Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Chennai
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July 9 - July 12
PVG - Chennai
$451
$518
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July 6 - July 12
PVG - Chennai
$435
$519
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July 9 - July 13
PVG - Chennai
$451
$519
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July 24 - July 31
PVG - Chennai
$419
$520
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July 6 - July 13
PVG - Chennai
$435
$520
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July 9 - July 16
PVG - Chennai
$435
$522
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July 9 - July 23
PVG - Chennai
$408
$522
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September 3 - September 19
PVG - Chennai
$393
$532
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September 4 - September 19
PVG - Chennai
$393
$543
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June 24 - June 28
PVG - Chennai
$558
$555
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Insights for flights from Shanghai to Chennai
How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Chennai
Regular price: $379 - $872
Prices for flights from Shanghai to Chennai are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is between $379 and $872. The current lowest deal is $518 with Shanghai Airlines, for travel from Jul 9-Jul 12.
now $518
Low $379
High $872
The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chennai
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chennai is April, with a median price of $316. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $2394. Prices are generally lower from April to July.
April
Flights from $316
March
Flights from $2,394
Direct flights from Shanghai to Chennai
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Shanghai Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to Chennai
Sun, Jun 21
PVG - Chennai
Shanghai (PVG) - Chennai (MAA)
IndiGo
$529
$573
One-way
Mon, Jun 22
PVG - Chennai
Shanghai (PVG) - Chennai (MAA)
IndiGo
$529
$562
One-way
Tue, Jun 23
PVG - Chennai
Shanghai (PVG) - Chennai (MAA)
IndiGo
$526
$562
One-way
Tue, Jun 23
PVG - Chennai
Shanghai (PVG) - Chennai (MAA)
Qatar Airways
$561
$2,080
One-way
Tue, Jun 23
PVG - Chennai
Shanghai (PVG) - Chennai (MAA)
Qatar Airways
$568
$2,168
One-way
Wed, Jun 24
PVG - Chennai
Shanghai (PVG) - Chennai (MAA)
IndiGo
$558
$555
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to Chennai
Jun 24 - Jun 28
$558 → $555
0%
Jun 25 - Jun 28
$556 → $562
1%
Jun 25 - Jun 29
$553 → $562
2%
Jun 24 - Jun 26
$564 → $582
3%
Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to Chennai
Shanghai - Chennai route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares near the typical level
Recent fares are near the typical level, with 5% of deals considered good prices.
📅 Best time to fly
April is historically cheapest at $316
Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Chennai, with a median price of $316.
⏱️ Flight duration
Typically 18h 20m with 2 stopovers
Flights from Shanghai to Chennai typically take 18h 20m, usually with 2 stopovers.
✈️ Airlines & availability
No direct flights available
There are no direct flights available for this route; all flights include stopovers.
🏆 Airline highlight
IndiGo offers connecting flights
IndiGo is one of the airlines offering connecting flights on the Shanghai to Chennai route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear regularly
Deals for flights from Shanghai to Chennai appear regularly, approximately 0.33 deals per day.
Shanghai main airports to depart from
Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is a convenient option for flights from Shanghai to Chennai.
📍 ~13 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or metro).
💸 Flights from ~$518
Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) offers another departure choice for your trip to Chennai.
📍 ~30 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or maglev train).
💸 Flights from ~$525
Chennai main airports to arrive at
Chennai International (MAA)
Chennai International Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to Chennai.
📍 ~20 km from Chennai city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$518
Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative
Bengaluru International (BLR)
Bengaluru International is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and frequent flight options.
📍 ~290 km from Chennai (requires approximately 5-6 hours of ground travel)
💸 Flights from ~$381
Tirupati (TIR)
Tirupati is the closest alternative airport to Chennai, convenient for domestic connections.
📍 ~110 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$589
Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ)
Tiruchirappalli International offers significant international connectivity to Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
📍 ~320 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$567
Rajiv Gandhi International (HYD)
Rajiv Gandhi International is a massive international hub, an excellent alternative for long-haul international flights.
📍 ~500 km from Chennai (usually requires a long train journey or separate flight)
💸 Flights from ~$398
Coimbatore International (CJB)
Coimbatore International is a major regional hub with a strong domestic network for South Indian destinations.
📍 ~430 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$486
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