Cheap flights from Shanghai to Delhi
One-way fares from $190, found recently by travellers. Plus what 5 days in Delhi costs once you land.
Cheapest dates we found
- 16 Oct2026PVG → DELAirAsia X · 1 stop · 11h 20m$190one way
- 10 Mar2027PVG → DELPhilippine Airlines · 1 stop · 10h 45m$203one way
- 19 Oct2026PVG → DELAirAsia X · 1 stop · 11h 20m$215one way
- 25 Dec2026PVG → DELIndiGo · 1 stop · 8h 15m$229one way
- 11 Mar2027PVG → DELIndiGo · 1 stop · 8h 15m$229one way
- 22 Nov2026PVG → DELIndiGo · 1 stop · 8h 15m$230one way
- 18 Oct2026PVG → DELIndiGo · 1 stop · 8h 25m$230one way
- 20 Oct2026PVG → DELIndiGo · 1 stop · 8h 25m$232one way
One-way economy prices travellers found on Aviasales in the last few days. They change often, so open a fare to see today's price.
Lowest fare by month
Lowest one-way fare seen for each month. Months with no price had no recent searches.
Airlines on this route
Recent cheap fares were with AirAsia X, Philippine Airlines, IndiGo. Low-cost airlines often charge extra for checked bags and seats, so compare the full price.
When to go to Delhi
October to March. April to June is extremely hot, and the monsoon arrives in July. Air pollution is often high in November and December.
Money-saving tips for Delhi
- The Delhi Metro is clean, cheap and reaches most sights, including the airport.
- Use ride-hailing apps (Uber, Ola, Rapido) instead of negotiating with drivers.
- Eat at busy local places and drink only sealed bottled or filtered water.
Questions
How much is a flight from Shanghai to Delhi?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently was $190 with AirAsia X on 16 Oct 2026. Most of the fares we saw were between $190 and $232 one way. Prices change daily, so open the fare to see today's price.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Delhi?
The quickest flight in our recent results took 8h 15m with 1 stop.
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Delhi?
The cheapest fares we found all had at least one stop. Non-stop flights may exist at higher prices, so check the flight search.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Delhi?
In our recent results, October had the lowest fare ($190 one way). This is based on prices other travellers found, not a forecast.
How much money do I need for 5 days in Delhi?
About $135 for one backpacker, or $675 for two people travelling mid-range (hotel, food, transport and sights, flights not included). Add about $380 per person for a return flight from Shanghai.
More flights from Shanghai
- Shanghai → Mumbai
- Shanghai → Goa
- Shanghai → Jaipur
- Shanghai → Kathmandu
- Shanghai → Colombo
- All flights from Shanghai
Fly to Delhi from
- Hong Kong
- Taipei
- Seoul
- Tokyo
- Osaka
- Mumbai
- Goa
- Jaipur
- Kathmandu
- Colombo
- Chennai
- Bangalore
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
- Kochi
- Tiruchirappalli
Fares are recent prices found by travellers, cached for a few hours. Trip costs are planning estimates checked 2026-10-11. Always confirm the final price when you book. Some links are affiliate links; they never change your price.