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27 Apr — 4 May1
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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 March 2026.

Fri 1/523:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
AirAsia X
Sat 9/501:35
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 28/3₹ 26,470
Mon 20/423:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/405:40
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3₹ 35,356
Sun 7/623:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
AirAsia X
Sat 13/601:35
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 28/3₹ 36,491
Fri 1/523:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/502:40
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3₹ 36,680
Fri 24/422:50
DEL
-
SHA
1 stop32h 40m
Air China
Fri 1/507:55
SHA
-
DEL
1 stop14h 55m
Air China
Deal found 27/3₹ 36,774
Fri 24/422:50
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Air China
Sun 3/506:55
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop15h 55m
Air China
Deal found 27/3₹ 36,774
Fri 29/522:50
DEL
-
SHA
1 stop10h 35m
Air China
Sun 7/608:55
SHA
-
DEL
1 stop13h 55m
Air China
Deal found 27/3₹ 36,964
Wed 8/709:00
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 18/719:10
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop13h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/3₹ 36,964
Wed 15/423:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
AirAsia X
Sat 18/401:35
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 26/3₹ 37,436
Wed 15/423:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
AirAsia X
Wed 13/506:00
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop18h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 25/3₹ 37,625
Mon 20/423:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
AirAsia X
Wed 22/406:00
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop18h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 24/3₹ 37,814
Fri 29/523:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
AirAsia X
Fri 26/606:00
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop18h 35m
AirAsia X
Deal found 26/3₹ 38,854

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 March 2026.

Return from

₹ 26,470

One-way from

₹ 13,330

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 52,278
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 1/5-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 1/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 30m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 20/4

23:20-00:20

1 stop22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/4

06:00-22:05

1 stop18h 35m

₹ 40,556

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 1/6

21:55-15:05

1 stop14h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/6

19:10-20:05

1 stop27h 25m

₹ 43,581

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 9/5

22:45-20:55

1 stop19h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 16/5

13:20-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 47,173

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 21/4

22:50-12:40

1 stop11h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 28/4

11:30-20:20

1 stop11h 20m

₹ 49,726

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 8/8

00:05-01:15

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/8

02:20-22:55

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 49,915

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 12/4

23:20-00:20

1 stop22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/4

01:35-22:05

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 52,846

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 10/5

01:10-20:55

1 stop17h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

13:20-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 55,114

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 29/5

23:35-14:25

1 stop12h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 26/6

15:10-22:05

2 stops57h 25m

₹ 65,702

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 19/4

01:10-20:55

1 stop17h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 22/4

13:20-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 69,767

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 10/5

23:00-20:55

2 stops19h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

22:30-21:50

2 stops25h 50m

₹ 70,618

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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 6 hours 10 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 China Eastern.

Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From ₹ 36,793
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From ₹ 12,174
VietJet Air
VietJet Air
From ₹ 19,709
China Eastern
China Eastern
From ₹ 34,929

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Shanghai are Singapore Airlines, 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 28 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Vietnam 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
1,484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.
Vietnam Airlines
7.7
Good
250 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
1,232 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
200 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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
5.6
Fair
163 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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 ₹ 51,817, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 51,817.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 20 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 Hote is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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