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Cheap flights from China to Chennai from ₹ 14,770

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — MAA
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from China to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 41,356

One-way from

₹ 14,770
19/7-27/7
  • 19/7-27/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 35m total
  • China to Chennai
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19/3
  • 19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 30m total
  • China to Chennai
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Cheapest flights from China to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Sun 6/415:00PEK - MAA
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/408:15MAA - PEK
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2₹ 41,008
Sat 19/701:35PVG - MAA
1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/708:15MAA - PVG
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2₹ 41,356
Sun 20/715:25PVG - MAA
1 stop21h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 27/711:45MAA - PVG
1 stop11h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 18/2₹ 44,397
Sun 20/713:25PVG - MAA
1 stop13h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 26/701:30MAA - PVG
1 stop12h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/2₹ 48,393
Sun 6/407:25PEK - MAA
1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 12/401:30MAA - PEK
1 stop11h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2₹ 49,783
Sun 20/716:10SHA - MAA
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/717:30MAA - SHA
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2₹ 50,913
Sun 20/713:20SHA - MAA
1 stop13h 25mCathay Pacific
Sat 26/701:30MAA - SHA
1 stop32h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/2₹ 51,260
Sat 5/400:40PEK - MAA
1 stop22h 20mEmirates
Sun 13/404:00MAA - PEK
1 stop15h 50mEmirates
Deal found 20/2₹ 180,541
Sat 5/400:10PEK - MAA
1 stop27h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 13/419:50MAA - PEK
2 stops43h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2₹ 268,813
Tue 25/202:30PVG - MAA
2 stops24h 30mANA
Fri 15/823:15MAA - PVG
2 stops22h 50mANA
Deal found 19/2₹ 351,264

Find flights from China to Chennai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from China to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Fly from

China

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 19/7

01:35-23:05

1 stop24h 00m

Chennai

Sun 27/7

08:15-00:20

1 stop13h 35m

₹ 41,356

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 20/7

15:25-10:45

1 stop21h 50m

Chennai

Sun 27/7

11:45-01:20

1 stop11h 05m

₹ 44,397

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 20/7

13:25-00:15

1 stop13h 20m

Chennai

Sat 26/7

01:30-16:25

1 stop12h 25m

₹ 48,393

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 20/7

16:10-19:10

2 stops29h 30m

Chennai

Sun 27/7

17:30-18:00

2 stops22h 00m

₹ 50,913

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 20/7

13:20-00:15

1 stop13h 25m

Chennai

Sat 26/7

01:30-12:05

1 stop32h 05m

₹ 51,260

ShanghaiChennai

PVG - MAA

PVGMAA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/3

06:50-22:50

2 stops18h 30m

₹ 14,770

ShanghaiChennai

SHA - MAA

SHAMAA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 7/3

13:35-00:35

1 stop13h 30m

₹ 27,976

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/2

Best time to book a flight from China to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from China to Chennai

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CN to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from China to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from China to Chennai as you normally would.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 20 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines from China to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
266 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jan 2025

MAN - HKG

An airline like Cathy Pacific should not serve vegetarian meal for people who pre-booked Muslim meal. Also, the quality / variety of the meals can be improved.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from China?

    For a flight from China to Chennai, you will be flying into Chennai. Chennai (MAA) is just 16.5 km from the centre of the city.

  • What are the most popular routes from China to Chennai?

    When deciding which route to take from China to Chennai, consider Shanghai Pu Dong - Chennai, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Chennai or Beijing Capital - Chennai, as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to Chennai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from China to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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