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Cheap flights from China to Chennai from ₹ 17,470

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MAA
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 7 February 2026.

Thu 12/322:00
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop13h 25m
Air India
Thu 19/314:30
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop27h 20m
Air India
Deal found 3/2₹ 29,147
Fri 13/322:00
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop13h 25m
Air India
Tue 17/306:00
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop11h 50m
Air India
Deal found 6/2₹ 34,940
Wed 11/311:00
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/306:55
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2₹ 37,927
Sun 15/312:50
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/302:10
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2₹ 38,198
Mon 9/323:35
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/306:55
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2₹ 38,289
Mon 9/323:35
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/308:05
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2₹ 39,104
Thu 12/316:50
PVG
-
MAA
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/321:40
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2₹ 39,194
Mon 20/408:50
PVG
-
MAA
2 stops16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/408:15
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2₹ 39,285
Thu 12/322:00
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop13h 25m
Air India
Fri 20/306:00
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop11h 50m
Air India
Deal found 3/2₹ 39,375
Thu 12/322:00
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop13h 25m
Air India
Sun 22/306:00
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop11h 50m
Air India
Deal found 3/2₹ 39,466
Tue 10/322:00
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop13h 25m
Air India
Tue 17/306:55
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop10h 55m
Air India
Deal found 3/2₹ 39,647
Sat 14/323:35
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/306:55
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2₹ 40,190

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 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 34,940

One-way from

₹ 17,470
Air India
  • Air India
  • 13/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 15m total
  • China to Chennai
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11/5
  • 11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 30m total
  • China to Chennai
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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 7 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Chennai that are best for you.

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Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

11:00-22:55

1 stop14h 25m

Chennai

Thu 19/3

06:55-19:05

1 stop9h 40m

₹ 37,927

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

12:50-07:25

1 stop21h 05m

Chennai

Mon 30/3

02:10-05:30

1 stop24h 50m

₹ 38,198

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 20/4

08:50-22:50

2 stops16h 30m

Chennai

Fri 24/4

08:15-04:45

1 stop18h 00m

₹ 39,285

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

22:00-08:55

1 stop13h 25m

Chennai

Fri 20/3

06:00-20:20

1 stop11h 50m

₹ 39,375

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 13/3

06:55-15:10

1 stop10h 45m

Chennai

Mon 16/3

06:55-20:55

1 stop11h 30m

₹ 44,806

BeijingChennai

PEK - MAA

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/3

12:00-00:35

1 stop15h 05m

Chennai

Mon 9/3

02:00-20:30

1 stop16h 00m

₹ 45,440

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/3

15:35-00:10

1 stop11h 05m

Chennai

Sat 21/3

06:55-18:45

1 stop9h 20m

₹ 46,526

BeijingChennai

PEK - MAA

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Mon 22/6

07:25-23:35

1 stop18h 40m

Chennai

Thu 25/6

00:50-22:25

1 stop19h 05m

₹ 46,707

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

18:10-18:30

2 stops26h 50m

Chennai

Thu 19/3

16:20-16:50

2 stops22h 00m

₹ 49,966

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 14/3

17:15-00:01

1 stop9h 16m

Chennai

Fri 20/3

06:00-20:20

1 stop11h 50m

₹ 53,677

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Related info for your journey

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  • 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 and Singapore Airlines can get you from China to Chennai in just under 15h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 20m. There are 4653 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 Beijing Capital - 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.

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