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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Mumbai

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Mumbai

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Mumbai, including Cathay Pacific, Air India, and IndiGo. VietJet Air offers the lowest prices on this route.
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Air India logo Air India
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Thai Airways logo Thai Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Mumbai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Mumbai in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way fares start at S$ 232, and round-trip tickets start at S$ 499.

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

Flying from Shanghai to Mumbai

The distance between Shanghai and Mumbai is approximately 5,021.66km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceS$ 232
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 499
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance5,021.66km
Popular airlineCathay Pacific
Flight statistics for the Shanghai–Mumbai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Mumbai.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Shanghai to Mumbai?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Mumbai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Mumbai is April, with an average price of S$ 376, and the most expensive month is November, with an average price of up to S$ 584.

S$ 584
S$ 480
S$ 376
S$ 272
    Cheapest
  • S$ 508
    Jun
  • S$ 469
    Jul
  • S$ 507
    Aug
  • S$ 571
    Sep
  • S$ 577
    Oct
  • S$ 584
    Nov
  • S$ 537
    Dec
  • S$ 521
    Jan
  • S$ 494
    Feb
  • S$ 397
    Mar
  • S$ 376
    Apr
  • S$ 385
    May

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Mumbai?

The average price of round-trip flights from Shanghai to Mumbai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Mumbai is April, with an average price of S$ 718, and the most expensive month is May, with an average price of up to S$ 1,720.

S$ 1,720
S$ 1,219
S$ 718
S$ 217
    Cheapest
  • S$ 907
    Jun
  • S$ 878
    Jul
  • S$ 913
    Aug
  • S$ 1,046
    Sep
  • S$ 1,010
    Oct
  • S$ 740
    Nov
  • S$ 1,076
    Dec
  • S$ 848
    Jan
  • S$ 999
    Feb
  • S$ 969
    Mar
  • S$ 718
    Apr
  • S$ 1,720
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Mumbai (BOM)?

    Based on Trip.com data, VietJet Air offers one-way fares as low as S$ 232 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to BOM on Sat, Jul 25), while IndiGo offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 499 departing on Wed, Jul 1 and returning on Tue, Jul 7.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Mumbai with the following airlines, including: China Southern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Mumbai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Mumbai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Jul 25, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 232.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is VietJet Air.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Mumbai travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Mumbai is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Mumbai on June 26, 2026 with Air India, with prices starting at S$ 236.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Mumbai, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (PVG-BOM) is by far the most common option on this route: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI).
  • The time difference between Mumbai and Shanghai is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the lowest estimated prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.