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

Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai usually depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

How long is a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai?

A direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai takes 00m, covering 7,500 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai?

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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai 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 ₹ 63,444 to ₹ 221,721. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 37,320, which is 58% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Chennai?

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

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai?

Cathay Pacific (₹ 63,444) offered the cheapest return ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai in the last 5 days.

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Wed, 9 Dec - Thu, 14 Jan

13:35 - 00:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

02:00 - 15:20MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

10h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 63,445Cathay Pacific

2 days ago

Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

13:35 - 00:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

02:00 - 20:55MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 72,440Cathay Pacific

3+ days ago

Fri, 11 Dec - Wed, 13 Jan

13:35 - 00:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

02:00 - 20:55MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 77,033Cathay Pacific

2 days ago

Sun, 24 Jan - Sat, 6 Feb

22:30 - 00:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

02:00 - 20:55MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 79,425Cathay Pacific

3+ days ago

Wed, 23 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan

13:35 - 00:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

02:00 - 20:55MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 88,038Cathay Pacific

3+ days ago

Fri, 11 Dec - Thu, 14 Jan

19:40 - 21:25SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 15m2 stops Taipei City Sung Shan New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

22:15 - 16:30MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

39h 45m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

₹ 88,516Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

19:55 - 08:45SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

15h 20m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

09:50 - 11:20MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 00m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

₹ 96,746Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Wed, 23 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan

17:35 - 07:25SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

16h 20m2 stops Shenzhen Kuala Lumpur Intl

23:45 - 16:35MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14h 20m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

₹ 101,913Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Wed, 9 Dec - Thu, 14 Jan

13:35 - 00:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

15:45 - 09:15MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 00m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

₹ 106,028Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Fri, 11 Dec - Thu, 14 Jan

16:35 - 00:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

10h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

15:45 - 10:10MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 55m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

₹ 114,736Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai?: Cathay Pacific (₹ 63,444) offered the cheapest return ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai in the last 5 days.

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How long is a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai?
A direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai takes 00m, covering 7,500 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai?
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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai 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 ₹ 63,444 to ₹ 221,721. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 37,320, which is 58% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai?
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai usually depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
What is the time difference between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Chennai?
Chennai is 2 hours behind Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (India Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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