Which airports can I use when flying from Chennai to Shanghai?

Flights from Chennai to Shanghai usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chennai to Shanghai?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Chennai to Shanghai.

Which airports do connecting flights from Chennai to Shanghai pass through?

One-stop flights from Chennai to Shanghai most commonly connect through: • Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) – 24% of one-stop connections • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 24% of one-stop connections • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 21% of one-stop connections • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 14% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chennai to Shanghai?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from Chennai to Shanghai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 40,752 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at ₹ 87,218, a difference of ₹ 46,465. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Shanghai?

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are People's Square, Shanghai New International Expo Centre, and Jing An Park. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Chennai to Shanghai?

A direct flight from Chennai to Shanghai takes 00m, covering 7,524 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Chennai to Shanghai?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Chennai to Shanghai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 38,182 to ₹ 359,711. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Chennai to Shanghai looking right now?

One-way fares from Chennai to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 23,433, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Chennai to Shanghai?

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 11m, compared to 12h 07m via Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) and 12h 14m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

What is the time difference between Chennai and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 2 hours ahead of Chennai (China Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Chennai to Shanghai flight?

Return flights from Chennai to Shanghai range from ₹ 45,606 to ₹ 62,249, with an average of ₹ 52,633 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 45,606 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Chennai to Shanghai?

Return flights from Chennai to Shanghai typically range from ₹ 45,606 to ₹ 62,249. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 38,277 on IndiGo.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Shanghai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Shanghai. It's 23% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 65% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Shanghai?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Shanghai at ₹ 40,752 return. •December (₹ 87,218) and July (₹ 73,126) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 114% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Chennai to Shanghai?

IndiGo (₹ 38,277) and Air India (₹ 43,704) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Chennai to Shanghai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Chennai to Shanghai?

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) and Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) are the most popular stopovers for the Chennai to Shanghai route. 24% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via CCU or KUL.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Chennai to Shanghai?

Flights via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of ₹ 46,171. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Chennai to Shanghai, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) had the shortest average connection time for Chennai to Shanghai stopovers at 5h 59m over the past 3 months.

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Sun, 15 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

23:10 - 04:00MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 20m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

05:00 - 21:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

18h 35m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

₹ 38,277IndiGo

3+ days ago

Fri, 27 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

15:40 - 04:00MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

9h 50m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

05:00 - 17:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

15h 00m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

₹ 39,229IndiGo

3+ days ago

Sat, 14 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

23:10 - 04:00MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 20m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

05:00 - 22:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

19h 40m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

₹ 40,562IndiGo

1 day ago

Mon, 30 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec

23:10 - 04:00MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 20m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

05:00 - 21:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

18h 35m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

₹ 40,848IndiGo

1 day ago

Sun, 20 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec

23:10 - 04:00MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 20m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

05:00 - 15:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

12h 30m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

₹ 41,895IndiGo

3+ days ago

Wed, 25 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

15:45 - 20:20MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 05m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

22:00 - 10:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

14h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 43,704Air India

3+ days ago

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

09:55 - 20:20MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 55m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

22:00 - 10:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

14h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 43,704Air India

3+ days ago

Thu, 26 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

23:10 - 04:00MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 20m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

05:00 - 23:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

21h 10m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

₹ 46,275IndiGo

3+ days ago

Sat, 28 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

15:40 - 04:00MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

9h 50m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

22:00 - 10:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

14h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 46,751Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, 28 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

15:40 - 04:00MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

9h 50m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

05:00 - 21:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

18h 35m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

₹ 46,751IndiGo

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Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

12:10 - 04:00MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

13h 20m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

07:50 - 22:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

17h 35m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

₹ 47,322Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

12:10 - 04:00MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

13h 20m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

07:50 - 22:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

17h 35m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

₹ 48,370Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

12:10 - 04:00MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

13h 20m1 stop Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

07:50 - 22:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

17h 35m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

₹ 48,465Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

12:40 - 04:00MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

12h 50m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

09:10 - 22:50PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

16h 10m2 stops Ho Chi Minh City Singapore Changi

₹ 53,130Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

12:40 - 04:00MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

12h 50m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

07:50 - 21:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

16h 35m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 59,224Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 2 Nov

02:45 - 18:00MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

12h 45m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

20:30 - 21:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

27h 55m3 stops Shenzhen Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 68,365Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 2 Nov

00:55 - 13:45MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 20m1 stop Penang Intl

17:25 - 07:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

16h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

₹ 68,746Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 2 Nov

01:00 - 15:50MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

12h 20m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

22:25 - 15:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

19h 10m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 76,363Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

11:45 - 01:05MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

07:10 - 23:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

18h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

₹ 79,886Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

11:45 - 01:05MAA Chennai-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

10h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

14:45 - 10:45PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MAA Chennai

22h 30m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

₹ 84,076Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

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Price, demand, and travel trends for Chennai to Shanghai flights

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How much is a return flight from Chennai to Shanghai? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chennai to Shanghai departing in November.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Shanghai?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Shanghai. It's 23% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 65% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Shanghai? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Chennai to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Shanghai at ₹ 40,752 return.
•December (₹ 87,218) and July (₹ 73,126) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 114% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chennai to Shanghai?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Chennai to Shanghai.
How long is a flight from Chennai to Shanghai?
A direct flight from Chennai to Shanghai takes 00m, covering 7,524 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Chennai to Shanghai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Chennai to Shanghai flight?
Return flights from Chennai to Shanghai range from ₹ 45,606 to ₹ 62,249, with an average of ₹ 52,633 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 45,606 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Chennai to Shanghai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 38,182 to ₹ 359,711. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Chennai to Shanghai looking right now?
One-way fares from Chennai to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 23,433, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Chennai to Shanghai?
Flights from Chennai to Shanghai usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).
Which airports do connecting flights from Chennai to Shanghai pass through?
One-stop flights from Chennai to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 14% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chennai to Shanghai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from Chennai to Shanghai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 40,752 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at ₹ 87,218, a difference of ₹ 46,465.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Chennai to Shanghai?
Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 11m, compared to 12h 07m via Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) and 12h 14m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 2 hours ahead of Chennai (China Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Shanghai?
Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are People's Square, Shanghai New International Expo Centre, and Jing An Park. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average ₹ 40,752, which is about ₹ 46,465 less than Monday fares (53% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Shanghai trip for April. Fares historically average ₹ 40,752 return in that month – typically ₹ 46,465 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, hotels close to the airport you're flying into can be a convenient option.

Near Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

• Dazhong Airport Hotel
• Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Shanghai Pudong Airport

Near Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

• Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Boyue Hotel - Airchina
• Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao

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