What is the cheapest airline that flies from Shanghai to India?

Thai Lion Air, Thai AirAsia X, and VietJet Air are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to India

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to India?

Prices for flights from Shanghai to India are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to India?

The number of operators available for flights from Shanghai to India is 1 as of October 2025.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai to India.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to India 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 India. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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10:10 - 23:50SHA-BOM

16h 10m2 stops

00:45 - 10:40BOM-SHA

31h 25m2 stops

₹ 40,388Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 6 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec

08:50 - 01:50SHA-BOM

19h 30m2 stops

15:50 - 10:10BOM-SHA

39h 50m2 stops

₹ 43,311Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 14 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec

10:10 - 23:50SHA-BOM

16h 10m2 stops

00:45 - 20:40BOM-SHA

17h 25m2 stops

₹ 43,665Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 13 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov

12:50 - 17:45PVG-DEL

7h 25mdirect

19:55 - 04:10DEL-PVG

5h 45mdirect

₹ 50,396China Eastern

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Wed, 24 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec

02:20 - 22:50PVG-DEL

23h 00m1 stop

00:05 - 01:00DEL-PVG

22h 25m1 stop

₹ 54,116VietJet Air

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Wed, 19 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov

02:20 - 22:50PVG-DEL

23h 00m1 stop

00:05 - 01:00DEL-PVG

22h 25m1 stop

₹ 54,205VietJet Air

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Wed, 19 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov

22:30 - 21:40SHA-BOM

25h 40m1 stop

22:55 - 12:20BOM-SHA

10h 55m1 stop

₹ 57,039Cathay Pacific

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Mon, 15 Dec - Fri, 26 Dec

07:10 - 00:10PVG-DEL

19h 30m1 stop

22:45 - 11:35DEL-PVG

10h 20m1 stop

₹ 60,759Cathay Pacific

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Wed, 24 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec

08:15 - 00:01PVG-MAA

18h 16m1 stop

01:00 - 15:50MAA-PVG

12h 20m1 stop

₹ 61,024Thai Airways

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Fri, 13 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

08:15 - 00:01PVG-MAA

18h 16m1 stop

01:00 - 15:50MAA-PVG

12h 20m1 stop

₹ 61,113Thai Airways

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Fri, 13 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

Vietnam Airlines flights from Shanghai to India

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Vietnam Airlines

20 Nov

PVG15:25Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 05m

2 stops

DEL22:00New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

25 Nov

DEL23:35New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

12h 10m

1 stop

PVG14:15Shanghai Pu Dong

₹ 100,527

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Vietnam Airlines

20 Nov

PVG15:25Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 05m

2 stops

DEL22:00New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

25 Nov

DEL23:35New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

12h 10m

1 stop

PVG14:15Shanghai Pu Dong

₹ 106,815

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SAUDIA flights from Shanghai to India

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SAUDIA

20 Nov

PVG12:55Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 00m

2 stops

DEL18:25New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

25 Nov

DEL18:30New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

25h 30m

2 stops

PVG22:30Shanghai Pu Dong

₹ 102,829

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SAUDIA

20 Nov

PVG12:55Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 00m

2 stops

DEL18:25New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

25 Nov

DEL18:30New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

25h 30m

2 stops

PVG22:30Shanghai Pu Dong

₹ 105,575

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Depart

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Price

ShanghaiMumbai

SHA - BOM

SHABOM

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/12

10:10-23:50

2 stops16h 10m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 13/12

00:45-10:40

2 stops31h 25m

₹ 40,388

ShanghaiMumbai

SHA - BOM

SHABOM

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/12

08:50-01:50

2 stops19h 30m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 21/12

15:50-10:10

2 stops39h 50m

₹ 43,311

ShanghaiMumbai

SHA - BOM

SHABOM

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 13/11

10:10-23:50

2 stops16h 10m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 15/11

00:45-20:40

2 stops17h 25m

₹ 43,665

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG - DEL

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 24/12

12:50-17:45

Nonstop7h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 28/12

19:55-04:10

Nonstop5h 45m

₹ 50,396

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG - DEL

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/11

02:20-22:50

1 stop23h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 24/11

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 54,116

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG - DEL

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/11

02:20-22:50

1 stop23h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 24/11

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 54,205

ShanghaiMumbai

SHA - BOM

SHABOM

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/12

22:30-21:40

1 stop25h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 26/12

22:55-12:20

1 stop10h 55m

₹ 57,039

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG - DEL

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 24/12

07:10-00:10

1 stop19h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 28/12

22:45-11:35

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 60,759

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 13/2

08:15-00:01

1 stop18h 16m

Chennai

Mon 16/2

01:00-15:50

1 stop12h 20m

₹ 61,024

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 13/2

08:15-00:01

1 stop18h 16m

Chennai

Mon 16/2

01:00-15:50

1 stop12h 20m

₹ 61,113

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

The cheapest day to depart from Shanghai to India is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for India on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as ₹ 58,644. Flights from Shanghai to India on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 80,874. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Shanghai to India when you can find flight prices for as low as ₹ 58,178. Flying to India in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 72,756.

Cheap Shanghai to India flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time	7h 25m
Direct flights	Mon, Thu and Sun
Airports in India	1 airport

The fastest flight from Shanghai to India takes 7h 25m

Direct flights go from Shanghai to India on Monday, Thursday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport near India: New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to India?
Prices for flights from Shanghai to India are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai to India?
The number of operators available for flights from Shanghai to India is 1 as of October 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to India?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai to India.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to India?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to India 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 India. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Shanghai to India

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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 60,220	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,044 reviews		Search Cathay Pacific flights

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