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Find cheap flights to Shanghai from ₹ 14,671

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 8/5. 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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00:05 - 00:55DEL-PVG
22h 20m1 stop
01:55 - 22:55PVG-DEL
23h 30m1 stop
₹ 28,925VietJet Air
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Fri, 10 May - Sun, 19 May
00:05 - 00:55DEL-PVG
22h 20m1 stop
01:55 - 22:55PVG-DEL
23h 30m1 stop
₹ 29,342VietJet Air
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Fri, 17 May - Tue, 21 May
00:05 - 00:55DEL-PVG
22h 20m1 stop
14:10 - 13:00PVG-DEL
25h 20m1 stop
₹ 33,843
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Fri, 17 May - Mon, 20 May
00:05 - 20:30DEL-PVG
17h 55m2 stops
01:55 - 22:55PVG-DEL
23h 30m1 stop
₹ 35,594
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Sat, 25 May - Thu, 30 May
11:45 - 13:25BOM-PVG
23h 10m1 stop
14:30 - 23:45PVG-BOM
11h 45m1 stop
₹ 39,928Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 19 Jul - Wed, 31 Jul
23:25 - 14:15BOM-PVG
12h 20m1 stop
02:25 - 12:15PVG-BOM
12h 20m1 stop
₹ 42,096Malaysia Airlines
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Thu, 25 Jul - Tue, 30 Jul
11:45 - 13:25BOM-PVG
23h 10m1 stop
00:35 - 10:30PVG-BOM
12h 25m1 stop
₹ 42,596Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 23 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul
23:25 - 14:15BOM-PVG
12h 20m1 stop
15:25 - 22:15PVG-BOM
33h 20m1 stop
₹ 43,763Malaysia Airlines
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Fri, 19 Jul - Fri, 2 Aug
23:35 - 12:40DEL-PVG
10h 35m1 stop
15:10 - 22:05PVG-DEL
33h 25m1 stop
₹ 45,430Vietnam Airlines
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Sat, 18 May - Wed, 22 May
23:10 - 12:40BOM-PVG
11h 00m1 stop
15:50 - 21:35PVG-BOM
32h 15m1 stop
₹ 50,598Vietnam Airlines
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Mon, 27 May - Mon, 3 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 ₹ 51,948. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are ₹ 57,467 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 ₹ 43,018 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Shanghai is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is ₹ 57,111.

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 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 60 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 ₹ 12,066.

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 42% 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 New Delhi, which takes 10h 35m, Chennai, which takes 11h 40m, Mumbai, which takes 12h 20m, and Hyderabad, which takes 13h 35m.

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Cheapest flight

₹ 14,671
Flight from New Delhi 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 2,378 per week, followed by China Southern with 1,100 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, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Tuesday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +73 more

9 Air, ANA, +74 more

Thursday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Saturday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +75 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +76 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai to India

Monday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +75 more

9 Air, ANA, +76 more

Tuesday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Wednesday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +73 more

9 Air, ANA, +74 more

Thursday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +79 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +80 more

Friday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +74 more

9 Air, ANA, +75 more

Saturday

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, ANA, +75 more

9 Air, AIR CHANGAN, +76 more

Sunday

9 Air, ANA, Aeroflot, +80 more

9 Air, ANA, +81 more

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Book Cheap Shanghai Plane Tickets

Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/5Fri
1 stopVietJet Air
22h 20mDEL-PVG
19/5Sun
1 stopVietJet Air
23h 30mPVG-DEL
₹ 28,925
17/5Fri
1 stopVietJet Air
22h 20mDEL-PVG
21/5Tue
1 stopVietJet Air
23h 30mPVG-DEL
₹ 29,342
17/5Fri
1 stop
22h 20mDEL-PVG
20/5Mon
1 stop
25h 20mPVG-DEL
₹ 33,843
25/5Sat
2 stops
17h 55mDEL-PVG
30/5Thu
1 stop
23h 30mPVG-DEL
₹ 35,594
19/7Fri
1 stopSingapore Airlines
23h 10mBOM-PVG
31/7Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
11h 45mPVG-BOM
₹ 39,928
25/7Thu
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
12h 20mBOM-PVG
30/7Tue
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
12h 20mPVG-BOM
₹ 42,096
23/7Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
23h 10mBOM-PVG
28/7Sun
1 stopSingapore Airlines
12h 25mPVG-BOM
₹ 42,596
19/7Fri
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
12h 20mBOM-PVG
2/8Fri
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
33h 20mPVG-BOM
₹ 43,763
18/5Sat
1 stopVietnam Airlines
10h 35mDEL-PVG
22/5Wed
1 stopVietnam Airlines
33h 25mPVG-DEL
₹ 45,430
27/5Mon
1 stopVietnam Airlines
11h 00mBOM-PVG
3/6Mon
1 stopVietnam Airlines
32h 15mPVG-BOM
₹ 50,598

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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.
8/5Wed
1 stopVietJet Air
22h 20mDEL-PVG
₹ 14,671
15/10Tue
1 stopVietJet Air
21h 45mBOM-PVG
₹ 18,255
8/5Wed
2 stops
23h 05mDEL-PVG
₹ 18,339
7/5Tue
2 stops
31h 35mDEL-PVG
₹ 19,089
11/9Wed
1 stopAirAsia X
22h 30mDEL-PVG
₹ 21,506
14/6Fri
1 stopAirAsia X
22h 30mDEL-PVG
₹ 22,840
16/10Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
27h 50mBOM-PVG
₹ 26,008
1/5Wed
1 stopVietnam Airlines
11h 00mBOM-PVG
₹ 27,008
1/5Wed
2 stopsVietnam Airlines
34h 35mDEL-PVG
₹ 37,928
3/5Fri
1 stopSingapore Airlines
21h 25mAMD-PVG
₹ 69,187

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Recent domestic flight deals

18/5Sat
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 15mSZX-SHA
25/5Sat
multi-stopShenzhen Airlines
3h 50mSHA-SZX
₹ 25,841
10/5Fri
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 30mSZX-PVG
11/5Sat
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mPVG-SZX
₹ 25,841
13/5Mon
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mCAN-PVG
17/5Fri
directShenzhen Airlines
2h 35mPVG-CAN
₹ 27,175
11/5Sat
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 30mDLC-SHA
12/5Sun
multi-stopShandong Airlines
14h 05mSHA-DLC
₹ 33,176
10/5Fri
multi-stopShandong Airlines
11h 40mSHE-SHA
12/5Sun
multi-stopShandong Airlines
10h 30mSHA-SHE
₹ 33,677
11/5Sat
directJuneyao Airlines
1h 55mCSX-SHA
12/5Sun
directJuneyao Airlines
1h 55mSHA-CSX
₹ 48,848
16/5Thu
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 20mCAN-SHA
20/5Mon
directJuneyao Airlines
2h 25mSHA-CAN
₹ 52,099
10/5Fri
directChina Eastern
2h 20mSZX-PVG
11/5Sat
multi-stopChina Eastern
18h 25mPVG-SZX
₹ 53,766
10/5Fri
directShanghai Airlines
2h 40mSHE-SHA
12/5Sun
directShanghai Airlines
2h 30mSHA-SHE
₹ 54,183
11/5Sat
multi-stopChina Eastern
4h 15mDLC-SHA
12/5Sun
directChina Eastern
2h 05mSHA-DLC
₹ 56,517

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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.
1/5Wed
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
13h 05mCCU-PVG
5/5Sun
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
10h 15mPVG-CCU
₹ 57,350
1/5Wed
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
20h 45mCCU-PVG
5/5Sun
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
10h 15mPVG-CCU
₹ 69,521
1/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
16h 15mCCU-PVG
4/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
34h 40mPVG-CCU
₹ 184,221
1/5Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
43h 45mCCU-PVG
5/5Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
42h 15mPVG-CCU
₹ 186,555
1/5Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
43h 45mCCU-PVG
5/5Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
42h 15mPVG-CCU
₹ 186,639
1/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
16h 15mCCU-PVG
4/5Sat
multi-stopEmirates
21h 40mPVG-CCU
₹ 191,557
2/5Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
11h 40mBOM-SHA
9/5Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
13h 30mSHA-BOM
₹ 200,893
1/5Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
40h 20mCCU-PVG
4/5Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
33h 15mPVG-CCU
₹ 1,272,043
1/5Wed
multi-stopLufthansa
34h 20mCCU-PVG
4/5Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
33h 15mPVG-CCU
₹ 1,272,460

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Flights to Shanghai

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