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Cheap flights from Shanghai to Chennai from ₹ 24,616

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to Chennai departing on 6/7. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Multiple Airlines Logo
15:30 - 07:20
SHA
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MAA
18h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 - 13:55
MAA
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SHA
23h 40m
2 stops
₹ 47,896Multiple Airlines
Wed, 24 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun
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05:40 - 07:20
PVG
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MAA
28h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:40 - 08:10
MAA
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PVG
30h 00m
1 stop
₹ 51,713Multiple Airlines
Sun, 28 Jun - Sun, 5 Jul
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19:00 - 07:20
SHA
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MAA
14h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:15 - 11:45
MAA
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SHA
16h 00m
3 stops
₹ 52,285Multiple Airlines
Wed, 24 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 13:45
SHA
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MAA
21h 15m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 15:55
MAA
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SHA
19h 20m
2 stops
₹ 52,476Multiple Airlines
Sat, 27 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 - 09:05
PVG
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MAA
24h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 17:45
MAA
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PVG
19h 35m
2 stops
₹ 52,476Multiple Airlines
Sat, 27 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:40 - 07:20
PVG
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MAA
28h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:05 - 05:05
MAA
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PVG
18h 30m
1 stop
₹ 52,571Multiple Airlines
Sun, 28 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:30 - 23:35
SHA
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MAA
27h 35m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 20:55
MAA
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SHA
17h 35m
1 stop
₹ 73,085Cathay Pacific
Sun, 28 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
19:25 - 02:50
PVG
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MAA
33h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 10:05
MAA
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PVG
21h 20m
1 stop
₹ 74,420Etihad Airways
Mon, 12 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:50 - 23:35
SHA
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MAA
9h 15m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 15:35
MAA
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SHA
12h 15m
1 stop
₹ 80,145Cathay Pacific
Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 23:35
SHA
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MAA
12h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 20:55
MAA
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SHA
17h 35m
1 stop
₹ 80,240Cathay Pacific
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

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Etihad Airways flights from Shanghai to Chennai

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Shanghai to Chennai flight tickets
Etihad Airways
12 Oct
PVG19:25Shanghai Pu Dong
33h 55m
1 stop
MAA02:50Chennai
15 Oct
MAA10:15Chennai
21h 20m
1 stop
PVG10:05Shanghai Pu Dong
₹ 74,420
Etihad Airways
12 Oct
PVG19:25Shanghai Pu Dong
15h 30m
1 stop
MAA08:25Chennai
15 Oct
MAA04:05Chennai
27h 30m
1 stop
PVG10:05Shanghai Pu Dong
₹ 74,516
Etihad Airways
14 Oct
PVG19:25Shanghai Pu Dong
22h 10m
1 stop
MAA15:05Chennai
18 Oct
MAA16:05Chennai
15h 30m
1 stop
PVG10:05Shanghai Pu Dong
₹ 76,710

Cathay Pacific flights from Shanghai to Chennai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Shanghai to Chennai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
28 Jun
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 35m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
4 Jul
MAA00:50Chennai
17h 35m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
₹ 73,085
Cathay Pacific
9 Oct
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
9h 15m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
12 Oct
MAA00:50Chennai
12h 15m
1 stop
SHA15:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
₹ 80,145
Cathay Pacific
14 Oct
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
12h 45m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
17 Oct
MAA00:50Chennai
17h 35m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
₹ 80,240

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 59,053 searches. Data last updated 10 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/6

15:30-07:20

2 stops18h 20m

Chennai

Sat 27/6

11:45-13:55

2 stops23h 40m

₹ 47,896

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/6

05:40-07:20

1 stop28h 10m

Chennai

Sun 5/7

23:40-08:10

1 stop30h 00m

₹ 51,713

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/6

19:00-07:20

2 stops14h 50m

Chennai

Sat 27/6

17:15-11:45

3 stops16h 00m

₹ 52,285

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 27/6

19:00-13:45

3 stops21h 15m

Chennai

Sat 4/7

18:05-15:55

2 stops19h 20m

₹ 52,476

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 27/6

10:50-09:05

2 stops24h 45m

Chennai

Sat 4/7

19:40-17:45

2 stops19h 35m

₹ 52,476

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/6

05:40-07:20

1 stop28h 10m

Chennai

Sat 4/7

08:05-05:05

1 stop18h 30m

₹ 52,571

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/6

22:30-23:35

1 stop27h 35m

Chennai

Sat 4/7

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 73,085

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/10

19:25-02:50

1 stop33h 55m

Chennai

Thu 15/10

10:15-10:05

1 stop21h 20m

₹ 74,420
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/10

16:50-23:35

1 stop9h 15m

Chennai

Mon 12/10

00:50-15:35

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 80,145

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/10

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Sat 17/10

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 80,240

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Fastest flight time

18h 20m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Shanghai to Chennai takes 18h 20m
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Shanghai to Chennai.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Chennai

  • How far is Shanghai to Chennai by plane?

    There are 4659.1 km between Shanghai and Chennai. 18h 20m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to Chennai Airport?

    Prices for flights from Shanghai to Chennai Airport are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to Chennai Airport?

    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 from Shanghai to Chennai Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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