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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to New Delhi from ₹ 16,789

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DEL
13 Sep — 20 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 14 August 2026.

Sun 18/1001:35 -
1 stop23h 00m
Sat 24/1023:35 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 14/8₹ 37,395
Sun 27/907:55 -
1 stop14h 55m
Sun 4/1022:50 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 13/8₹ 38,158
Sun 23/807:55 -
1 stop14h 55m
Sun 30/822:50 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 10/8₹ 38,253
Sun 23/809:30 -
1 stop13h 20m
Sun 30/822:50 -
1 stop14h 00m
Deal found 10/8₹ 38,253
Tue 1/908:55 -
1 stop13h 55m
Fri 4/922:50 -
1 stop32h 40m
Deal found 11/8₹ 38,349
Mon 16/1118:30 -
1 stop28h 20m
Mon 23/1123:30 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 13/8₹ 38,444
Thu 12/1122:00 -
Nonstop7h 00m
Thu 19/1123:35 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 11/8₹ 38,539
Tue 24/1111:30 -
1 stop11h 20m
Tue 1/1222:50 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 12/8₹ 38,730
Tue 18/806:55 -
1 stop15h 55m
Tue 25/822:50 -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 9/8₹ 38,921
Tue 24/1122:00 -
Nonstop7h 00m
Thu 10/1223:35 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 12/8₹ 39,016
Tue 24/1122:00 -
Nonstop7h 00m
Tue 1/1223:35 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 12/8₹ 39,112
Mon 23/1119:00 -
1 stop27h 50m
Wed 9/1223:30 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 12/8₹ 39,875

Find 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 14 August 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 37,395

One-way from

₹ 16,789
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 18/10-24/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Shanghai to New Delhi
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VietJet Air
  • VietJet Air
  • 9/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 05m total
  • Shanghai to New Delhi
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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 14 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiNew Delhi

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SHADEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/9

07:55-20:20

1 stop14h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 4/9

22:50-11:55

1 stop10h 35m

₹ 38,253

ShanghaiNew Delhi

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SHADEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/11

11:50-20:15

1 stop10h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 23/11

21:40-19:20

1 stop19h 10m

₹ 39,970
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiNew Delhi

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SHADEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/11

11:50-20:15

1 stop10h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 19/11

21:40-09:15

1 stop9h 05m

₹ 39,970

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/11

06:55-20:15

1 stop15h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 19/11

21:40-00:25

1 stop24h 15m

₹ 39,970

ShanghaiNew Delhi

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SHADEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/11

11:50-20:15

1 stop10h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 10/12

21:40-09:15

1 stop9h 05m

₹ 41,020

ShanghaiNew Delhi

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SHADEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/9

19:25-20:20

1 stop27h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 24/9

20:20-11:20

1 stop12h 30m

₹ 43,404

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/12

15:25-22:05

1 stop33h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 11/12

23:30-14:15

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 43,500

ShanghaiNew Delhi

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SHADEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/9

08:55-20:20

1 stop13h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 1/10

20:20-11:20

1 stop12h 30m

₹ 45,408

ShanghaiNew Delhi

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SHADEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/9

16:35-20:20

1 stop30h 15m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 10/9

22:45-12:05

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 46,266

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/10

19:35-19:40

2 stops26h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 24/10

23:35-14:15

1 stop12h 10m

₹ 46,552

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to New Delhi

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 14 August 2026.

When flying from Shanghai to New Delhi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 0 airlines have 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 10h 55m. Air China provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 39,970. Shanghai and New Delhi are separated by a distance of 4244 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Shanghai to New Delhi are Thai AirAsia X (₹ 15,804), China Eastern (₹ 23,575), and Cathay Pacific (₹ 25,767).

  • 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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