Cheap Flights from Mumbai (BOM) to Shanghai (SHA)

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.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Mumbai to Shanghai?

  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.

• When is the best time to book flights from Mumbai to Shanghai?

  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.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Mumbai to Shanghai?

  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.

• When are flight tickets from Mumbai (BOM) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Mumbai to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Mumbai to Shanghai on?

  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.

• Which airports can I fly to for Shanghai from Mumbai?

  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).

• Is there any time difference between Mumbai and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Mumbai is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Mumbai to Shanghai?

  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.