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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to India from ₹ 15,245

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 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — DEL
1 Aug — 8 Aug1
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 2 July 2026.

Thu 23/702:20
PVG
-
BOM
1 stop23h 50m
VietJet Air
Mon 27/700:40
BOM
-
PVG
1 stop22h 05m
VietJet Air
Deal found 2/7₹ 30,966
Fri 17/707:30
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop16h 50m
Thai Airways
Thu 23/703:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop10h 10m
Thai Airways
Deal found 30/6₹ 35,920
Wed 12/802:20
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 05m
VietJet Air
Thu 20/800:05
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 40m
VietJet Air
Deal found 1/7₹ 36,015
Tue 7/702:20
PVG
-
BOM
1 stop23h 50m
VietJet Air
Sun 26/723:45
BOM
-
PVG
1 stop22h 45m
VietJet Air
Deal found 1/7₹ 36,396
Thu 9/702:20
PVG
-
BOM
1 stop23h 50m
VietJet Air
Sun 26/723:45
BOM
-
PVG
1 stop22h 45m
VietJet Air
Deal found 1/7₹ 36,587
Tue 7/702:20
PVG
-
BOM
1 stop23h 50m
VietJet Air
Mon 27/700:40
BOM
-
PVG
1 stop22h 05m
VietJet Air
Deal found 1/7₹ 37,444
Thu 9/702:20
PVG
-
BOM
1 stop23h 50m
VietJet Air
Mon 27/700:40
BOM
-
PVG
1 stop22h 05m
VietJet Air
Deal found 1/7₹ 37,635
Tue 7/702:20
PVG
-
BOM
1 stop23h 50m
VietJet Air
Fri 24/700:40
BOM
-
PVG
1 stop22h 05m
VietJet Air
Deal found 1/7₹ 37,730
Thu 9/702:20
PVG
-
BOM
1 stop23h 50m
VietJet Air
Fri 24/700:40
BOM
-
PVG
1 stop22h 05m
VietJet Air
Deal found 1/7₹ 37,826
Wed 5/802:20
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 05m
VietJet Air
Thu 20/800:05
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 40m
VietJet Air
Deal found 29/6₹ 38,683
Sun 9/802:20
PVG
-
BOM
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/823:10
BOM
-
PVG
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6₹ 38,778
Wed 5/802:20
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/823:35
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6₹ 39,064

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 2 July 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 30,966

One-way from

₹ 15,245
VietJet Air
  • VietJet Air
  • 23/7-27/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 55m total
  • Shanghai to India
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VietJet Air
  • VietJet Air
  • 23/7
  • 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 2 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG - DEL

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/8

02:20-22:55

1 stop23h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 20/8

00:05-01:15

1 stop22h 40m

₹ 36,015

ShanghaiMumbai

PVG - BOM

PVGBOM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/8

02:20-23:40

1 stop23h 50m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 21/8

23:10-12:40

1 stop11h 00m

₹ 38,778

ShanghaiNew Delhi

SHA - DEL

SHADEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 13/8

20:25-20:20

1 stop26h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 21/8

22:50-13:15

1 stop11h 55m

₹ 40,493

ShanghaiNew Delhi

SHA - DEL

SHADEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 18/7

21:30-20:20

1 stop25h 20m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 24/7

22:50-12:40

1 stop11h 20m

₹ 40,684

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG - DEL

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 29/8

18:50-20:20

1 stop28h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 5/9

23:35-12:40

1 stop10h 35m

₹ 40,874

ShanghaiMumbai

PVG - BOM

PVGBOM

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 13/9

15:10-21:35

1 stop32h 55m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 16/9

23:10-12:40

1 stop11h 00m

₹ 42,494

ShanghaiBengaluru

PVG - BLR

PVGBLR

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 29/7

22:05-22:40

1 stop27h 05m

Bengaluru Intl

Sun 2/8

23:35-01:00

1 stop22h 55m

₹ 46,686
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiNew Delhi

SHA - DEL

SHADEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 30/7

13:20-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 6/8

22:45-12:05

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 47,353

ShanghaiNew Delhi

PVG - DEL

PVGDEL

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 17/8

02:20-20:00

2 stops20h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 25/8

23:35-12:40

1 stop10h 35m

₹ 47,544

ShanghaiNew Delhi

SHA - DEL

SHADEL

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 13/9

22:30-23:50

1 stop27h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 16/9

22:45-12:05

1 stop10h 50m

₹ 49,164

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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 2 July 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing India

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to India. 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 India. Reviews last updated 2 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to India, such as Cathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,402 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ernest,Jun 2026

SFO - HKG

As good as can be expected for economy class international flight, on time very professional crew. The plane was clean bathrooms clean, decent food, connecting flight on time, with another tasty meal. Love Cathay Pacific

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to India. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to India?

    A quick flight from Shanghai to India can take about 23h 05m. VietJet Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 36,015. The distance from Shanghai to India is about 4289 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 ₹ 15,335 on VietJet Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Thai AirAsia X from ₹ 15,785 and China Eastern from ₹ 23,546 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 Hongqiao Intl - Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji 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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Top airline flying from Shanghai to India

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 51,689Average₹ 68,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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