Are there direct flights from Shanghai to New Delhi?

Direct flights from Shanghai to New Delhi are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total flights. Historically, approximately 10.6% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop before reaching their destination, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi?

A direct flight from Shanghai to New Delhi typically takes about 7 hours and 0 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 13 hours and 45 minutes. The total air distance covered on this route is 4292 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Shanghai to New Delhi?

Historically, good prices on flights from Shanghai to New Delhi have been frequent. This route is categorized as offering frequent opportunities for good deals. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing when planning their trips on this route, based on observations from the trailing 30 days.

Flights From Shanghai

To New Delhi

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

Browse current best options from Shanghai. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Shanghai

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to New Delhi

Prices updated 1 day ago

462 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated Sep 15, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to New Delhi

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Shanghai to New Delhi

2026-10-14 – 2026-10-27
SHA - New Delhi
81% AI deal score
CN¥3,108
CN¥2,435
Round trip
2026-10-16 – 2026-11-03
SHA - New Delhi
80% AI deal score
CN¥2,986
CN¥2,435
Round trip
2026-10-18 – 2026-10-27
SHA - New Delhi
86% AI deal score
CN¥3,245
CN¥2,435
Round trip
2026-10-07 – 2026-11-03
SHA - New Delhi
80% AI deal score
CN¥2,963
CN¥2,435
Round trip
2026-10-07 – 2026-10-27
SHA - New Delhi
80% AI deal score
CN¥2,966
CN¥2,435
Round trip
2026-10-18 – 2026-11-03
SHA - New Delhi
80% AI deal score
CN¥3,027
CN¥2,435
Round trip
2026-10-16 – 2026-10-27
SHA - New Delhi
85% AI deal score
CN¥3,141
CN¥2,435
Round trip
2026-10-14 – 2026-11-03
SHA - New Delhi
80% AI deal score
CN¥2,969
CN¥2,435
Round trip
2026-10-05 – 2026-10-27
SHA - New Delhi
80% AI deal score
CN¥2,973
CN¥2,442
Round trip
2026-10-05 – 2026-11-03
SHA - New Delhi
80% AI deal score
CN¥2,971
CN¥2,442
Round trip

Shanghai to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

A typical journey from Shanghai to New Delhi takes about 18h 30m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover. If you are planning to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi, you should factor in this travel time for connecting flights.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to New Delhi, prices typically range from $380–$823, with a median fare of $476. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only about 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low fares can be challenging.

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi is typically in March, with a median fare of $339. Other affordable months include April, where the median fare is $388, and February, with a median fare of $398. Planning your trip during these months could help you secure a more favorable price.

Most itineraries for flights from Shanghai to New Delhi connect at least once, with only 10.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means that if you are searching for direct flights from Shanghai to New Delhi, they are less common, and you should anticipate a connecting journey.

The distance between Shanghai and New Delhi is 4292 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance contributes to the typical journey time and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to New Delhi

Regular price: CN¥2,452 - CN¥3,866

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 2452 to CNY 3866. The current lowest deal is CNY 2435 with FlyAsianXpress, for travel from Oct 7-Nov 3.

now CN¥2,435

Low CN¥2,452

High CN¥3,866

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 CN¥339

January

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥816

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to New Delhi

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - New Delhi

Shanghai (PVG) - New Delhi (DEL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥3,466

CN¥3,341

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - New Delhi

Shanghai (SHA) - New Delhi (DEL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥3,292

CN¥3,441

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - New Delhi

Shanghai (PVG) - New Delhi (DEL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥3,207

CN¥3,462

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - New Delhi

Shanghai (PVG) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥3,420

CN¥2,750

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - New Delhi

Shanghai (SHA) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥3,225

CN¥2,838

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - New Delhi

Shanghai (PVG) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥3,041

CN¥2,952

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 7

CN¥3,531 → CN¥2,616

26%

7 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 21

CN¥3,398 → CN¥2,495

27%

9 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 27

CN¥3,245 → CN¥2,435

25%

11 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 27

CN¥3,141 → CN¥2,435

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi

Shanghai - New Delhi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to New Delhi are near the typical level of $476.

📅 Best time to fly

March offers the lowest median price

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 18h 30m with stopovers

Flights from Shanghai to New Delhi typically take 18h 30m, with 1 stopover being common.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 89.4% of routes, with deals appearing frequently.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Air India Limited is one airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 3% of the time

Historically, good prices are available 3% of the time for this route.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,400

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

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

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,742

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,400

Airports nearby New Delhi used as alternative

Hindon Airport (HDO)

Cheapest

Hindon Airport (HDO) is a close alternative to New Delhi, located within the National Capital Region (NCR).

📍 ~20 km from New Delhi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥3,086

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Delhi

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Shanghai to New Delhi.

