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Stops From Chennai

Departure From Chennai

Before 6 AM

USD 466

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 568

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 578

After 6 PM

USD 530

Arrival at Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt

Before 6 AM

USD 913

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 466

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 530

After 6 PM

USD 567

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Star Alliance

( 50 )

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Layover Duration

1 h 10 m 29 h 30 m

Chennai (MAA) to Shanghai (SHA) Cheap Flights

Book Chennai to Shanghai cheap flight tickets โœˆ at lowest price. Get best deals on your upcoming Chennai (MAA)to Shanghai (SHA) flights only on MakeMyTrip. Also Book Shanghai to Chennai Cheap Flights. Currently 60 flights flying from Chennai to Shanghai. To save maximum on flight booking click on below Fare Calendar button and choose your dates.

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Thai Airways, Hong Kong Airlines

USD 466

You save USD 64 if you fly to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt | Transit Visa may be required | Re Check-in of Baggage required

Chennai to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 5 Feb

Thai Airways TG | 338

01:30

Wed, 5 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Chennai, India

03 h 25 m

06:25

Wed, 5 Feb 25

Bangkok, Thailand

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Thai Airways TG | 600

08:00

Wed, 5 Feb 25

Bangkok, Thailand

02 h 45 m

11:45

Wed, 5 Feb 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Hong Kong Airlines HX | 236

09:00

Thu, 6 Feb 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

02 h 35 m

11:35

Thu, 6 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change

Fare Option 1

Fare offered by airlines.

7 kg
25 kg
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 200
Date Change Fee starting
USD 150

USD 466

Thai Airways, Hong Kong Airlines

USD 504

You save USD 26 if you fly to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt | Transit Visa may be required | Re Check-in of Baggage required

Chennai to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 5 Feb

Thai Airways TG | 338

01:30

Wed, 5 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Chennai, India

03 h 25 m

06:25

Wed, 5 Feb 25

Bangkok, Thailand

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Thai Airways TG | 638

14:00

Wed, 5 Feb 25

Bangkok, Thailand

02 h 45 m

17:45

Wed, 5 Feb 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Hong Kong Airlines HX | 236

09:00

Thu, 6 Feb 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

02 h 35 m

11:35

Thu, 6 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change

Fare Option 1

Fare offered by airlines.

7 kg
30 kg
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 200
Date Change Fee starting
USD 150

USD 504

Air India, Hong Kong Airlines

USD 530

Chennai to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 5 Feb

Air India AI | 2838

21:45

Wed, 5 Feb 25

Terminal T4

Chennai, India

03 h 20 m

01:05

Thu, 6 Feb 25

Terminal T3

New Delhi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air India AI | 2161

22:10

Thu, 6 Feb 25

Terminal T3

New Delhi, India

05 h 35 m

06:15

Fri, 7 Feb 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Hong Kong Airlines HX | 236

09:00

Fri, 7 Feb 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

02 h 35 m

11:35

Fri, 7 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change Seat Meal

Eco value

Fare offered by airlines.

7 kg
25 kg
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 92
Date Change Fee starting
USD 139
Free seats available
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 530

Eco classic

Fare offered by airlines.

7 kg
30 kg
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 69
Date Change Fee starting
USD 139
Free seats available
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 539

Eco flex

Fare offered by airlines.

7 kg
35 kg
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 12
Date Change Fee starting
USD 35
Free seats available
Complimentary meals (No meal will be served if flight duration is less than 2 hours)

USD 564

Thai Airways

USD 531

Chennai to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 5 Feb

Thai Airways TG | 338

01:30

Wed, 5 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Chennai, India

03 h 25 m

06:25

Wed, 5 Feb 25

Bangkok, Thailand

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Thai Airways TG | 662

01:10

Thu, 6 Feb 25

Bangkok, Thailand

04 h 15 m

06:25

Thu, 6 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change

Fare Option 1

Fare offered by airline.

7 kg
30 kg
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 200
Date Change Fee starting
USD 150

USD 531

Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific

More Timing Options

USD 537

Transit Visa may be required | Re Check-in of Baggage required

Chennai to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 5 Feb

Thai Airways TG | 338

01:30

Wed, 5 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Chennai, India

03 h 25 m

06:25

Wed, 5 Feb 25

Bangkok, Thailand

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Thai Airways TG | 600

08:00

Wed, 5 Feb 25

Bangkok, Thailand

02 h 45 m

11:45

Wed, 5 Feb 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cathay Pacific CX | 366

07:30

Thu, 6 Feb 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

02 h 40 m

10:10

Thu, 6 Feb 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

FARES
Cabin bag Check-in Cancellation Date Change

Economy light

Fare offered by airlines.

