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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Chennai Starting at €168

For as little as €168, you can take your next adventure to Chennai without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from Shanghai below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • PVG15:35
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA07:55
        Wed, Mar 5|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        €168€224
        25% OFF
        25% OFF
        €224€168

        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 €168 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:35
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA07:55
        Wed, Feb 26|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        €169€224
        25% OFF
        25% OFF
        €224€169

        Choose Spring Airlines flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with Spring Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Wed, Feb 26, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from €169 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:35
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA07:55
        Tue, Feb 25|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        €169€224
        24% OFF
        24% OFF
        €224€169

        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 €169 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:25
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA01:35
        Thu, Feb 27|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        €170
        €170

        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 €170 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG01:35
        32h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA07:25
        Wed, Feb 26|Shanghai - Chennai|AirAsia X Berhad
        €170
        €170

        Choose AirAsia X Berhad flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with AirAsia X Berhad departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Wed, Feb 26, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from €170 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:25
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA01:35
        Tue, Mar 11|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        €171
        €171

        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 €171 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:35
        27h 5m
        1 stop
        MAA16:10
        Thu, Mar 20|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        €171
        €171

        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 €171 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG23:00
        26h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Fri, Feb 28|Shanghai - Chennai|Thai Vietjet Air
        €171
        €171

        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 Fri, Feb 28, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from €171 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG15:25
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA01:35
        Sat, Mar 1|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
        €171
        €171

        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 1, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from €171 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG01:35
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA22:55
        Tue, Feb 25|Shanghai - Chennai|AirAsia X Berhad
        €172
        €172

        Choose AirAsia X Berhad flights from Shanghai to Chennai. The one-way connecting flight with AirAsia X Berhad departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Tue, Feb 25, arriving at Chennai International Airport. One-way Prices start from €172 including taxes and charges.

      • SHA01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MAA02:00 pm
        Sat, Feb 22|Shanghai - Chennai|Spring Airlines
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Shanghai to Chennai flight time & flight schedules

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
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  1. D7333

    AirAsia X

    06:00

    PVG

    5.7h

    11:40

    KUL

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  2. AK013

    AirAsia

    21:50

    KUL

    3.8h

    23:05

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  3. D7333

    AirAsia X

    06:00

    PVG

    5.7h

    11:40

    KUL

    -MT-TF-
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  4. TR473

    Scoot

    18:15

    KUL

    1.3h

    19:30

    SIN

    SMTWT--

  5. TR578

    Scoot

    21:30

    SIN

    4.1h

    23:05

    MAA

    SMTWT-S

  6. D7333

    AirAsia X

    06:00

    PVG

    5.7h

    11:40

    KUL

    -MT-TF-
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  7. TR469

    Scoot

    19:10

    KUL

    1.2h

    20:20

    SIN

    SMTWTFS

  8. TR578

    Scoot

    21:30

    SIN

    4.1h

    23:05

    MAA

    SMTWT-S

  9. XJ761

    Thai AirAsia X

    06:50

    PVG

    4.8h

    10:35

    DMK

    SMTWTFS
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  10. FD153

    Thai AirAsia

    21:10

    DMK

    3.3h

    22:55

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  11. 9C8891

    Spring Airlines

    07:05

    PVG

    4.4h

    10:30

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
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  12. TR625

    Scoot

    10:50

    BKK

    2.4h

    14:15

    SIN

    -M-----

  13. TR578

    Scoot

    21:30

    SIN

    4.1h

    23:05

    MAA

    SMTWT-S

  14. 9C8891

    Spring Airlines

    07:05

    PVG

    4.4h

    10:30

    BKK

    SMTWTFS
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  15. TR605

    Scoot

    15:25

    BKK

    2.5h

    18:55

    SIN

    SMTWTFS

  16. TR578

    Scoot

    21:30

    SIN

    4.1h

    23:05

    MAA

    SMTWT-S

  17. MF8568

    Xiamen Airlines

    14:10

    SHA

    1.8h

    16:00

    XMN

    SMTWTFS
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  18. MF885

    Xiamen Airlines

    17:55

    XMN

    4.3h

    22:15

    SIN

    SMTWTFS

  19. 6E1002

    IndiGo

    04:55

    SIN

    4.1h

    06:30

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  20. 9C8667

    Spring Airlines

    15:50

    PVG

    4.9h

    19:45

    HKT

    SMTWTFS
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  21. FD192

    Thai AirAsia

    23:55

    HKT

    3.2h

    01:35

    MAA

    -M-W-F-

  22. 9C8549

    Spring Airlines

    16:45

    PVG

    6.1h

    22:50

    SIN

    SMTWTFS
    Search

  23. 6E1002

    IndiGo

    04:55

    SIN

    4.1h

    06:30

    MAA

    SMTWTFS

  24. 9C8521

    Spring Airlines

    18:20

    PVG

    5.0h

    22:20

    HKT

    SMTWTFS
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  25. FD192

    Thai AirAsia

    23:55

    HKT

    3.2h

    01:35

    MAA

    -M-W-F-
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When is the 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 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 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 do flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Chennai (MAA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around €682.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Chennai?

    • The distance from Chennai International Airport to downtown is about 12 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Chennai (MAA)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Chennai (MAA): Chennai International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Chennai

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Flight Info | Shanghai to Chennai

Cheapest direct flight price€167
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelMay
Flight distance4,661.57 km
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

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