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Cheap Flight Deals from Shanghai to Chennai

For as little as AU$ 256, you can take your next adventure to Chennai without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from Shanghai below.

  • One way
  • Return
      • PVG23:00
        26h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Sat, Mar 22|Shanghai - Chennai|Thai Vietjet Air
        AU$ 256AU$ 333
        23% OFF
        23% OFF
        AU$ 333AU$ 256

        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 AU$ 256 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG08:40
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA01:35
        Thu, Feb 27|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        AU$ 275AU$ 333
        17% OFF
        17% OFF
        AU$ 333AU$ 275

        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 AU$ 275 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG01:35
        32h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA07:25
        Thu, Feb 27|Shanghai - Chennai|AirAsia X
        AU$ 276AU$ 333
        17% OFF
        17% OFF
        AU$ 333AU$ 276

        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 AU$ 276 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:35
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA07:55
        Wed, Mar 5|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        AU$ 277
        AU$ 277

        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 AU$ 277 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG07:10
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Mon, Mar 10|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        AU$ 277
        AU$ 277

        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 AU$ 277 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:35
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA07:55
        Sat, Mar 15|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        AU$ 278
        AU$ 278

        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 AU$ 278 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG07:05
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Tue, Mar 11|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        AU$ 278
        AU$ 278

        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 AU$ 278 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG02:40
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Fri, Mar 7|Shanghai - Chennai|Thai Lion Air
        AU$ 278
        AU$ 278

        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 AU$ 278 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:35
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA07:55
        Tue, Feb 25|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        AU$ 279
        AU$ 279

        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 AU$ 279 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:35
        27h 5m
        1 stop
        MAA16:10
        Thu, Mar 20|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        AU$ 283
        AU$ 283

        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 AU$ 283 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 info.
Departure
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

    -----FS

  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

    SMTWTFS
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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

    21:00

    DMK

    3.4h

    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

    SIN

    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
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  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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Best Time to Book Flights from Shanghai to Chennai

Explore the best time to buy affordable tickets to Chennai with our price trend chart, which predicts how flight prices will change in the coming weeks from previous data.

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

FAQ

  • When are flight 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 lowest 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 AU$ 1,126.

  • 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

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Check One-way Fares
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Flight Information from Shanghai to Chennai

Cheapest direct flight priceAU$ 255
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance4,661.57km
Popular airlineSpring Airlines

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