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

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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.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

How can momondo help me find flights to Shanghai?

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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.

Question 4

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

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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.

Question 5

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

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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 Xintiandi.

Question 6

Is there an alternative airport near Shanghai?

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

Question 7

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Shanghai?

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Hangzhou Airport has an average price of ₹ 17,979 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.

Question 8

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Shanghai?

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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.

Question 9

Are there flights to Putuo?

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Yes, you can get a flight ticket to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl if you want to reach Putuo. It is the nearest Shanghai airport (9.3 km away).

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

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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.

Question 12

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Shanghai?

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

Question 13

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Shanghai?

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

Question 14

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

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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.

Question 15

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

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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.

Question 16

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

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The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as ₹ 52,506. 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 ₹ 62,046.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

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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 ₹ 35,703. 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 ₹ 43,842.

Question 18

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

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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 ₹ 48,281. 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 ₹ 56,783. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Question 19

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

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On average, it takes 10h 10m 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.

Question 20

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

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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 ₹ 54,008 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 ₹ 26,078 on momondo.

CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM NEW DELHI	August	31% cheaper	Flying from New Delhi to Shanghai costs on average just ₹ 35,703 in August
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM NEW DELHI	December	32% more expensive	It costs about ₹ 68,607 for flights to Shanghai from New Delhi in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM NEW DELHI	April	683% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Shanghai from New Delhi in April than any other month

Best One-Way Price	₹ 13,389
Best Round-Trip Price	₹ 25,115
Fastest flight time	9h 35m
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What is there to do in Shanghai when it’s raining?

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