How many flights from New Delhi to Shanghai are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 7.6% of flights from New Delhi to Shanghai were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This indicates that direct options are less common for this route.

What's the flight time from New Delhi to Shanghai?

The direct flight time from New Delhi to Shanghai typically averages 6 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 4292 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a median duration of 11 hours and 55 minutes. This represents a significant increase in travel time compared to non-stop options.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from New Delhi to Shanghai?

Historically, flying with a layover from New Delhi to Shanghai has been slightly cheaper, with a median price of $351 across the trailing 90 days. Direct flights, while comprising about 7.4% of the options, had a median price of $369. This means direct flights were typically 5% more expensive than connecting flights on this route.

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New Delhi to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to Shanghai

A typical journey from New Delhi to Shanghai, including connections, takes about 13h 55m. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 4292 km.

Right now, fares for cheap flights from New Delhi to Shanghai are typically between $294–$440, with a median of $351. Current fares are above the typical level. There are no recent fares classified as a good price, indicating that current prices are higher than usual.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Shanghai? The most affordable month to fly is typically October, with a median fare of $265. Other cost-effective months include September, with a median of $309, and June, where the median fare is $311.

Most itineraries for flights from New Delhi to Shanghai connect at least once. Only 7.6% of recent fares were for direct flights from New Delhi to Shanghai. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to Shanghai

Regular price: $320 - $560

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

The regular price range for this route is between $320 and $560. The current lowest deal is $323 with Vietnam Airlines, for travel from Dec 10-Dec 16.

now $323

Low $320

High $560

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Delhi to Shanghai is October, with a median price of $265. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $506. Prices are generally lower from March to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $265

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $506

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Delhi to Shanghai

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to Shanghai

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Shanghai

New Delhi (DEL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

$408

$399

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Shanghai

New Delhi (DEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Cathay Pacific

$519

$570

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Shanghai

New Delhi (DEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$465

$433

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Shanghai

New Delhi (DEL) - Shanghai (PVG)

IndiGo

$376

$354

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Shanghai

New Delhi (DEL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

$363

$475

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Shanghai

New Delhi (DEL) - Shanghai (PVG)

IndiGo

$363

$354

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 16

$384 → $322

16%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$384 → $338

12%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$393 → $347

12%

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

$384 → $339

12%

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to Shanghai

New Delhi - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for New Delhi to Shanghai are above the typical level, with a median price of $351.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $265

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Shanghai, with a median of $265.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 13h 55m

Flights from New Delhi to Shanghai typically take 13 hours and 55 minutes, with 1 stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 7.6% direct flights available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Air India Limited is one airline that offers direct flights from New Delhi to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New Delhi to Shanghai are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New Delhi main airports to depart from

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~12 km from New Delhi (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$327

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$340

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Consider Hangzhou for its extensive route networks, high-speed rail to Shanghai, and competitive pricing.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$406

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Shanghai, China

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Shanghai, China

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Dec 28

Shanghai, China

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$10,927

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Dec 10

Shanghai, China

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Dec 28

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Singapore Airlines

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New Delhi to Shanghai is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $379. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees higher prices, averaging around $386. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 7-13 days out, reaching an average of $495.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a flight from New Delhi to Shanghai is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $294. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $351. Prices above $440 typically fall into the higher end of the spectrum for this route.

Historically, October has shown to be the cheapest month for flights from New Delhi to Shanghai, with a median price of $265. September also offers competitive prices, with a median of $309. The annual median price for this route is $351, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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New Delhi to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to Shanghai

A typical journey from New Delhi to Shanghai, including connections, takes about 13h 55m. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 4292 km.

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to Shanghai

Regular price: $320 - $560

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

The regular price range for this route is between $320 and $560. The current lowest deal is $323 with Vietnam Airlines, for travel from Dec 10-Dec 16.

now $323

Low $320

High $560

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Shanghai

October

Cheapest

Flights from $265

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $506

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Delhi to Shanghai

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to Shanghai

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Shanghai

New Delhi (DEL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air India Limited

$408

$399

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Shanghai

New Delhi (DEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

Cathay Pacific

$519

$570

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Shanghai

New Delhi (DEL) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

$465

$433

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Shanghai

New Delhi (DEL) - Shanghai (PVG)

IndiGo

$376

$354

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Shanghai

New Delhi (DEL) - Shanghai (PVG)

Cathay Pacific

$363

$475

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - Shanghai

New Delhi (DEL) - Shanghai (PVG)

IndiGo

$363

$354

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 16

$384 → $322

16%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$384 → $338

12%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$393 → $347

12%

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

$384 → $339

12%

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to Shanghai

New Delhi - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for New Delhi to Shanghai are above the typical level, with a median price of $351.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $265

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Shanghai, with a median of $265.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 13h 55m

Flights from New Delhi to Shanghai typically take 13 hours and 55 minutes, with 1 stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 7.6% direct flights available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Air India Limited is one airline that offers direct flights from New Delhi to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New Delhi to Shanghai are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New Delhi main airports to depart from

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~12 km from New Delhi (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$327

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$340

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Consider Hangzhou for its extensive route networks, high-speed rail to Shanghai, and competitive pricing.

Shanghai, China

87% AI deal score

$10,938

$7,676

Save $3,262

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from New Delhi to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from New Delhi to Shanghai

New Delhi to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Shanghai

Direct flights from New Delhi to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to Shanghai

New Delhi - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $265

Flights typically take 13h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New Delhi main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Nov 22

Jan 20

Oct 19

Dec 17

Jan 09

Dec 28

Dec 28

Dec 28

Dec 10

Dec 28

Jan 09

Jan 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When is the best time to book flights from New Delhi to Shanghai?

How do I know if a New Delhi to Shanghai flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Shanghai?

How many flights from New Delhi to Shanghai are non-stop?

What's the flight time from New Delhi to Shanghai?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from New Delhi to Shanghai?

Related routes

More routes from New Delhi

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

New Delhi to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to Shanghai

Direct flights from New Delhi to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to Shanghai

New Delhi - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $265

Flights typically take 13h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New Delhi main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Nov 22

Jan 20

Oct 19

Dec 17

Jan 09

Dec 28

Dec 28

Dec 28

Dec 10

Dec 28

Jan 09

Jan 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

When is the best time to book flights from New Delhi to Shanghai?

How do I know if a New Delhi to Shanghai flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Shanghai?