7 kg
25 kg
Cancellation Fee starting
USD 200
Date Change Fee starting
USD 150

USD 537

Chennai to Shanghai Flights Information:-

Looking for Chennai to Shanghai Flight? Hereโ€™s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International Airport and the IATA code for the same is SHA.
Currently, there are 12 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 60 flights take off from Chennai to Shanghai every week.

Need information on Chennai to Shanghai airfare?

The minimum airfare for a Chennai to Shanghai flight would be 466, which may go up to 2891 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you book a round-trip, since it always works out to be more economical.

Flight Details for Chennai to Shanghai

If you are looking for Chennai to Shanghai flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Lufthansa, Air India, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways. Out of these, only 0 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cost lesser than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Lufthansa: 38, Air India: 38, Cathay Pacific: 38, Hong Kong Airlines: 38, Singapore Airlines: 38, Thai Airways: 38, Emirates: 38, Qatar Airways: 38, Malaysia Airlines: 38, British Airways: 38, Turkish Airlines: 38, Etihad Airways: 38

To board the first Chennai to Shanghai flight, choose Thai Airways, Hong Kong Airlines, which departs at 01:30 The last flight for this route is Singapore Airlines, departing at 23:25

Shanghai Airport Information

Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Pudong New Area, 900 Qihang Road, Shanghai 201202, China
Tel: (021) 9608 1388

About Chennai (MAA)

Chennai formally known as Madras is known as the Gateway to the South. Due to its cultural and traditional values, Chennai is the heart of Tamil Culture. Being the capital city of Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is also known as the fourth largest city of India. The city is a perfect example of deep rooted culture and heritage. The long standing coconut palms along the streets, beautiful beaches, and warm hospitality show the real colours of this fascinating city. Long stretched gold-sand beaches as well as lush green fields offer great peace to mind. It is an immense pleasure to spend an evening during the time of sunset with your beloved here. It will be an unforgettable moment of your life while moving at the shore of Chennai beaches holding the hands of your partner. It is quite a lively city and, therefore it lures not just the Indian travellers but also the people across the world. To enjoy your holidays in a grand way, Chennai has many touristsโ€™ attractions sites. There are some prominent places like Fort St. George, The Marina Beach, Santhome Cathedral Basilica, Vivekananda House and Museum, Kapaleeshwara Temple, and Fort Museum which will give you a deeper picture of this metropolis. All these attractions will surely give you a time of your life. Those who like to spend time with animals, can go to Guindy National Park and Snake Park where they can find various species of animals and birds. If you are in this region, then don't miss the chance to enjoy the festive season. The most famous festival of Chennai is 'pongal', celebrated with great zeal and gusto. Though the climate of the city remains hot during all the months but still the winter season is considered as the best time to visit here. The best thing about the city's climate is that it is less humid. To enjoy a comfortable and pleasant trip, just log onto MakeMyTrip.com where you will get some attractive discounts on your every booking. From flight tickets to hotel booking, this online travel portal offers you every tour related services to make your holidays more enjoyable. With following few simple steps, you can book your entire tour package here with great ease.

Important Information about Chennai to Shanghai Flight

Lowest Fare to Travel with Date $ - 05 Feb
Total flights from Chennai to Shanghai in a week 60 Flights
First Flight Thai Airways, Hong Kong Airlines, departs at 01:30
Last Flight Singapore Airlines, departs at 23:25
Non-Stop Flights from Chennai to Shanghai 0
Airport Name & codes of Chennai & Shanghai Chennai International Airport, Chennai-MAA, Shanghai Pudong International Airport,Shanghai-SHA

Chennai Address

Tirisulam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Tel: (044) 2234 1971 (domestic terminal) | (044( 2234 0551 (international terminal)

About Shanghai (SHA)

