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Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025

Find the latest flights to Shanghai in 2025, 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 11 August 2025.

Return from

₹ 34,359

One-way from

₹ 13,410

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 35,761
Thai AirAsia X
  • Thai AirAsia X
  • 11/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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Thai AirAsia X
  • Thai AirAsia X
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 05m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (₹ 741,958 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 134,802 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 11 August 2025.

Sat 30/823:35DEL - PVG
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/902:15PVG - DEL
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8₹ 37,076
Mon 8/900:05DEL - PVG
1 stop22h 25mVietJet Air
Mon 15/902:15PVG - DEL
1 stop23h 10mVietJet Air
Deal found 10/8₹ 37,777
Sat 30/811:00DEL - SHA
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/916:50SHA - DEL
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8₹ 37,952
Sun 7/900:05DEL - PVG
1 stop22h 25mVietJet Air
Sun 14/902:00PVG - DEL
1 stop23h 25mVietJet Air
Deal found 8/8₹ 38,566
Mon 15/917:05DEL - PVG
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/907:20PVG - DEL
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8₹ 38,829
Sat 6/900:05DEL - PVG
1 stop22h 40mVietJet Air
Sat 13/902:00PVG - DEL
1 stop23h 25mVietJet Air
Deal found 10/8₹ 38,916
Thu 11/900:05DEL - PVG
1 stop22h 40mVietJet Air
Mon 15/902:15PVG - DEL
1 stop23h 10mVietJet Air
Deal found 9/8₹ 39,004
Sun 14/900:05DEL - PVG
1 stop22h 25mVietJet Air
Thu 18/902:00PVG - DEL
1 stop23h 25mVietJet Air
Deal found 10/8₹ 39,355
Fri 22/810:15DEL - SHA
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/821:50SHA - DEL
3 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/8₹ 40,845
Tue 26/822:10DEL - SHA
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/819:15SHA - DEL
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8₹ 45,490
Mon 8/922:40DEL - SHA
1 stop14h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 15/913:20SHA - DEL
1 stop10h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/8₹ 46,367
Mon 8/901:15DEL - SHA
1 stop11h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 17/913:20SHA - DEL
1 stop10h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/8₹ 50,749

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 20/1

23:35-14:15

1 stop12h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 30/1

06:50-19:30

1 stop15h 10m

₹ 35,323

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 30/8

23:35-12:40

1 stop10h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/9

02:15-22:55

1 stop23h 10m

₹ 37,076

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 8/9

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/9

02:15-22:55

1 stop23h 10m

₹ 37,777

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 30/8

11:00-09:20

2 stops19h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/9

16:50-11:35

2 stops21h 15m

₹ 37,952

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 7/9

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/9

02:00-22:55

1 stop23h 25m

₹ 38,566

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 15/9

17:05-05:40

1 stop10h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 19/9

07:20-22:05

2 stops17h 15m

₹ 38,829

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 6/9

00:05-01:15

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 13/9

02:00-22:55

1 stop23h 25m

₹ 38,916

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 11/9

00:05-01:15

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/9

02:15-22:55

1 stop23h 10m

₹ 39,004

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 14/9

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/9

02:00-22:55

1 stop23h 25m

₹ 39,355

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 22/8

10:15-09:20

2 stops20h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 25/8

21:50-22:55

3 stops27h 35m

₹ 40,845

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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 9 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 Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and VietJet Air.

Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From ₹ 492
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From ₹ 132
VietJet Air
VietJet Air
From ₹ 327
Thai Airways
Thai Airways
From ₹ 566

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

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

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).

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 11 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,126 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,126 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,126 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,126 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
964 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,126 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
Vietnam Airlines
7.5
Good
197 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,126 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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, Singapore Airlines 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, New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 45 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 - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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