What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Shanghai . Flying to Shanghai in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.

Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 5 minutes).

Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

₹ 14,020+ Flights to Shanghai, China

Flights to Shanghai, China in 2025

Return from	₹ 34,836
One-way from	₹ 14,020
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	₹ 55,049

Thai AirAsia X
24/7-24/8
3 total stops
44h 00m total
New Delhi to Shanghai

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VietJet Air
11/9
1 total stop
22h 40m total
New Delhi to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 June 2025.

Thu 24/714:00DEL - PVG

2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 24/806:50PVG - DEL

1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6₹ 34,836

Sat 30/809:00DEL - PVG

1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines

Fri 12/908:05PVG - DEL

1 stop14h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/6₹ 35,180

Fri 29/800:05DEL - PVG

1 stop22h 25mVietJet Air

Thu 11/902:00PVG - DEL

1 stop23h 25mVietJet Air

Deal found 13/6₹ 36,298

Mon 14/723:35DEL - SHA

2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 27/708:10SHA - DEL

2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6₹ 38,018

Thu 14/801:15DEL - SHA

1 stop11h 50mCathay Pacific

Thu 21/813:20SHA - DEL

1 stop13h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/6₹ 49,458

Tue 22/701:15DEL - PVG

1 stop20h 10mCathay Pacific

Wed 30/709:35PVG - DEL

1 stop14h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/6₹ 51,781

Thu 12/603:20DEL - PVG

1 stop10h 10mThai Airways

Thu 19/607:30PVG - DEL

1 stop16h 50mThai Airways

Deal found 12/6₹ 62,017

Sat 30/823:35DEL - PVG

1 stop10h 35mVietnam Airlines

Fri 12/915:50PVG - DEL

2 stops32h 45mVietnam Airlines

Deal found 13/6₹ 65,973

Sun 22/623:20DEL - PVG

1 stop22h 30mAirAsia X

Thu 26/601:35PVG - DEL

1 stop23h 00mAirAsia X

Deal found 13/6₹ 69,586

Sun 22/623:20DEL - PVG

1 stop22h 30mAirAsia

Thu 26/601:35PVG - DEL

1 stop23h 00mAirAsia

Deal found 13/6₹ 70,790

Fri 13/623:00DEL - PVG

1 stop23h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 18/602:25PVG - DEL

1 stop12h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/6₹ 72,338

Tue 17/622:20DEL - SHA

1 stop14h 05mAir India

Tue 24/619:15SHA - DEL

1 stop19h 35mAir India

Deal found 14/6₹ 77,585

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Thu 24/714:00DEL - PVG

2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 24/806:50PVG - DEL

1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6₹ 34,836

Sat 30/809:00DEL - PVG

1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines

Thu 11/900:35PVG - DEL

1 stop31h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/6₹ 35,180

Fri 29/800:05DEL - PVG

1 stop22h 25mVietJet Air

Thu 11/902:00PVG - DEL

1 stop23h 25mVietJet Air

Deal found 13/6₹ 36,298

Thu 14/801:15DEL - SHA

1 stop11h 50mCathay Pacific

Thu 21/813:20SHA - DEL

1 stop13h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/6₹ 49,458

Sun 22/623:30DEL - PVG

1 stop27h 45mThai Airways

Thu 26/607:30PVG - DEL

1 stop29h 35mThai Airways

Deal found 13/6₹ 62,963

Sat 30/823:35DEL - PVG

1 stop10h 35mVietnam Airlines

Fri 12/915:50PVG - DEL

2 stops32h 45mVietnam Airlines

Deal found 13/6₹ 65,973

Sun 22/623:20DEL - PVG

1 stop22h 30mAirAsia X

Thu 26/601:35PVG - DEL

1 stop23h 00mAirAsia X

Deal found 13/6₹ 69,586

Sun 22/623:20DEL - PVG

1 stop22h 30mAirAsia

Thu 26/601:35PVG - DEL

1 stop23h 00mAirAsia

Deal found 13/6₹ 70,790

Mon 14/723:35DEL - SHA

2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 27/708:10SHA - DEL

2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6₹ 38,018

Tue 17/622:20DEL - SHA

1 stop14h 05mAir India

Tue 24/619:15SHA - DEL

1 stop19h 35mAir India

Deal found 14/6₹ 77,585

Sun 22/618:50DEL - PVG

1 stop22h 50mKorean Air

Thu 26/608:50PVG - DEL

1 stop10h 50mKorean Air

Deal found 14/6₹ 85,241

Tue 17/613:15DEL - PVG

1 stop22h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 23/602:25PVG - DEL

1 stop21h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 14/6₹ 86,445

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Thu 12/603:20DEL - PVG

1 stop10h 10mThai Airways

Thu 19/607:30PVG - DEL

1 stop16h 50mThai Airways

Deal found 12/6₹ 62,017

Fri 13/623:00DEL - PVG

1 stop23h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 18/602:25PVG - DEL

