What is the cheapest airline that flies from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai?

Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Air India are the most popular carriers operating from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

On average, it takes 11h 05m to fly from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai if you fly out of Chennai (the most popular airport in Tamil Nadu) and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Shanghai). If you’re flying out of Coimbatore and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 16h 15m.

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

Prices for flights from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai are updated daily.

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

As of October 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai?

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 Tamil Nadu to Shanghai.

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

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.

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08:05 - 00:20MAA-PVG

13h 45m1 stop

06:50 - 22:55PVG-MAA

18h 35m1 stop

₹ 34,835Multiple Airlines

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Tue, 4 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov

08:05 - 04:45MAA-PVG

18h 10m1 stop

01:35 - 22:45PVG-MAA

23h 40m1 stop

₹ 38,871Multiple Airlines

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Tue, 4 Nov - Wed, 5 Nov

09:50 - 12:45MAA-PVG

24h 25m1 stop

08:20 - 08:45PVG-MAA

26h 55m1 stop

₹ 40,626Singapore Airlines

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Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

09:50 - 14:35MAA-PVG

26h 15m1 stop

13:50 - 08:45PVG-MAA

21h 25m1 stop

₹ 48,699Singapore Airlines

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Tue, 13 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

01:00 - 06:25MAA-PVG

26h 55m1 stop

08:15 - 00:01PVG-MAA

18h 16m1 stop

₹ 53,437Thai Airways

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Mon, 12 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

02:00 - 15:20MAA-SHA

10h 50m1 stop

16:35 - 00:35SHA-MAA

10h 30m1 stop

₹ 53,876Cathay Pacific

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Mon, 12 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

02:00 - 20:55MAA-SHA

16h 25m1 stop

22:30 - 00:35SHA-MAA

28h 35m1 stop

₹ 54,051Cathay Pacific

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Sun, 23 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov

01:00 - 15:50MAA-PVG

12h 20m1 stop

08:15 - 00:01PVG-MAA

18h 16m1 stop

₹ 54,315Thai Airways

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Sun, 1 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

00:20 - 01:05MAA-PVG

22h 15m1 stop

02:15 - 10:45PVG-MAA

11h 00m1 stop

₹ 59,141Malaysia Airlines

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Thu, 20 Nov - Thu, 27 Nov

11:45 - 01:20MAA-PVG

11h 05m1 stop

02:25 - 10:45PVG-MAA

10h 50m1 stop

₹ 59,579Malaysia Airlines

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Fri, 17 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr

Cathay Pacific flights from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

12 Jan

MAA02:00Chennai

10h 50m

1 stop

SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 Jan

SHA16:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

10h 30m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 53,876

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Cathay Pacific

23 Nov

MAA02:00Chennai

16h 25m

1 stop

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

30 Nov

SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 35m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 54,051

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Cathay Pacific

29 Oct

MAA02:00Chennai

16h 25m

1 stop

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

6 Nov

SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 35m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 55,104

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Malaysia Airlines flights from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai

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Malaysia Airlines

20 Nov

MAA00:20Chennai

22h 15m

1 stop

PVG01:05Shanghai Pu Dong

27 Nov

PVG02:15Shanghai Pu Dong

11h 00m

1 stop

MAA10:45Chennai

₹ 59,141

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Malaysia Airlines

17 Apr

MAA11:45Chennai

11h 05m

1 stop

PVG01:20Shanghai Pu Dong

18 Apr

PVG02:25Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 50m

1 stop

MAA10:45Chennai

₹ 59,579

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17 Apr

MAA11:45Chennai

11h 05m

1 stop

PVG01:20Shanghai Pu Dong

18 Apr

PVG02:25Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 50m

1 stop

MAA10:45Chennai

₹ 59,667

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MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Tue 4/11

08:05-00:20

1 stop13h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/11

06:50-22:55

1 stop18h 35m

₹ 34,835

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Tue 4/11

08:05-04:45

1 stop18h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/11

01:35-22:45

1 stop23h 40m

₹ 38,871

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Mon 2/3

09:50-12:45

1 stop24h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

08:20-08:45

1 stop26h 55m

₹ 40,626

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Tue 13/1

09:50-14:35

1 stop26h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/1

13:50-08:45

1 stop21h 25m

₹ 48,699

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Mon 12/1

01:00-06:25

1 stop26h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/1

08:15-00:01

1 stop18h 16m

₹ 53,437

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Mon 12/1

02:00-15:20

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/1

16:35-00:35

1 stop10h 30m

₹ 53,876

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sun 23/11

02:00-20:55

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 30/11

22:30-00:35

1 stop28h 35m

₹ 54,051

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Sun 1/3

01:00-15:50

1 stop12h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

08:15-00:01

1 stop18h 16m

₹ 54,315

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Thu 20/11

00:20-01:05

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 27/11

02:15-10:45

1 stop11h 00m

₹ 59,141

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Fri 17/4

11:45-01:20

1 stop11h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/4

02:25-10:45

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 59,579

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as ₹ 41,238. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Tamil Nadu because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around ₹ 62,529.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai when you can find flight prices for as low as ₹ 52,869. 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 ₹ 62,529. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai?
As of October 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai.
How old do you have to be to fly from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai?
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 Tamil Nadu to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
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.

Best airlines flying from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 36,343	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,384 reviews		Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 46,760	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,036 reviews		Search Cathay Pacific flights

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