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Cheap flights from China to Chennai from ₹ 18,715

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MAA
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from China to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 33,545

One-way from

₹ 18,715
12/10-19/10
  • 12/10-19/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 35m total
  • China to Chennai
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24/9
  • 24/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 20m total
  • China to Chennai
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Cheapest flights from China to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Sun 12/1021:50PVG - MAA
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1023:45MAA - PVG
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9₹ 33,545
Sat 11/1002:20PVG - MAA
1 stop25h 10mThai Lion Air
Sat 18/1002:00MAA - PVG
1 stop20h 35mThai Lion Air
Deal found 12/9₹ 35,046
Sun 12/1021:50SHA - MAA
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1003:50MAA - SHA
2 stops14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9₹ 39,636
Sun 26/1010:05SHA - MAA
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1123:50MAA - SHA
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9₹ 42,991
Sun 26/1022:30SHA - MAA
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/1101:50MAA - SHA
1 stop16h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/9₹ 47,669
Sun 5/1016:10SHA - MAA
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/1016:00MAA - SHA
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9₹ 53,937
Sun 12/1013:20SHA - MAA
1 stop13h 25mCathay Pacific
Sat 18/1001:30MAA - SHA
1 stop32h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/9₹ 59,498
Sat 25/1013:20SHA - MAA
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1117:30MAA - SHA
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9₹ 69,121
Sun 5/1013:20SHA - MAA
1 stop13h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 8/1001:30MAA - SHA
1 stop16h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/9₹ 103,460

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Customise your flight search to find flights from China to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Chennai that are best for you.

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China

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/10

21:50-23:05

2 stops27h 45m

Chennai

Sun 19/10

23:45-00:05

2 stops21h 50m

₹ 33,545

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/10

21:50-23:05

2 stops27h 45m

Chennai

Sat 18/10

03:50-20:45

2 stops14h 25m

₹ 39,636

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 26/10

10:05-15:05

2 stops31h 30m

Chennai

Sun 2/11

23:50-13:10

3 stops34h 50m

₹ 42,991

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 26/10

22:30-00:35

1 stop28h 35m

Chennai

Sat 1/11

01:50-20:55

1 stop16h 35m

₹ 47,669

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

16:10-05:20

2 stops39h 40m

Chennai

Thu 9/10

16:00-18:00

2 stops23h 30m

₹ 53,937

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

09:15-19:10

2 stops36h 25m

Chennai

Thu 9/10

16:00-21:55

2 stops27h 25m

₹ 53,937

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/10

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

Chennai

Sat 18/10

01:30-12:05

1 stop32h 05m

₹ 59,498

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 25/10

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

Chennai

Sat 1/11

17:30-15:40

2 stops19h 40m

₹ 69,121

BeijingChennai

PEK - MAA

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Tue 17/2

03:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Sat 21/2

01:50-22:15

1 stop17h 55m

₹ 69,915

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/2

16:35-00:35

1 stop10h 30m

Chennai

Mon 16/2

01:50-15:20

1 stop11h 00m

₹ 81,214

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CN to MAA?

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from China?

    For a flight from China to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 16.5 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from China to Chennai?

    Cathay Pacific can get you from China to Chennai in just under 28h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 4661 km between China and Chennai.

  • What are the most popular routes from China to Chennai?

    When deciding which route to take from China to Chennai, consider Shanghai Pu Dong - Chennai, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Chennai or Nanjing Lukou Intl - Chennai, as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to Chennai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from China to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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