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Flights from Shanghai to Chennai Starting at £129

Whether you’re going for a one-way or round-trip to Chennai, we’ve got you covered! Check out these different flight options from Shanghai below.

  • One way
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      • PVG23:00
        26h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Sat, Mar 22|Shanghai - Chennai|Thai Vietjet Air
        £129£168
        23% OFF
        23% OFF
        £168£129

        Choose Thai Vietjet Air flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Thai Vietjet Air departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Sat, Mar 22, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £129 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG08:40
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA01:35
        Thu, Feb 27|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        £139£168
        17% OFF
        17% OFF
        £168£139

        Choose Spring Airlines flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Thu, Feb 27, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £139 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG01:35
        32h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA07:25
        Thu, Feb 27|Shanghai - Chennai|AirAsia X
        £139£168
        17% OFF
        17% OFF
        £168£139

        Choose AirAsia X flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Thu, Feb 27, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £139 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:35
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA07:55
        Wed, Mar 5|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        £139
        £139

        Choose Spring Airlines flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Wed, Mar 5, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £139 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG07:10
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Mon, Mar 10|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        £140
        £140

        Choose Spring Airlines flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Mon, Mar 10, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £140 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:35
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA07:55
        Sat, Mar 15|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        £140
        £140

        Choose Spring Airlines flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Sat, Mar 15, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £140 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG07:05
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Tue, Mar 11|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        £140
        £140

        Choose Spring Airlines flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Tue, Mar 11, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £140 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG02:40
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Fri, Mar 7|Shanghai - Chennai|Thai Lion Air
        £140
        £140

        Choose Thai Lion Air flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Thai Lion Air departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Fri, Mar 7, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £140 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:35
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA07:55
        Tue, Feb 25|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        £140
        £140

        Choose Spring Airlines flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Tue, Feb 25, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £140 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:35
        27h 5m
        1 stop
        MAA16:10
        Thu, Mar 20|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        £142
        £142

        Choose Spring Airlines flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Thu, Mar 20, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £142 including taxes and charges.

      • SHA01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MAA02:00 pm
        Mon, Mar 3|Shanghai - Chennai|Thai Vietjet Air
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Shanghai to Chennai flight time & flight schedules

Flight info.
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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. D7333

    AirAsia X

    06:00

    PVG

    5.7h

    11:40

    KUL

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  2. TR469

    Scoot

    19:10

    KUL

    1.2h

    20:20

    SIN

    SMTWTFS

  3. TR578

    Scoot

    21:30

    SIN

    4.1h

    23:05

    MAA

    SMTWT-S

  4. XJ761

    Thai AirAsia X

    06:50

    PVG

    4.8h

    10:35

    DMK

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  5. TR601

    Scoot

    16:25

    BKK

    2.8h

    20:15

    SIN

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  6. TR578

    Scoot

    21:30

    SIN

    4.1h

    23:05

    MAA

    SMTWT-S

  7. XJ761

    Thai AirAsia X

    06:50

    PVG

    4.8h

    10:35

    DMK

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  8. TR625

    Scoot

    10:50

    BKK

    2.4h

    14:15

    SIN

    -MT----

  9. TR578

    Scoot

    21:30

    SIN

    4.1h

    23:05

    MAA

    SMTWT-S

  10. 9C8891

    Spring Airlines

    07:05

    PVG

    4.4h

    10:30

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
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  11. TR617

    Scoot

    20:00

    BKK

    3.2h

    00:10

    SIN

    SMTWTFS

  12. TR578

    Scoot

    21:30

    SIN

    4.1h

    23:05

    MAA

    SMTWT-S

  13. 9C8891

    Spring Airlines

    07:05

    PVG

    4.4h

    10:30

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
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  14. FD153

    Thai AirAsia

    21:10

    DMK

    3.3h

    22:55

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  15. 9C8891

    Spring Airlines

    07:05

    PVG

    4.4h

    10:30

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
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  16. TR601

    Scoot

    16:25

    BKK

    2.8h

    20:15

    SIN

    -----FS

  17. TR578

    Scoot

    21:30

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    4.1h

    23:05

    MAA

    SMTWT-S

  18. 9C8891

    Spring Airlines

    07:05

    PVG

    4.4h

    10:30

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
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  19. TR605

    Scoot

    15:25

    BKK

    2.5h

    18:55

    SIN

    SMTWTFS

  20. TR578

    Scoot

    21:30

    SIN

    4.1h

    23:05

    MAA

    SMTWT-S

  21. 9C8891

    Spring Airlines

    07:05

    PVG

    4.4h

    10:30

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  22. TR625

    Scoot

    10:50

    BKK

    2.4h

    14:15

    SIN

    -MT----

  23. TR578

    Scoot

    21:30

    SIN

    4.1h

    23:05

    MAA

    SMTWT-S

  24. 9C8667

    Spring Airlines

    15:50

    PVG

    4.9h

    19:45

    HKT

    SMTWTFS
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  25. FD192

    Thai AirAsia

    23:50

    HKT

    3.3h

    01:35

    MAA

    -M-W-F-

  26. 9C8549

    Spring Airlines

    17:35

    PVG

    6.1h

    23:40

    SIN

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  27. 6E1002

    IndiGo

    04:55

    SIN

    4.1h

    06:30

    MAA

    SMTWTFS
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These price trend charts carefully monitor and predict how flight prices from Shanghai to Chennai will change. Keep a close eye on them to understand when the best time to buy your tickets is.

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

Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Chennai

We have a range of prices from different airlines providing flights from Shanghai to Chennai. Check below for the journey which best suits your travel needs.
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FAQ

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Chennai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much are flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Chennai (MAA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £567.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Chennai?

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

  • How many airports in Chennai (MAA)?

    There are 1 airport(s) in Chennai (MAA): Chennai International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Chennai

If you don’t know some of the key things to look out for when buying flight tickets, prices can often end up sky high or, worse, sold out! We’ve carefully compiled our six most important steps to help ensure you’re getting the best deals when planning your next journey.
1
Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Chennai.
Simply tap "Date" on the flight search bar to browse through the calendar and check out airfare from Shanghai to Chennai over the next 6 months in 2025. If you're planning to fly within the next three months, it looks like the most affordable option is on Sat, Mar 22, with one-way flights priced at just £129.
2
Compare cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Chennai across hundreds of airlines.
With our extensive search, you can compare prices from over 500 airlines to find the cheapest flight tickets from Shanghai to Chennai. The cheapest airline for this route is Thai Vietjet Air.
3
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5
Book early or wait until the last minute.
It's usually best to book early. Flight tickets are often cheapest when they're first released, typically about a year before the departure date. So, have a look online as soon as the flights you're interested in become available. If you miss the cheapest time, you might still find some good deals as the departure date gets closer.
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Flight Information from Shanghai to Chennai

Cheapest direct flight price£128
Off-season travel monthMarch
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance4,661.57km
Popular airlineSpring Airlines

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