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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to India from ₹ 16,145

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DEL
16 Sep — 23 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to India

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to India
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to India. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 August 2026.

Sun 18/1001:35 -
1 stop23h 00m
Sat 24/1023:35 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 14/8₹ 37,449
Sun 13/922:00 -
Nonstop7h 00m
Sun 20/923:35 -
1 stop12h 20m
Deal found 16/8₹ 37,640
Mon 14/918:50 -
1 stop28h 00m
Mon 21/923:35 -
1 stop12h 20m
Deal found 15/8₹ 38,117
Sun 27/907:55 -
1 stop14h 55m
Sun 4/1022:50 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 13/8₹ 38,213
Mon 16/1118:30 -
1 stop28h 20m
Mon 23/1123:30 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 13/8₹ 38,500
Thu 3/922:00 -
Nonstop7h 00m
Thu 10/923:35 -
1 stop10h 35m
Deal found 16/8₹ 38,595
Tue 24/1111:30 -
1 stop11h 20m
Tue 1/1222:50 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 12/8₹ 38,786
Thu 10/922:00 -
Nonstop7h 00m
Wed 23/923:20 -
1 stop22h 30m
Deal found 15/8₹ 38,786
Tue 24/1122:00 -
Nonstop7h 00m
Thu 10/1223:35 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 12/8₹ 39,073
Tue 24/1122:00 -
Nonstop7h 00m
Tue 1/1223:35 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 12/8₹ 39,168
Mon 30/1115:25 -
1 stop33h 10m
Sat 12/1223:35 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 17/8₹ 39,455
Tue 29/910:50 -
1 stop10h 40m
Tue 6/1020:20 -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 15/8₹ 39,646

Find flight deals from Shanghai to India

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Shanghai to India flight deals. Data was last updated 17 August 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 37,449

One-way from

₹ 16,145
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 18/10-24/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Shanghai to India
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VietJet Air
  • VietJet Air
  • 10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 50m total
  • Shanghai to India
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to India 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 17 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to India that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiNew Delhi

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SHADEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/11

11:30-20:20

1 stop11h 20m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 1/12

22:50-22:55

1 stop21h 35m

₹ 38,786
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/11

22:00-02:30

Nonstop7h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 1/12

23:35-14:15

1 stop12h 10m

₹ 39,168

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/11

18:05-20:15

1 stop28h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 1/12

21:40-00:25

1 stop24h 15m

₹ 39,933

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/11

15:25-22:05

1 stop33h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 7/12

23:30-14:15

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 40,792

ShanghaiNew Delhi

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SHADEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/11

11:50-20:15

1 stop10h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 10/12

21:40-09:15

1 stop9h 05m

₹ 41,079

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/9

22:00-02:30

Nonstop7h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 1/10

15:45-08:10

1 stop13h 55m

₹ 41,652

ShanghaiHyderabad

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

PVGHYD

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/11

15:25-22:30

1 stop9h 35m

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Sun 29/11

23:55-14:15

1 stop11h 50m

₹ 42,703

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/12

15:25-22:05

1 stop33h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 11/12

23:30-14:15

1 stop12h 15m

₹ 43,563

ShanghaiNew Delhi

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SHADEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/9

08:55-20:20

1 stop13h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 1/10

20:20-11:20

1 stop12h 30m

₹ 45,473

ShanghaiNew Delhi

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SHADEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/9

21:30-20:20

1 stop25h 20m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 10/9

22:45-12:05

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 46,047

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to India

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

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to India. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 August 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai to India as you normally would.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to India?

    A quick flight from Shanghai to India can take about 9h 35m. Air China provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 42,703. The distance from Shanghai to India is about 4627 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to India one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as ₹ 14,608 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include VietJet Air from ₹ 15,376 and Thai AirAsia X from ₹ 15,827 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to India?

    The most popular route from Shanghai to India is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. You may also consider Shanghai Pu Dong - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl or Shanghai Pu Dong - Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to India that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to India flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to India?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to India?

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

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