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Cheap flights from Chennai to Shanghai, China from ₹ 26,634

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SHA
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 13 February 2026.

Sat 28/309:50
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop32h 00m
Air India
Sat 4/422:00
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop25h 30m
Air India
Deal found 11/2₹ 33,429
Wed 11/308:05
MAA
-
PVG
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/323:35
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2₹ 36,690
Fri 27/323:55
MAA
-
PVG
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/408:50
PVG
-
MAA
2 stops16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2₹ 38,955
Sat 28/306:55
MAA
-
PVG
2 stops15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/410:50
PVG
-
MAA
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2₹ 40,042
Mon 13/408:15
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/406:00
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2₹ 40,767
Thu 7/508:15
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/506:50
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2₹ 40,857
Fri 27/306:00
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop11h 50m
Air India
Fri 3/422:00
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop23h 40m
Air India
Deal found 10/2₹ 40,948
Fri 27/323:55
MAA
-
SHA
3 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/415:30
SHA
-
MAA
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2₹ 41,945
Sat 14/308:05
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/406:50
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2₹ 45,568
Mon 7/916:20
MAA
-
SHA
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/919:15
SHA
-
MAA
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2₹ 52,000
Thu 26/302:00
MAA
-
SHA
1 stop10h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 3/416:50
SHA
-
MAA
1 stop9h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 10/2₹ 56,168
Sun 6/900:50
MAA
-
SHA
1 stop17h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 14/913:20
SHA
-
MAA
1 stop12h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 13/2₹ 65,136

Find 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 13 February 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 33,429

One-way from

₹ 26,634

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Air India
  • Air India
  • 28/3-4/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 30m total
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26/2
  • 26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 30m total
  • Chennai to Shanghai
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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 13 February 2026.
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Shanghai

Route

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Return

Price

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Sat 28/3

09:50-20:20

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/4

22:00-21:00

1 stop25h 30m

₹ 33,429

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Wed 11/3

08:05-20:40

2 stops34h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 18/3

23:35-16:50

1 stop19h 45m

₹ 36,690

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Fri 27/3

23:55-01:00

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/4

08:50-22:50

2 stops16h 30m

₹ 38,955

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Sat 28/3

06:55-00:55

2 stops15h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/4

10:50-11:10

2 stops26h 50m

₹ 40,042

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Thu 7/5

08:15-04:45

1 stop18h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 15/5

06:50-22:55

1 stop18h 35m

₹ 40,857

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Fri 27/3

06:00-20:20

1 stop11h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/4

22:00-19:10

1 stop23h 40m

₹ 40,948

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Fri 27/3

23:55-10:55

3 stops32h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/4

15:30-11:10

2 stops22h 10m

₹ 41,945

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Sat 14/3

08:05-00:20

1 stop13h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/4

06:50-22:55

1 stop18h 35m

₹ 45,568

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sat 28/3

02:00-20:55

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/4

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 56,168

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Thu 26/3

02:00-15:20

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/4

16:50-23:35

1 stop9h 15m

₹ 56,168

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Shanghai

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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 ₹ 16,307). Flying from Chennai to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 57,527). 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 13 February 2026.
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
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
1,452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
1,162 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

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 Air India and Cathay Pacific fly from Chennai to Shanghai in about 16h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 35m. The distance from Chennai to Shanghai is about 4661 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chennai to Shanghai is Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as ₹ 35,259 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Singapore Airlines, starting at ₹ 39,251. Cathay Pacific is currently priced 34% 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 ₹ 16,307). Flying from Chennai to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 57,527). 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 13 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 35,259Average₹ 53,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 39,251Average₹ 61,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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