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Flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

Airlines operating flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

Choose from 6 airlines flying from Shanghai to New Delhi, including China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific and IndiGo. Air India currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Air India logo Air India
Air China logo Air China
Thai Airways logo Thai Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to New Delhi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Shanghai to New Delhi over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from ₹ 27,145 and round-trip tickets from ₹ 44,823.

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

Flight details for Shanghai to New Delhi

The distance between Shanghai and New Delhi is 4,250.82km. It takes around 6 hours 40 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price₹ 19,061
Cheapest return ticket price₹ 34,143
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance4,250.82km
Average flight time6 hours 40 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–New Delhi route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Shanghai to New Delhi?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Shanghai to New Delhi in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi is March, with an average price of ₹ 26,256. The most expensive month is usually September, with average prices reaching ₹ 40,182.

₹ 40,182
₹ 33,219
₹ 26,256
₹ 19,293
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 36,809
    Jun
  • ₹ 32,933
    Jul
  • ₹ 35,693
    Aug
  • ₹ 40,182
    Sep
  • ₹ 31,241
    Oct
  • ₹ 38,846
    Nov
  • ₹ 36,572
    Dec
  • ₹ 31,043
    Jan
  • ₹ 29,309
    Feb
  • ₹ 26,256
    Mar
  • ₹ 33,181
    Apr
  • ₹ 31,399
    May

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Shanghai to New Delhi?

Average price of return flights from Shanghai to New Delhi purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, February is often the cheapest month for fly from Shanghai to New Delhi, with an average price of ₹ 55,527. October is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as ₹ 84,253.

₹ 84,253
₹ 69,890
₹ 55,527
₹ 41,164
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 72,464
    Jun
  • ₹ 72,096
    Jul
  • ₹ 57,200
    Aug
  • ₹ 83,337
    Sep
  • ₹ 84,253
    Oct
  • ₹ 58,213
    Nov
  • ₹ 57,486
    Dec
  • ₹ 61,525
    Jan
  • ₹ 55,527
    Feb
  • ₹ 60,058
    Mar
  • ₹ 66,850
    Apr
  • ₹ 61,739
    May

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Shanghai to New Delhi on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi is Tuesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Saturday as fares are usually the highest.

₹ 36,090
₹ 33,145
₹ 30,200
₹ 27,255
  • ₹ 32,502
    Mon
  • ₹ 30,200
    Tue
  • ₹ 34,249
    Wed
  • ₹ 30,576
    Thu
  • ₹ 32,079
    Fri
  • ₹ 36,090
    Sat
  • ₹ 33,557
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to New Delhi (DEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, VietJet Air offers one-way fares as low as ₹ 19,061 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to DEL on Thu, Jul 23), while Thai Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from ₹ 34,143 departing on Tue, Jul 7 and returning on Sun, Jul 12.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to New Delhi with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Air India Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 6 hours 40 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to New Delhi (DEL).
  • 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 New Delhi 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Shanghai to New Delhi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/-/T/-/T/F/S -- MU563 (14:00)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to New Delhi, 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 Thu, Jul 23, with one-way flights priced at just ₹ 19,061.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air India.
    · 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 New Delhi travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to New Delhi on June 10, 2026 with Thai Airways, with prices starting at ₹ 17,311.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in New Delhi, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport (PVG-DEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
  • The time difference between New Delhi 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.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to New Delhi?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Shanghai to New Delhi on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Shanghai to New Delhi is VietJet Air, with an average fare of ₹ 25,240.

₹ 18,506
₹ 25,240
₹ 31,975
₹ 38,709
₹ 45,443
VietJet Air
₹ 25,240
VietJet Air
Thai AirAsia X
₹ 26,510
Thai AirAsia X
Air India
₹ 37,740
Air India
China Eastern Airlines
₹ 41,183
China Eastern Airlines
Thai Airways
₹ 41,945
Thai Airways
Cathay Pacific
₹ 45,443
Cathay Pacific