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CMH — SHA
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 418,164 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 50,799

Return from

₹ 34,339

One-way from

₹ 13,786
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Shanghai
One-way flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) to Shanghai

Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Shanghai is currently ₹ 0 while a return flight costs ₹ 0. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Shanghai (average of ₹ 571). Flying to Shanghai in May will prove the most costly (average of ₹ 672). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

₹ 53,305

February

₹ 48,376

March

₹ 55,310

April

₹ 48,877

May

₹ 56,146

June

₹ 51,885

July

₹ 51,968

August

₹ 47,707

September

₹ 49,462

October

₹ 50,381

November

₹ 50,966

December

₹ 51,383

Temperature and rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SHA

Temperature

4 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Shanghai should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 19 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific, ANA and VietJet Air to Shanghai to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
951 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.5
Very Good
951 reviews
8.5
Very Good
951 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.4
Very Good
611 reviews
8.5
Very Good
951 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
8.5
Very Good
951 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

8.1
Very Good
557 reviews
8.5
Very Good
951 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

7.8
Good
1,144 reviews
8.5
Very Good
951 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

  • What does SHA mean?

    This is defined as Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA). Codes like SHA are often used to just call airports uniquely. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, VietJet Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, New Delhi offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport).

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