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Find cheap flights to Shanghai from ₹ 14,371

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Shanghai departing on 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals to Shanghai

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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21:55 - 13:25DEL-PVG
13h 00m1 stop
16:50 - 05:40PVG-DEL
15h 20m1 stop
₹ 33,420Singapore Airlines
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Sat, 17 Aug - Sat, 24 Aug
00:05 - 00:55DEL-PVG
22h 20m1 stop
01:35 - 22:05PVG-DEL
23h 00m1 stop
₹ 34,172
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Sun, 9 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
00:05 - 00:55DEL-PVG
22h 20m1 stop
01:55 - 22:55PVG-DEL
23h 30m1 stop
₹ 35,008VietJet Air
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Sun, 9 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
00:40 - 00:55BOM-PVG
21h 45m1 stop
01:55 - 23:40PVG-BOM
24h 15m1 stop
₹ 37,263VietJet Air
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Sat, 31 Aug - Mon, 2 Sep
23:00 - 14:15DEL-PVG
12h 45m1 stop
02:25 - 21:50PVG-DEL
21h 55m1 stop
₹ 39,185Malaysia Airlines
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Tue, 20 Aug - Tue, 27 Aug
23:00 - 14:15DEL-PVG
12h 45m1 stop
02:25 - 21:50PVG-DEL
21h 55m1 stop
₹ 39,352Malaysia Airlines
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Mon, 1 Jul - Fri, 12 Jul
23:35 - 14:25DEL-PVG
12h 20m1 stop
15:10 - 22:05PVG-DEL
33h 25m1 stop
₹ 42,527Vietnam Airlines
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Mon, 10 Jun - Mon, 17 Jun
23:20 - 00:20DEL-PVG
22h 30m1 stop
01:35 - 22:05PVG-DEL
23h 00m1 stop
₹ 43,697AirAsia X
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Mon, 10 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
23:20 - 00:20DEL-PVG
22h 30m1 stop
01:35 - 22:05PVG-DEL
23h 00m1 stop
₹ 50,130AirAsia X
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Sun, 2 Jun - Thu, 6 Jun
23:35 - 12:40DEL-PVG
10h 35m1 stop
15:10 - 22:05PVG-DEL
57h 25m2 stops
₹ 54,558Vietnam Airlines
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Tue, 18 Jun - Sat, 29 Jun

Flights to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as ₹ 51,706. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are ₹ 58,235 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai?

The average price for all flights to Shanghai depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the morning, when flights cost ₹ 43,604 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is ₹ 81,639.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 32 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai is Hangzhou Airport, with an average flight price of ₹ 11,235.

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 6 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG) and Suzhou Airport (SZV). The busiest airport is Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG), with 41% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Shanghai?

The duration of your flight to Shanghai depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Shanghai on KAYAK are from Mumbai, which takes 11h 00m, Chennai, which takes 11h 05m, Hyderabad, which takes 11h 05m, and New Delhi, which takes 12h 20m.

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Cheapest flight

₹ 14,371
Flight from Mumbai to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Shanghai based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Shanghai flights

  • How much is a taxi to Shanghai city centre from the airports?

    If you would prefer to avoid public transport after your flight, taxis are available for hire in the taxi ranks outside of each airport’s arrivals area. Since Hongqiao Airport is closer, taxis will generally be more affordable, with fares around CNY 75-85 (₹766-869). Taxis from Pudong Airport will be more expensive at around CNY 150-190 (₹1532-1942).

  • Which airport is most convenient for Shanghai city centre?

    Both Pudong Airport and Hongqiao Airport are located conveniently for Shanghai city centre, with both offering direct metro access and bus connections. The trip from Pudong Airport to People’s Square is longer than the trip from Hongqiao Airport, but if you’re staying on the East side of Shanghai, Pudong is the more convenient choice.

  • Which Shanghai airport has more budget flights?

    Due to the fact that Pudong Airport handles most of the international flights coming into and departing from Shanghai, you can find more flights with budget airlines there. Airlines like Thai Lion Air often offer connections to Pudong Airport via transfer in Singapore when flying from major hubs in India like Mumbai and Delhi.

