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Cheap flights from Chennai to Shanghai, China from ₹ 20,214

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SHA
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 38,123

One-way from

₹ 20,214

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

₹ 51,422
29/12-6/1
  • 29/12-6/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 45m total
  • Chennai to Shanghai
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3/1
  • 3/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 25m total
  • Chennai to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (₹ 177,623 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 133,125 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 November 2025.

Mon 29/1202:05MAA - SHA
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/108:50SHA - MAA
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11₹ 38,123
Sun 7/1201:00MAA - SHA
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1221:50SHA - MAA
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11₹ 47,166
Sun 7/1201:00MAA - PVG
2 stops12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1222:50PVG - MAA
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11₹ 49,737
Mon 29/1202:00MAA - SHA
1 stop10h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 6/113:35SHA - MAA
1 stop13h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/11₹ 53,993
Sun 28/1202:00MAA - SHA
1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 4/122:30SHA - MAA
1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/11₹ 54,791
Fri 14/1102:00MAA - PVG
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1106:00PVG - MAA
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11₹ 61,706
Sat 15/1111:45MAA - PVG
1 stop10h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 21/1102:15PVG - MAA
1 stop11h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 14/11₹ 66,228
Fri 26/1200:20MAA - PVG
1 stop11h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 2/102:15PVG - MAA
1 stop11h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 15/11₹ 73,143

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 16 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Mon 29/12

02:05-09:15

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/1

08:50-01:25

2 stops19h 05m

₹ 38,123

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Sun 7/12

01:00-15:55

2 stops12h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/12

22:50-22:55

2 stops26h 35m

₹ 49,737

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Tue 17/3

02:00-20:15

1 stop15h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/3

12:50-00:35

1 stop14h 15m

₹ 53,904

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Mon 29/12

02:00-15:20

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/1

13:35-00:35

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 53,993

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sun 28/12

02:00-20:55

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/1

16:35-00:35

1 stop10h 30m

₹ 53,993

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sun 28/12

02:00-20:55

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/1

22:30-00:35

1 stop28h 35m

₹ 54,791

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Wed 18/3

08:05-00:20

1 stop13h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/3

06:00-22:55

1 stop19h 25m

₹ 55,323

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Thu 16/4

01:30-20:15

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/4

12:20-00:15

1 stop14h 25m

₹ 55,766

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Thu 16/4

01:30-12:05

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 19/4

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 55,766

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Sat 3/1

23:35-05:30

1 stop27h 25m

₹ 20,214

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Shanghai?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Shanghai (average of ₹ 15,959). Flying from Chennai to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 52,131). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 16 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific from Chennai to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,402 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,402 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,402 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,060 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,402 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to Shanghai?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Chennai to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Chennai; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Chennai airport to Shanghai. It is only a 16.5 km journey to Chennai (MAA) from Chennai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific fly from Chennai to Shanghai in about 15h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Chennai to Shanghai is about 4701 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Shanghai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chennai to Shanghai is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as ₹ 36,721 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Cathay Pacific, starting at ₹ 49,310. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Shanghai?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Shanghai (average of ₹ 15,959). Flying from Chennai to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 52,131). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Chennai to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 16 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 36,721Average₹ 56,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 47,246Average₹ 53,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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