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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Chennai from ₹ 16,389

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MAA
18 Mar — 25 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 February 2026.

Mon 30/306:50
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/408:05
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2₹ 38,481
Thu 5/316:05
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop21h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 9/311:45
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop10h 50m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/2₹ 60,755
Wed 1/413:20
SHA
-
MAA
1 stop12h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 9/400:50
MAA
-
SHA
1 stop12h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 11/2₹ 67,365
Sun 29/313:20
SHA
-
MAA
1 stop12h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 4/400:50
MAA
-
SHA
1 stop17h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 12/2₹ 67,456
Thu 5/313:35
SHA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 8/302:00
MAA
-
SHA
1 stop16h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 11/2₹ 69,629
Sun 8/314:00
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop26h 40m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/321:40
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop36h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/2₹ 69,719
Sun 29/313:20
SHA
-
MAA
1 stop12h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/415:45
MAA
-
SHA
2 stops14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2₹ 73,160

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Round-trip from

₹ 38,481

One-way from

₹ 16,389
30/3-6/4
  • 30/3-6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 45m total
  • Shanghai to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 3/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 25m total
  • Shanghai to Chennai
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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/3

06:50-22:55

1 stop18h 35m

Chennai

Mon 6/4

08:05-04:45

1 stop18h 10m

₹ 38,481

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/3

16:05-10:45

1 stop21h 10m

Chennai

Mon 9/3

11:45-01:05

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 60,755

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/3

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Sat 4/4

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 67,456

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/3

13:35-00:35

1 stop13h 30m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

02:00-20:55

1 stop16h 25m

₹ 69,629

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 17/3

13:35-00:35

1 stop13h 30m

Chennai

Mon 23/3

02:00-15:20

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 69,629

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/3

14:00-14:10

1 stop26h 40m

Chennai

Mon 9/3

21:40-12:40

1 stop36h 30m

₹ 69,719

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/3

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Sun 5/4

15:45-09:10

2 stops14h 55m

₹ 73,160

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/3

22:00-12:55

1 stop17h 25m

₹ 16,389

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/3

02:20-22:55

2 stops23h 05m

₹ 18,471

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/7

01:35-12:35

2 stops13h 30m

₹ 20,101

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Shanghai?

    Chennai (MAA), located 16.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Shanghai to Chennai. 0 airlines have flights to Chennai from Shanghai on a regular basis. Booking flights from Shanghai to Chennai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Shanghai per day.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Chennai?

    For as low as ₹ 67,456, Malaysia Airlines can have you in Chennai from Shanghai in 12h 45m. There are 4661 km between Shanghai and Chennai. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai 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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