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Cheap flights from Chennai to Shanghai, China from ₹ 21,479

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 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SHA
15 Jun — 22 Jun1
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 16 May 2026.

Mon 25/505:25
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop20h 45m
IndiGo
Fri 29/505:40
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 12/5₹ 43,150
Thu 28/521:10
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop29h 00m
IndiGo
Fri 5/605:40
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop28h 10m
IndiGo
Deal found 14/5₹ 43,822
Thu 11/623:20
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop26h 50m
IndiGo
Thu 18/605:40
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 14/5₹ 44,205
Sat 18/711:45
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop14h 25m
IndiGo
Sat 25/705:40
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop14h 10m
IndiGo
Deal found 16/5₹ 44,876
Sun 17/521:10
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop29h 00m
IndiGo
Sat 23/505:40
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 12/5₹ 45,068
Mon 1/611:45
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop14h 25m
IndiGo
Thu 11/605:40
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop14h 10m
IndiGo
Deal found 15/5₹ 45,548
Wed 3/611:45
MAA
-
SHA
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/612:10
SHA
-
MAA
2 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5₹ 45,643
Sun 24/508:20
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop17h 50m
IndiGo
Sat 30/505:40
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 12/5₹ 46,123
Sat 30/508:20
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop17h 50m
IndiGo
Mon 8/605:40
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 15/5₹ 46,219
Mon 18/523:20
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop26h 50m
IndiGo
Sat 23/505:40
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop20h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 16/5₹ 46,794
Fri 14/811:45
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop14h 25m
IndiGo
Sun 23/805:40
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop17h 20m
IndiGo
Deal found 15/5₹ 47,178
Fri 15/508:20
MAA
-
PVG
1 stop17h 50m
IndiGo
Tue 19/505:40
PVG
-
MAA
1 stop28h 10m
IndiGo
Deal found 12/5₹ 47,465

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 16 May 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 43,822

One-way from

₹ 21,479

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

₹ 84,671
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 28/5-5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 10m total
  • Chennai to Shanghai
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 27/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 00m total
  • Chennai to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 325,100 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Wed 3/6

16:30-11:45

3 stops16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/6

12:10-07:20

2 stops21h 40m

₹ 48,424

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Thu 4/6

11:45-11:45

2 stops21h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/6

10:10-23:45

2 stops16h 05m

₹ 56,671

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Fri 4/9

23:15-06:35

1 stop28h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/9

19:10-22:00

1 stop29h 20m

₹ 66,452

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Thu 3/9

00:50-15:35

1 stop12h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

22:30-23:35

1 stop27h 35m

₹ 68,657

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Wed 3/6

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/6

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 69,041

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Wed 24/6

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/7

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 69,808

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Thu 28/5

11:45-01:10

1 stop10h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/6

02:10-10:45

1 stop11h 05m

₹ 70,479

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - PVG

MAAPVG

Chennai

Thu 13/8

00:50-16:25

1 stop13h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 21/8

12:20-23:35

1 stop13h 45m

₹ 71,150
Fastest return journey

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Thu 13/8

00:50-15:35

1 stop12h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 21/8

16:50-23:35

1 stop9h 15m

₹ 71,150

ChennaiShanghai

MAA - SHA

MAASHA

Chennai

Thu 13/8

00:50-15:35

1 stop12h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 20/8

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 71,150

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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 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,331 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,331 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,331 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

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 1 airline has 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 Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Chennai to Shanghai in about 10h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 55m. The distance from Chennai to Shanghai is about 4701 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 ₹ 37,320 on this airline. Cathay Pacific is currently priced 44% 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.

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Top airline flying from Chennai to Shanghai

Discover the top airline 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 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 37,320Average₹ 56,829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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