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Cheap flights from Shanghai to Chennai from ₹ 22,871

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 15/9. 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
09:30 - 06:15
PVG
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MAA
23h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:50 - 22:10
MAA
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PVG
19h 50m
1 stop
₹ 49,408Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
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02:40 - 11:10
PVG
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MAA
11h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 12:40
MAA
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PVG
16h 10m
2 stops
₹ 52,303Multiple Airlines
Sun, 6 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 22:50
SHA
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MAA
28h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:10 - 11:55
MAA
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SHA
12h 15m
2 stops
₹ 57,128Multiple Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:35 - 23:05
PVG
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MAA
24h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:05 - 00:20
MAA
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PVG
13h 45m
1 stop
₹ 57,225Multiple Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
IndiGo Logo
05:40 - 13:50
PVG
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MAA
10h 40m
1 stop
IndiGo Logo
23:05 - 04:40
MAA
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PVG
27h 05m
1 stop
₹ 58,672IndiGo
Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:10 - 06:15
SHA
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MAA
14h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:50 - 17:00
MAA
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SHA
14h 40m
2 stops
₹ 59,058Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
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
₹ 62,725Cathay Pacific
Thu, 20 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
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
₹ 62,822Cathay Pacific
Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
Malaysia Airlines Logo
16:05 - 23:05
PVG
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MAA
33h 30m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:45 - 01:05
MAA
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PVG
10h 50m
1 stop
₹ 67,261Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 26 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Malaysia Airlines Logo
16:05 - 23:05
PVG
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MAA
33h 30m
1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:45 - 01:05
MAA
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PVG
10h 50m
1 stop
₹ 67,357Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 26 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

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Cathay Pacific flights from Shanghai to Chennai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Shanghai to Chennai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
20 Aug
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
12h 45m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
26 Aug
MAA00:50Chennai
17h 35m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
₹ 62,725
Cathay Pacific
3 Sept
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
12h 45m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
9 Sept
MAA00:50Chennai
17h 35m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
₹ 62,822
Cathay Pacific
26 Oct
SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
13h 30m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
29 Oct
MAA02:00Chennai
10h 50m
1 stop
SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
₹ 62,918

Malaysia Airlines flights from Shanghai to Chennai

Our best Malaysia Airlines deals on Shanghai to Chennai flight tickets
Malaysia Airlines
26 Oct
PVG16:05Shanghai Pu Dong
33h 30m
1 stop
MAA23:05Chennai
30 Oct
MAA11:45Chennai
10h 50m
1 stop
PVG01:05Shanghai Pu Dong
₹ 67,261
Malaysia Airlines
26 Oct
PVG16:05Shanghai Pu Dong
33h 30m
1 stop
MAA23:05Chennai
30 Oct
MAA11:45Chennai
10h 50m
1 stop
PVG01:05Shanghai Pu Dong
₹ 67,357

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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 24 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/9

09:30-06:15

1 stop23h 15m

Chennai

Mon 14/9

23:50-22:10

1 stop19h 50m

₹ 49,408
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/9

02:40-11:10

1 stop11h 00m

Chennai

Mon 14/9

18:00-12:40

2 stops16h 10m

₹ 52,303

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/9

20:55-22:50

2 stops28h 25m

Chennai

Thu 10/9

21:10-11:55

2 stops12h 15m

₹ 57,128

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/8

01:35-23:05

1 stop24h 00m

Chennai

Thu 27/8

08:05-00:20

1 stop13h 45m

₹ 57,225

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/11

05:40-13:50

1 stop10h 40m

Chennai

Wed 11/11

23:05-04:40

1 stop27h 05m

₹ 58,672

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

18:10-06:15

2 stops14h 35m

Chennai

Mon 14/9

23:50-17:00

2 stops14h 40m

₹ 59,058

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 20/8

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Wed 26/8

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 62,725

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/9

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Wed 9/9

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 62,822

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/10

16:05-23:05

1 stop33h 30m

Chennai

Fri 30/10

11:45-01:05

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 67,261

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/10

16:05-23:05

1 stop33h 30m

Chennai

Fri 30/10

11:45-01:05

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 67,357

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Fastest flight time

11h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Shanghai to Chennai takes 11h 35m
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. 11h 35m 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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