1 stop12h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/6₹ 72,338

Tue 17/622:20DEL - SHA

1 stop14h 05mAir India

Tue 24/619:15SHA - DEL

1 stop19h 35mAir India

Deal found 14/6₹ 77,585

Sun 22/623:30DEL - PVG

1 stop27h 45mThai Airways

Thu 26/607:30PVG - DEL

1 stop29h 35mThai Airways

Deal found 13/6₹ 62,963

Sun 22/623:20DEL - PVG

1 stop22h 30mAirAsia X

Fri 27/606:00PVG - DEL

1 stop18h 35mAirAsia X

Deal found 13/6₹ 69,586

Sun 22/621:55DEL - PVG

1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines

Fri 27/608:05PVG - DEL

1 stop24h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/6₹ 70,446

Sun 22/623:20DEL - PVG

1 stop22h 30mAirAsia

Thu 26/601:35PVG - DEL

1 stop23h 00mAirAsia

Deal found 13/6₹ 70,790

Sun 22/623:35DEL - PVG

1 stop12h 20mVietnam Airlines

Thu 26/615:10PVG - DEL

2 stops57h 50mVietnam Airlines

Deal found 14/6₹ 85,155

Sun 22/618:50DEL - PVG

1 stop22h 50mKorean Air

Thu 26/608:50PVG - DEL

1 stop10h 50mKorean Air

Deal found 14/6₹ 85,241

Sun 22/623:00DEL - PVG

1 stop23h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 25/602:25PVG - DEL

1 stop12h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/6₹ 85,327

Mon 23/601:15DEL - SHA

1 stop11h 50mCathay Pacific

Sun 24/813:20SHA - DEL

1 stop10h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/6₹ 55,135

Mon 23/600:05DEL - PVG

2 stops46h 40mVietJet Air

Sat 23/802:15PVG - DEL

2 stops47h 10mVietJet Air

Deal found 12/6₹ 73,973

One-way flights to Shanghai
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Thu 11/900:05DEL - PVG

1 stop22h 40mVietJet Air

Deal found 13/6₹ 14,020

Mon 25/823:35DEL - PVG

1 stop12h 20mVietnam Airlines

Deal found 12/6₹ 15,741

Fri 27/623:20DEL - PVG

2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6₹ 16,171

Fri 27/623:20DEL - SHA

3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6₹ 17,977

Sun 27/723:20DEL - PVG

1 stop22h 30mAirAsia X

Deal found 12/6₹ 21,504

Sat 26/709:00DEL - PVG

1 stop25h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/6₹ 26,493

Wed 18/601:15DEL - PVG

1 stop12h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/6₹ 28,729

Sat 21/611:40DEL - PVG

1 stop15h 35mThai Airways

Deal found 14/6₹ 33,718

Sun 10/801:15DEL - SHA

1 stop17h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/6₹ 36,556

Sat 21/600:05DEL - PVG

2 stops19h 25mHahn Air Systems

Deal found 14/6₹ 69,500

Sat 21/600:05DEL - SHA

1 stop14h 25mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 14/6₹ 76,725

Mon 28/711:40DEL - SHA

2 stops22h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/6₹ 86,187

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Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 24/7

14:00-01:00

2 stops32h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 24/8

06:50-15:50

1 stop11h 30m

₹ 34,836

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 13/7

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 20/7

02:00-22:55

1 stop23h 25m

₹ 35,180

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 14/7

09:00-15:05

1 stop27h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 20/7

00:35-20:10

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 35,438

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 14/8

00:05-11:20

2 stops32h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 21/8

21:50-22:05

3 stops26h 45m

₹ 39,739

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 14/8

01:15-15:35

1 stop11h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 21/8

13:20-23:50

1 stop13h 00m

₹ 49,458

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 22/7

01:15-23:55

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/7

09:35-21:10

1 stop14h 05m

₹ 51,781

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 30/8

23:35-12:40

1 stop10h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/9

15:50-22:05

2 stops32h 45m

₹ 65,629

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 29/8

00:05-22:00

2 stops19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/9

23:00-22:55

2 stops26h 25m

₹ 94,616

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 14/8

22:40-00:10

2 stops47h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 20/8

01:10-21:10

2 stops22h 30m

₹ 101,497

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 29/8

01:35-07:55

1 stop27h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/9

11:00-17:15

2 stops32h 45m

₹ 170,997

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How long is the flight to Shanghai?

On average, a flight from New Delhi to Shanghai takes 17 hours 47 minutes. Flights to Shanghai from other popular cities in India will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The most popular airlines flying from New Delhi to Shanghai are Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and VietJet Air.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Shanghai are VietJet Air, Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, ANA and Asiana Airlines to Shanghai to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,091 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,091 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,091 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

ANA

8.3

Very Good

884 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,091 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

440 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,091 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,308 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,091 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Thai Airways

7.7

Good

335 reviews

Korean Air

8.4

Very Good

1,091 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Shanghai on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Shanghai.
Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Shanghai, Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 5 minutes).
Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?
Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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₹ 14,020+ Cheap flights to Shanghai, China

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How long is the flight to Shanghai?

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Shanghai?

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, ANA and Asiana Airlines to Shanghai to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Shanghai

Can I find cheaper flights to Shanghai if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Shanghai?

Where does the fastest flight to Shanghai depart from?

Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?

Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

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