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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China to Chennai from ₹ 22,311

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 23/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MAA
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Hongqiao Intl to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 January 2026.

Mon 2/222:30SHA - MAA
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Wed 25/202:00MAA - SHA
1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/12₹ 48,401
Fri 13/221:45SHA - MAA
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/213:30MAA - SHA
3 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12₹ 71,072
Thu 19/322:30SHA - MAA
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 22/302:00MAA - SHA
1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/12₹ 49,120
Thu 5/322:30SHA - MAA
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 8/302:00MAA - SHA
1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/12₹ 49,210
Mon 2/222:30SHA - MAA
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/223:25MAA - SHA
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12₹ 86,276
Fri 13/216:35SHA - MAA
1 stop10h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 19/202:00MAA - SHA
1 stop10h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/12₹ 81,418

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Round-trip from

₹ 48,401

One-way from

₹ 22,311
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 2/2-25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Shanghai to Chennai
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23/6
  • 23/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 17h 40m total
  • Shanghai to Chennai
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Hongqiao Intl 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 1 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai that are best for you.

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Route

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Return

Price

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/2

22:30-00:35

1 stop28h 35m

Chennai

Wed 25/2

02:00-20:55

1 stop16h 25m

₹ 48,401

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

22:30-00:35

1 stop28h 35m

Chennai

Sun 22/3

02:00-20:55

1 stop16h 25m

₹ 49,120

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/3

22:30-00:35

1 stop28h 35m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

02:00-20:55

1 stop16h 25m

₹ 49,210

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/2

21:45-13:50

2 stops18h 35m

Chennai

Fri 20/2

13:30-08:30

3 stops16h 30m

₹ 71,072

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/2

16:35-00:35

1 stop10h 30m

Chennai

Thu 19/2

02:00-15:20

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 81,418

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/2

22:30-21:00

2 stops25h 00m

Chennai

Thu 26/2

23:25-20:00

2 stops18h 05m

₹ 86,276

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/6

07:55-23:05

3 stops17h 40m

₹ 22,311

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/6

07:55-23:05

3 stops17h 40m

₹ 22,311

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 26/6

07:55-23:05

3 stops17h 40m

₹ 22,491

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/6

07:55-23:05

3 stops17h 40m

₹ 22,491

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hongqiao Intl 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    For a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 16.5 km from the centre vof the city. Chennai is the only Chennai airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day. 0 airlines have flights to Chennai from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai?

    For as low as ₹ 48,401, Cathay Pacific can have you in Chennai from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in 28h 35m. The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai is about 4661 km.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl 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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