Elite

Best Elite deals to New Delhi

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From PVG

Elite

Jan 26

New Delhi, India

92% AI deal score

$12,731

$7,709

Save $5,022

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Jan 26

New Delhi, India

92% AI deal score

$12,775

$7,709

Save $5,066

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Jan 26

New Delhi, India

92% AI deal score

$12,674

$7,709

Save $4,965

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Jan 26

New Delhi, India

92% AI deal score

$13,587

$7,709

Save $5,878

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Jan 26

New Delhi, India

92% AI deal score

$13,662

$7,709

Save $5,953

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Jan 24

New Delhi, India

92% AI deal score

$12,750

$7,709

Save $5,041

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Jan 24

New Delhi, India

92% AI deal score

$12,768

$7,709

Save $5,059

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Jan 23

New Delhi, India

92% AI deal score

$13,203

$7,709

Save $5,494

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Jan 24

New Delhi, India

92% AI deal score

$12,630

$7,709

Save $4,921

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Jan 23

New Delhi, India

92% AI deal score

$12,750

$7,709

Save $5,041

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Jan 23

New Delhi, India

92% AI deal score

$12,802

$7,709

Save $5,093

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

From PVG

Elite

Jan 24

New Delhi, India

92% AI deal score

$13,607

$7,709

Save $5,898

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Delhi

Historically, the most economical time to book flights from Shanghai to New Delhi has been between 7 and 13 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was around $418. Booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, typically saw average prices climb to $650. Conversely, booking within 0-6 days of departure also resulted in higher average prices, around $426, based on observations over a 90-day period.

Based on historical data over a 90-day period, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to New Delhi is typically around $380 or less. The median price for this route has been $476. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $823 or less, indicating that prices above this amount are less common.

Historically, the trailing quarter has shown that March is typically the most affordable 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 stands at $476, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights from Shanghai to Dammam Flights from Shanghai to Denpasar Flights from Shanghai to Florence Flights from Shanghai to Fukuoka Flights from Shanghai to Hanoi Flights from Shanghai to Hiroshima Flights from Shanghai to Hohhot Flights from Shanghai to Hong Kong Flights from Shanghai to Istanbul Flights from Shanghai to Jakarta Flights from Shanghai to Quanzhou Flights from Shanghai to Zhangjiajie

Flights to New Delhi from other cities

Flights from Astana to New Delhi Flights from Daegu to New Delhi Flights from Kobe to New Delhi Flights from San Jose to New Delhi Flights from Singapore to New Delhi Flights from Sydney to New Delhi Flights from Taipei to New Delhi Flights from Tampa to New Delhi Flights from Tashkent to New Delhi Flights from Tianjin to New Delhi Flights from Tokyo to New Delhi Flights from Ulaanbaatar to New Delhi

Shanghai to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to New Delhi

Regular price: CN¥2,452 - CN¥3,866

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 2452 to CNY 3866. The current lowest deal is CNY 2435 with FlyAsianXpress, for travel from Oct 7-Nov 3.

now CN¥2,435

Low CN¥2,452

High CN¥3,866

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi

March

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥339

January

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥816

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to New Delhi

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - New Delhi

Shanghai (PVG) - New Delhi (DEL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥3,466

CN¥3,341

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - New Delhi

Shanghai (SHA) - New Delhi (DEL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥3,292

CN¥3,441

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - New Delhi

Shanghai (PVG) - New Delhi (DEL)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥3,207

CN¥3,462

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - New Delhi

Shanghai (PVG) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥3,420

CN¥2,750

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SHA - New Delhi

Shanghai (SHA) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥3,225

CN¥2,838

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

PVG - New Delhi

Shanghai (PVG) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥3,041

CN¥2,952

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 7

CN¥3,531 → CN¥2,616

26%

7 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 21

CN¥3,398 → CN¥2,495

27%

9 nights

Oct 18 - Oct 27

CN¥3,245 → CN¥2,435

25%

11 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 27

CN¥3,141 → CN¥2,435

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi

Shanghai - New Delhi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Shanghai to New Delhi are near the typical level of $476.

📅 Best time to fly

March offers the lowest median price

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 18h 30m with stopovers

Flights from Shanghai to New Delhi typically take 18h 30m, with 1 stopover being common.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 89.4% of routes, with deals appearing frequently.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Air India Limited is one airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 3% of the time

Historically, good prices are available 3% of the time for this route.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,400

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

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

📍 ~14 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,742

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥2,400

Airports nearby New Delhi used as alternative

Hindon Airport (HDO)

Cheapest

Hindon Airport (HDO) is a close alternative to New Delhi, located within the National Capital Region (NCR).

New Delhi, India

92% AI deal score

$13,607

$7,709

Save $5,898

Singapore Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Delhi

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

Today’s best flight deals from Shanghai to New Delhi

Shanghai to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to New Delhi

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi

Direct flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to New Delhi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi

Shanghai - New Delhi route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

March offers the lowest median price

Typically 18h 30m with stopovers

Connecting flights are dominant

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Good prices are available 3% of the time

Shanghai main airports to depart from

New Delhi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Delhi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Delhi

Best Elite deals to New Delhi

Jan 26

Jan 26

Jan 26

Jan 26

Jan 26

Jan 24

Jan 24

Jan 23

Jan 24

Jan 23

Jan 23

Jan 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Delhi

How early should I book Shanghai to New Delhi flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Shanghai to New Delhi cost?

What's the best month to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi?

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to New Delhi?

How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Shanghai to New Delhi?

Related routes

More routes from Shanghai

Flights to New Delhi from other cities

Shanghai to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to New Delhi

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi

Direct flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to New Delhi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi

Shanghai - New Delhi route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

March offers the lowest median price

Typically 18h 30m with stopovers

Connecting flights are dominant

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Good prices are available 3% of the time

Shanghai main airports to depart from

New Delhi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Delhi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Delhi

Best Elite deals to New Delhi

Jan 26

Jan 26

Jan 26

Jan 26

Jan 26

Jan 24

Jan 24

Jan 23

Jan 24

Jan 23

Jan 23

Jan 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Delhi

How early should I book Shanghai to New Delhi flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Shanghai to New Delhi cost?

What's the best month to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi?