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12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 12 September 2025.

Return from

₹ 33,810

One-way from

₹ 17,832

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 44,933
Thai AirAsia X
  • Thai AirAsia X
  • 27/10-31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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24/10
  • 24/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 30m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (₹ 775,279 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 138,825 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 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 12 September 2025.

Mon 27/1023:30DEL - PVG
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1006:50PVG - DEL
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9₹ 33,810
Wed 1/1017:05DEL - PVG
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1001:35PVG - DEL
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9₹ 34,693
Sun 28/917:05DEL - PVG
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1002:20PVG - DEL
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9₹ 34,958
Mon 22/917:05DEL - PVG
1 stop10h 10mThai AirAsia X
Sun 5/1006:55PVG - DEL
1 stop11h 25mThai AirAsia X
Deal found 9/9₹ 35,664
Mon 15/900:05DEL - PVG
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/921:50PVG - DEL
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9₹ 38,930
Mon 15/900:05DEL - PVG
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/907:05PVG - DEL
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9₹ 40,872
Fri 12/917:05DEL - PVG
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1019:55PVG - DEL
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9₹ 41,578
Mon 22/922:10DEL - PVG
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1006:55PVG - DEL
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9₹ 41,755
Wed 1/1022:10DEL - SHA
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1019:15SHA - DEL
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9₹ 42,814
Sat 27/901:40DEL - SHA
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1014:40SHA - DEL
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9₹ 43,962
Mon 15/910:15DEL - SHA
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1015:50SHA - DEL
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9₹ 44,227
Sat 11/1020:20DEL - SHA
3 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1016:40SHA - DEL
3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9₹ 44,403

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 1/10

17:05-05:45

1 stop10h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/10

01:35-22:05

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 34,693

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 28/9

17:05-05:45

1 stop10h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/10

02:20-15:50

1 stop16h 00m

₹ 34,958

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 27/9

01:40-20:45

2 stops16h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/10

14:40-15:50

2 stops27h 40m

₹ 43,962

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 11/10

20:20-18:25

3 stops43h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 18/10

16:40-22:05

3 stops31h 55m

₹ 44,403

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 27/10

23:30-00:20

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 30/10

01:35-22:10

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 44,491

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 11/10

20:20-20:30

3 stops45h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 18/10

18:25-22:05

3 stops30h 10m

₹ 44,491

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 27/10

23:30-23:20

3 stops21h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/11

08:50-22:50

2 stops16h 30m

₹ 44,756

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 22/9

22:10-18:00

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

19:15-12:20

1 stop19h 35m

₹ 44,756

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 26/10

20:45-05:30

1 stop30h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/11

05:50-18:30

1 stop15h 10m

₹ 45,727

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 20/10

01:15-15:35

1 stop11h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/10

22:30-21:10

1 stop25h 10m

₹ 45,992

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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 29 August 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 10 hours 2 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 ₹ 481
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From ₹ 132
VietJet Air
VietJet Air
From ₹ 327
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From ₹ 432

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 12 September 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
1,365 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
350 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Vietnam Airlines
7.6
Good
201 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
VietJet Air
5.6
Fair
147 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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, Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 35 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 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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