Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Mumbai Starting at $223

The route Shanghai — Mumbai is served by many carriers — 7 in total, including Thai Lion Air, Spring Airlines, AirAsia X, Hainan Airlines, VietjetAir, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $223) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Shanghai has two main airports serving different needs. Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) functions as the city’s primary international hub, handling most long-haul and many transfer flights and hosting major carriers like China Eastern, Air China and numerous global airlines; fares from PVG can be mid-to-high depending on season. It lies about 30–40 km east of downtown Pudong, with the Maglev + metro or airport express taking roughly 45–60 minutes (Maglev 8–10 minutes to Longyang Road plus metro; fares vary from low single-digit CNY for metro to higher for Maglev), taxis typically 40–70 minutes with higher fares. Pros: extensive international connections and modern facilities; cons: longer transfer times to central districts and occasional congestion. Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA) operates mainly as the city’s domestic and regional airport and can be a quicker option for short-haul travel, serving many China Eastern, Juneyao and low-cost regional carriers; ticket prices are often competitive for domestic routes. Hongqiao sits about 13 km west of central Shanghai and is adjacent to Hongqiao Railway Station, making transit very convenient — metro lines and suburban trains take roughly 20–30 minutes to the city center (low-cost fares), while taxis typically take 25–40 minutes. Pros: close to downtown, integrated rail links and quicker transfers; cons: fewer long-haul flights and sometimes limited international services.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) is Mumbai’s main international hub and handles most full-service carriers alongside a growing number of low-cost and regional airlines. Located about 20–25 km south of the city centre (Colaba/Churchgate areas), travel times can vary from 30 minutes off-peak to over 90 minutes in heavy traffic; the airport is also well served by suburban taxis, app-based ride services, and prepaid airport taxis. Local trains to nearby stations and the metro extension offer cheaper alternatives, typically taking 40–70 minutes depending on connections. Pros: wide range of amenities, frequent international links and strong ground-transport options. Cons: congestion, variable transfer times and sometimes long security or immigration queues.