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27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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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 28 January 2026.

Sat 15/809:00
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop19h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 22/819:10
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop27h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/1₹ 31,979
Wed 15/709:00
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop19h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 31/708:05
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop14h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/1₹ 32,162
Tue 3/212:00
DEL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 50m
Air India
Sun 22/222:00
PVG
-
DEL
Nonstop7h 45m
Air India
Deal found 27/1₹ 33,170
Fri 13/300:05
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 25m
VietJet Air
Fri 20/302:20
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 00m
VietJet Air
Deal found 27/1₹ 34,545
Wed 4/300:05
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 25m
VietJet Air
Mon 9/302:20
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 00m
VietJet Air
Deal found 27/1₹ 35,186
Tue 10/212:00
DEL
-
PVG
Nonstop5h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/206:50
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1₹ 35,919
Tue 3/223:35
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/206:50
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1₹ 36,011
Fri 13/300:05
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 25m
VietJet Air
Thu 19/302:15
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 05m
VietJet Air
Deal found 27/1₹ 36,927
Fri 14/823:35
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/806:50
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1₹ 37,935
Wed 12/823:35
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/806:50
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1₹ 38,485
Thu 13/823:35
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/806:50
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1₹ 38,668
Sat 14/310:30
DEL
-
SHA
2 stops20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/321:45
SHA
-
DEL
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1₹ 44,074

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 28 January 2026.

Return from

₹ 32,162

One-way from

₹ 15,944

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 41,509
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 15/7-31/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 10m 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 15/7

09:00-06:35

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 31/7

08:05-20:05

1 stop14h 30m

₹ 32,162

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 8/3

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/3

02:20-22:50

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 33,170

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 13/3

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/3

02:20-22:50

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 34,545

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 4/3

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

02:20-22:50

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 35,186

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 2/4

09:00-18:05

1 stop30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/4

16:50-20:05

1 stop29h 45m

₹ 40,318

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 10/2

23:35-11:00

3 stops32h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/2

06:50-16:10

1 stop11h 50m

₹ 42,059

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 15/4

09:00-18:05

1 stop30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/4

16:50-20:05

1 stop29h 45m

₹ 42,883

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 14/3

10:30-09:00

2 stops20h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/3

21:45-12:20

2 stops17h 05m

₹ 44,074

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 14/3

11:35-01:00

2 stops34h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/3

11:20-16:10

2 stops31h 20m

₹ 44,258

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 11/3

00:15-16:50

1 stop14h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

21:45-14:30

2 stops19h 15m

₹ 45,449

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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 23 January 2026.

The best time to book flights to Shanghai is 71 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 ₹ 12,094
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From ₹ 44,044
VietJet Air
VietJet Air
From ₹ 17,230
Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines
From ₹ 22,013

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 28 January 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
1,439 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

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
1,439 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

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
380 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

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
1,148 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

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
191 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

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
5.5
Fair
159 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

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 ₹ 10,878, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 10,740.

  • 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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