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

For as low as ₹ 62,571, Cathay Pacific can have you in Chennai from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in 12h 45m. The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai is about 4661 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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

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

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.

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

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Fri 16/1013:40 -

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Deal found 1/9₹ 62,571

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Deal found 31/8₹ 65,618

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1 stop10h 50m

Deal found 31/8₹ 81,713

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Wed 6/119:35 -

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Deal found 31/8₹ 361,804

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Sat 12/12

17:20-09:00

2 stops18h 10m

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Wed 6/1

19:35-14:40

2 stops16h 35m

₹ 59,237

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

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Fri 16/10

07:40-17:00

2 stops11h 50m

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Fri 23/10

16:30-11:55

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₹ 61,142

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

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Fri 16/10

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

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Thu 22/10

00:50-15:35

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 62,571

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

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Mon 14/12

09:25-00:01

2 stops17h 06m

Chennai

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19:35-11:50

2 stops13h 45m

₹ 77,332

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

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Sat 12/12

13:35-00:35

1 stop13h 30m

Chennai

Mon 4/1

02:00-15:20

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 81,713

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 29/1

11:30-04:55

2 stops19h 55m

Chennai

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16:20-12:45

2 stops17h 55m

₹ 96,284

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

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Sat 30/1

13:35-00:35

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₹ 122,570

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ShanghaiChennai

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/11

09:25-09:00

3 stops26h 05m

₹ 22,000

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

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Thu 15/10

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 30,381

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/11

13:35-00:35

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 30,476

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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 ₹ 62,571, Cathay Pacific can have you in Chennai from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in 12h 45m. 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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