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Cheap flights from Chennai to Shanghai, China from ₹ 24,076

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SHA
14 Sep — 21 Sep1
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 15 August 2026.

Thu 27/809:05 -
3 stops30h 10m
Sun 30/818:30 -
2 stops30h 50m
Deal found 13/8₹ 46,527
Thu 10/914:00 -
1 stop27h 50m
Thu 17/922:00 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 13/8₹ 48,629
Fri 11/914:00 -
1 stop27h 50m
Fri 18/922:00 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 14/8₹ 50,444
Fri 28/823:40 -
1 stop22h 55m
Fri 11/922:00 -
2 stops23h 30m
Deal found 13/8₹ 52,451
Sun 11/1023:20 -
1 stop26h 50m
Thu 15/1001:35 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 12/8₹ 53,119
Fri 28/808:05 -
2 stops21h 35m
Wed 2/916:45 -
2 stops24h 55m
Deal found 10/8₹ 53,406
Sat 26/920:40 -
2 stops17h 50m
Sat 3/1018:10 -
2 stops14h 35m
Deal found 12/8₹ 55,986
Tue 25/803:20 -
2 stops28h 35m
Sat 29/812:10 -
2 stops25h 30m
Deal found 12/8₹ 56,272
Thu 27/803:20 -
2 stops27h 00m
Wed 2/910:10 -
2 stops16h 05m
Deal found 10/8₹ 62,291
Sun 13/900:50 -
1 stop17h 35m
Fri 18/916:50 -
1 stop9h 15m
Deal found 11/8₹ 69,839
Tue 25/808:20 -
2 stops22h 20m
Wed 30/921:50 -
2 stops18h 20m
Deal found 12/8₹ 74,807
Mon 28/900:50 -
1 stop12h 15m
Tue 6/1013:20 -
1 stop12h 45m
Deal found 15/8₹ 76,526

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 15 August 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 46,527

One-way from

₹ 24,076
27/8-30/8
  • 27/8-30/8
  • 5 total stops
  • 61h 00m total
  • Chennai to Shanghai
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11/9
  • 11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 10m 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 15 August 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MAAPVG

Chennai

Thu 27/8

19:40-17:45

2 stops19h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 30/8

18:30-22:50

2 stops30h 50m

₹ 47,196

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MAAPVG

Chennai

Thu 10/9

14:00-20:20

1 stop27h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 17/9

22:00-18:40

1 stop23h 10m

₹ 48,629

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MAAPVG

Chennai

Fri 11/9

14:00-20:20

1 stop27h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 18/9

22:00-12:45

1 stop17h 15m

₹ 50,444

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MAAPVG

Chennai

Sun 11/10

23:20-04:40

1 stop26h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/10

01:35-23:05

1 stop24h 00m

₹ 53,119

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MAAPVG

Chennai

Fri 28/8

08:05-08:10

2 stops21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/9

16:45-15:10

2 stops24h 55m

₹ 53,406

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Sat 26/9

20:40-17:00

2 stops17h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/10

18:10-06:15

2 stops14h 35m

₹ 55,986

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Tue 25/8

03:20-10:25

2 stops28h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 29/8

12:10-11:10

2 stops25h 30m

₹ 56,272

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Thu 27/8

03:20-08:50

2 stops27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/9

10:10-23:45

2 stops16h 05m

₹ 62,291

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Sun 13/9

00:50-20:55

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 18/9

16:50-23:35

1 stop9h 15m

₹ 69,839

ChennaiShanghai

MAA Chennai - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

MAASHA

Chennai

Mon 28/9

00:50-15:35

1 stop12h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/10

13:20-23:35

1 stop12h 45m

₹ 76,526

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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 15 August 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
1,453 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,453 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Robert,Feb 2026

CTS - AKL

Upgrade to Premium Economy was a delightful and unexpected surprise. Highlight of our holiday.

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 Air India and Cathay Pacific fly from Chennai to Shanghai in about 17h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 15m. The distance from Chennai to Shanghai is about 4661 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 ₹ 54,371 on this airline.

  • 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 15 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 53,137Average₹ 59,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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