Flights from Delhi to Shanghai
Nonstop flights from Delhi (DEL) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 5h 52m (4,293 km). Air India and China Eastern fly it. Lowest fare seen: $199 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Shanghai
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly
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Airlines flying Delhi to Shanghai
Carriers on DEL–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Delhi to Shanghai fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $199 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $27131 Oct 2026 · China Eastern | $206 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026 · IndiGo |
| Nov 2026 | $2371 Nov 2026 · China Eastern | $202 · 1 stop1 Nov 2026 · IndiGo |
| Dec 2026 | $21218 Dec 2026 · Air India | — |
| Jan 2027 | $19931 Jan 2027 · Air India | — |
| Feb 2027 | $20625 Feb 2027 · Air India | — |
| Mar 2027 | $20613 Mar 2027 · Air India | — |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $202 for November 2026, $199 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Delhi to Shanghai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Shanghai
Based on weather and travel conditions in China
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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