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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to New Delhi from ₹ 15,072

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DEL
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to New Delhi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to New Delhi (DEL). 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 16 November 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 30,765

One-way from

₹ 15,072
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 19/1-26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 15m total
  • Shanghai to New Delhi
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Thai AirAsia X
  • Thai AirAsia X
  • 8/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 30m total
  • Shanghai to New Delhi
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to New Delhi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to New Delhi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 November 2025.

Sun 23/1102:40PVG - DEL
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1123:30DEL - PVG
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11₹ 39,098
Sat 22/1102:15PVG - DEL
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1123:30DEL - PVG
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11₹ 39,985
Tue 30/1202:15PVG - DEL
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/123:35DEL - PVG
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11₹ 41,138
Tue 30/1202:15PVG - DEL
1 stop23h 05mVietJet Air
Wed 14/100:05DEL - PVG
1 stop22h 25mVietJet Air
Deal found 16/11₹ 43,531
Sun 23/1102:30PVG - DEL
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1114:10DEL - PVG
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11₹ 45,571
Tue 30/1218:05SHA - DEL
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/120:55DEL - SHA
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11₹ 46,546
Wed 31/1220:45SHA - DEL
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/114:10DEL - SHA
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11₹ 47,166
Sat 13/1221:45SHA - DEL
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/121:45DEL - SHA
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11₹ 53,461

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to New Delhi 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 16 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to New Delhi that are best for you.

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Shanghai

Fly to

New Delhi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG - DEL

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/1

02:20-22:50

1 stop23h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 25/1

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 43,265

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG - DEL

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 30/12

02:15-22:50

1 stop23h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 14/1

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 43,531

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG - DEL

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/1

12:25-12:25

1 stop26h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 26/1

22:40-20:55

1 stop19h 45m

₹ 43,709

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG - DEL

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

06:55-18:45

2 stops14h 20m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 14/1

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 45,127

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG - DEL

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/2

15:25-22:05

1 stop33h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 28/3

23:35-12:40

1 stop10h 35m

₹ 45,216

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG - DEL

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/2

15:25-22:05

1 stop33h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 2/4

23:35-12:40

1 stop10h 35m

₹ 45,216

ShanghaiNew Delhi

SHA - DEL

SHADEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/1

21:45-10:10

1 stop14h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 15/1

14:10-21:30

2 stops28h 50m

₹ 45,305

ShanghaiNew Delhi

SHA - DEL

SHADEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 30/12

18:05-10:10

1 stop18h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 6/1

20:55-21:10

2 stops21h 45m

₹ 46,546

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG - DEL

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 31/1

02:20-22:50

2 stops47h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 28/3

00:05-01:15

1 stop22h 40m

₹ 46,900

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG - DEL

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 31/1

02:15-22:50

1 stop23h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 27/3

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 47,166

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

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to New Delhi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Delhi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Delhi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Delhi. Reviews last updated 16 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific from Shanghai to New Delhi to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,060 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,060 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,060 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mei Lin,Sept 2025

HKG - LHR

Overall, it was good. The flight was smooth, and the service was good. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre. The toilet could have been in a better condition throughout the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to New Delhi. 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 New Delhi from Shanghai?

    New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Shanghai to New Delhi. You should not have trouble finding flights to Indira Gandhi Intl from Shanghai; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the New Delhi airport from Shanghai. It is only a 12.5 km journey from Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) to New Delhi’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to New Delhi?

    A quick flight from Shanghai to New Delhi can take about 23h. VietJet Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 43,265. Shanghai and New Delhi are separated by a distance of 4289 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi round-trip?

    Cathay Pacific, at ₹ 60,281, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to New Delhi..

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to New Delhi?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to New Delhi 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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Top airline flying from Shanghai to New Delhi

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Shanghai to New Delhi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 16 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 60,281Average₹ 84,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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