹ 30,493Vietnam Airlines

Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar

19:55 - 04:10

DEL

PVG

5h 45mdirect

12:50 - 17:45

PVG

DEL

7h 25mdirect

₹ 32,568China Eastern

Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb

21:55 - 06:35

DEL

PVG

30h 10m

1 stop

08:05 - 20:05

PVG

DEL

14h 30m

1 stop

₹ 33,470Singapore Airlines

Thu, 7 May - Wed, 20 May

23:50 - 01:00

AMD

PVG

22h 40m

1 stop

02:20 - 23:10

PVG

AMD

23h 20m

1 stop

₹ 33,561VietJet Air

Sat, 14 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

09:00 - 18:05

DEL

PVG

30h 35m

1 stop

19:10 - 20:05

PVG

DEL

27h 25m

1 stop

₹ 35,004Singapore Airlines

Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr

19:55 - 04:10

DEL

PVG

5h 45mdirect

12:50 - 17:45

PVG

DEL

7h 25mdirect

₹ 36,087China Eastern

Mon, 26 Jan - Mon, 23 Feb

22:40 - 15:35

DEL

SHA

14h 25m

1 stop

13:20 - 21:10

SHA

DEL

10h 20m

1 stop

₹ 46,101Cathay Pacific

Thu, 7 May - Wed, 20 May

01:25 - 15:35

BOM

SHA

11h 40m

1 stop

13:20 - 00:20

SHA

BOM

13h 30m

1 stop

₹ 51,153Cathay Pacific

Mon, 27 Apr - Fri, 8 May

23:50 - 01:00

AMD

PVG

22h 40m

1 stop

02:15 - 22:50

PVG

AMD

23h 05m

1 stop

₹ 52,777VietJet Air

Sat, 27 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun

Cathay Pacific flights from India to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

7 May

DEL22:40New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

14h 25m

1 stop

SHA15:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 May

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

10h 20m

1 stop

DEL21:10New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 46,101

Cathay Pacific

11 Feb

DEL01:30New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

18h 00m

1 stop

PVG22:00Shanghai Pu Dong

19 Feb

PVG07:10Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 55m

1 stop

DEL21:35New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 46,191

Cathay Pacific

19 Jan

BOM01:40Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

11h 10m

1 stop

SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26 Jan

SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 55m

1 stop

BOM21:55Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 51,153

EVA Air flights from India to Shanghai

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EVA Air

25 Jan

BOM07:30Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

26h 05m

2 stops

PVG12:05Shanghai Pu Dong

27 Jan

PVG13:15Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 05m

2 stops

BOM17:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 89,856

EVA Air

7 May

BOM07:45Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

30h 15m

2 stops

SHA16:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 May

SHA19:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 45m

2 stops

BOM17:55Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 98,336

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BOM - PVG

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Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 16/3

23:10-14:15

1 stop12h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/3

15:25-21:20

1 stop32h 25m

₹ 30,403

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 13/3

23:10-14:15

1 stop12h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/3

15:25-21:20

1 stop32h 25m

₹ 30,493

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 12/2

19:55-04:10

Nonstop5h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/2

12:50-17:45

Nonstop7h 25m

₹ 32,568

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 7/5

21:55-06:35

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 20/5

08:05-20:05

1 stop14h 30m

₹ 33,470

AhmedabadShanghai

AMD - PVG

AMDPVG

Ahmedabad

Sat 14/3

23:50-01:00

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/3

02:20-23:10

1 stop23h 20m

₹ 33,561

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 20/4

09:00-18:05

1 stop30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 27/4

19:10-20:05

1 stop27h 25m

₹ 35,004

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 26/1

19:55-04:10

Nonstop5h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/2

12:50-17:45

Nonstop7h 25m

₹ 36,087

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 7/5

22:40-15:35

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 20/5

13:20-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 46,101

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - SHA

BOMSHA

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 27/4

01:25-15:35

1 stop11h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/5

13:20-00:20

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 51,153

AhmedabadShanghai

AMD - PVG

AMDPVG

Ahmedabad

Sat 27/6

23:50-01:00

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 30/6

02:15-22:50

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 52,777

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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 ₹ 36,628. 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 ₹ 40,507.

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 Monday when prices can be found for as low as ₹ 42,722. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Wednesday 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 ₹ 50,908.

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

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from India to Shanghai when you can find flight prices for as low as ₹ 45,191. Flying to Shanghai in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Shanghai are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of ₹ 52,962. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest India to Shanghai flight route?

Fly from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best India - Shanghai flight prices

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 ₹ 50,416 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 ₹ 24,990 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on India to Shanghai flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on India to Shanghai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	5h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

The fastest flight from India to Shanghai takes 5h 45m

Direct flights go from India to Shanghai every day.

There are 2 airports in Shanghai. From India there are direct flights to Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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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 8 as of January 2026.
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 ₹ 11,908	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,431 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Thai Lion Air	PriceFrom ₹ 18,022	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 37 reviews	Search Thai Lion Air flights
Thai AirAsia X	PriceFrom ₹ 24,950	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Thai AirAsia X flights
Vietnam Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 27,928	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 220 reviews	Search Vietnam Airlines flights
VietJet Air	PriceFrom ₹ 28,768	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 157 reviews	Search VietJet Air flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom ₹ 32,915	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 188 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 38,949	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 289 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 43,364	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,130 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 50,363	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 378 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights

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