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$718+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Indianapolis (IND)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — IND
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis
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This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/268:05 pmPVG - IND
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/276:32 pmIND - PVG
2 stops35h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,748
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2612:10 pmPVG - IND
2 stops22h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/277:35 pmIND - PVG
1 stop34h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,954
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/267:50 amSHA - IND
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/2710:44 amIND - SHA
2 stops36h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,512
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/265:00 pmPVG - IND
1 stop18h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/278:11 pmIND - PVG
1 stop30h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,662

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Indianapolis

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ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/23

3:45 pm-1:27 pm

1 stop33h 42m

$718

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/5

12:35 am-7:47 pm

2 stops31h 12m

$739

ShanghaiIndianapolis

SHA - IND

SHAIND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/6

12:50 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops22h 11m

$1,036

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/19

10:10 am-4:32 pm

2 stops42h 22m

$1,099

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/19

12:10 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$1,124

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/5

12:20 am-2:37 pm

3 stops50h 17m

$1,377

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Deals found on 4/23

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Rainfall in Indianapolis by month

Plan your trip to Indianapolis by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Indianapolis ranges from 2.3 - 5.1 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Indianapolis when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Indianapolis by month

Plan your trip to Indianapolis by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Indianapolis, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Indianapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Indianapolis. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Indianapolis. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Indianapolis from Shanghai?

    Indianapolis (IND) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Shanghai to Indianapolis. You should not have trouble finding flights to Indianapolis from Shanghai; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Indianapolis airport from Shanghai. It is only a 8.3 mi journey from Indianapolis (IND) to Indianapolis’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Indianapolis one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $718. Qatar Airways flights start at $739 while deals on SWISS start at $1,099 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Indianapolis flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Indianapolis by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Indianapolis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Indianapolis (average of $297). Flying from Shanghai to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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