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Find cheap one-way flights from Shanghai to Chennai starting at US$163.

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai to Chennai and kick-start your next adventure today!

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Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Shanghai to Chennai Flight time & Schedules

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. D7333

    06:00

    PVG

    5.7h

    11:40

    KUL

    -MT-TF-
  2. TR469

    19:10

    KUL

    1.2h

    20:20

    SIN

    SMTWTFS
  3. TR578

    21:30

    SIN

    3.8h

    22:50

    MAA

    SMTWT-S
  4. XJ761

    06:50

    PVG

    4.8h

    10:35

    DMK

    SMTWTFS
  5. TR601

    16:25

    BKK

    2.8h

    20:15

    SIN

    S----FS
  6. TR578

    21:30

    SIN

    3.8h

    22:50

    MAA

    SMTWT-S
  7. XJ761

    06:50

    PVG

    4.8h

    10:35

    DMK

    SMTWTFS
  8. TR625

    10:50

    BKK

    2.4h

    14:15

    SIN

    -MT----
  9. TR578

    21:30

    SIN

    3.8h

    22:50

    MAA

    SMTWT-S
  10. 9C8891

    07:05

    PVG

    4.4h

    10:30

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
  11. TR617

    20:00

    BKK

    3.2h

    00:10

    SIN

    SMTWTFS
  12. TR578

    21:30

    SIN

    3.8h

    22:50

    MAA

    SMTWT-S
  13. 9C8891

    07:05

    PVG

    4.4h

    10:30

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
  14. FD153

    21:00

    DMK

    3.4h

    22:55

    MAA

    SMTWTFS
  15. 9C8891

    07:05

    PVG

    4.4h

    10:30

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
  16. TR601

    16:25

    BKK

    2.8h

    20:15

    SIN

    S----FS
  17. TR578

    21:30

    SIN

    3.8h

    22:50

    MAA

    SMTWT-S
  18. 9C8891

    07:05

    PVG

    4.4h

    10:30

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
  19. TR605

    15:25

    BKK

    2.5h

    18:55

    SIN

    SMTWTFS
  20. TR578

    21:30

    SIN

    3.8h

    22:50

    MAA

    SMTWT-S
  21. 9C8891

    07:05

    PVG

    4.4h

    10:30

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
  22. TR625

    10:50

    BKK

    2.4h

    14:15

    SIN

    -MT----
  23. TR578

    21:30

    SIN

    3.8h

    22:50

    MAA

    SMTWT-S
  24. 9C8667

    15:50

    PVG

    4.9h

    19:45

    HKT

    SMTWTFS
  25. FD192

    23:50

    HKT

    3.3h

    01:35

    MAA

    -M-W-F-
  26. 9C8549

    17:35

    PVG

    6.1h

    23:40

    SIN

    SMTWTFS
  27. 6E1002

    04:55

    SIN

    4.1h

    06:30

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Shanghai to Chennai?

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Chennai

Which airline provides the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chennai? Discover the option that best suits your travel needs before embarking on your journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Chennai (MAA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Chennai based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Chennai (MAA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $719.
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Chennai?

    • The distance from Chennai International Airport to downtown is about 12 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.

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1
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2
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5
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6
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Shanghai to Chennai Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price$163
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance4,661.57 km
Popular airlineSpring Airlines