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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Chennai from ₹ 26,654

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — MAA
16 Sep — 23 Sep1
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 17 August 2026.

Mon 7/913:20 -
1 stop12h 45m
Thu 10/900:50 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 16/8₹ 62,765
Mon 7/919:05 -
1 stop31h 00m
Thu 10/900:50 -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 16/8₹ 62,765
Mon 28/906:50 -
2 stops12h 40m
Mon 5/1010:50 -
2 stops32h 50m
Deal found 14/8₹ 68,401
Sun 27/922:30 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sat 3/1000:50 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 13/8₹ 80,820
Mon 28/922:30 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sun 4/1000:50 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 14/8₹ 86,743
Thu 1/1016:30 -
2 stops17h 25m
Thu 8/1023:45 -
2 stops14h 45m
Deal found 17/8₹ 95,246
Thu 1/1013:20 -
1 stop12h 45m
Wed 7/1000:50 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 17/8₹ 110,244
Sun 6/900:35 -
1 stop23h 55m
Fri 11/911:00 -
2 stops23h 55m
Deal found 16/8₹ 134,510
Sat 7/1107:05 -
2 stops18h 20m
Wed 11/1108:05 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 17/8₹ 137,662
Mon 7/907:55 -
2 stops30h 35m
Fri 11/922:30 -
2 stops39h 45m
Deal found 16/8₹ 207,496
Sun 27/913:20 -
1 stop12h 45m
Sun 4/1021:15 -
2 stops14h 55m
Deal found 13/8₹ 217,336
Mon 7/911:00 -
2 stops51h 15m
Fri 11/905:35 -
1 stop47h 50m
Deal found 12/8₹ 277,140

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 August 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 62,765

One-way from

₹ 26,654
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 7/9-10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 00m total
  • Shanghai to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 17/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 15m total
  • Shanghai to Chennai
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai 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 17 August 2026.
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ShanghaiChennai

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Thu 10/9

00:50-15:35

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 62,765

ShanghaiChennai

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MAA Chennai

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/9

19:05-23:35

1 stop31h 00m

Chennai

Thu 10/9

00:50-22:10

1 stop18h 50m

₹ 62,765

ShanghaiChennai

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 28/9

06:50-17:00

2 stops12h 40m

Chennai

Mon 5/10

10:50-22:10

2 stops32h 50m

₹ 68,401

ShanghaiChennai

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 27/9

22:30-23:35

1 stop27h 35m

Chennai

Sat 3/10

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 80,820

ShanghaiChennai

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 28/9

22:30-23:35

1 stop27h 35m

Chennai

Sun 4/10

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 86,743

ShanghaiChennai

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/10

16:30-07:25

2 stops17h 25m

Chennai

Thu 8/10

23:45-17:00

2 stops14h 45m

₹ 95,246

ShanghaiChennai

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/10

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Wed 7/10

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

₹ 110,244

ShanghaiChennai

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MAA Chennai

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/9

00:35-22:00

1 stop23h 55m

Chennai

Fri 11/9

11:00-13:25

2 stops23h 55m

₹ 134,510

ShanghaiChennai

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - MAA Chennai

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/9

07:55-12:00

2 stops30h 35m

Chennai

Fri 11/9

22:30-16:45

2 stops39h 45m

₹ 207,496

ShanghaiChennai

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - MAA Chennai

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 27/9

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

Chennai

Sun 4/10

21:15-14:40

2 stops14h 55m

₹ 217,336

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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 ₹ 62,765, Cathay Pacific 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Chennai?

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

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

    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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