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— SHA
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025

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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 9 December 2025.

Sat 13/1219:55DEL - PVG
Nonstop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1202:15PVG - DEL
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12₹ 41,169
Wed 17/1219:55DEL - PVG
Nonstop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1218:50PVG - DEL
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12₹ 41,890
Wed 17/1219:55DEL - PVG
Nonstop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1206:50PVG - DEL
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12₹ 42,971
Wed 10/1221:05DEL - PVG
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1206:50PVG - DEL
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12₹ 43,241
Wed 10/1217:10DEL - PVG
1 stop29h 50mThai Lion Air
Tue 16/1202:40PVG - DEL
1 stop16h 00mThai Lion Air
Deal found 7/12₹ 44,412
Wed 17/1219:55DEL - PVG
Nonstop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1202:15PVG - DEL
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12₹ 44,502
Wed 17/1200:15DEL - PVG
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1202:15PVG - DEL
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12₹ 46,754
Tue 16/1214:10DEL - PVG
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1206:55PVG - DEL
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12₹ 47,024
Sun 28/1221:45DEL - SHA
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/120:50SHA - DEL
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12₹ 50,988
Wed 17/1222:45DEL - SHA
1 stop19h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 25/1222:30SHA - DEL
1 stop28h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/12₹ 64,861
Thu 18/1201:30DEL - SHA
1 stop11h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 25/1222:30SHA - DEL
1 stop28h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/12₹ 67,744
Wed 10/1222:45DEL - SHA
1 stop19h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 21/1222:30SHA - DEL
1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/12₹ 69,726

Find flight deals to Shanghai

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 9 December 2025.

Return from

₹ 30,629

One-way from

₹ 15,765

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 49,547
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 9/4-23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 15/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 15m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (₹ 4,398 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 704 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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

Wed 28/1

15:25-22:05

1 stop33h 10m

₹ 31,440

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 19/1

23:30-14:15

1 stop12h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/1

15:25-22:05

1 stop33h 10m

₹ 35,223

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 22/1

19:55-04:10

Nonstop5h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/1

02:20-22:50

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 38,737

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 22/1

19:55-04:10

Nonstop5h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/1

12:50-17:45

Nonstop7h 25m

₹ 39,457

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 21/1

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/1

02:20-22:50

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 40,268

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 25/3

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/4

02:20-22:55

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 41,079

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 22/3

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/4

02:20-22:55

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 41,980

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 21/3

00:05-01:15

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/4

02:20-22:55

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 42,070

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 18/1

19:55-04:10

Nonstop5h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 24/1

12:50-17:45

Nonstop7h 25m

₹ 42,250

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 5/1

19:55-04:10

Nonstop5h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

12:50-17:45

Nonstop7h 25m

₹ 42,520

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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 5 December 2025.

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 81 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.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From ₹ 11,890
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From ₹ 43,301
VietJet Air
VietJet Air
From ₹ 28,726
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From ₹ 38,892

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Shanghai are Thai 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).

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 9 December 2025.
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
8.1
Very Good
1,411 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,411 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
366 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,090 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
VietJet Air
5.6
Fair
153 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,411 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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 (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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