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Cheap flights from China to Chennai from ₹ 24,371

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MAA
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 August 2026.

Mon 21/912:05 -
1 stop14h 00m
Sun 27/900:50 -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 7/8₹ 55,788
Mon 12/1003:15 -
1 stop22h 50m
Thu 15/1000:50 -
1 stop33h 05m
Deal found 6/8₹ 57,597
Fri 18/916:30 -
2 stops17h 20m
Fri 25/923:50 -
2 stops14h 40m
Deal found 4/8₹ 58,073
Mon 21/916:00 -
2 stops16h 45m
Sun 27/903:20 -
1 stop14h 50m
Deal found 7/8₹ 58,834
Fri 18/913:20 -
1 stop12h 45m
Thu 24/900:50 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 4/8₹ 62,452
Fri 9/1014:15 -
1 stop11h 50m
Sun 11/1000:50 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 3/8₹ 62,547
Fri 9/1013:20 -
1 stop12h 45m
Sun 11/1000:50 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 6/8₹ 62,547
Fri 9/1008:35 -
1 stop17h 30m
Sun 11/1000:50 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 6/8₹ 62,547
Thu 8/1001:05 -
1 stop24h 15m
Mon 12/1023:50 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 6/8₹ 76,066
Tue 13/1016:35 -
2 stops35h 00m
Fri 16/1010:30 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 6/8₹ 98,343
Fri 9/1007:25 -
2 stops27h 30m
Mon 12/1021:55 -
2 stops46h 45m
Deal found 6/8₹ 180,882
Mon 12/1000:10 -
2 stops38h 20m
Fri 16/1023:45 -
2 stops27h 35m
Deal found 4/8₹ 221,723

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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 55,407

One-way from

₹ 24,371
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 16/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 30m total
  • China to Chennai
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20/8
  • 20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 10m 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 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Chennai that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

BeijingChennai

PEK Beijing Capital - MAA Chennai

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Sat 16/1

18:35-00:35

1 stop32h 30m

Chennai

Sat 30/1

02:00-20:30

1 stop16h 00m

₹ 55,407

BeijingChennai

PEK Beijing Capital - MAA Chennai

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Mon 12/10

03:15-23:35

1 stop22h 50m

Chennai

Thu 15/10

00:50-12:25

1 stop33h 05m

₹ 57,597

BeijingChennai

PEK Beijing Capital - MAA Chennai

PEKMAA

Beijing Capital

Mon 21/9

16:00-06:15

2 stops16h 45m

Chennai

Sun 27/9

03:20-20:40

1 stop14h 50m

₹ 58,834

ShanghaiChennai

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 18/9

12:10-06:55

2 stops21h 15m

Chennai

Fri 25/9

10:55-10:20

3 stops20h 55m

₹ 60,167
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiChennai

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 18/9

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Thu 24/9

00:50-15:35

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 62,452

NanjingChennai

NKG Nanjing Lukou Intl - MAA Chennai

NKGMAA

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 9/10

14:15-23:35

1 stop11h 50m

Chennai

Sun 11/10

00:50-22:05

1 stop18h 45m

₹ 62,547

ShanghaiChennai

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/10

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Sun 11/10

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 62,547

ShanghaiChennai

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MAA Chennai

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 13/10

19:05-23:35

1 stop31h 00m

Chennai

Fri 16/10

00:50-20:15

1 stop16h 55m

₹ 62,547

ShanghaiChennai

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MAA Chennai

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/10

08:35-23:35

1 stop17h 30m

Chennai

Sun 11/10

00:50-11:05

1 stop31h 45m

₹ 62,547

ShanghaiChennai

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MAA Chennai

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/10

08:35-23:35

1 stop17h 30m

Chennai

Sun 11/10

00:50-22:10

1 stop18h 50m

₹ 62,547

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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 Scoot can get you from China to Chennai in just under 24h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 15m. 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 Hongqiao Intl - Chennai, Shanghai Pu Dong - 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.

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