Cheap Flights from Mumbai to Shanghai Starting at $184

More than 4 airlines operate flights from Mumbai to Shanghai, including Vietnam Airlines, Air India, Thai Vietjet Air, and IndiGo. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $184, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) is Mumbai’s main international and domestic hub, handling full-service carriers, many international airlines, and India’s major network carriers; low-cost airlines also operate busy domestic flights. Located about 20–25 km south of the city center (Navi Mumbai and downtown areas vary), travel times can range from 30–90 minutes depending on traffic. Surface options include taxis and app-based cabs (fares typically higher than local buses), suburban trains from nearby Lokmanya Tilak Terminus for some sectors, and airport buses with budget-friendly fares. Pros: extensive international connections, modern terminals and lounges; cons: congestion during peak hours and variable transfer times due to city traffic. Navi Mumbai’s upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is positioned to be a new international gateway aimed at relieving BOM and serving domestic and international traffic, with a likely mix of full-service and low-cost carriers once operations scale. It sits roughly 30–35 km from central Mumbai but can be much closer for eastern suburbs; transfer times are usually 30–60 minutes depending on the route and future road/metro links. Expected transport choices include dedicated shuttle buses, taxis and planned public transit links with competitive fares versus airport taxis. Pros: less congestion and modern infrastructure expected; cons: currently evolving connectivity and fewer airline choices until the airport matures.

Shanghai is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Pudong International (PVG) is the city’s primary international hub, handling long-haul carriers and many full-service airlines; it’s typically perceived as mid- to higher-priced for international tickets. Pudong lies about 30–40 km east of the city center — travel by high-speed maglev plus metro or airport express can take 40–60 minutes, taxis or ride-hailing usually 45–70 minutes depending on traffic, with fares that can be mid-range to higher for peak trips. Hongqiao (SHA) functions as a domestic and regional gateway favored by budget and business travelers on short-haul routes; it sits much closer, roughly 10–15 km west of downtown. The metro and airport express to central Shanghai commonly take 20–30 minutes and are inexpensive, while taxis are often 25–45 minutes and modestly priced. Pros: Pudong offers extensive international connections and modern facilities; Hongqiao is more convenient for city access and quick transfers. Cons: Pudong can mean longer transfers and higher transfer costs, while Hongqiao has fewer long-haul options and can be busy during peak domestic periods.