How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

On average, it takes 10h 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 11h 35m.

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

Thai Lion Air, Cathay Pacific, and Garuda Indonesia 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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08:05 - 00:20MAA-PVG

13h 45m1 stop

06:00 - 22:55PVG-MAA

19h 25m1 stop

₹ 49,099Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

08:05 - 00:20MAA-PVG

13h 45m1 stop

06:00 - 22:55PVG-MAA

19h 25m1 stop

₹ 51,670Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

02:00 - 16:15MAA-PVG

11h 45m1 stop

14:45 - 00:35PVG-MAA

12h 20m1 stop

₹ 53,088Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 17 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

02:00 - 16:15MAA-PVG

11h 45m1 stop

09:30 - 00:35PVG-MAA

17h 35m1 stop

₹ 53,176Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 17 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

01:25 - 15:05TRZ-PVG

11h 10m1 stop

08:05 - 00:25PVG-TRZ

18h 50m1 stop

₹ 54,772Singapore Airlines

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Wed, 15 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr

01:25 - 18:05TRZ-PVG

14h 10m1 stop

08:05 - 22:55PVG-TRZ

17h 20m1 stop

₹ 54,860Singapore Airlines

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Wed, 15 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr

00:20 - 14:15MAA-PVG

11h 25m1 stop

02:15 - 10:45PVG-MAA

11h 00m1 stop

₹ 60,089Malaysia Airlines

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Tue, 17 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar

00:20 - 01:05MAA-PVG

22h 15m1 stop

02:15 - 10:45PVG-MAA

11h 00m1 stop

₹ 60,532Malaysia Airlines

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Tue, 17 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar

21:05 - 17:10MAA-PVG

41h 35m2 stops

23:05 - 12:20PVG-MAA

39h 45m2 stops

₹ 145,792Turkish Airlines

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Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

23:15 - 17:10MAA-PVG

39h 25m2 stops

23:05 - 13:45PVG-MAA

41h 10m2 stops

₹ 145,880Turkish Airlines

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Wed, 18 Mar - Sat, 21 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

PVG14:45Shanghai Pu Dong

12h 20m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 53,088

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Cathay Pacific

17 Mar

MAA02:00Chennai

11h 45m

1 stop

PVG16:15Shanghai Pu Dong

21 Mar

PVG09:30Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 35m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 53,176

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Cathay Pacific

17 Nov

MAA02:00Chennai

10h 50m

1 stop

SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21 Nov

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 30m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 53,974

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Singapore Airlines flights from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai

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Singapore Airlines

15 Apr

TRZ01:25Tiruchirappalli Civil

11h 10m

1 stop

PVG15:05Shanghai Pu Dong

19 Apr

PVG08:05Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 50m

1 stop

TRZ00:25Tiruchirappalli Civil

₹ 54,772

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Singapore Airlines

15 Apr

TRZ01:25Tiruchirappalli Civil

14h 10m

1 stop

PVG18:05Shanghai Pu Dong

19 Apr

PVG08:05Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 20m

1 stop

TRZ22:55Tiruchirappalli Civil

₹ 54,860

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Singapore Airlines

20 Apr

CJB23:20Coimbatore Peelamedu

11h 35m

1 stop

PVG13:25Shanghai Pu Dong

24 Apr

PVG16:50Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 00m

1 stop

CJB22:20Coimbatore Peelamedu

₹ 60,976

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ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Wed 18/3

08:05-00:20

1 stop13h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/3

06:00-22:55

1 stop19h 25m

₹ 49,099

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Wed 18/3

08:05-00:20

1 stop13h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/3

06:00-22:55

1 stop19h 25m

₹ 51,670

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Tue 17/3

02:00-16:15

1 stop11h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/3

14:45-00:35

1 stop12h 20m

₹ 53,088

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Tue 17/3

02:00-16:15

1 stop11h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/3

09:30-00:35

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 53,176

TiruchirappalliShanghai

TRZ - PVG

TRZPVG

Tiruchirappalli Civil

Wed 15/4

01:25-15:05

1 stop11h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/4

08:05-00:25

1 stop18h 50m

₹ 54,772

TiruchirappalliShanghai

TRZ - PVG

TRZPVG

Tiruchirappalli Civil

Wed 15/4

01:25-18:05

1 stop14h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/4

08:05-22:55

1 stop17h 20m

₹ 54,860

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Tue 17/3

00:20-14:15

1 stop11h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/3

02:15-10:45

1 stop11h 00m

₹ 60,089

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Tue 17/3

00:20-01:05

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/3

02:15-10:45

1 stop11h 00m

₹ 60,532

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Wed 18/3

21:05-17:10

2 stops41h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/3

23:05-12:20

2 stops39h 45m

₹ 145,792

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Wed 18/3

23:15-17:10

2 stops39h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/3

23:05-13:45

2 stops41h 10m

₹ 145,880

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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 ₹ 41,652. 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 ₹ 63,157.

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 ₹ 53,400. 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 ₹ 63,157. 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 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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Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 36,708	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,393 reviews		Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 47,229	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,055 reviews		Search Cathay Pacific flights

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