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 Tiruchirappalli and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 15h 40m.

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

Cathay Pacific, Air India, and Turkish Airlines 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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02:05 - 09:15MAA-SHA

28h 40m2 stops

08:50 - 01:25SHA-MAA

19h 05m2 stops

₹ 38,123Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 29 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan

02:05 - 09:15MAA-SHA

28h 40m2 stops

08:50 - 01:25SHA-MAA

19h 05m2 stops

₹ 38,212Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 29 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan

01:00 - 19:20MAA-SHA

15h 50m2 stops

21:50 - 04:55SHA-MAA

33h 35m3 stops

₹ 47,166Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 7 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec

02:05 - 09:15MAA-SHA

28h 40m2 stops

20:05 - 01:25SHA-MAA

31h 50m2 stops

₹ 47,610Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 27 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan

02:00 - 17:45MAA-PVG

13h 15m1 stop

08:30 - 00:35PVG-MAA

18h 35m1 stop

₹ 53,195Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 17 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

02:00 - 20:15MAA-PVG

15h 45m1 stop

07:10 - 00:35PVG-MAA

19h 55m1 stop

₹ 53,904Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 17 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar

01:25 - 22:45TRZ-PVG

18h 50m1 stop

08:05 - 22:55PVG-TRZ

17h 20m1 stop

₹ 54,791Singapore Airlines

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Wed, 15 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr

01:25 - 15:05TRZ-PVG

11h 10m1 stop

08:05 - 22:55PVG-TRZ

17h 20m1 stop

₹ 54,880Singapore Airlines

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Wed, 15 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr

15:30 - 07:55CJB-PVG

37h 55m2 stops

11:00 - 11:10PVG-CJB

50h 40m2 stops

₹ 506,418British Airways

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Mon, 20 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr

15:30 - 07:55CJB-PVG

61h 55m2 stops

11:00 - 07:35PVG-CJB

47h 05m2 stops

₹ 506,595British Airways

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Mon, 20 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr

Cathay Pacific flights from Tamil Nadu to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

17 Mar

MAA02:00Chennai

13h 15m

1 stop

PVG17:45Shanghai Pu Dong

21 Mar

PVG08:30Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 35m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 53,195

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Cathay Pacific

17 Mar

MAA02:00Chennai

15h 45m

1 stop

PVG20:15Shanghai Pu Dong

21 Mar

PVG07:10Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 55m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 53,904

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Cathay Pacific

29 Dec

MAA02:00Chennai

10h 50m

1 stop

SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

6 Jan

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 30m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 53,993

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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

17h 20m

1 stop

TRZ22:55Tiruchirappalli Civil

₹ 54,791

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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

17h 20m

1 stop

TRZ22:55Tiruchirappalli Civil

₹ 54,880

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Singapore Airlines

20 Apr

CJB23:20Coimbatore Peelamedu

20h 55m

1 stop

PVG22:45Shanghai Pu Dong

24 Apr

PVG16:50Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 00m

1 stop

CJB22:20Coimbatore Peelamedu

₹ 60,731

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Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Mon 29/12

02:05-09:15

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/1

08:50-01:25

2 stops19h 05m

₹ 38,123

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Mon 29/12

02:05-09:15

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/1

08:50-01:25

2 stops19h 05m

₹ 38,212

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sun 7/12

01:00-19:20

2 stops15h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/12

21:50-04:55

3 stops33h 35m

₹ 47,166

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sat 27/12

02:05-09:15

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/1

20:05-01:25

2 stops31h 50m

₹ 47,610

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Tue 17/3

02:00-17:45

1 stop13h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/3

08:30-00:35

1 stop18h 35m

₹ 53,195

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Tue 17/3

02:00-20:15

1 stop15h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/3

07:10-00:35

1 stop19h 55m

₹ 53,904

TiruchirappalliShanghai

TRZ - PVG

TRZPVG

Tiruchirappalli Civil

Wed 15/4

01:25-22:45

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/4

08:05-22:55

1 stop17h 20m

₹ 54,791

TiruchirappalliShanghai

TRZ - PVG

TRZPVG

Tiruchirappalli Civil

Wed 15/4

01:25-15:05

1 stop11h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/4

08:05-22:55

1 stop17h 20m

₹ 54,880

CoimbatoreShanghai

CJB - PVG

CJBPVG

Coimbatore Peelamedu

Mon 20/4

15:30-07:55

2 stops37h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/4

11:00-11:10

2 stops50h 40m

₹ 506,418

CoimbatoreShanghai

CJB - PVG

CJBPVG

Coimbatore Peelamedu

Mon 20/4

15:30-07:55

2 stops61h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/4

11:00-07:35

2 stops47h 05m

₹ 506,595

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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 ₹ 41,667. 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 ₹ 63,179.

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 ₹ 53,419. 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 ₹ 63,179. 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 36,721	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,402 reviews		Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 47,246	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,060 reviews		Search Cathay Pacific flights

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