Cheap Flights from Chennai to Shanghai
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September 8 - September 14
MAA - Shanghai
$406
$478
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September 9 - September 12
MAA - Shanghai
$417
$478
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September 13 - September 19
MAA - Shanghai
$406
$478
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October 11 - October 15
MAA - Shanghai
$408
$478
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October 14 - October 22
MAA - Shanghai
$400
$478
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October 1 - October 22
MAA - Shanghai
$369
$478
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September 10 - September 17
MAA - Shanghai
$406
$479
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September 21 - September 28
MAA - Shanghai
$407
$479
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September 22 - September 26
MAA - Shanghai
$415
$479
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September 15 - September 20
MAA - Shanghai
$416
$479
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Insights for flights from Chennai to Shanghai
How much is a round trip from Chennai to Shanghai
Regular price: $342 - $717
Prices for flights from Chennai to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is between $342 and $717. The current lowest deal is $478 with Singapore Airlines, for travel from Sep 8-Sep 14.
now $478
Low $342
High $717
The cheapest time to fly from Chennai to Shanghai
Flights from MAA to SHA are cheapest in October, with a median price of 319 USD. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of 680 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to November.
October
Flights from $319
July
Flights from $680
Direct flights from Chennai to Shanghai
Singapore Airlines
IndiGo
Vietjet Air
Air India Limited
Last-minute flights going from Chennai to Shanghai
Tue, Jun 23
MAA - Shanghai
Chennai (MAA) - Shanghai (PVG)
IndiGo
$464
$533
One-way
Wed, Jun 24
MAA - Shanghai
Chennai (MAA) - Shanghai (PVG)
IndiGo
$452
$537
One-way
Thu, Jun 25
MAA - Shanghai
Chennai (MAA) - Shanghai (PVG)
IndiGo
$476
$520
One-way
Sat, Jun 27
MAA - Shanghai
Chennai (MAA) - Shanghai (PVG)
IndiGo
$466
$533
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
MAA - Shanghai
Chennai (MAA) - Shanghai (SHA)
Air India Limited
$443
$528
One-way
Mon, Jul 6
MAA - Shanghai
Chennai (MAA) - Shanghai (PVG)
IndiGo, Vietjet Air
$364
$504
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chennai to Shanghai
Aug 2 - Aug 9
$509 → $525
3%
Aug 31 - Sep 4
$455 → $497
9%
Jun 25 - Jun 29
$476 → $520
9%
Aug 18 - Aug 22
$456 → $501
10%
Popular Airports to fly from Chennai to Shanghai
Chennai - Shanghai route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level.
Recent fares from Chennai to Shanghai are below the typical level of $639.
📅 Best time to fly
October is historically the cheapest month to fly.
Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Shanghai, with a median price of $319.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights take 30h 25m on average.
Flights from Chennai to Shanghai typically involve connecting flights, with a median duration of 30h 25m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant on this route.
This route is dominated by connecting flights, with no direct flights available historically.
🏆 Airline highlight
Singapore Airlines offers the most deals.
Singapore Airlines has historically offered the most deals for flights from Chennai to Shanghai.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals for this route are rare.
Historically, deals for flights from Chennai to Shanghai are rare, with 0.07 deals per day.
Chennai main airports to depart from
Chennai International (MAA)
Chennai International Airport (MAA) is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.
📍 ~25 km from Chennai city center (reachable by car).
💸 Flights from ~$478
Shanghai main airports to arrive at
Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a good choice for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.
📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$475
Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is another option for flights to Shanghai.
📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$478
Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)
This major international hub offers extensive networks and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.
📍 ~135 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)
💸 Flights from ~$393
Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)
This airport is a convenient alternative, serving the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai corridor with less congestion.
📍 ~100 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)
💸 Flights from ~$550
Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)
A primary regional hub with high flight frequency and very frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.
📍 ~270 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)
💸 Flights from ~$393
Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)
This airport offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility via bridge or high-speed rail.
📍 ~150 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or high-speed rail)
💸 Flights from ~$550
Nantong Xingdong (NTG)
Geographically close to northern Shanghai, it's a useful alternative for domestic routes to avoid delays.
📍 ~100 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$614
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$1,200
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$1,205
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Shanghai, China
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$1,628
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$2,307
$1,628
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$2,187
$1,628
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$2,608
$1,707
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