  • Are there connections to regional trains at Pudong Airport?

    For passengers travelling on throughout China after their flight to Shanghai, there are several possible connections to regional trains. Trains all over the region, as well as the country, leave from Shanghai Railway Station. You can reach Shanghai Railway Station by metro or bus transfer.

  • Which Shanghai airport is closest to central Shanghai?

    There are 2 major airports in Shanghai. The nearest airport from Shanghai city centre is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (15 km), followed by Shanghai Pudong Airport (30 km).

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Shanghai?

    Of the 33 airlines that fly to Shanghai, China Eastern offers the most flights, with around 2,311 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,086 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Shanghai

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai flight deals.
  • When booking flights to Shanghai, there are two potential airports that you could be flying into – Shanghai Pudong Airport or Hongqiao Airport, which both handle large volumes of international flights. Both airports are located just outside of the city centre, with Pudong Airport along the coast to the East and Hongqiao to the West.
  • Flights to Shanghai often have a layover in either Singapore or Beijing, depending on which airport you’re flying into. Booking early will give you your choice of layover city, just in case you would like to get out and see the sights. Both airports have easy transit options, so you can narrow the choice either by layover or the part of the city you’re staying in.
  • The majority of international flights arrive at Pudong Airport. To get to the city centre from Pudong Airport via public transport, you can take Shanghai Metro Line 2. Line 2 offers connections to several areas and destinations within central Shanghai. Fares for the metro start at around CNY 3-8 (₹31-82).
  • Buses to Shanghai city centre are frequent and offer direct connections with some of the city’s most popular areas, including People’s Square, Jing’an Temple and Disney. Buses come approximately every 15-25 minutes, with fares ranging from CNY 16-30 (₹164-307), and direct shuttle buses to central areas in the city costing around CNY 68 (₹695).
  • Getting to the city centre from Hongqiao Airport is also quite manageable on public transport. Hongqiao Airport is served by the same metro line that serves Pudong Airport, with connections between the two possible if necessary. The fare is the same for a connection to the city centre from Hongqiao Airport, with a trip time of around 35 minutes.
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Prefer to fly direct to Shanghai?

Find which airlines fly direct to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

India to Shanghai

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +79 more

9 Air, ANA, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +76 more

9 Air, ANA, +77 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +82 more

9 Air, ANA, +83 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to India

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Tuesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +79 more

9 Air, ANA, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Thursday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +76 more

9 Air, ANA, +77 more

Saturday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +77 more

9 Air, ANA, +78 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +82 more

9 Air, ANA, +83 more

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
17/8Sat
1 stopSingapore Airlines
13h 00mDEL-PVG
24/8Sat
1 stopSingapore Airlines
15h 20mPVG-DEL
₹ 33,420
9/6Sun
1 stop
22h 20mDEL-PVG
16/6Sun
1 stop
23h 00mPVG-DEL
₹ 34,172
9/6Sun
1 stopVietJet Air
22h 20mDEL-PVG
15/6Sat
1 stopVietJet Air
23h 30mPVG-DEL
₹ 35,008
31/8Sat
1 stopVietJet Air
21h 45mBOM-PVG
2/9Mon
1 stopVietJet Air
24h 15mPVG-BOM
₹ 37,263
20/8Tue
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
12h 45mDEL-PVG
27/8Tue
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
21h 55mPVG-DEL
₹ 39,185
1/7Mon
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
12h 45mDEL-PVG
12/7Fri
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
21h 55mPVG-DEL
₹ 39,352
10/6Mon
1 stopVietnam Airlines
12h 20mDEL-PVG
17/6Mon
1 stopVietnam Airlines
33h 25mPVG-DEL
₹ 42,527
10/6Mon
1 stopAirAsia X
22h 30mDEL-PVG
16/6Sun
1 stopAirAsia X
23h 00mPVG-DEL
₹ 43,697
2/6Sun
1 stopAirAsia X
22h 30mDEL-PVG
6/6Thu
1 stopAirAsia X
23h 00mPVG-DEL
₹ 50,130
18/6Tue
1 stopVietnam Airlines
10h 35mDEL-PVG
29/6Sat
2 stopsVietnam Airlines
57h 25mPVG-DEL
₹ 54,558

