Lodhi Garden, New Delhi. taken by Anita Mishra, New Delhi — flights from Shanghai to New Delhi

Shanghai, ChinaDelhi, India

Flights from Shanghai to Delhi

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Delhi (DEL) take about 5h 52m (4,293 km). Air India and China Eastern fly it. Lowest fare seen: $233 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Delhi: Anita Mishra, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Delhi

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Beautiful view of Safdarjung's Tomb and garden, showcasing Mughal architecture under a clear blue sky. — arriving in Delhi

Airport transfer

DEL → New Delhi, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — lounges at Shanghai Pudong Airport

Shanghai Pudong Airport · 16 lounges

Before you flyAirport lounges at Shanghai Pudong →

Trains, buses and taxi faresDEL to New Delhi: getting into town →

Things to book in Delhi

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Delhi

Carriers on PVG–DEL according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Indianonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Delhi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $233 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $186. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$33923 Oct 2026 · Air India	$231 · 1 stop26 Oct 2026 · IndiGo
Nov 2026	$2878 Nov 2026 · Air India	$186 · 1 stop9 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$35717 Dec 2026 · Air India	$227 · 1 stop1 Dec 2026 · IndiGo
Jan 2027	$2377 Jan 2027 · Air India	$231 · 1 stop25 Jan 2027 · IndiGo
Feb 2027	$23325 Feb 2027 · Air India	$225 · 1 stop10 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$2386 Mar 2027 · Air India	$232 · 1 stop8 Mar 2027 · IndiGo
Apr 2027	$34811 Apr 2027 · China Eastern	$250 · 1 stop11 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $186 in November 2026, against $225 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Delhi, 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 Delhi

Based on weather and travel conditions in India

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

The cool season (October–March) is the most comfortable nationwide. April–June is extremely hot in the plains. The monsoon (June–September) is vibrant but disrupts travel in some regions.

Peak season: October – March

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Delhi flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Delhi?

A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Delhi (DEL) takes about 5h 52m, covering 4,293 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Shanghai from Delhi by air?

The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Indira Gandhi International Airport is 4,293 km (2,668 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Delhi?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–DEL route include Air India and China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Shanghai to Delhi cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–DEL was $233 USD with Air India (nonstop), departing 25 Feb 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Delhi?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $186 one-way, against $250 for April 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Shanghai to Delhi?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $186 with one stop against $233 nonstop, a saving of $47. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from China to India?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter India visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Delhi?

The cool season (October–March) is the most comfortable nationwide. April–June is extremely hot in the plains. The monsoon (June–September) is vibrant but disrupts travel in some regions.

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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