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16 Aug — 23 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 July 2026.

Wed 4/1123:30
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop12h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 11/1115:25
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop33h 10m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 14/7₹ 36,326
Sun 11/1023:35
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 17/1001:35
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7₹ 36,712
Thu 22/1000:05
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 40m
VietJet Air
Fri 30/1002:20
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 00m
VietJet Air
Deal found 14/7₹ 37,772
Fri 21/822:50
DEL
-
SHA
1 stop11h 20m
Air China
Thu 27/813:30
SHA
-
DEL
1 stop33h 20m
Air China
Deal found 13/7₹ 38,639
Fri 11/922:50
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop21h 30m
Air China
Fri 18/909:30
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop13h 20m
Air China
Deal found 15/7₹ 38,832
Tue 8/923:50
DEL
-
PVG
3 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/911:05
PVG
-
DEL
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7₹ 39,217
Sun 20/923:35
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1021:10
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7₹ 39,313
Fri 24/722:50
DEL
-
SHA
1 stop11h 20m
Air China
Fri 31/708:55
SHA
-
DEL
1 stop13h 55m
Air China
Deal found 16/7₹ 39,699
Sat 5/909:00
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop35h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 12/908:05
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop14h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/7₹ 39,795
Sun 26/722:50
DEL
-
SHA
1 stop15h 40m
Air China
Thu 30/717:30
SHA
-
DEL
1 stop29h 20m
Air China
Deal found 15/7₹ 40,759
Sun 26/722:50
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop14h 00m
Air China
Thu 30/716:20
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop30h 30m
Air China
Deal found 15/7₹ 40,759
Fri 23/1022:50
DEL
-
SHA
1 stop14h 40m
Air China
Sat 31/1017:30
SHA
-
DEL
1 stop29h 20m
Air China
Deal found 14/7₹ 40,855

Find flight deals to Shanghai

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 454,620 searches and data was last updated on 17 July 2026.

Return from

₹ 36,326

One-way from

₹ 15,417

Popular in

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 51,358
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 4/11-11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 35m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 7/9

22:45-12:05

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/9

22:30-21:10

1 stop25h 10m

₹ 49,238

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 13/8

21:55-15:05

1 stop14h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 20/8

08:05-05:40

1 stop24h 05m

₹ 50,394

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 12/8

21:55-13:25

1 stop13h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/8

16:50-05:40

1 stop15h 20m

₹ 50,491

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 3/8

22:45-12:05

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/8

13:20-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 51,165

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 7/10

22:45-12:05

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/10

13:20-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 51,454

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 4/10

01:10-13:15

1 stop9h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/10

13:20-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 51,454

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 24/9

20:20-10:20

1 stop11h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 30/9

14:50-19:00

1 stop30h 40m

₹ 52,321

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 1/8

22:45-12:05

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 14/8

16:50-23:50

1 stop9h 30m

₹ 53,189

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 27/7

22:45-12:05

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/8

13:20-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 53,381

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 27/7

22:45-12:05

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/8

12:20-21:10

1 stop11h 20m

₹ 53,381

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from New Delhi to Shanghai takes 5 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in India will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from New Delhi to Shanghai are China Eastern, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines.

Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From ₹ 36,857
China Eastern
China Eastern
From ₹ 37,250
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From ₹ 33,174
Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines
From ₹ 17,607

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Shanghai are AirAsia X, Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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

When is the best time to book a flight to Shanghai?

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 10 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 17 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andChina Eastern to China have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,415 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
228 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
VietJet Air
5.6
Fair
172 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,573 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia X is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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