Shanghai to Chennai Flight Tickets, Fares starting @₹ 15,338

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Chennai (MAA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Thai AirAsia X offers one-way fares as low as ₹ 15,338 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to MAA on Mon, Dec 8), while Spring Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from ₹ 38,669 departing on Thu, Jan 15 and returning on Tue, Jan 20.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Chennai?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Chennai with the following airlines, including: Spring Airlines IndiGo Thai Lion Air Juneyao Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Chennai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Chennai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Chennai?

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Chennai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Dec 8, with one-way flights priced at just ₹ 15,338.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Thai AirAsia X.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chennai travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Chennai to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Chennai is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Shanghai to Chennai?

  After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Chennai on December 8, 2025 with Thai AirAsia X, with prices starting at ₹ 16,088.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Chennai from Shanghai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chennai, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chennai International Airport (PVG-MAA) is by far the most common option on this route: Chennai International Airport (MAA).

• What is the time difference between Shanghai and Chennai?

  The time difference between Chennai and Shanghai is 2h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Shanghai to Chennai?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.