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Cheap flights from Shanghai to Chennai from ₹ 35,220

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Multiple Airlines Logo
16:10 - 19:10
SHA
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MAA
29h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:20 - 18:00
MAA
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SHA
23h 10m
2 stops
₹ 50,681Multiple Airlines
Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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19:15 - 19:10
SHA
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MAA
26h 25m
2 stops
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16:20 - 15:35
MAA
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SHA
20h 45m
2 stops
₹ 58,457Multiple Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:15 - 19:10
SHA
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MAA
26h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:20 - 15:35
MAA
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SHA
20h 45m
2 stops
₹ 59,097Multiple Airlines
Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:10 - 06:15
SHA
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MAA
16h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:50 - 20:55
MAA
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SHA
17h 35m
1 stop
₹ 61,658Multiple Airlines
Mon, 13 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
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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
₹ 67,971Cathay Pacific
Thu, 16 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
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
₹ 68,885Cathay Pacific
Mon, 13 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:55 - 08:50
SHA
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MAA
15h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:50 - 20:55
MAA
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SHA
17h 35m
1 stop
₹ 215,622Multiple Airlines
Thu, 16 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr

Cathay Pacific flights from Shanghai to Chennai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Shanghai to Chennai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
16 Apr
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
12h 45m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
22 Apr
MAA00:50Chennai
17h 35m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
₹ 67,971
Cathay Pacific
13 Apr
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
12h 45m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
19 Apr
MAA00:50Chennai
17h 35m
1 stop
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
₹ 68,885

Malaysia Airlines flights from Shanghai to Chennai

Our best Malaysia Airlines deals on Shanghai to Chennai flight tickets
Malaysia Airlines
7 Mar
PVG03:15Shanghai Pu Dong
10h 00m
1 stop
MAA10:45Chennai
9 Mar
MAA11:45Chennai
10h 50m
1 stop
PVG01:05Shanghai Pu Dong
₹ 67,056
Malaysia Airlines
7 Mar
PVG03:15Shanghai Pu Dong
10h 00m
1 stop
MAA10:45Chennai
9 Mar
MAA11:45Chennai
10h 50m
1 stop
PVG01:05Shanghai Pu Dong
₹ 67,147
Malaysia Airlines
7 Mar
PVG03:15Shanghai Pu Dong
10h 00m
1 stop
MAA10:45Chennai
9 Mar
MAA11:45Chennai
10h 50m
1 stop
PVG01:05Shanghai Pu Dong
₹ 67,330

momondo Fare Finder

 
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 2 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/8

16:10-19:10

2 stops29h 30m

Chennai

Wed 19/8

16:20-18:00

2 stops23h 10m

₹ 50,681

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 13/4

19:15-19:10

2 stops26h 25m

Chennai

Mon 20/4

16:20-15:35

2 stops20h 45m

₹ 58,457

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 16/4

19:15-19:10

2 stops26h 25m

Chennai

Thu 23/4

16:20-15:35

2 stops20h 45m

₹ 59,097

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 13/4

16:10-06:15

2 stops16h 35m

Chennai

Sun 19/4

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 61,658

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 16/4

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Wed 22/4

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 67,971

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 13/4

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Sun 19/4

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 68,885

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 16/4

19:55-08:50

2 stops15h 25m

Chennai

Wed 22/4

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 215,622

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/4

22:30-21:00

2 stops25h 00m

₹ 35,220

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/4

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 38,331

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 14/4

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 38,514

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Fastest flight time

20h 40m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Shanghai to Chennai takes 20h 40m
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Shanghai to Chennai.
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  • How far is Shanghai to Chennai by plane?

    There are 4659.1 km between Shanghai and Chennai. 20h 40m 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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