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
2/6Sun
1 stopVietJet Air
21h 45mBOM-PVG
₹ 14,371
30/5Thu
1 stopVietJet Air
21h 45mBOM-PVG
₹ 15,540
31/5Fri
2 stops
23h 05mDEL-PVG
₹ 16,710
1/6Sat
1 stopVietJet Air
21h 45mBOM-PVG
₹ 17,378
31/5Fri
1 stopVietJet Air
22h 20mDEL-PVG
₹ 17,546
1/7Mon
1 stopAirAsia X
22h 30mDEL-PVG
₹ 18,130
30/5Thu
2 stops
21h 10mBOM-PVG
₹ 19,801
16/10Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
23h 10mBOM-PVG
₹ 26,068
3/6Mon
1 stopVietnam Airlines
11h 00mBOM-PVG
₹ 27,404
4/6Tue
2 stopsVietnam Airlines
35h 00mBOM-PVG
₹ 33,086

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Recent domestic flight deals

25/5Sat
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mCAN-PVG
8/6Sat
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mPVG-CAN
₹ 27,321
31/5Fri
directShanghai Airlines
1h 35mFOC-SHA
3/6Mon
directShanghai Airlines
1h 20mSHA-FOC
₹ 28,240
16/6Sun
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 30mDLC-SHA
18/6Tue
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 55mSHA-DLC
₹ 33,337
31/5Fri
multi-stopShandong Airlines
13h 15mSHE-SHA
2/6Sun
multi-stopShandong Airlines
9h 30mSHA-SHE
₹ 33,838
31/5Fri
directXiamenAir
1h 30mFOC-SHA
3/6Mon
directXiamenAir
1h 35mSHA-FOC
₹ 41,692
31/5Fri
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 35mSHE-PVG
2/6Sun
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 25mPVG-SHE
₹ 49,796
31/5Fri
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 15mCAN-SHA
3/6Mon
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 20mSHA-CAN
₹ 52,386
23/5Thu
directChina Eastern
2h 25mPEK-PVG
26/5Sun
directChina Eastern
2h 30mPVG-PEK
₹ 52,553
31/5Fri
multi-stopChina Eastern
4h 50mFOC-SHA
3/6Mon
directChina Eastern
1h 30mSHA-FOC
₹ 61,994
31/5Fri
multi-stopXiamenAir
15h 15mSHE-SHA
2/6Sun
multi-stopXiamenAir
18h 45mSHA-SHE
₹ 100,177

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Last minute flights to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
15/5Wed
multi-stopVietnam Airlines
11h 00mBOM-PVG
22/5Wed
multi-stopVietnam Airlines
32h 15mPVG-BOM
₹ 36,595
14/5Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
12h 35mBOM-PVG
22/5Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
17h 10mPVG-BOM
₹ 49,629
14/5Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
32h 10mBOM-SHA
22/5Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
13h 30mSHA-BOM
₹ 53,806
17/5Fri
multi-stop
16h 30mBLR-PVG
23/5Thu
multi-stop
26h 25mPVG-BLR
₹ 54,308
17/5Fri
multi-stop
16h 30mBLR-PVG
24/5Fri
multi-stop
24h 55mPVG-BLR
₹ 57,483
15/5Wed
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
22h 30mBOM-PVG
21/5Tue
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
12h 20mPVG-BOM
₹ 67,091
15/5Wed
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
22h 30mBOM-PVG
21/5Tue
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
12h 20mPVG-BOM
₹ 74,861
15/5Wed
multi-stopEVA Air
35h 45mBOM-PVG
22/5Wed
multi-stopEVA Air
35h 15mPVG-BOM
₹ 83,968
17/5Fri
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
16h 30mBLR-PVG
24/5Fri
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
28h 50mPVG-BLR
₹ 96,333
17/5Fri
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
28h 00mBLR-PVG
23/5Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
12h 20mPVG-BLR
₹ 101,346

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Flights to Shanghai

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