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Cheap flights from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from ₹ 20,489

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SHA
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Chennai to Hongqiao Intl
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chennai to Hongqiao Intl that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 January 2026.

Thu 18/601:30MAA - SHA
1 stop11h 35mCathay Pacific
Fri 26/616:50SHA - MAA
1 stop9h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12₹ 54,009
Thu 12/202:00MAA - SHA
1 stop10h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 20/213:35SHA - MAA
1 stop13h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/12₹ 54,189
Sat 14/302:00MAA - SHA
1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 19/313:35SHA - MAA
1 stop13h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/12₹ 54,189
Sat 14/302:00MAA - SHA
1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 20/316:35SHA - MAA
1 stop10h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/12₹ 54,189
Sun 15/302:00MAA - SHA
1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 19/313:35SHA - MAA
1 stop13h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/12₹ 54,189
Sun 15/302:00MAA - SHA
1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 20/316:35SHA - MAA
1 stop10h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/12₹ 54,189
Thu 18/601:30MAA - SHA
1 stop11h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 27/613:20SHA - MAA
1 stop13h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12₹ 56,076
Wed 17/601:30MAA - SHA
1 stop32h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 25/613:20SHA - MAA
1 stop13h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12₹ 56,076
Mon 15/601:30MAA - SHA
1 stop11h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 25/613:20SHA - MAA
1 stop13h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12₹ 56,076
Mon 15/601:30MAA - SHA
1 stop11h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 23/616:50SHA - MAA
1 stop9h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12₹ 56,076
Thu 18/601:30MAA - SHA
1 stop11h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 23/613:20SHA - MAA
1 stop13h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12₹ 56,076
Mon 15/601:30MAA - SHA
1 stop11h 35mCathay Pacific
Wed 24/613:20SHA - MAA
1 stop13h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 31/12₹ 56,076

Find flight deals from Chennai to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). 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 1 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 41,877

One-way from

₹ 20,489

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 58,772
17/6-25/6
  • 17/6-25/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 16m total
  • Chennai to Shanghai
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17/3
  • 17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 05m total
  • Chennai to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (₹ 649,315 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 192,994 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Hongqiao Intl 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 1 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Thu 18/6

01:30-15:35

1 stop11h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 26/6

16:50-00:15

1 stop9h 55m

₹ 54,009

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Thu 12/2

02:00-15:20

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/2

13:35-00:35

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 54,189

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sat 14/3

02:00-20:55

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

13:35-00:35

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 54,189

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sat 14/3

02:00-20:55

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/3

16:35-00:35

1 stop10h 30m

₹ 54,189

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sun 15/3

02:00-20:55

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

13:35-00:35

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 54,189

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sun 15/3

02:00-20:55

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/3

16:35-00:35

1 stop10h 30m

₹ 54,189

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Thu 18/6

01:30-15:35

1 stop11h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 27/6

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 56,076

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Wed 17/6

01:30-12:05

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/6

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 56,076

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Mon 15/6

01:30-15:35

1 stop11h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/6

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 56,076

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Mon 15/6

01:30-15:35

1 stop11h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/6

16:50-00:15

1 stop9h 55m

₹ 56,076

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of ₹ 34,958). Flying from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 58,772). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. 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 Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated 1 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,113 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,424 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from Chennai. Booking flights from Chennai (MAA) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific fly from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in about 11h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is about 4661 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Singapore Airlines (₹ 37,220), and Cathay Pacific (₹ 49,981) offers the cheapest pricing from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Hongqiao Intl?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Hongqiao Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of ₹ 34,958). Flying from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 58,772). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 37,220Average₹ 60,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 49,981Average₹ 53,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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