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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Delhi to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 11:20 and lands at 17:16
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 02:36.

The flight takes about 5h 56m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New Delhi to Shanghai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from New Delhi to Shanghai takes 5h 56m, covering 6,854 km.

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.

Return flights from New Delhi to Shanghai range from ₹ 41,378 to ₹ 59,977, with an average of ₹ 51,058 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 41,378 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 26% above the route average of ₹ 51,058. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 29,740 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with ₹ 52,341 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 9,596–₹ 9,596 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Shanghai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Flights from New Delhi to Shanghai usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

One-stop flights from New Delhi to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 8% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the New Delhi to Shanghai route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 43,570 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 53,359, a difference of ₹ 9,789. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between New Delhi and Shanghai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air India
• China Eastern

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 22m, compared to 11h 32m via Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) and 11h 45m via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK).

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

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.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.