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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Chennai starting at S$ 218

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai to Chennai and kick-start your next adventure today!

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • PVG23:00
        26h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Sat, Mar 22|Shanghai - Chennai|Thai Vietjet
        S$ 218S$ 283
        23% OFF
        23% OFF
        S$ 283S$ 218

        Fly from Shanghai to Chennai on Sat, Mar 22 with Thai Vietjet. One-way connecting flights with Thai Vietjet depart Shanghai Pudong International Airport and arrive Chennai International Airport starting at S$ 218 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG06:50
        18h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Mon, Mar 3|Shanghai - Chennai|Thai AirAsia X Co., Ltd
        S$ 229S$ 283
        19% OFF
        19% OFF
        S$ 283S$ 229

        Fly from Shanghai to Chennai on Mon, Mar 3 with Thai AirAsia X Co., Ltd. One-way connecting flights with Thai AirAsia X Co., Ltd depart Shanghai Pudong International Airport and arrive Chennai International Airport starting at S$ 229 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG08:40
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA01:35
        Thu, Feb 27|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        S$ 234S$ 283
        17% OFF
        17% OFF
        S$ 283S$ 234

        Fly from Shanghai to Chennai on Thu, Feb 27 with Spring Airlines. One-way connecting flights with Spring Airlines depart Shanghai Pudong International Airport and arrive Chennai International Airport starting at S$ 234 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG01:35
        32h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA07:25
        Thu, Feb 27|Shanghai - Chennai|AirAsia X
        S$ 235
        S$ 235

        Fly from Shanghai to Chennai on Thu, Feb 27 with AirAsia X. One-way connecting flights with AirAsia X depart Shanghai Pudong International Airport and arrive Chennai International Airport starting at S$ 235 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:35
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA07:55
        Wed, Mar 5|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        S$ 236
        S$ 236

        Fly from Shanghai to Chennai on Wed, Mar 5 with Spring Airlines. One-way connecting flights with Spring Airlines depart Shanghai Pudong International Airport and arrive Chennai International Airport starting at S$ 236 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG07:10
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Mon, Mar 10|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        S$ 236
        S$ 236

        Fly from Shanghai to Chennai on Mon, Mar 10 with Spring Airlines. One-way connecting flights with Spring Airlines depart Shanghai Pudong International Airport and arrive Chennai International Airport starting at S$ 236 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:35
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA07:55
        Sat, Mar 15|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        S$ 237
        S$ 237

        Fly from Shanghai to Chennai on Sat, Mar 15 with Spring Airlines. One-way connecting flights with Spring Airlines depart Shanghai Pudong International Airport and arrive Chennai International Airport starting at S$ 237 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG02:40
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Fri, Mar 7|Shanghai - Chennai|Thai Lion Air
        S$ 237
        S$ 237

        Fly from Shanghai to Chennai on Fri, Mar 7 with Thai Lion Air. One-way connecting flights with Thai Lion Air depart Shanghai Pudong International Airport and arrive Chennai International Airport starting at S$ 237 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:35
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA07:55
        Tue, Feb 25|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        S$ 238
        S$ 238

        Fly from Shanghai to Chennai on Tue, Feb 25 with Spring Airlines. One-way connecting flights with Spring Airlines depart Shanghai Pudong International Airport and arrive Chennai International Airport starting at S$ 238 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG06:50
        18h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Mon, Mar 10|Shanghai - Chennai|Thai AirAsia X Co., Ltd
        S$ 239
        S$ 239

        Fly from Shanghai to Chennai on Mon, Mar 10 with Thai AirAsia X Co., Ltd. One-way connecting flights with Thai AirAsia X Co., Ltd depart Shanghai Pudong International Airport and arrive Chennai International Airport starting at S$ 239 including taxes and charges.

      • SHA01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MAA02:00 pm
        Mon, Mar 3|Shanghai - Chennai|Thai Vietjet
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Shanghai to Chennai Flight Time

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Arrival
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  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 Co., Ltd

    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 Co., Ltd

    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

    SIN

    4.1h

    23:05

    MAA

    SMTWT-S

  18. 9C8891

    Spring Airlines

    07:05

    PVG

    4.4h

    10:30

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  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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Cheapest time to fly 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 lowest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Cheapest Airlines flying from Shanghai to Chennai

Compare prices from various providers below to understand which option best suits your travel needs, before enjoying a comfortable journey with a trusted airline from Shanghai to Chennai.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When to buy 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 is a flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Chennai (MAA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around S$ 960.

  • 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?

    There are 1 airports near Chennai: Chennai International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Chennai

If you leave it until the last minute and forget to check some of the key information when booking tickets, prices can often end up skyrocketing. Below, you can find our top tips for getting the best value flights – from changing dates to chasing deals, there are plenty ways to keep your next trip affordable.
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Choose your dates flexibly and get the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Chennai.
Tap 'Date' on the flight search bar to browse the calendar for Shanghai to Chennai airfare over the next 6 months in 2025. If you're looking to fly within the next 3 months, the cheapest date seems to be Sat, Mar 22, with one-way flights starting at S$ 218.
2
Compare cheap flight deals from hundreds of airlines for Shanghai to Chennai flights.
Our extensive search lets you compare prices from over 500 airlines to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The cheapest flight at the moment is with Thai Vietjet.
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It's always better to book early. Flight tickets are often at their lowest when first released, usually a year ahead of departure. Keep an eye out as soon as your desired flights open for booking. If you miss the early deals, you may still find lower prices closer to your travel date.
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Find cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Chennai

Cheapest direct flight priceS$ 217
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance4,661.57km
Popular airlineSpring Airlines

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