What to know about flights from New Delhi to Shanghai?

The distance between New Delhi and Shanghai is approximately 4,250.82km. The average flight time between New Delhi and Shanghai is 6 hours 20 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in December. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£120
Vietnam Airlines Vietnam Airlines DEL-SHA 12h 10m · 1 stop Thu, Oct 29
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Cheapest return
£234
AirAsia X AirAsia X DEL-SHA 22h 30m · 2 stops Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Oct 31
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Best time to book
August
Cheapest
December
Peak season for travel
Route details
4,250.82km
Flight distance
6h 20m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from New Delhi to Shanghai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £120 and round-trip from £234. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from New Delhi to Shanghai operate an average of 1 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 60.0% on-time departure rate and a 75.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for New Delhi to Shanghai flights?

The most popular airlines flying from New Delhi to Shanghai are China Eastern Airlines, IndiGo, and Cathay Pacific, among 7 carriers on this route. Vietnam Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Thai Airways logo Thai Airways
Vietnam Airlines logo Vietnam Airlines
Air China logo Air China
VietJet Air logo VietJet Air
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New Delhi to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on New Delhi to Shanghai Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from New Delhi to Shanghai?

Average price of one-way tickets from New Delhi to Shanghai booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from New Delhi to Shanghai, fares are lowest in August (£168) and highest in April (£289).

£289
£229
£168
£108
  • £168
    Aug
  • £220
    Sep
  • £274
    Oct
  • £240
    Nov
  • £274
    Dec
  • £220
    Jan
  • £227
    Feb
  • £230
    Mar
  • £289
    Apr
  • £238
    May
  • £263
    Jun
  • £229
    Jul

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from New Delhi to Shanghai?

Average price of return tickets from New Delhi to Shanghai booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from New Delhi to Shanghai, fares are lowest in February (£362) and highest in October (£673).

£673
£518
£362
£207
    Cheapest
  • £412
    Aug
  • £436
    Sep
  • £673
    Oct
  • £546
    Nov
  • £464
    Dec
  • £385
    Jan
  • £362
    Feb
  • £462
    Mar
  • £548
    Apr
  • £453
    May
  • £483
    Jun
  • £408
    Jul

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Vietnam Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £120 (for example, DEL–PVG on Thu, Oct 29). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, AirAsia X offers fares from £234, departing on Mon, Oct 26 and returning on Sat, Oct 31.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from New Delhi to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from New Delhi (DEL) to Shanghai (SHA) takes an average of 6 hours 20 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Shanghai 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.
  • On average, 5 direct flights operate each week between New Delhi and Shanghai. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    China Eastern Airlines: S/-/T/-/T/F/S – MU564 (departure at 20:35)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from New Delhi to Shanghai on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Thu, Oct 29, with one-way fares from just £120.
    · Compare airlines. Air India currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. December is generally the busiest month for travel to Shanghai.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from New Delhi to Shanghai is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New Delhi to Shanghai on September 16, 2026 with AirAsia X Berhad, with prices starting at £108.
  • Flights to Shanghai can arrive at: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). The most common route connects Indira Gandhi International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (DEL–PVG).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and New Delhi 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from New Delhi to Shanghai is £243. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from New Delhi to Shanghai is £448. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter New Delhi and Shanghai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • IndiGoare the most popular budget airlines flying from New Delhi to Shanghai. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed 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 visit the customer support pages.