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Cheap flights from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from ₹ 26,634

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SHA
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Hongqiao Intl

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 February 2026.

Fri 27/323:55
MAA
-
SHA
3 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/415:30
SHA
-
MAA
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2₹ 41,945
Mon 7/916:20
MAA
-
SHA
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/919:15
SHA
-
MAA
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2₹ 52,000
Thu 26/302:00
MAA
-
SHA
1 stop10h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 3/416:50
SHA
-
MAA
1 stop9h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 10/2₹ 56,168
Sun 6/900:50
MAA
-
SHA
1 stop17h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 14/913:20
SHA
-
MAA
1 stop12h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 13/2₹ 65,136
Wed 18/320:55
MAA
-
SHA
2 stops12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/313:35
SHA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2₹ 216,879
Tue 10/202:00
MAA
-
SHA
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/213:35
SHA
-
MAA
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2₹ 217,061

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 13 February 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 41,945

One-way from

₹ 26,634

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Cheapest in

June

Average price

₹ 54,990
27/3-3/4
  • 27/3-3/4
  • 5 total stops
  • 54h 40m total
  • Chennai to Shanghai
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26/2
  • 26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 30m total
  • Chennai to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (₹ 114,829 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 76,141 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 13 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Chennai

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Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Fri 27/3

23:55-10:55

3 stops32h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/4

15:30-11:10

2 stops22h 10m

₹ 41,945

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sat 28/3

02:00-20:55

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/4

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 56,168

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Thu 26/3

02:00-15:20

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/4

16:50-23:35

1 stop9h 15m

₹ 56,168

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Wed 6/5

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 15/5

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 56,168

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sun 12/4

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 18/4

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 56,168

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Wed 18/3

20:55-12:20

2 stops12h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/3

13:35-00:35

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 216,879

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Thu 26/2

15:00-09:00

2 stops15h 30m

₹ 26,634

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Fri 27/3

02:00-12:05

1 stop31h 35m

₹ 37,143

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sat 28/3

16:20-18:00

2 stops23h 10m

₹ 87,966

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Deals found on 10/2

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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 ₹ 35,241). Flying from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 59,248). 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 13 February 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
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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
1,162 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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 16h 25m. 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 (₹ 39,251), and Cathay Pacific (₹ 50,386) offers the cheapest pricing from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 32% 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 ₹ 35,241). Flying from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 59,248). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Chennai to Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Hongqiao Intl. 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 13 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 39,251Average₹ 61,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 50,386Average₹ 54,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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