Tagged as the most developed cities in China, Shanghai stands strong with its population of over 23million, in which 9Million are just migrants. The largest and the prosperous city has a impressive history of years, which attracts constant traffic of tourists from across the globe. Among the most noted achievements, one was when the city hosted World Expo, 2010 and recorded the highest number of visitors from all over the world. With a captivating mix of east and west, Shanghai manages to woo the tourists with its style, art and world class technology. The climatic condition of the city is humid subtropical, and its best to hit the road during the spring season. Tourists can reach the diverse cultural city through plane and can land down at either Pudong or Hongqia International Airport. Other means of travelling include: train,car, bus, and boat. Getting around in the city requires help from the local transport, such as, local metro, special sight-seeing buses, taxis and ferry. Its always advisable to carry a language translation book in hand to communicate with the localihites. It will help you give proper hotel direction to your taxi driver. There are some place like, Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai Museum, Oriental pearl tower and Zhujiajiao Water Town, which can fill your heart with joy and pleasure. You can gather and sit at the nearest tea house, take a boat ride, spend time at the Jinjiang amusement park and Shanghai city beach. For shopping purposes, visit shanghai's Nanjing road or move towards the direction of Yuyuan Bazaar, for buying beautiful crafts and jewellery for yourself and your dear ones. There are number of supermarkets chains in the city, such as, Carreour, Auchan, Tesco, and Walmart, from which the tourists can easily avail products of their choice. At Shanghai, you will find cuisines of diverse tastes and flavour, which enable you to enjoy a vast variety of food and eatables at the city. While you plan out things for your trip, there are things which weigh prime importance. With MakeMyTrip, you can lessen your stress and can take help from the services provided by the website. The online ticket booking, accommodation arrangements and car rental services are managed by the website. Detailed information about the location is also provided at the city guides page, which enables you to have a closer look at your favourite location.

Shanghai Address

Pudong New Area, 900 Qihang Road, Shanghai 201202, China
Tel: (021) 9608 1388

Frequently Asked Questions - Chennai to Shanghai Flights

Can I cancel my ticket from Chennai to Shanghai without cancellation charges?

To avoid cancellation charges on your air tickets, you need to make a selection at the time of booking for ZERO cancellation. Please note, the zero cancellation facility is chargeable with minimum amount and can help you save a lot at the time sudden cancellations.

How do MakeMyTrip finds the lowest available dare for flights from Chennai to Shanghai?

MakeMyTrip is a popular travel portal that also works as a travel search engine that allows you to see best available results for your flight search. Every time you make search for flights to any destination, the MMT algorithm picks all the available air carriers for the route and filter rates basis on the cheapest fare available in their system. At MMT, you can not only search flights on the basis of the fare, but you can also see which flight offers direct route, which has multiple stop-overs, baggage allowance, in-flight meal options, cancellation policy, etc. You can also check available discounts offered by payments partners and air carriers when booking the flight.

Is passport mandatory to travel from Chennai to Shanghai?

When making an international trip, passport is mandatory as it defines your identity to the other nation officials. The VISA norms may differ from country to country, which means some would allow Visa on arrival and others may require you to obtain visa in advance. But the availability of passport is mandatory at the time of departure and arrival as well.

Is there a way to make flexible departure date bookings for your Chennai to Shanghai flight tickets?

Some travel portals like MakeMyTrip offer flexible departure and arrival booking option with certain air carrier when booking from Chennai to Shanghai. You can check the flexible booking flight options once you get the results filters based on your search and make the booking accordingly. Please note, some airlines make charge extra for flexible travel dates.

Can I find cheap accommodation near to airport when travelling from Chennai to Shanghai?

There are several accommodation options available near the Shanghai Pudong International Airport. You can check for both budget friendly and well as five star accommodation near the airport depending on your requirement and budget. These hotels are mostly suitable for business travellers.

Which airlines offer cheapest airfare from Chennai to Shanghai?

There is no set pricing for airlines to offer cheap flight fare from Chennai to Shanghai. These fares are mostly decided on the basis of algorithms followed by air carriers to final the prizing based on demand. However, some multiple route flights with stop-overs offer cheap flights as compared to direct flight departing from Chennai to Shanghai.

What is the best time to book cheap flight tickets from Chennai to Shanghai?

To get cheap flight tickets from Chennai to Shanghai, the best time would be to plan your trip during the off season. At that time the flight tickets are usually cheaper than the peak season and the accommodation booking is also available at the affordable price. The other way of booking cheap flight tickets from Chennai (MAA) to Shanghai (SHA) is to book atleast 4 weeks in advance before your departure date to get competitive pricing on your tickets even during the peak season.

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