Flights Shanghai → Chennai
As of October 2026, economy flights from Shanghai to Chennai have a typical range CAD 1036–4595, median CAD 1713. Full range across all 188 offers: CAD 671–11955. We analyzed 188 offers from 15 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Shanghai → Chennai
Based on 188 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Shanghai → Chennai
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · CAD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | Included | CAD 1000 | — |
| Thai Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| Etihad Airways | Included | Included | — |
| AirAsia X | CAD 30 | CAD 80 | — |
| Qatar Airways | Included | Included | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| China Eastern | Included | Included | — |
| Vietnam Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Shanghai to Chennai cost?
Based on 188 offers · October 2026
Shanghai to Chennai flights ranged from CAD 671 to CAD 11955 across 188 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 188 offers.
These 188 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between CAD 1111 and CAD 3776
What hidden fees do Shanghai to Chennai flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Shanghai to Chennai routes. The breakdown below is based on 188 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (CAD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| 6E | 1250 | 172% |
| TG | 0 | 0% |
| CX | 50 | 2% |
| EY | 15 | 1% |
| D7 | 120 | 9% |
| QR | 20 | 1% |
| MH | 15 | 1% |
| SQ | 20 | 1% |
| MU | 30 | 1% |
| VN | 10 | 0% |
| EK | 20 | 1% |
| CA | 30 | 1% |
| NH | 0 | 0% |
IndiGo: base ~CAD -552 + fees CAD 1250 = ~CAD 698 total. Vietnam Airlines: base ~CAD 2991 + fees CAD 10 = ~CAD 3001 total.
IndiGo's CAD 1250 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Vietnam Airlines's lower-fee model — the CAD 3543 base difference shrinks to CAD 2303 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Shanghai to Chennai?
15 airlines flew Shanghai to Chennai in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (IndiGo), fares ranged CAD 682–797 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (CAD) | Median (CAD) | Fees (CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 IndiGo | 14 | 682–797 | 698 | 1250 (179%) |
 THAI | 2 | — | 875 | n/a |
 Cathay Pacific | 19 | 1064–1351 | 1064 | n/a |
 D7 | 2 | 1276–1277 | 1277 | 120 (9%) |
 Thai Airways | 16 | 1088–1742 | 1315 | 0 (0%) |
 Qatar Airways | 11 | 1340–1713 | 1489 | 20 (1%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 5 | 1586–2083 | 1812 | 15 (1%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 67 | 1064–5357 | 1980 | 50 (3%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 17 | 1919–2610 | 2216 | 20 (1%) |
 Etihad Airways | 8 | 1163–2834 | 2456 | 15 (1%) |
 Vietnam Airlines | 1 | — | 3001 | 10 (0%) |
 China Eastern | 2 | 2760–3343 | 3051 | 30 (1%) |
 Emirates | 11 | 3656–3910 | 3738 | 20 (1%) |
 Air China | 12 | 4092–5727 | 5727 | 30 (1%) |
 ANA | 1 | — | 11955 | 0 (0%) |
Where do the best Shanghai → Chennai prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Shanghai to Chennai flights
- Shanghai–Chennai had 188 offers analyzed. Median price: CAD 1713.
- 6E charges 125.0x more in ancillary fees than VN — CAD 1250 vs CAD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced CAD 916 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was CAD 1064. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Shanghai to Chennai cost?
- Based on 188 offers analyzed, Shanghai to Chennai flights range from CAD 671 to CAD 11955, with a median price of CAD 1713. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Shanghai to Chennai flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add CAD 135 to the base fare on Shanghai to Chennai flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Shanghai to Chennai including all fees?
- IndiGo has the lowest median fare on Shanghai to Chennai at CAD 698 (median across 14 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Shanghai–Chennai flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was CAD 1064. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Shanghai to Chennai routes?
- Shanghai to Chennai has 15 airlines competing, creating a price range from CAD 671 to CAD 11955 across 188 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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