Cheapest airlines flights from Mumbai to Shanghai

You can choose from 8 airlines that fly from Mumbai to Shanghai, including Air India, Vietnam Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Air India has lowest fares on this route.
Air India logo Air India
Vietnam Airlines logo Vietnam Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
Thai Airways logo Thai Airways
Thai Vietjet Air logo Thai Vietjet Air
Thai Lion Air logo Thai Lion Air
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Mumbai to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Mumbai to Shanghai in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$197, and round-trip tickets start at US$319.

Displayed flight fares from Mumbai to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Mumbai to Shanghai Flight Details

The distance between Mumbai and Shanghai is about 5,021.66 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$197
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$319
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance5,021.66 km
Popular airlineAir India
Flight statistics for the Mumbai–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Mumbai to Shanghai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Mumbai to Shanghai?

The average price of one-way flights from Mumbai to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Mumbai to Shanghai is August, with an average price of US$285; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to US$506.

US$506
US$396
US$285
US$175
    Cheapest
  • US$506
    Apr
  • US$464
    May
  • US$347
    Jun
  • US$328
    Jul
  • US$285
    Aug
  • US$345
    Sep
  • US$429
    Oct
  • US$340
    Nov
  • US$329
    Dec
  • US$307
    Jan
  • US$344
    Feb
  • US$338
    Mar

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Mumbai to Shanghai?

The average price of round-trip flights from Mumbai to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Mumbai to Shanghai are found during February, with an average price of US$448. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to US$988.

US$988
US$718
US$448
US$178
    Cheapest
  • US$630
    Apr
  • US$684
    May
  • US$790
    Jun
  • US$542
    Jul
  • US$591
    Aug
  • US$813
    Sep
  • US$664
    Oct
  • US$881
    Nov
  • US$988
    Dec
  • US$696
    Jan
  • US$448
    Feb
  • US$500
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Mumbai to Shanghai?

Average weekly flight prices from Mumbai to Shanghai by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Mumbai to Shanghai is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$391
US$349
US$306
US$264
    Cheapest
  • US$319
    Mon
  • US$363
    Tue
  • US$306
    Wed
  • US$383
    Thu
  • US$366
    Fri
  • US$368
    Sat
  • US$391
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Mumbai to Shanghai during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Mumbai to Shanghai during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Mumbai to Shanghai are available on May 1, with fares starting at US$248.

US$1,248
US$748
US$248
0
    Cheapest
  • US$250
    27
    Apr
  • US$441
    28
  • US$250
    29
  • US$252
    30
  • US$248
    1
    May
  • US$319
    2
  • US$1,248
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mumbai to Shanghai (BOM-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air India offers one-way fares as low as US$197 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BOM to PVG on Tue, Jun 16), while Air India offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$319 departing on Mon, May 11 and returning on Sun, May 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Mumbai to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: IndiGo Thai Vietjet Air Thai Lion Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Mumbai to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Mumbai to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jun 16, with one-way flights priced at just US$197.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air India.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Mumbai to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Mumbai to Shanghai on April 22, 2026 with Air India, with prices starting at US$176.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (BOM-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Mumbai is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Mumbai to Shanghai

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Mumbai to Shanghai?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Mumbai to Shanghai on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Vietnam Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Mumbai to Shanghai, with fares starting at US$280.

US$170
US$280
US$391
US$502
US$612
Vietnam Airlines
US$280
Vietnam Airlines
Air India
US$311
Air India
Malaysia Airlines
US$438
Malaysia Airlines
Thai Airways
US$537
Thai Airways
Singapore Airlines
US$568
Singapore Airlines
Cathay Pacific
US$612
Cathay Pacific

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.