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2 airlines operate flights between New Delhi and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• Air India

Flights from New Delhi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New Delhi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $310 round-trip via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared to $545 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India and Japan Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

One-stop flights from New Delhi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 9% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the New Delhi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $454 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $556, a difference of $102. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Evening is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are The Bund, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Disneyland. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Delhi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 11:20 am and lands at 5:24 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 1:59 am.

The flight takes about 6h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 25% above the route average of $536. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New Delhi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 6h 04m, covering 2,665 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $378 to $2,203. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New Delhi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $209, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 22m, compared with 11h 32m via Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) and 11h 45m via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 2 hours ahead of New Delhi (China Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from New Delhi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from $436 to $626, with an average of $536 over the past 12 months. Anything below $436 counts as a good deal.