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Cheap flights from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from ₹ 23,041

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SHA
12 Jun — 19 Jun1
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 May 2026.

Wed 3/611:45
MAA
-
SHA
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/612:10
SHA
-
MAA
2 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5₹ 45,508
Sun 21/618:05
MAA
-
SHA
2 stops15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/612:10
SHA
-
MAA
2 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5₹ 47,133
Thu 4/611:45
MAA
-
SHA
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/610:10
SHA
-
MAA
2 stops16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5₹ 56,502
Mon 18/521:40
MAA
-
SHA
3 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/521:30
SHA
-
MAA
3 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5₹ 63,194
Sun 17/511:45
MAA
-
SHA
2 stops18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/520:55
SHA
-
MAA
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5₹ 65,106
Tue 19/515:05
MAA
-
SHA
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/521:50
SHA
-
MAA
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5₹ 66,732
Sat 20/600:50
MAA
-
SHA
1 stop17h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 28/622:30
SHA
-
MAA
1 stop27h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 8/5₹ 68,739
Wed 3/600:50
MAA
-
SHA
1 stop17h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 9/613:20
SHA
-
MAA
1 stop12h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 12/5₹ 68,835
Wed 24/600:50
MAA
-
SHA
1 stop17h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 2/713:20
SHA
-
MAA
1 stop12h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 11/5₹ 69,600

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 May 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 45,508

One-way from

₹ 23,041

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

₹ 49,332
3/6-10/6
  • 3/6-10/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • Chennai to Shanghai
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15/6
  • 15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 30m total
  • Chennai to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₹ 692,377 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 111,654 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 May 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sun 21/6

18:05-11:45

2 stops15h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/6

12:10-07:20

2 stops21h 40m

₹ 47,133

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Wed 3/6

16:30-11:45

3 stops16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/6

12:10-07:20

2 stops21h 40m

₹ 48,280

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Thu 4/6

11:45-11:45

2 stops21h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/6

10:10-23:45

2 stops16h 05m

₹ 56,502

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sat 20/6

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/6

22:30-23:35

1 stop27h 35m

₹ 68,739

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Wed 3/6

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/6

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 68,835

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Wed 24/6

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/7

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 69,600
Fastest return journey

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sat 13/6

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 19/6

16:50-23:35

1 stop9h 15m

₹ 73,998
Cheapest one-way

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Mon 15/6

18:05-14:05

2 stops17h 30m

₹ 23,041

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Fri 12/6

19:40-21:25

3 stops23h 15m

₹ 23,901

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Fri 26/6

14:00-18:00

2 stops25h 30m

₹ 35,947

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/5

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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 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,329 reviews
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Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,329 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,329 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

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 1 airline.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Cathay Pacific (₹ 53,173), offers the cheapest pricing from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 5% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 53,173Average₹ 57,778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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