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Flights from Shanghai to Chennai

Airlines operating flights from Shanghai to Chennai

Choose from 11 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Chennai, including Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, and Thai Airways. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Thai AirAsia X.
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Find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chennai within the next three months. Book one-way flights from ₹ 15,338 or return tickets from ₹ 38,669.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Chennai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Shanghai to Chennai

The distance between Shanghai and Chennai is about 4,661.57km. The most popular month to Chennai is January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price₹ 15,338
Cheapest return ticket price₹ 38,669
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance4,661.57km
Popular airlineCathay Pacific

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Chennai

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Chennai flights: Dec 7 to Dec 14 — one way flight prices from ₹ 15,338.

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  • Dec

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  • 714
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  • 2128
  • Jan

    284
  • 411
  • 1118
  • 1825
  • Feb

    251
  • 18
  • 815
  • 1522
Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Shanghai to Chennai, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Chennai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • The time difference between Chennai and Shanghai is 2h.
  • 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.