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Cheap flights from China to Chennai from ₹ 16,203

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MAA
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult

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One-way flights from China to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from China to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 July 2025.

Wed 10/909:30PVG - MAA
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7₹ 16,203
Fri 10/1007:00PEK - MAA
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7₹ 19,889
Wed 10/919:15SHA - MAA
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7₹ 22,546
Sun 7/913:20SHA - MAA
1 stop13h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/7₹ 25,976
Sat 6/1202:40PVG - MAA
1 stop24h 55mThai Lion Air
Deal found 9/7₹ 27,347
Fri 22/817:05PEK - MAA
1 stop9h 26mThai Airways
Deal found 8/7₹ 28,204
Fri 18/707:30PVG - MAA
1 stop19h 01mThai Airways
Deal found 8/7₹ 30,691
Thu 17/707:20PVG - MAA
1 stop19h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/7₹ 80,756
Thu 21/800:10PEK - MAA
2 stops38h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/7₹ 110,760
Wed 16/702:25PVG - MAA
1 stop22h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/7₹ 130,392
Wed 16/700:35PVG - MAA
1 stop23h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/7₹ 202,918
Thu 17/700:20PVG - MAA
2 stops35h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/7₹ 208,404

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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 10 July 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

Wed 10/9

09:30-23:05

1 stop16h 05m

₹ 16,203

BeijingChennai

PEK - MAA

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Fri 10/10

07:00-23:05

2 stops18h 35m

₹ 19,889

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/9

19:15-22:30

2 stops29h 45m

₹ 22,546

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/9

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 25,976

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/12

02:40-01:05

1 stop24h 55m

₹ 27,347

BeijingChennai

PEK - MAA

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Fri 22/8

17:05-00:01

1 stop9h 26m

₹ 28,204

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 18/7

07:30-00:01

1 stop19h 01m

₹ 30,691

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 17/7

07:20-00:15

1 stop19h 25m

₹ 80,756

BeijingChennai

PEK - MAA

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Thu 21/8

00:10-12:00

2 stops38h 20m

₹ 110,760

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/7

02:25-22:50

1 stop22h 55m

₹ 130,392

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/7

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from China to Chennai as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 10 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, andCathay Pacific from China to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,324 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,324 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,324 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
336 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,324 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
929 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,324 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
266 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,324 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,896 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,324 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to Chennai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as ₹ 25,976 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Thai Lion Air from ₹ 27,347 and Thai Airways from ₹ 28,204 one-way.

  • 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, Nanjing Lukou 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.

  • 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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