Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Chennai, India
Flights starting at $194. Choose between AirAsia, IndiGo Airlines, or China Eastern Airlines to find the best price.
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Travelers usually depart from Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International when they travel from Shanghai to Chennai. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, IndiGo Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Thai AirAsia, and VietJet Air. Shanghai and Chennai have 401 direct flights per week.
Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Chennai
Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
---|---|---|---|---|
AirAsia | AXM | AK | No | 0 0 |
IndiGo Airlines | IGO | 6E | Yes | 0 0 |
China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes | 0 0 |
Thai AirAsia | AIQ | FD | No | 0 0 |
VietJet Air | VJC | VJ | Yes | No |
Weather in Chennai
Average Weather
Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
January | 27°C | 23°C |
February | 28°C | 23°C |
March | 30°C | 25°C |
April | 32°C | 27°C |
May | 34°C | 29°C |
June | 33°C | 29°C |
July | 32°C | 28°C |
August | 32°C | 27°C |
September | 31°C | 27°C |
October | 30°C | 26°C |
November | 28°C | 25°C |
December | 27°C | 24°C |
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