Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 16m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Kolkata (CCU) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 50,774.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 08m.

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 10h 50m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, 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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to SHA?

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

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 0 different airlines.

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.

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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.

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Deal found 30/9₹ 94,096

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Thu 26/11

19:00-11:50

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₹ 25,322

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09:45-11:50

2 stops23h 35m

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00:00-21:30

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₹ 25,802

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Sat 28/11

08:05-18:10

3 stops31h 35m

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₹ 29,159

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2 stops26h 45m

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00:00-21:30

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₹ 30,502

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₹ 45,657

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Mon 9/11

02:00-14:05

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₹ 73,761

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Thu 12/11

02:00-15:20

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16:35-00:35

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₹ 75,008

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MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Sun 1/11

02:00-20:55

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/11

13:35-00:35

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 75,200

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MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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Sun 1/11

02:00-20:55

1 stop16h 25m

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Sun 8/11

13:35-00:35

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 77,406

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MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Mon 2/11

02:00-15:20

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/11

13:35-00:35

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 77,406

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Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights typically cost between ₹ 55,345 and ₹ 69,157 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 60,525 on Multiple Airlines (1 Nov–10 Nov).

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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 0 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 10h 50m. 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.
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?
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Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights typically cost between ₹ 55,345 and ₹ 69,157 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 60,525 on Multiple Airlines (1 Nov–10 Nov).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Kolkata (CCU) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 50,774.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 08m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 16m.

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Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights typically cost between ₹ 55,345 and ₹ 69,157 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 60,525 on Multiple Airlines (1 Nov–10 Nov).