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17 Jan — 24 Jan1
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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 18 December 2025.

Mon 22/1205:25DEL - PVG
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1206:50PVG - DEL
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12₹ 43,772
Sat 27/1219:55DEL - PVG
Nonstop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1202:15PVG - DEL
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12₹ 46,208
Sat 27/1219:55DEL - PVG
Nonstop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1202:20PVG - DEL
2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12₹ 46,479
Sat 20/1221:45DEL - SHA
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1221:45SHA - DEL
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12₹ 48,013
Sat 20/1219:55DEL - PVG
Nonstop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1202:20PVG - DEL
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12₹ 50,450
Fri 26/1221:45DEL - PVG
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1202:15PVG - DEL
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12₹ 50,631
Mon 22/1211:05DEL - PVG
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1202:15PVG - DEL
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12₹ 50,811
Fri 26/1215:15DEL - PVG
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1215:25PVG - DEL
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12₹ 52,977
Fri 26/1221:45DEL - SHA
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1221:35SHA - DEL
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12₹ 58,843
Thu 18/1201:30DEL - SHA
1 stop11h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 21/1222:30SHA - DEL
1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/12₹ 69,493
Thu 18/1222:45DEL - SHA
1 stop11h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 25/1222:30SHA - DEL
1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/12₹ 69,583
Thu 18/1222:45DEL - SHA
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1218:10SHA - DEL
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12₹ 70,396

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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 18 December 2025.

Return from

₹ 32,039

One-way from

₹ 15,884

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Average price

₹ 60,287
Air India
  • Air India
  • 5/3-12/3
  • Nonstop
  • 13h 35m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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  • 28/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 55m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 18/1

23:30-14:15

1 stop12h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/1

15:25-22:05

1 stop33h 10m

₹ 32,219

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 9/1

23:30-00:20

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/1

06:50-19:50

1 stop15h 30m

₹ 40,252

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 11/3

23:30-00:20

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 14/3

01:35-22:10

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 41,154

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 28/3

09:45-18:05

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/4

08:05-05:40

1 stop24h 05m

₹ 41,515

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 12/1

23:30-00:20

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/1

06:50-19:50

1 stop15h 30m

₹ 43,501

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 4/3

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

02:20-22:50

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 43,591

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 31/1

08:25-08:50

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/2

21:45-18:30

2 stops23h 15m

₹ 44,403

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 5/3

21:45-22:20

1 stop22h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

00:10-05:40

1 stop32h 00m

₹ 46,389

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 29/5

01:00-16:25

1 stop12h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/6

13:25-21:10

1 stop10h 15m

₹ 48,916

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 28/3

23:35-12:40

1 stop10h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/4

15:50-22:05

2 stops56h 45m

₹ 48,916

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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 12 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 ₹ 11,912
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From ₹ 43,381
VietJet Air
VietJet Air
From ₹ 28,779
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From ₹ 38,964

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 18 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
1,414 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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
1,414 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,414 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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
1,414 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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
1,095 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,414 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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
1,414 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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
1,414 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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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