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Cheap flights from New Delhi to Shanghai, China from ₹ 15,515

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — SHA
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Shanghai are usually found in August or October, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from New Delhi to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Delhi to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 November 2025.

Fri 28/1123:30DEL - PVG
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1206:50PVG - DEL
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11₹ 34,311
Sat 29/1120:55DEL - PVG
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1206:50PVG - DEL
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11₹ 34,488
Wed 3/1223:30DEL - PVG
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1206:50PVG - DEL
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11₹ 34,577
Wed 26/1123:30DEL - PVG
1 stop12h 15mVietnam Airlines
Fri 28/1115:25PVG - DEL
1 stop33h 10mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 15/11₹ 34,754
Sat 29/1120:55DEL - PVG
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1219:55PVG - DEL
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11₹ 35,286
Thu 27/1120:55DEL - PVG
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1206:50PVG - DEL
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11₹ 35,463
Sat 29/1120:55DEL - PVG
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1206:50PVG - DEL
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11₹ 35,641
Wed 19/1117:10DEL - PVG
1 stop29h 50mThai Lion Air
Thu 18/1202:40PVG - DEL
1 stop16h 00mThai Lion Air
Deal found 14/11₹ 35,907
Sat 29/1119:55DEL - PVG
Nonstop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1206:50PVG - DEL
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11₹ 36,616
Fri 28/1111:05DEL - PVG
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1206:55PVG - DEL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11₹ 36,705
Mon 17/1117:10DEL - PVG
1 stop29h 50mThai Lion Air
Tue 25/1102:40PVG - DEL
1 stop16h 00mThai Lion Air
Deal found 14/11₹ 36,793
Mon 1/1200:15DEL - PVG
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1206:50PVG - DEL
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11₹ 36,882

Cheap flight deals from New Delhi to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Delhi (DEL) 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

₹ 30,499

One-way from

₹ 15,515

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 65,253
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 9/4-23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 2/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 15m total
  • New Delhi to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (₹ 1,030,894 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 139,311 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Delhi 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.
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New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 9/4

21:55-22:45

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/4

19:10-05:40

1 stop13h 00m

₹ 30,499

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 29/11

19:55-04:10

Nonstop5h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/12

06:50-16:10

1 stop11h 50m

₹ 40,074

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 2/12

00:15-13:55

1 stop11h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/12

22:30-18:30

2 stops22h 30m

₹ 44,861

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 30/4

00:05-01:15

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 29/5

02:20-22:55

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 45,925

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 1/12

21:45-13:30

1 stop13h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/12

21:45-12:40

2 stops17h 25m

₹ 46,191

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 9/4

22:40-15:35

1 stop14h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/4

13:20-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

₹ 46,546

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 21/12

01:30-23:55

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/1

07:10-00:10

1 stop19h 30m

₹ 46,546

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 8/4

01:00-22:10

1 stop18h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/4

12:20-23:50

1 stop14h 00m

₹ 46,634

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 7/12

21:45-13:15

1 stop13h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/12

21:45-10:10

1 stop14h 55m

₹ 47,344

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 29/12

21:45-09:00

1 stop8h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/1

21:45-10:10

1 stop14h 55m

₹ 47,787

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Best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Delhi to Shanghai

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Delhi to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New Delhi to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

Booking 13 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Delhi to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Shanghai (average of ₹ 14,629). Flying from New Delhi to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 32,804). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Delhi to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Delhi to Shanghai in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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, Thai Airways, andCathay Pacific from New Delhi 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
1,403 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,403 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,403 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
361 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,403 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,060 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,403 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
VietJet Air
5.6
Fair
153 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,403 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Shanghai?

    New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Delhi to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Indira Gandhi Intl; 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 6 airlines have flights from the New Delhi airport to Shanghai. It is only a 12.5 km journey to Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) from New Delhi’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from New Delhi to Shanghai?

    Departing from New Delhi to Shanghai will take you 14h 25m. The distance from New Delhi to Shanghai is about 4244 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Delhi to Shanghai return from ₹ 21,299. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Thai AirAsia X, from ₹ 24,519, and VietJet Air, from ₹ 28,907. These flights start at 59% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Delhi to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Delhi 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 New Delhi to Shanghai?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Shanghai (average of ₹ 14,629). Flying from New Delhi to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 32,804). 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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Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Delhi 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
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest₹ 21,299Average₹ 33,714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Thai AirAsia XCheapest₹ 24,519Average₹ 37,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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VietJet AirCheapest₹ 28,907Average₹ 35,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 30,182Average₹ 45,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 47,702Average₹ 62,900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Thai AirwaysCheapest₹ 62,354Average₹ 69,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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