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October 8 - October 28

Cheapest

Best

PVG - New Delhi

$489

$313

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October 6 - October 28

Cheapest

Best

PVG - New Delhi

$483

$313

Round trip

October 15 - October 28

PVG - New Delhi

$506

$326

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October 22 - October 28

Best

PVG - New Delhi

$531

$326

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October 17 - October 28

PVG - New Delhi

$507

$326

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October 8 - October 30

PVG - New Delhi

$489

$339

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October 6 - October 30

PVG - New Delhi

$483

$339

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October 6 - October 23

PVG - New Delhi

$486

$339

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July 23 - July 26

Earliest

PVG - New Delhi

$378

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October 15 - October 26

PVG - New Delhi

$507

$396

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Insights for flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

A typical journey from Shanghai to New Delhi takes about 18h 30m, including connections. This reflects the reality that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover, making the total travel time considerably longer than a direct flight would be. Given the long-haul nature of this route, planning for a full day of travel is advisable.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Shanghai to New Delhi, fares typically range from $374–$644, with a median of $460. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less opportune time for booking. Only 2% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that deals are currently scarce. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial to catch better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi? The data indicates that the most affordable months to fly are March, with a median fare of $339, followed by April at $388, and February at $398. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare, providing a clear advantage for budget-conscious travelers.

Most itineraries for flights from Shanghai to New Delhi are connecting flights, with only 7.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of itineraries that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should generally expect at least one layover when planning your trip, which contributes to the overall journey time.

The distance between Shanghai and New Delhi is approximately 4292 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel distance that typically involves extended flight times and often requires connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to New Delhi

Regular price: $398 - $542

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Shanghai to New Delhi.

The regular price range for flights from Shanghai to New Delhi is between $398 and $542. The current lowest deal is $313 with Vietjet Air, for travel from Oct 8 to Oct 28.

now $313

Low $398

High $542

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Delhi is March, with a median price of $339. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $816. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $339

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $816

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Direct flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

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Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to New Delhi

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - New Delhi

Shanghai (PVG) - New Delhi (DEL)

IndiGo

$457

$492

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - New Delhi

Shanghai (PVG) - New Delhi (DEL)

IndiGo

$470

$489

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - New Delhi

Shanghai (PVG) - New Delhi (DEL)

IndiGo

$502

$510

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - New Delhi

Shanghai (PVG) - New Delhi (DEL)

IndiGo

$500

$492

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - New Delhi

Shanghai (PVG) - New Delhi (DEL)

IndiGo

$490

$492

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - New Delhi

Shanghai (PVG) - New Delhi (DEL)

Cathay Pacific

$379

$542

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

6 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 28

$531 → $326

39%

11 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 28

$507 → $326

36%

13 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 28

$506 → $326

36%

20 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 28

$489 → $313

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi

Shanghai - New Delhi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to New Delhi are below the typical level, with deals around $313.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $339

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi, with a median price of $339.

⏱️ Flight duration

Average flight time is 18h 30m

The typical flight duration from Shanghai to New Delhi is 18 hours and 30 minutes, with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are most common

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Vietjet Air offers deals from $313

Vietjet Air has offered deals as low as $313 for flights from Shanghai to New Delhi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Shanghai to New Delhi appear frequently, about 0.7 times per day.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Shanghai to New Delhi.

📍 ~35 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$313

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Shanghai to New Delhi.

📍 ~10 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$313

New Delhi main airports to arrive at

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Shanghai to New Delhi.

📍 ~15 km from New Delhi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$313

Airports nearby New Delhi used as alternative

Hindon Airport (HDO)

Hindon Airport can be a useful alternative for specific regional flights within the National Capital Region.

📍 ~15 km from New Delhi (reachable by road networks)

💸 Flights from ~$565

Jaipur International (JAI)

Jaipur International is a major international airport with robust domestic and Middle Eastern connectivity.

📍 ~235 km from New Delhi (reachable by road or high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~$558

Chandigarh International (IXC)

Cheapest

Chandigarh International is a significant regional hub and a reliable alternative for North Indian domestic routes.

📍 ~230 km from New Delhi (reachable by rail and road)

💸 Flights from ~$473

Agra (AGR)

Agra Airport is relatively close and accessible, useful for travelers in South Delhi or Faridabad.

📍 ~180 km from New Delhi (reachable via the Yamuna Expressway)

💸 Flights from ~$524

Dehradun (DED)

Dehradun Airport is a primary airport for Uttarakhand, a good alternative for northern hilly regions.

📍 ~200 km from New Delhi (reachable by road)

💸 Flights from ~$601

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$7,736

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$11,932

$7,729

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$11,340

$7,730

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$7,730

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$11,304

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$12,970

$8,562

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$12,898

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$1,270

$856

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$10,832

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$11,947

$8,388

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$11,593

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$11,782

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$11,745

$8,393

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$12,004

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$11,865

$8,562

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Delhi

Historically, the best prices for flights from Shanghai to New Delhi are found when booking between 7 and 13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $418. Booking 0-6 days out typically resulted in an average price of $426. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 14-27 days in advance, averaging $843, and for those made 60+ days out, with an average of $650.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to New Delhi was considered to be $374 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $460. For travelers seeking to stay within a reasonable budget, aiming for prices below $374 is advisable, as 75% of prices observed were $644 or less.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi, with a median price of $339. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $388. The annual median price for this route is $460, indicating that March and April typically provide significant savings compared to the overall average.

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