How long is the flight from Chennai to Shanghai?

Airlines like 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 . The distance from Chennai to Shanghai is about 4661 km. Find deals

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 ₹ 37,199 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Cathay Pacific, starting at ₹ 49,953. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches 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. Find deals

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to SHA?

When flying from Chennai to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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.

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Mon 29/1208:05MAA - PVG

1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/121:30PVG - MAA

2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12₹ 57,930

Sun 28/1202:00MAA - PVG

1 stop9h 00mCathay Pacific

Mon 5/117:30PVG - MAA

1 stop9h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/12₹ 58,828

Sun 28/1202:00MAA - SHA

1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific

Mon 5/113:35SHA - MAA

1 stop13h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/12₹ 70,234

Mon 29/1206:00MAA - SHA

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/118:10SHA - MAA

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12₹ 81,461

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Thu 29/108:05MAA - PVG

1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/120:15PVG - MAA

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12₹ 44,009

Sun 15/302:00MAA - SHA

1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific

Thu 19/313:35SHA - MAA

1 stop13h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/12₹ 54,158

Sat 17/102:10MAA - PVG

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/117:15PVG - MAA

1 stop9h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12₹ 49,397

Sat 24/108:05MAA - PVG

1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/106:00PVG - MAA

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12₹ 49,487

Wed 14/102:00MAA - SHA

1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific

Tue 20/113:35SHA - MAA

1 stop13h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/12₹ 55,864

Thu 15/116:20MAA - PVG

2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/112:25PVG - MAA

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12₹ 49,847

Thu 15/116:20MAA - SHA

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/118:10SHA - MAA

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12₹ 49,847

Wed 18/308:05MAA - PVG

1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/306:00PVG - MAA

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12₹ 50,116

Thu 15/110:15MAA - PVG

1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/106:00PVG - MAA

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12₹ 50,924

Wed 28/102:00MAA - SHA

1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific

Sat 31/113:35SHA - MAA

1 stop13h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/12₹ 89,005

Wed 14/102:00MAA - SHA

1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific

Sat 31/113:35SHA - MAA

1 stop13h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/12₹ 90,802

Wed 28/101:00MAA - SHA

2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/111:40SHA - MAA

2 stops14h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12₹ 62,241

Sat 17/102:00MAA - SHA

1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific

Sat 31/113:35SHA - MAA

1 stop13h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/12₹ 112,357

Thu 15/116:20MAA - SHA

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/118:10SHA - MAA

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12₹ 88,466

Sun 18/120:55MAA - SHA

2 stops12h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/113:35SHA - MAA

1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12₹ 216,810

Wed 18/315:55MAA - SHA

2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/313:35SHA - MAA

1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12₹ 216,810

Sat 24/115:55MAA - SHA

2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/113:35SHA - MAA

1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12₹ 216,810

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Sun 28/1202:00MAA - SHA

1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific

Mon 5/113:35SHA - MAA

1 stop13h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/12₹ 70,234

Mon 29/1206:00MAA - SHA

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/118:10SHA - MAA

2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12₹ 81,461

Mon 5/102:00MAA - PVG

1 stop9h 00mCathay Pacific

Fri 16/114:45PVG - MAA

1 stop12h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/12₹ 54,158

Mon 5/102:00MAA - SHA

1 stop10h 50mCathay Pacific

Fri 16/113:35SHA - MAA

1 stop13h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/12₹ 58,828

Wed 14/102:00MAA - SHA

1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific

Tue 20/113:35SHA - MAA

1 stop13h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/12₹ 55,864

Thu 15/116:20MAA - PVG

2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/112:25PVG - MAA

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12₹ 49,847

Thu 15/116:20MAA - SHA

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/118:10SHA - MAA

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12₹ 49,847

Thu 15/110:15MAA - PVG

1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/106:00PVG - MAA

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12₹ 50,924

Sat 17/102:10MAA - PVG

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/117:15PVG - MAA

1 stop9h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12₹ 49,397

Sat 24/108:05MAA - PVG

1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/106:00PVG - MAA

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12₹ 49,487

Wed 28/101:00MAA - SHA

2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/111:40SHA - MAA

2 stops14h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12₹ 62,241

Thu 29/108:05MAA - PVG

1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/120:15PVG - MAA

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12₹ 44,009

One-way flights from Chennai to Shanghai
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Fri 30/123:55MAA - PVG

2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12₹ 18,412

Wed 28/102:20MAA - PVG

1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12₹ 19,130

Sat 17/102:10MAA - PVG

1 stop20h 50mThai Lion Air

Deal found 27/12₹ 20,298

Tue 10/206:55MAA - PVG

1 stop10h 55mAir India

Deal found 27/12₹ 20,837

Thu 29/115:00MAA - SHA

2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12₹ 23,441

Thu 29/102:05MAA - SHA

3 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12₹ 28,112

Sun 18/116:20MAA - PVG

2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12₹ 33,051

Wed 28/102:00MAA - SHA

1 stop16h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/12₹ 34,758

Tue 10/223:50MAA - PVG

2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12₹ 44,188

Thu 1/102:00MAA - SHA

1 stop10h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/12₹ 51,463

Sat 18/403:25MAA - SHA

2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12₹ 54,786

Fri 17/416:20MAA - PVG

3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/12₹ 55,684

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Round-trip from	₹ 41,224
One-way from	₹ 16,795
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	₹ 82,269

16/3-19/3
3 total stops
52h 45m total
Chennai to Shanghai

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29/1
1 total stop
15h 30m total
Chennai to Shanghai

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (₹ 981,333 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 238,875 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Thu 29/1

08:05-00:20

1 stop13h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 31/1

20:15-15:10

1 stop21h 25m

₹ 44,009

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Sat 17/1

02:10-01:30

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 31/1

17:15-00:01

1 stop9h 16m

₹ 49,397

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Sat 24/1

08:05-00:20

1 stop13h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 31/1

06:00-22:55

1 stop19h 25m

₹ 49,487

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Thu 15/1

16:20-11:25

2 stops16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/1

12:25-21:00

2 stops35h 05m

₹ 49,847

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Thu 15/1

16:20-16:50

2 stops22h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/1

18:10-21:00

2 stops29h 20m

₹ 49,847

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

₹ 50,116

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Thu 15/1

10:15-00:20

1 stop11h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 31/1

06:00-22:55

1 stop19h 25m

₹ 50,924

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Sun 15/3

02:00-20:55

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

13:35-00:35

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 54,158

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Wed 14/1

02:00-20:55

1 stop16h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/1

13:35-00:35

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 55,864

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Wed 28/1

01:00-12:50

2 stops33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 31/1

11:40-00:01

2 stops14h 51m

₹ 62,241

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Deals found on 26/12

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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 ₹ 16,166). Flying from Chennai to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 57,032). 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

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

1,421 reviews

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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

8.1

Very Good

1,421 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,421 reviews

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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

1,109 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,421 reviews

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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

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 16h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Chennai to Shanghai is about 4661 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 ₹ 37,199 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Cathay Pacific, starting at ₹ 49,953. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 29% 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 ₹ 16,166). Flying from Chennai to Shanghai in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 57,032). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest₹ 37,199	Average₹ 58,204	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest₹ 47,862	Average₹ 53,109	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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