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Find cheap airlines flights from Shanghai to Chennai

Choose from 5 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Chennai, including Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Thai AirAsia X. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Thai Vietjet Air.
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Chennai

Find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chennai within the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $173 or round trip flights from $404.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Chennai

The distance between Shanghai and Chennai is about 4,661.57 km. The most popular month to Chennai is June. The off-season for travel is April.

Cheapest one-way flight price $173
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $404
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 4,661.57 km
Popular airline Thai Airways

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Chennai?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Chennai flights: Aug 24 to Aug 31 — one way flight prices from $171.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Chennai based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

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

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $557.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Chennai

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Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest Shanghai to Chennai ticket.
Tap "Date" in the flight search bar to browse the calendar and find airfare from Shanghai to Chennai for the next six months in 2025. If you're looking to fly within the next three months, the lowest fare is $173 for a one-way ticket on Sun, Aug 3.
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