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

VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, and Air India 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 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.

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 Mumbai and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 10h 50m.

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.

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.

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 - 14:25

BOM

PVG

12h 45m

1 stop

15:50 - 21:35

PVG

BOM

32h 15m

1 stop

₹ 29,756Vietnam Airlines

Sun, 12 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr

23:10 - 14:15

BOM

PVG

12h 35m

1 stop

15:25 - 21:20

PVG

BOM

32h 25m

1 stop

₹ 31,318Vietnam Airlines

Sun, 8 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

00:05 - 01:00

DEL

PVG

22h 25m

1 stop

02:15 - 22:55

PVG

DEL

23h 10m

1 stop

₹ 31,960VietJet Air

Sun, 19 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr

00:10 - 01:15

AMD

PVG

22h 35m

1 stop

02:15 - 22:50

PVG

AMD

23h 05m

1 stop

₹ 32,787VietJet Air

Sun, 15 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar

11:35 - 22:45

HYD

PVG

32h 40m

1 stop

19:10 - 10:45

PVG

HYD

18h 05m

1 stop

₹ 35,634Singapore Airlines

Sat, 4 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr

11:35 - 13:25

BLR

PVG

23h 20m

1 stop

19:10 - 21:50

PVG

BLR

29h 10m

1 stop

₹ 41,420Singapore Airlines

Tue, 14 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

23:25 - 14:15

BOM

PVG

12h 20m

1 stop

15:25 - 12:15

PVG

BOM

23h 20m

1 stop

₹ 43,808Malaysia Airlines

Fri, 26 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun

23:25 - 14:15

BOM

PVG

12h 20m

1 stop

15:25 - 12:15

PVG

BOM

23h 20m

1 stop

₹ 43,900Malaysia Airlines

Fri, 26 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun

22:45 - 12:05

DEL

SHA

10h 50m

1 stop

13:20 - 23:50

SHA

DEL

13h 00m

1 stop

₹ 46,747Cathay Pacific

Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr

01:55 - 15:20

HYD

SHA

10h 55m

1 stop

16:35 - 00:50

SHA

HYD

10h 45m

1 stop

₹ 47,022Cathay Pacific

Thu, 12 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar

Cathay Pacific flights from India to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on India to Shanghai flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

20 Apr

DEL22:45New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

10h 50m

1 stop

SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27 Apr

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 00m

1 stop

DEL23:50New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 46,747

Cathay Pacific

12 Mar

HYD01:55Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

10h 55m

1 stop

SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 Mar

SHA16:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

10h 45m

1 stop

HYD00:50Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 47,022

Cathay Pacific

12 Mar

HYD01:55Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

10h 55m

1 stop

SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 Mar

SHA16:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

10h 45m

1 stop

HYD00:50Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 48,124

Singapore Airlines flights from India to Shanghai

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Singapore Airlines

4 Apr

HYD11:35Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

32h 40m

1 stop

PVG22:45Shanghai Pu Dong

12 Apr

PVG19:10Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 05m

1 stop

HYD10:45Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 35,634

Singapore Airlines

14 Apr

BLR11:35Bengaluru Intl

23h 20m

1 stop

PVG13:25Shanghai Pu Dong

20 Apr

PVG19:10Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 10m

1 stop

BLR21:50Bengaluru Intl

₹ 41,420

Singapore Airlines

14 Apr

BLR11:35Bengaluru Intl

28h 00m

1 stop

PVG18:05Shanghai Pu Dong

20 Apr

PVG19:10Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 10m

1 stop

BLR21:50Bengaluru Intl

₹ 44,175

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Depart

Return

Price

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 12/4

23:10-14:25

1 stop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 17/4

15:50-21:35

1 stop32h 15m

₹ 29,756

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 8/3

23:10-14:15

1 stop12h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 13/3

15:25-21:20

1 stop32h 25m

₹ 31,318

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 19/4

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/4

02:15-22:55

1 stop23h 10m

₹ 31,960

AhmedabadShanghai

AMD - PVG

AMDPVG

Ahmedabad

Sun 15/3

00:10-01:15

1 stop22h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/3

02:15-22:50

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 32,787

HyderabadShanghai

HYD - PVG

HYDPVG

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Sat 4/4

11:35-22:45

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/4

19:10-10:45

1 stop18h 05m

₹ 35,634

BengaluruShanghai

BLR - PVG

BLRPVG

Bengaluru Intl

Tue 14/4

11:35-13:25

1 stop23h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 20/4

19:10-21:50

1 stop29h 10m

₹ 41,420

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 26/6

23:25-14:15

1 stop12h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 30/6

15:25-12:15

1 stop23h 20m

₹ 43,808

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 26/6

23:25-14:15

1 stop12h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 30/6

15:25-12:15

1 stop23h 20m

₹ 43,900

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 20/4

22:45-12:05

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 27/4

13:20-23:50

1 stop13h 00m

₹ 46,747

HyderabadShanghai

HYD - SHA

HYDSHA

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Thu 12/3

01:55-15:20

1 stop10h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/3

16:35-00:50

1 stop10h 45m

₹ 47,022

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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 ₹ 37,104. 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 ₹ 41,236.

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 ₹ 38,544. 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 ₹ 51,825.

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 ₹ 46,229. 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 ₹ 53,915. 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 ₹ 50,795 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 ₹ 25,991 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 ₹ 12,122	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,440 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
VietJet Air	PriceFrom ₹ 17,270	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 159 reviews	Search VietJet Air flights
Thai Lion Air	PriceFrom ₹ 18,346	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 39 reviews	Search Thai Lion Air flights
Vietnam Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 22,064	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 224 reviews	Search Vietnam Airlines flights
Thai AirAsia X	PriceFrom ₹ 25,399	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search Thai AirAsia X flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom ₹ 33,507	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 192 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 39,650	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 290 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 44,145	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,148 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Thai Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 51,270	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 380 reviews	Search Thai Airways flights

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