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Flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis

Shanghai to Indianapolis Flight Information

The approximate distance between Shanghai and Indianapolis is 11,639.13 km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July.

Cheapest one-way
US$822
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines SHA-IND 23h 43m · 1 stop Tue, Sep 8
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Cheapest round-trip
US$1,834
China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines SHA-IND 38h 58m · 2 stops Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 17
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Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines Cheapest · From US$822 Qatar Airways Qatar Airways Most booked
When to fly
October
Cheapest
July
Peak season
Route details
11,639.13 km
Flight distance

Search cheap flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$822, and round-trip tickets start at US$1,834.

      • PVG 13:10
        38h 58m
        1 stop
        IND 16:08
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Sun, Sep 13 | China Eastern Airlines
        IND 17:18
        35h 57m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        Indianapolis - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 17 | Delta Air Lines
        US$1,834 US$2,791
        34% off
        34% off
        US$2,791 US$1,834
      • PVG 09:55
        37h 37m
        1 stop
        IND 11:32
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Mon, Aug 17 | Delta Air Lines
        IND 12:12
        39h 13m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Indianapolis - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 24 | Delta Air Lines
        US$2,186 US$2,791
        22% off
        22% off
        US$2,791 US$2,186
      • PVG 13:10
        38h 55m
        1 stop
        IND 16:05
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Tue, Aug 18 | China Eastern Airlines
        IND 17:15
        36h
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        Indianapolis - Shanghai | Sun, Aug 23 | Delta Air Lines
        US$2,192 US$2,791
        21% off
        21% off
        US$2,791 US$2,192
      • PVG 12:10
        22h 49m
        1 stop
        IND 22:59
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Thu, Aug 13 | United Airlines
        IND 06:34
        20h 51m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Indianapolis - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 17 | Delta Air Lines
        US$2,278
        18% off
        US$2,791 US$2,278
      • PVG 18:10
        38h 34m
        1 stop
        IND 20:44
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Mon, Aug 17 | Air Canada
        IND 10:20
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 16:25
        Indianapolis - Shanghai | Sun, Aug 23 | Air Canada
        US$2,279
        18% off
        US$2,791 US$2,279
      • PVG 09:55
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        IND 17:20
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Thu, Aug 13 | Delta Air Lines
        IND 06:34
        20h 51m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Indianapolis - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 17 | Delta Air Lines
        US$2,280
        18% off
        US$2,791 US$2,280
      • PVG 18:10
        33h 34m
        1 stop
        IND 15:44
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Tue, Aug 18 | Air Canada
        IND 16:25
        36h
        1 stop
        PVG 16:25
        Indianapolis - Shanghai | Sun, Aug 23 | Air Canada
        US$2,312
        17% off
        US$2,791 US$2,312
      • PVG 13:10
        39h 5m
        1 stop
        IND 16:15
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Thu, Aug 13 | China Eastern Airlines
        IND 17:25
        35h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        Indianapolis - Shanghai | Wed, Aug 19 | Delta Air Lines
        US$2,439
        13% off
        US$2,791 US$2,439
      • PVG 13:10
        38h 55m
        1 stop
        IND 16:05
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Tue, Aug 11 | China Eastern Airlines
        IND 17:15
        36h
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        Indianapolis - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 17 | Delta Air Lines
        US$2,456
        12% off
        US$2,791 US$2,456
      • PVG 13:10
        38h 55m
        1 stop
        IND 16:05
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Mon, Aug 10 | China Eastern Airlines
        IND 17:15
        36h
        1 stop
        PVG 17:15
        Indianapolis - Shanghai | Mon, Aug 17 | Delta Air Lines
        US$2,456
        12% off
        US$2,791 US$2,456
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IND 14:00
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Mon, Aug 10 | Normal Airline
        IND 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 16:00
        Indianapolis - Shanghai | Wed, Aug 12 | Normal Airline
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      • PVG 17:30
        23h 43m
        1 stop
        IND 05:13
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Tue, Sep 8 | Delta Air Lines
        US$822 US$1,274
        35% off
        35% off
        US$1,274 US$822
      • PVG 13:10
        39h 5m
        1 stop
        IND 16:15
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Sun, Aug 30 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$922 US$1,274
        28% off
        28% off
        US$1,274 US$922
      • PVG 17:30
        23h 43m
        1 stop
        IND 05:13
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Mon, Aug 31 | Delta Air Lines
        US$950 US$1,274
        25% off
        25% off
        US$1,274 US$950
      • PVG 17:30
        23h 43m
        1 stop
        IND 05:13
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Mon, Aug 24 | Delta Air Lines
        US$965
        24% off
        US$1,274 US$965
      • PVG 12:10
        39h 45m
        1 stop
        IND 15:55
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Mon, Sep 7 | United Airlines
        US$1,052
        17% off
        US$1,274 US$1,052
      • PVG 12:10
        39h 45m
        1 stop
        IND 15:55
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Tue, Sep 8 | United Airlines
        US$1,061
        17% off
        US$1,274 US$1,061
      • PVG 13:10
        22h 6m
        1 stop
        IND 23:16
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Fri, Sep 11 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,073
        16% off
        US$1,274 US$1,073
      • PVG 18:10
        38h 31m
        1 stop
        IND 20:41
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Mon, Sep 7 | Air Canada
        US$1,096
        14% off
        US$1,274 US$1,096
      • PVG 13:10
        38h 58m
        1 stop
        IND 16:08
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Tue, Sep 8 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$1,097
        14% off
        US$1,274 US$1,097
      • PVG 12:10
        39h 45m
        1 stop
        IND 15:55
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Fri, Sep 11 | United Airlines
        US$1,121
        12% off
        US$1,274 US$1,121
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IND 14:00
        Shanghai - Indianapolis | Mon, Aug 10 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Indianapolis

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Indianapolis, including Qatar Airways, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Indianapolis according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis (SHA-IND)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as US$822 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to IND on Tue, Sep 8), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,834 departing on Sun, Sep 13 and returning on Thu, Sep 17.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis, including: Air Canada Qatar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users 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 Shanghai to Indianapolis 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 Shanghai to Indianapolis, 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, Sep 8, with one-way flights priced at just US$822.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
    · 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 Indianapolis travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Indianapolis is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Indianapolis on August 24, 2026 with United Airlines, with prices starting at US$1,858.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Indianapolis, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport (PVG-IND) is by far the most common option on this route: Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
  • The time difference between Indianapolis and Shanghai is 13h.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Shanghai to Indianapolis is US$1,498. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Shanghai and Indianapolis, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Delta Air Lines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis, with fares starting at US$1,008.

US$909
US$1,008
US$1,108
US$1,208
US$1,307
Delta Air Lines
US$1,008
Delta Air Lines
Korean Air
US$1,297
Korean Air
American Airlines
US$1,307
American Airlines

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