Which airports can I use when flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai?

Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai usually depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

How long is a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai?

A direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai takes 00m, covering 7,500 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 62,537 to ₹ 177,551. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai looking right now?

One-way fares from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 54,879, which is 134% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Chennai?

Chennai is 2 hours behind Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (India Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai?

Cathay Pacific (₹ 62,822) offered the cheapest return ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai in the last 5 days.

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Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 19 Dec

22:30 - 15:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

19h 35m2 stops Shenzhen Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

04:05 - 22:10MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 35m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Guangzhou Baiyun

₹ 62,537Multiple Airlines

19 hours ago

Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 13 Jan

13:35 - 00:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

02:00 - 20:55MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 62,822Cathay Pacific

3+ days ago

Sun, 6 Dec - Thu, 14 Jan

22:30 - 00:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

02:00 - 15:20MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

10h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 63,770Cathay Pacific

3+ days ago

Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 19 Dec

10:10 - 06:15SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

22h 35m3 stops Shenzhen Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

04:05 - 22:10MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 35m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Guangzhou Baiyun

₹ 71,837Multiple Airlines

19 hours ago

Fri, 13 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

13:35 - 00:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

02:00 - 15:20MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

10h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 72,026Cathay Pacific

3+ days ago

Tue, 1 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec

08:50 - 00:01SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

17h 41m3 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Hanoi Noibai Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

18:10 - 15:10MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18h 30m3 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Hanoi Noibai Guangzhou Baiyun

₹ 78,574Multiple Airlines

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Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 19 Dec

16:35 - 00:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

10h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

02:00 - 20:55MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 81,231Cathay Pacific

19 hours ago

Fri, 4 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec

13:35 - 00:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

15:45 - 10:10MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 55m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

₹ 108,941Multiple Airlines

19 hours ago

Tue, 1 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec

13:35 - 00:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

13h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

15:45 - 10:10MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 55m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

₹ 113,212Multiple Airlines

19 hours ago

Fri, 4 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec

11:50 - 10:20SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 00m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

15:45 - 09:15MAA Chennai-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 00m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

₹ 115,964Multiple Airlines

19 hours ago

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai?: Cathay Pacific (₹ 62,822) offered the cheapest return ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai in the last 5 days.

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How long is a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai?
A direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai takes 00m, covering 7,500 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 62,537 to ₹ 177,551. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 54,879, which is 134% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai?
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Chennai usually depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
What is the time difference between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Chennai?
Chennai is 2 hours behind Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (India Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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