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$575+ 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — IND
abr. 8 — abr. 151
mar. 4/8
mar. 4/15
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Indianapolis (IND). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated abril 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,127
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$575
(Kiwi.com)
From Shanghai to Indianapolis
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 3, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/1211:35 pmPVG - IND
2 stops34h 44mLufthansa
sáb. 5/2410:12 amIND - PVG
2 stops41h 38mLufthansa
Deal found 4/3$1,127
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/169:30 amPVG - IND
2 stops45h 43mAustrian Airlines
sáb. 5/247:35 amIND - PVG
2 stops34h 25mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,287
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/148:25 amPVG - IND
2 stops23h 47mANA
mar. 5/209:00 amIND - PVG
2 stops23h 40mANA
Deal found 4/3$1,337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
jue. 5/1512:10 pmPVG - IND
2 stops23h 46mUnited Airlines
mar. 5/205:40 amIND - PVG
2 stops24h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,359
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
vie. 5/25:35 pmPVG - IND
3 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/94:21 pmIND - PVG
3 stops33h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,503
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
vie. 4/117:30 amSHA - IND
3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
jue. 4/177:55 pmIND - SHA
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,633
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/1611:00 amPVG - IND
2 stops41h 44mBritish Airways
lun. 5/195:15 pmIND - PVG
2 stops26h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/3$1,682
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/1212:35 amPVG - IND
2 stops47h 52mQatar Airways
dom. 5/1812:21 pmIND - PVG
2 stops39h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/3$1,758
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/153:45 pmPVG - IND
1 stop33h 42mDelta
jue. 5/226:56 pmIND - PVG
2 stops32h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/3$1,886
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/157:15 amPVG - IND
2 stops51h 04mEmirates
dom. 5/186:18 pmIND - PVG
2 stops40h 02mEmirates
Deal found 4/3$2,003
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/1412:50 pmSHA - IND
2 stops60h 39mJapan Airlines
mié. 5/218:30 amIND - SHA
2 stops38h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/3$2,477
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/173:55 pmPVG - IND
2 stops33h 01mAir Canada
dom. 5/184:05 pmIND - PVG
2 stops34h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 4/3$2,605

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated abril 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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Shanghai

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Indianapolis

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 5/12

11:35 pm-10:19 pm

2 stops34h 44m

Indianapolis

sáb. 5/24

10:12 am-3:50 pm

2 stops41h 38m

$1,127

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 5/16

9:30 am-7:13 pm

2 stops45h 43m

Indianapolis

sáb. 5/24

7:35 am-6:00 am

2 stops34h 25m

$1,287

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 5/14

8:25 am-8:12 pm

2 stops23h 47m

Indianapolis

mar. 5/20

9:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,337

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 5/15

12:10 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops23h 46m

Indianapolis

mar. 5/20

5:40 am-5:45 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$1,359

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 5/2

5:35 pm-4:30 am

3 stops46h 55m

Indianapolis

vie. 5/9

4:21 pm-1:50 pm

3 stops33h 29m

$1,503

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 5/16

11:00 am-4:44 pm

2 stops41h 44m

Indianapolis

lun. 5/19

5:15 pm-7:55 am

2 stops26h 40m

$1,682

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 5/12

12:35 am-12:27 pm

2 stops47h 52m

Indianapolis

dom. 5/18

12:21 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops39h 59m

$1,758

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 5/15

3:45 pm-1:27 pm

1 stop33h 42m

Indianapolis

jue. 5/22

6:56 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops32h 29m

$1,886

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 5/15

7:15 am-10:19 pm

2 stops51h 04m

Indianapolis

dom. 5/18

6:18 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops40h 02m

$2,003

ShanghaiIndianapolis

SHA - IND

SHAIND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 5/14

12:50 pm-1:29 pm

2 stops60h 39m

Indianapolis

mié. 5/21

8:30 am-11:25 am

2 stops38h 55m

$2,477

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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 abril 3, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
ANA
8.3
Very good
830 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,193 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
771 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Indianapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $743. Delta flights start at $748 while deals on ANA start at $870 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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