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$1,174+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Indianapolis (IND)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — IND
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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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 January 21, 2025.

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$1,174
(American Airlines)
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 January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 4/185:00 pmPVG - IND
2 stops36h 54mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/245:23 amIND - PVG
1 stop21h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,174
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 4/183:45 pmPVG - IND
1 stop20h 14mDelta
Sat 8/26:25 pmIND - PVG
2 stops31h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/21$1,220
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1711:45 pmPVG - IND
2 stops35h 13mQatar Airways
Mon 2/2412:30 pmIND - PVG
2 stops36h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,270
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 4/1511:50 pmPVG - IND
2 stops34h 24mLufthansa
Mon 8/41:20 pmIND - PVG
2 stops38h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$1,288
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/171:10 pmSHA - IND
2 stops39h 04mJapan Airlines
Mon 2/245:20 amIND - SHA
2 stops41h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 4/2112:10 pmPVG - IND
1 stop18h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/316:00 amIND - PVG
1 stop23h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,630
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/178:30 amPVG - IND
2 stops24h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/247:05 amIND - PVG
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,747
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1712:20 amPVG - IND
3 stops50h 13mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/25:49 amIND - PVG
2 stops45h 56mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/21$2,194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 4/181:35 pmSHA - IND
2 stops42h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/29:00 amIND - SHA
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$4,407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/191:30 pmSHA - IND
2 stops28h 53mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/247:19 amIND - SHA
2 stops26h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$6,578

Find flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/18

5:00 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops36h 54m

Indianapolis

Thu 4/24

5:23 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 27m

$1,174

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/18

3:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop20h 14m

Indianapolis

Sat 8/2

6:25 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$1,220

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/17

11:45 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops35h 13m

Indianapolis

Mon 2/24

12:30 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$1,270

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/15

11:50 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops34h 24m

Indianapolis

Mon 8/4

1:20 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 30m

$1,288

ShanghaiIndianapolis

SHA - IND

SHAIND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/17

1:10 pm-3:14 pm

2 stops39h 04m

Indianapolis

Mon 2/24

5:20 am-11:45 am

2 stops41h 25m

$1,420

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/21

12:10 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop18h 28m

Indianapolis

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$1,630

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/17

8:30 am-7:58 pm

2 stops24h 28m

Indianapolis

Mon 2/24

7:05 am-5:45 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,747

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/17

12:20 am-2:33 pm

3 stops50h 13m

Indianapolis

Sat 8/2

5:49 am-3:45 pm

2 stops45h 56m

$2,194

ShanghaiIndianapolis

SHA - IND

SHAIND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/18

1:35 pm-8:02 pm

2 stops42h 27m

Indianapolis

Sat 8/2

9:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$4,407

ShanghaiIndianapolis

SHA - IND

SHAIND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/19

1:30 pm-6:23 am

2 stops28h 53m

Indianapolis

Thu 4/24

7:19 am-9:50 pm

2 stops26h 31m

$6,578

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Deals found on 1/21

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis

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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 January 21, 2025.
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

  • 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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