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— SHA
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 November 2025.

Fri 28/1114:30DEL - PVG
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1206:50PVG - DEL
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11₹ 34,208
Fri 28/1117:10DEL - PVG
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1206:55PVG - DEL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11₹ 34,917
Sat 22/1114:30DEL - PVG
1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1106:50PVG - DEL
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11₹ 35,006
Sat 29/1108:25DEL - PVG
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1206:50PVG - DEL
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11₹ 35,183
Thu 27/1114:30DEL - PVG
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1206:50PVG - DEL
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11₹ 35,538
Sat 29/1108:25DEL - PVG
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1206:55PVG - DEL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11₹ 35,804
Sun 16/1114:30DEL - PVG
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1106:50PVG - DEL
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11₹ 36,158
Sat 22/1114:30DEL - SHA
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1115:50SHA - DEL
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11₹ 36,424
Fri 12/1214:30DEL - SHA
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1208:50SHA - DEL
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11₹ 36,690
Sat 29/1108:25DEL - PVG
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1206:50PVG - DEL
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11₹ 37,133
Wed 26/1119:55DEL - PVG
Nonstop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1206:50PVG - DEL
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11₹ 37,222
Thu 27/1114:30DEL - PVG
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1206:50PVG - DEL
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11₹ 37,487

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 7 November 2025.

Return from

₹ 29,689

One-way from

₹ 17,016

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 65,581
Thai Lion Air
  • Thai Lion Air
  • 1/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 20m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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19/11
  • 19/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 55m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (₹ 12,155 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 1,555 potential savings vs. average return price).
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New Delhi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 22/11

14:30-17:25

2 stops24h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 26/11

15:50-12:05

2 stops22h 45m

₹ 36,424

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 29/11

19:55-04:10

Nonstop5h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/12

12:50-17:45

Nonstop7h 25m

₹ 37,930

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 12/12

14:30-00:30

1 stop31h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 19/12

06:50-16:10

1 stop11h 50m

₹ 38,462

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 7/12

23:30-14:15

1 stop12h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/12

02:40-16:10

1 stop16h 00m

₹ 39,437

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 3/12

19:55-04:10

Nonstop5h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/12

06:50-16:10

1 stop11h 50m

₹ 39,614

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 30/11

19:55-04:10

Nonstop5h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/12

06:50-16:10

1 stop11h 50m

₹ 40,678

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 18/1

21:45-09:00

1 stop8h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 21/1

21:45-10:10

1 stop14h 55m

₹ 41,564

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 12/12

10:00-10:10

3 stops21h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 19/12

10:10-01:40

2 stops18h 00m

₹ 42,450

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 18/3

07:25-23:20

2 stops13h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 28/3

18:05-09:45

1 stop18h 10m

₹ 42,539

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 18/3

07:25-23:20

2 stops13h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

21:50-09:45

1 stop14h 25m

₹ 42,627

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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 31 October 2025.

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 13 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 ₹ 42,598
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From ₹ 11,697
VietJet Air
VietJet Air
From ₹ 28,895
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From ₹ 38,261

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Shanghai are Vietnam Airlines, Thai AirAsia X 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 7 November 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
1,393 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.7

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
1,393 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.7

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
361 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.7

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
1,055 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.7

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
152 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,393 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.7

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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