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— SHA
23 Mar — 30 Mar1
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 21 February 2026.

Fri 6/323:30
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 20m
AirAsia X
Sun 8/301:35
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 05m
AirAsia X
Deal found 20/2₹ 26,401
Mon 6/423:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
AirAsia X
Sun 12/401:35
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 19/2₹ 26,945
Sun 8/323:30
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 20m
AirAsia X
Sat 14/301:35
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 05m
AirAsia X
Deal found 20/2₹ 27,218
Wed 1/423:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
AirAsia X
Sat 4/401:35
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 18/2₹ 27,308
Sun 24/500:05
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 25m
VietJet Air
Fri 29/502:20
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 05m
VietJet Air
Deal found 18/2₹ 30,937
Fri 1/523:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/506:50
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2₹ 31,391
Fri 6/323:30
DEL
-
PVG
3 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/301:35
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2₹ 31,935
Tue 14/423:35
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/402:20
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2₹ 32,661
Thu 16/423:35
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/501:35
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2₹ 32,752
Mon 20/423:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/406:50
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2₹ 32,842
Fri 20/323:30
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/302:40
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2₹ 33,478
Thu 14/522:45
DEL
-
SHA
1 stop14h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 23/513:20
SHA
-
DEL
1 stop10h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 21/2₹ 37,288

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 21 February 2026.

Return from

₹ 26,401

One-way from

₹ 13,155

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 43,911
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 6/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 25/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 30m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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New Delhi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 1/4

23:20-00:20

1 stop22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/4

01:35-22:05

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 27,308

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 24/5

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 29/5

02:20-22:55

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 30,937

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 20/3

19:55-04:10

Nonstop5h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/3

12:50-17:45

Nonstop7h 25m

₹ 35,927

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 4/3

16:10-06:55

1 stop12h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/3

01:35-22:10

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 36,653

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 16/4

21:00-01:15

2 stops25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/5

01:35-22:05

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 37,016

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 5/4

09:05-15:20

2 stops27h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/4

15:40-23:05

2 stops33h 55m

₹ 39,102

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 20/3

08:45-13:10

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/3

18:25-15:00

2 stops23h 05m

₹ 39,284

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 1/5

22:45-12:05

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 30/5

13:20-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 39,375

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 21/5

01:10-15:35

1 stop11h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 30/5

13:20-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 39,465

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 27/5

22:45-20:55

1 stop19h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 30/5

13:20-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 39,465

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Best time to book a flight to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Shanghai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New Delhi to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 41 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.

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 Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and VietJet Air.

Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From ₹ 35,310
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From ₹ 11,975
VietJet Air
VietJet Air
From ₹ 17,060
Thai Airways
Thai Airways
From ₹ 50,647

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

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

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 21 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
384 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,176 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
VietJet Air
5.6
Fair
161 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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.

  • How much is a return flight to Shanghai?

    A return flight to Shanghai will typically cost around ₹ 49,728, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 49,728.

  • 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 (5 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. Air China Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China Boyue Hotel is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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