Find flights
When to book
FAQs

Cheap flights from China to Chennai from ₹ 24,029

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — MAA
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Chennai

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Best flights from China to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from China to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

Thu 29/100:30NKG - MAA
1 stop24h 50mScoot
Fri 6/223:55MAA - NKG
1 stop21h 05mScoot
Deal found 16/12₹ 34,457
Thu 29/100:30NKG - MAA
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/206:25MAA - NKG
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12₹ 40,260
Thu 12/308:20NKG - MAA
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 15/302:00MAA - NKG
1 stop17h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/12₹ 49,418
Mon 30/315:00PVG - MAA
1 stop26h 35mEtihad Airways
Wed 1/416:35MAA - PVG
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/12₹ 63,564
Sun 29/302:25PVG - MAA
1 stop10h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 1/423:55MAA - PVG
1 stop11h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 15/12₹ 72,178
Sat 28/312:50PVG - MAA
1 stop14h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 31/301:30MAA - PVG
1 stop32h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/12₹ 49,418
Sat 28/313:35SHA - MAA
1 stop13h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 31/301:30MAA - SHA
1 stop32h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/12₹ 53,861
Thu 14/507:25PEK - MAA
1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 17/501:30MAA - PEK
1 stop14h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/12₹ 54,496
Wed 13/500:10PEK - MAA
2 stops38h 20mTurkish Airlines
Mon 18/522:30MAA - PEK
2 stops38h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 180,354
Thu 12/309:30NKG - MAA
2 stops25h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 16/310:00MAA - NKG
2 stops34h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/12₹ 155,872
Sat 28/323:05PVG - MAA
2 stops39h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/423:00MAA - PVG
2 stops39h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 182,712
Mon 30/322:25PVG - MAA
2 stops40h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/423:00MAA - PVG
2 stops39h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 182,712
Mon 30/311:00PVG - MAA
1 stop43h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 1/407:35MAA - PVG
2 stops69h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/12₹ 616,505

Find flight deals from China to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 16 December 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 49,418

One-way from

₹ 24,029
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 12/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 10m total
  • China to Chennai
Search Deals
18/3
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 50m total
  • China to Chennai
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 16 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

China

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NanjingChennai

NKG - MAA

NKGMAA

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 29/1

00:30-22:50

1 stop24h 50m

Chennai

Fri 6/2

23:55-23:30

1 stop21h 05m

₹ 34,457

NanjingChennai

NKG - MAA

NKGMAA

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 29/1

00:30-22:50

1 stop24h 50m

Chennai

Fri 6/2

06:25-19:20

2 stops34h 25m

₹ 40,260

NanjingChennai

NKG - MAA

NKGMAA

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 12/3

08:20-00:35

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Sun 15/3

02:00-21:50

1 stop17h 20m

₹ 49,418

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/3

12:50-00:35

1 stop14h 15m

Chennai

Tue 31/3

01:30-12:10

1 stop32h 10m

₹ 49,418

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

13:35-00:35

1 stop13h 30m

Chennai

Tue 31/3

01:30-12:05

1 stop32h 05m

₹ 53,861

BeijingChennai

PEK - MAA

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Thu 14/5

07:25-00:15

1 stop19h 20m

Chennai

Sun 17/5

01:30-18:25

1 stop14h 25m

₹ 54,496

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/3

15:00-15:05

1 stop26h 35m

Chennai

Wed 1/4

16:35-13:00

1 stop17h 55m

₹ 63,564

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/3

02:25-10:45

1 stop10h 50m

Chennai

Wed 1/4

23:55-14:15

1 stop11h 50m

₹ 72,178

NanjingChennai

NKG - MAA

NKGMAA

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 12/3

09:30-08:10

2 stops25h 10m

Chennai

Mon 16/3

10:00-22:55

2 stops34h 25m

₹ 155,872

BeijingChennai

PEK - MAA

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Wed 13/5

00:10-12:00

2 stops38h 20m

Chennai

Mon 18/5

22:30-15:35

2 stops38h 35m

₹ 180,354

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/12

Showing 1-10 of 18 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from China to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from China with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from China to Chennai

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

Find hourly flight availability from China to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from China to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 65% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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?

    Scoot, Cathay Pacific, and Etihad Airways can get you from China to Chennai in just under 18h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 45m. There are 4455 km between China and Chennai. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Chennai?

Book flights to Chennai if you plan to visit one of these locations
Mahabalipuram
Vellore

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for China to Chennai

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Kuala Lumpur Intl to Chennai flights
Singapore to Tiruchirappalli flights
Singapore to Chennai flights
New Delhi to Chennai flights
Kuala Lumpur Intl to Tiruchirappalli flights
Mumbai to Chennai flights
Hyderabad to Chennai flights
Colombo to Chennai flights
Lucknow to Chennai flights
Singapore to Coimbatore flights
Mumbai to Coimbatore flights
Subang to Chennai flights
Chennai to Coimbatore flights
Bangalore to Chennai flights
New Delhi to Madurai flights
Chennai to Madurai flights
Pune to Chennai flights
Cochin to Chennai flights
Mumbai to Madurai flights
Hyderabad to Coimbatore flights
Hyderabad to Madurai flights
Coimbatore to Chennai flights
Kolkata to Chennai flights
Penang to Chennai flights
Trivandrum to Chennai flights
New Delhi to Coimbatore flights
Jaipur to Chennai flights
Bangalore to Madurai flights
Bangalore to Coimbatore flights
Suvarnabhumi to Chennai flights
Patna to Chennai flights
Dhaka to Chennai flights
Ahmedabad to Chennai flights
Haneda to Chennai flights
Narita to Chennai flights
Bhubaneswar to Chennai flights
Madurai to Chennai flights
Chennai to Tiruchirappalli flights
Mumbai to Tiruchirappalli flights
Subang to Tiruchirappalli flights
Kathmandu to Coimbatore flights
Hyderabad to Tiruchirappalli flights
Bagdogra to Chennai flights
Ahmedabad to Coimbatore flights
Colombo to Madurai flights
Hong Kong to Chennai flights
Guwahati to Chennai flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from China to Chennai?

When you search for this flight from China to Chennai, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from China to Chennai?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from China to Chennai for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from China to Chennai with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from China to Chennai with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from China to Chennai become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on China to Chennai flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.