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$559+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Shanghai, China

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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 enero 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,079
(Delta)

One-way from

$559
(Delta)

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June

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March

Average price

$1,754
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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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. 4/106:25 amIND - PVG
1 stop19h 20mDelta
vie. 5/23:45 pmPVG - IND
1 stop18h 48mDelta
Deal found 1/30$1,079
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
dom. 4/65:23 amIND - PVG
1 stop21h 27mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 4/265:00 pmPVG - IND
1 stop18h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,081
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/102:31 pmIND - PVG
2 stops37h 59mQatar Airways
jue. 5/112:35 amPVG - IND
2 stops32h 32mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/30$1,239
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
sáb. 7/1910:53 amIND - PVG
2 stops39h 07mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 7/263:55 pmPVG - IND
2 stops29h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,651
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/1010:54 amIND - PVG
2 stops39h 06mJapan Airlines
mar. 6/244:05 pmPVG - IND
2 stops37h 31mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/30$1,662
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/84:10 pmIND - PVG
2 stops27h 45mBritish Airways
dom. 6/2211:00 amPVG - IND
2 stops40h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/30$1,696
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/287:44 pmIND - PVG
2 stops32h 06mLufthansa
jue. 8/211:00 amPVG - IND
2 stops32h 51mLufthansa
Deal found 1/30$1,826
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
dom. 4/64:24 pmIND - SHA
2 stops36h 41mKorean Air
sáb. 4/266:25 pmSHA - IND
2 stops33h 52mKorean Air
Deal found 1/30$1,890
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
lun. 6/94:40 pmIND - PVG
2 stops33h 25mAir Canada
dom. 6/223:55 pmPVG - IND
2 stops36h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 1/30$2,043
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/410:43 amIND - SHA
2 stops36h 42mJapan Airlines
vie. 8/2212:50 pmSHA - IND
2 stops38h 24mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/30$2,211
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/84:27 pmIND - PVG
2 stops50h 58mSWISS
dom. 6/2210:05 amPVG - IND
3 stops42h 26mSWISS
Deal found 1/30$2,374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
mié. 5/285:27 pmIND - PVG
2 stops35h 58mUnited Airlines
vie. 8/2212:10 pmPVG - IND
1 stop30h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$2,385

Find flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai 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 enero 30, 2025.

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IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

jue. 4/10

6:25 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 5/2

3:45 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop18h 48m

$1,079

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

jue. 4/10

2:31 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops37h 59m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 5/1

12:35 am-9:07 pm

2 stops32h 32m

$1,239

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

mié. 5/28

5:19 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 31m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 6/7

5:00 pm-12:11 am

1 stop19h 11m

$1,556

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

jue. 5/29

8:33 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops29h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 6/7

4:00 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops39h 45m

$1,679

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

dom. 6/8

12:32 pm-7:55 am

2 stops31h 23m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 7/8

11:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops43h 40m

$1,717

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

dom. 4/6

4:24 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops36h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 4/26

6:25 pm-4:17 pm

2 stops33h 52m

$1,890

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

mié. 6/4

10:43 am-11:25 am

2 stops36h 42m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 8/22

12:50 pm-3:14 pm

2 stops38h 24m

$2,211

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

jue. 4/10

2:42 pm-3:45 pm

3 stops37h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 5/1

12:20 am-2:38 pm

3 stops50h 18m

$2,744

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

mié. 6/11

4:27 pm-7:25 am

2 stops26h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 7/9

10:05 am-4:32 pm

3 stops42h 27m

$2,838

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

jue. 6/12

7:05 am-5:15 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 7/8

11:30 am-9:04 pm

1 stop21h 34m

$3,069

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Travel insights for flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Indianapolis to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IND to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Indianapolis to Shanghai at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated enero 30, 2025.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,445 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,715 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Indianapolis to Shanghai. 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 from for flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai?

    Indianapolis (IND), located 8.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai. 4 airlines have flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai on a regular basis. Booking flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Indianapolis to Shanghai round-trip?

    Delta, at $1,079, was found to be the cheapest airline from Indianapolis to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Qatar Airways. Users have found that Delta is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $559 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $756 and $1,088, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis to Shanghai 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 Indianapolis to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Indianapolis to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Indianapolis to Shanghai

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,103Average$1,723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$1,296Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,459Average$1,860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,579Average$1,754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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