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Flights from Shanghai to Chennai Starting at £142

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
  • Round-trip
      • PVG06:50
        18h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Mon, Feb 10|Shanghai - Chennai|Thai AirAsia X
        £142£211
        32% OFF
        32% OFF
        £211£142

        Choose Thai AirAsia X flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Thai AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Mon, Feb 10, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £142 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:35
        27h 5m
        1 stop
        MAA16:10
        Sat, Mar 8|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        £146£211
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        £211£146

        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 8, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £146 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG06:50
        18h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Sat, Feb 8|Shanghai - Chennai|Thai AirAsia X
        £146£211
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        £211£146

        Choose Thai AirAsia X flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Thai AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Sat, Feb 8, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £146 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG21:10
        30h 55m
        1 stop
        MAA01:35
        Mon, Feb 3|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        £146
        £146

        Choose Spring Airlines flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Mon, Feb 3, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £146 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG14:45
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA01:35
        Thu, Feb 13|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        £148
        £148

        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 13, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £148 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG06:50
        18h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Thu, Feb 20|Shanghai - Chennai|Thai AirAsia X
        £149
        £149

        Choose Thai AirAsia X flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Thai AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Thu, Feb 20, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £149 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG06:00
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Tue, Feb 11|Shanghai - Chennai|AirAsia X
        £149
        £149

        Choose AirAsia X flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with AirAsia X departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Tue, Feb 11, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £149 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:25
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA01:35
        Tue, Feb 11|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        £149
        £149

        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 11, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £149 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:25
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA01:35
        Thu, Feb 6|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        £150
        £150

        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 6, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £150 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:35
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA07:55
        Tue, Feb 18|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        £151
        £151

        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 18, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from £151 including taxes and charges.

      • SHA01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MAA02:00 pm
        Fri, Jan 31|Shanghai - Chennai|Thai AirAsia X
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Shanghai to Chennai flight time & flight schedules

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. D7333

    AirAsia X

    06:00

    PVG

    5.7h

    11:40

    KUL

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  2. AK013

    AirAsia

    21:50

    KUL

    3.8h

    23:05

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  3. D7333

    AirAsia X

    06:00

    PVG

    5.7h

    11:40

    KUL

    -MT-TF-
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  4. TR473

    Scoot

    18:15

    KUL

    1.3h

    19:30

    SIN

    SMTWT--

  5. TR578

    Scoot

    21:30

    SIN

    3.8h

    22:50

    MAA

    S-TWT-S

  6. D7333

    AirAsia X

    06:00

    PVG

    5.7h

    11:40

    KUL

    -MT-TF-
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  7. TR469

    Scoot

    19:10

    KUL

    1.2h

    20:20

    SIN

    SMTWTFS

  8. TR578

    Scoot

    21:30

    SIN

    3.8h

    22:50

    MAA

    S-TWT-S

  9. XJ761

    Thai AirAsia X

    06:50

    PVG

    4.3h

    10:10

    DMK

    SMTWTFS
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  10. FD153

    Thai AirAsia

    21:10

    DMK

    3.3h

    22:55

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  11. 9C8891

    Spring Airlines

    07:05

    PVG

    4.4h

    10:30

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
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  12. FD153

    Thai AirAsia

    21:10

    DMK

    3.3h

    22:55

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  13. 9C8521

    Spring Airlines

    08:05

    PVG

    5.1h

    12:10

    HKT

    SMTWTFS
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  14. FD192

    Thai AirAsia

    23:50

    HKT

    3.3h

    01:35

    MAA

    -M-W-F-

  15. 9C8755

    Spring Airlines

    08:50

    PVG

    5.0h

    12:50

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  16. FD153

    Thai AirAsia

    21:10

    DMK

    3.3h

    22:55

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  17. 9C8675

    Spring Airlines

    14:45

    PVG

    5.8h

    19:30

    HKT

    ---W---
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  18. FD192

    Thai AirAsia

    23:50

    HKT

    3.3h

    01:35

    MAA

    -M-W-F-

  19. 9C8667

    Spring Airlines

    16:50

    PVG

    5.7h

    21:30

    HKT

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  20. FD192

    Thai AirAsia

    23:50

    HKT

    3.3h

    01:35

    MAA

    -M-W-F-

  21. 9C8549

    Spring Airlines

    18:47

    PVG

    5.2h

    23:58

    SIN

    SMTWTFS
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  22. 6E1002

    IndiGo

    04:55

    SIN

    4.1h

    06:30

    MAA

    SMTWTFS
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Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Chennai

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.
Cathay Pacific logoCathay PacificThai Airways logoThai AirwaysMalaysia Airlines logoMalaysia AirlinesChina Eastern Airlines logoChina Eastern Airlines

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 £578.

  • 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
Book Early
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2
Compare Flight Prices
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3
Look Out for Deals
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4
Check One-way Fares
Buying two cheap one-way flights can sometimes be a better deal than a round-trip.
5
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Flight Information from Shanghai to Chennai

Cheapest direct flight price£142
Off-season travel monthMarch
Peak season for travelApril
Flight distance4,661.57km
Popular airlineCathay Pacific

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