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 9h 30m 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 12h 35m.

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23:10 - 14:15BOM-PVG

12h 35m1 stop

15:25 - 21:20PVG-BOM

32h 25m1 stop

₹ 29,017Vietnam Airlines

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Tue, 3 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

00:40 - 01:15BOM-PVG

22h 05m1 stop

03:15 - 23:40PVG-BOM

22h 55m1 stop

₹ 30,525VietJet Air

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Mon, 2 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar

23:10 - 14:15BOM-PVG

12h 35m1 stop

03:15 - 23:40PVG-BOM

22h 55m1 stop

₹ 30,703Multiple Airlines

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Tue, 3 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar

23:30 - 14:15DEL-PVG

12h 15m1 stop

06:50 - 19:50PVG-DEL

15h 30m1 stop

₹ 32,744Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 3 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov

09:45 - 14:35DEL-PVG

26h 20m1 stop

19:10 - 20:10PVG-DEL

27h 30m1 stop

₹ 33,187Singapore Airlines

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Thu, 26 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

09:45 - 22:20DEL-PVG

34h 05m1 stop

00:35 - 20:10PVG-DEL

22h 05m1 stop

₹ 38,955Singapore Airlines

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Thu, 26 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar

13:00 - 01:05BOM-PVG

33h 35m1 stop

02:15 - 22:35PVG-BOM

22h 50m1 stop

₹ 43,924Malaysia Airlines

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Sat, 1 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov

01:30 - 20:55DEL-SHA

16h 55m1 stop

22:30 - 00:10SHA-DEL

28h 10m1 stop

₹ 44,368Cathay Pacific

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Sun, 16 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov

23:25 - 00:05BOM-PVG

22h 10m1 stop

01:05 - 22:15PVG-BOM

23h 40m1 stop

₹ 44,989Malaysia Airlines

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Sun, 19 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct

01:55 - 15:20HYD-SHA

10h 55m1 stop

13:35 - 00:50SHA-HYD

13h 45m1 stop

₹ 45,167Cathay Pacific

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Thu, 19 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb

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Depart

Return

Price

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 3/3

23:10-14:15

1 stop12h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/3

15:25-21:20

1 stop32h 25m

₹ 29,017

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 2/3

00:40-01:15

1 stop22h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/3

03:15-23:40

1 stop22h 55m

₹ 30,525

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 3/3

23:10-14:15

1 stop12h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/3

03:15-23:40

1 stop22h 55m

₹ 30,703

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 3/11

23:30-14:15

1 stop12h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/11

06:50-19:50

1 stop15h 30m

₹ 32,744

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 26/3

09:45-14:35

1 stop26h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

19:10-20:10

1 stop27h 30m

₹ 33,187

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 26/3

09:45-22:20

1 stop34h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/3

00:35-20:10

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 38,955

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 1/11

13:00-01:05

1 stop33h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 25/11

02:15-22:35

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 43,924

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 16/11

01:30-20:55

1 stop16h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 24/11

22:30-00:10

1 stop28h 10m

₹ 44,368

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 19/10

23:25-00:05

1 stop22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/10

01:05-22:15

1 stop23h 40m

₹ 44,989

HyderabadShanghai

HYD - SHA

HYDSHA

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Thu 19/2

01:55-15:20

1 stop10h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/2

13:35-00:50

1 stop13h 45m

₹ 45,167

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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 ₹ 36,027. 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 ₹ 39,133.

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 ₹ 53,243. 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 ₹ 62,917.

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 ₹ 48,958. 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 ₹ 57,580. 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 ₹ 55,808 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 ₹ 24,580 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM NEW DELHI	August	31% cheaper	Flying from New Delhi to Shanghai costs on average just ₹ 36,027 in August
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM NEW DELHI	December	34% more expensive	It costs about ₹ 69,747 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

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Summary info about Shanghai flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	₹ 17,304
Best Round-Trip Price	₹ 29,017
Fastest flight time	12h 15m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Shanghai from India in the last 72 hours is ₹ 17,304 (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 ₹ 29,017 (Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong).

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The fastest flight to Shanghai from India takes 12h 15m (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Shanghai Pu Dong).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Shanghai, with a 18% 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 ₹ 52,007.

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 ₹ 22,953 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.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Shanghai?

Users booking trips to Shanghai from Taiyuan found flights 74% 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.

Are there flights to Hongkou?

Yes, you can get a flight ticket to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl if you want to reach Hongkou. It is the nearest Shanghai airport (16.4 km away).

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

The closest airport to Shanghai New International Expo Centre is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, 21.8 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 October 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.

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

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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.