Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

When flying to Shanghai from India, momondo travellers will most often fly with one of these popular airlines: Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, VietJet Air or Malaysia Airlines. Depending on what airport in India you fly from, you may be able to find flights with any of these popular airlines.

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 Indira Gandhi Intl (the most popular airport in India) and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (the most popular airport in Shanghai). If you’re flying out of Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, then the flight time is around 11h.

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23:10 - 14:15BOM-PVG

12h 35m1 stop

15:10 - 21:35PVG-BOM

32h 55m1 stop

₹ 29,158Vietnam Airlines

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Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr

23:10 - 14:15BOM-PVG

12h 35m1 stop

15:25 - 21:20PVG-BOM

32h 25m1 stop

₹ 29,424Vietnam Airlines

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Tue, 20 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

21:55 - 22:45DEL-PVG

22h 20m1 stop

19:10 - 20:10PVG-DEL

27h 30m1 stop

₹ 30,488Singapore Airlines

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Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr

09:00 - 06:35DEL-PVG

19h 05m1 stop

14:30 - 05:40PVG-DEL

17h 40m1 stop

₹ 30,576Singapore Airlines

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Tue, 31 Mar - Wed, 8 Apr

21:40 - 20:20MAA-PVG

20h 10m1 stop

22:00 - 04:55PVG-MAA

33h 25m1 stop

₹ 31,994Air India

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Sat, 4 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr

06:55 - 20:20MAA-PVG

10h 55m1 stop

22:00 - 04:55PVG-MAA

33h 25m1 stop

₹ 32,703Air India

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Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr

00:40 - 01:20BLR-PVG

22h 10m1 stop

15:25 - 23:45PVG-BLR

10h 50m1 stop

₹ 40,503Malaysia Airlines

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Mon, 13 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

00:40 - 01:20BLR-PVG

22h 10m1 stop

02:25 - 23:45PVG-BLR

23h 50m1 stop

₹ 40,946Malaysia Airlines

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Mon, 13 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr

01:55 - 13:30HYD-PVG

9h 05m1 stop

07:10 - 00:50PVG-HYD

20h 10m1 stop

₹ 45,997Cathay Pacific

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Wed, 17 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec

22:40 - 15:35DEL-SHA

14h 25m1 stop

13:20 - 23:50SHA-DEL

13h 00m1 stop

₹ 46,618Cathay Pacific

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Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr

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Depart

Return

Price

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 27/3

23:10-14:15

1 stop12h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/4

15:10-21:35

1 stop32h 55m

₹ 29,158

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 20/1

23:10-14:15

1 stop12h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/1

15:25-21:20

1 stop32h 25m

₹ 29,424

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 9/4

21:55-22:45

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/4

19:10-20:10

1 stop27h 30m

₹ 30,488

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 31/3

09:00-06:35

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/4

14:30-05:40

1 stop17h 40m

₹ 30,576

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Sat 4/4

21:40-20:20

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/4

22:00-04:55

1 stop33h 25m

₹ 31,994

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Sun 5/4

06:55-20:20

1 stop10h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/4

22:00-04:55

1 stop33h 25m

₹ 32,703

BengaluruShanghai

BLR - PVG

BLRPVG

Bengaluru Intl

Mon 13/4

00:40-01:20

1 stop22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 20/4

15:25-23:45

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 40,503

BengaluruShanghai

BLR - PVG

BLRPVG

Bengaluru Intl

Mon 13/4

00:40-01:20

1 stop22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/4

02:25-23:45

1 stop23h 50m

₹ 40,946

HyderabadShanghai

HYD - PVG

HYDPVG

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Wed 17/12

01:55-13:30

1 stop9h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/12

07:10-00:50

1 stop20h 10m

₹ 45,997

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 9/4

22:40-15:35

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/4

13:20-23:50

1 stop13h 00m

₹ 46,618

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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 ₹ 35,983. 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 ₹ 39,794.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Shanghai?

Users booking trips to Shanghai from Guangzhou found flights 85% cheaper than the average price of flights to Shanghai. To find the cheapest price to Shanghai from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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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 Saturday when prices can be found for as low as ₹ 34,262. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Monday 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 ₹ 60,585.

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 ₹ 34,683. 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 ₹ 48,898. Departure times in the morning 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 ₹ 53,863 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 ₹ 24,550 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM NEW DELHI	August	32% cheaper	Flying from New Delhi to Shanghai costs on average just ₹ 35,983 in August
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM NEW DELHI	December	32% more expensive	It costs about ₹ 69,661 for flights to Shanghai from New Delhi in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM NEW DELHI	April	666% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Shanghai from New Delhi in April than any other month

Cheap Shanghai flight deals and tips

Summary info about Shanghai flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	₹ 15,332
Best Round-Trip Price	₹ 29,158
Fastest flight time	12h 10m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Shanghai from India in the last 72 hours is ₹ 15,332 (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong).

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The best round-trip flight price to Shanghai from India in the last 72 hours is ₹ 29,158 (Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong).

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The fastest flight to Shanghai from India takes 12h 10m (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Shanghai, with a 21% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Shanghai

What is there to do in Shanghai when it’s raining?

When planning your flight to Shanghai, it is important to be aware that some months are not as ideal as others. Specifically, the months of June, July, or August could carry a higher chance of rain, as Shanghai sees up to 5.1 inches (130 mm) or more. There are still things to do in Shanghai even when it's raining, but be aware that rain is highly probable in the area. While in Shanghai you will find Shanghai Railway Museum nearby which is a great museum to visit when you’re looking for things to do indoors. For those looking to get out of the rain and do a little shopping, check out Nanjing Road.

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

In general, most travellers find the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is about 13 days prior to their departure date, when tickets on average are ₹ 52,394.

Is there an alternative airport near Shanghai?

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, Suzhou Airport, Wuxi Airport, Nantong Airport or Hangzhou Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Shanghai.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Shanghai?

Hangzhou Airport has an average price of ₹ 17,246 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting Shanghai. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.

Are there flights to Minhang?

Yes, you can get a flight ticket to Shanghai Pu Dong if you want to reach Minhang. It is the nearest Shanghai airport (39.3 km away).

What’s the closest airport to Shanghai New International Expo Centre?

The closest airport to Shanghai New International Expo Centre is Shanghai Pu Dong, 24.0 km away.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Shanghai?

Prices for flights to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Shanghai?

The number of operators available for flights to Shanghai is 10 as of November 2025.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Shanghai.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Shanghai?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Shanghai with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights to Shanghai?

momondo helps you find the best flight to Shanghai by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Shanghai right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Shanghai, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Shanghai and alert you when they change.