How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

On average, it takes 10h 50m 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 20h 10m.

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

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

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 November 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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00:10 - 08:50TRZ-SHA

30h 10m3 stops

07:10 - 23:40SHA-TRZ

19h 00m3 stops

₹ 37,996Multiple Airlines

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Fri, 9 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan

19:00 - 16:35TRZ-SHA

19h 05m2 stops

14:10 - 08:20SHA-TRZ

20h 40m2 stops

₹ 42,108Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 10 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan

00:10 - 22:15TRZ-SHA

19h 35m2 stops

15:30 - 08:20SHA-TRZ

19h 20m2 stops

₹ 45,237Multiple Airlines

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Fri, 9 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan

09:35 - 06:15MAA-PVG

18h 10m2 stops

17:40 - 01:25PVG-MAA

10h 15m1 stop

₹ 46,310Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 11 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec

02:00 - 16:15MAA-PVG

11h 45m1 stop

17:30 - 00:35PVG-MAA

9h 35m1 stop

₹ 54,088Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 17 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

02:00 - 20:15MAA-PVG

15h 45m1 stop

09:30 - 00:35PVG-MAA

17h 35m1 stop

₹ 54,177Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 17 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

23:40 - 22:20CJB-PVG

20h 10m1 stop

13:50 - 22:40PVG-CJB

11h 20m1 stop

₹ 64,995Singapore Airlines

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Sat, 21 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

23:40 - 22:20CJB-PVG

20h 10m1 stop

16:25 - 22:40PVG-CJB

32h 45m1 stop

₹ 65,084Singapore Airlines

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Sat, 21 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

16:20 - 01:05TRZ-PVG

30h 15m2 stops

16:05 - 21:30PVG-TRZ

31h 55m2 stops

₹ 70,538Malaysia Airlines

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Mon, 16 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar

16:20 - 01:05TRZ-PVG

30h 15m2 stops

02:15 - 21:30PVG-TRZ

45h 45m2 stops

₹ 70,985Malaysia Airlines

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Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

Cathay Pacific flights from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

17 Mar

MAA02:00Chennai

11h 45m

1 stop

PVG16:15Shanghai Pu Dong

21 Mar

PVG17:30Shanghai Pu Dong

9h 35m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 54,088

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Cathay Pacific

17 Mar

MAA02:00Chennai

15h 45m

1 stop

PVG20:15Shanghai Pu Dong

21 Mar

PVG09:30Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 35m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 54,177

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Cathay Pacific

22 Mar

MAA02:00Chennai

16h 25m

1 stop

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25 Mar

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 30m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 55,965

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Malaysia Airlines flights from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai

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Malaysia Airlines

23 Mar

MAA11:45Chennai

10h 50m

1 stop

PVG01:05Shanghai Pu Dong

25 Mar

PVG16:05Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 10m

1 stop

MAA10:45Chennai

₹ 64,637

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Malaysia Airlines

17 Mar

MAA00:20Chennai

11h 25m

1 stop

PVG14:15Shanghai Pu Dong

20 Mar

PVG02:15Shanghai Pu Dong

11h 00m

1 stop

MAA10:45Chennai

₹ 69,107

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Malaysia Airlines

17 Mar

MAA00:20Chennai

11h 25m

1 stop

PVG14:15Shanghai Pu Dong

20 Mar

PVG02:15Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 20m

1 stop

MAA23:05Chennai

₹ 69,554

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TiruchirappalliShanghai

TRZ - SHA

TRZSHA

Tiruchirappalli Civil

Fri 9/1

00:10-08:50

3 stops30h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/1

07:10-23:40

3 stops19h 00m

₹ 37,996

TiruchirappalliShanghai

TRZ - SHA

TRZSHA

Tiruchirappalli Civil

Sat 10/1

19:00-16:35

2 stops19h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/1

14:10-08:20

2 stops20h 40m

₹ 42,108

TiruchirappalliShanghai

TRZ - SHA

TRZSHA

Tiruchirappalli Civil

Fri 9/1

00:10-22:15

2 stops19h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/1

15:30-08:20

2 stops19h 20m

₹ 45,237

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Thu 11/12

09:35-06:15

2 stops18h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 16/12

17:40-01:25

1 stop10h 15m

₹ 46,310

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Tue 17/3

02:00-16:15

1 stop11h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/3

17:30-00:35

1 stop9h 35m

₹ 54,088

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Tue 17/3

02:00-20:15

1 stop15h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/3

09:30-00:35

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 54,177

CoimbatoreShanghai

CJB - PVG

CJBPVG

Coimbatore Peelamedu

Sat 21/3

23:40-22:20

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/3

13:50-22:40

1 stop11h 20m

₹ 64,995

CoimbatoreShanghai

CJB - PVG

CJBPVG

Coimbatore Peelamedu

Sat 21/3

23:40-22:20

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/3

16:25-22:40

1 stop32h 45m

₹ 65,084

TiruchirappalliShanghai

TRZ - PVG

TRZPVG

Tiruchirappalli Civil

Mon 16/3

16:20-01:05

2 stops30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/3

16:05-21:30

2 stops31h 55m

₹ 70,538

TiruchirappalliShanghai

TRZ - PVG

TRZPVG

Tiruchirappalli Civil

Mon 16/3

16:20-01:05

2 stops30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/3

02:15-21:30

2 stops45h 45m

₹ 70,985

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around ₹ 26,642. If you are unable to visit Shanghai during the month of May, then departing from Tamil Nadu during the month July is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around ₹ 39,247.

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 ₹ 42,016. 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 ₹ 63,708.

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 ₹ 53,866. 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 ₹ 63,708. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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The fastest flight from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai takes 10h 50m

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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 November 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 ₹ 37,028	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,411 reviews		Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 47,642	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,072 reviews		Search Cathay Pacific flights

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