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Cheap flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis (IND) from $569

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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SHA — IND
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Indianapolis

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 May 5, 2024.

Round-trip from

$302
From Shanghai to Indianapolis
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Indianapolis (SHA - IND)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis as you normally would.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Shanghai and Indianapolis. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Lufthansa flights we've come across from Shanghai to Indianapolis. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Sat 7/201:40 amPVG - IND
2 stops32h 00mLufthansa
Sun 10/67:55 pmIND - PVG
2 stops30h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/3$1,925
Sat 7/201:40 amPVG - IND
2 stops31h 02mLufthansa
Fri 10/117:55 pmIND - PVG
2 stops30h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 5/3$2,042

Cheap American Airlines flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Shanghai and Indianapolis. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on American Airlines flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Sun 7/215:00 pmPVG - IND
1 stop33h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/68:26 pmIND - PVG
1 stop30h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,126
Sun 7/215:00 pmPVG - IND
1 stop33h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/68:13 pmIND - PVG
2 stops30h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,129
Sun 7/215:00 pmPVG - IND
1 stop33h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/116:25 amIND - PVG
1 stop20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,222
Sun 7/215:00 pmPVG - IND
1 stop33h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/118:13 pmIND - PVG
2 stops30h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,225
Wed 5/225:00 pmPVG - IND
1 stop18h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/297:08 amIND - PVG
1 stop19h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$3,107

Cheap Shanghai to Indianapolis flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Shanghai to Indianapolis specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Prices were last updated on May 5, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Shanghai to Indianapolis in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 5/2210:05 amPVG - IND
2 stops43h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/293:50 pmIND - PVG
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,405
Tue 5/2112:35 amPVG - IND
2 stops34h 09mQatar Airways
Wed 5/291:53 pmIND - PVG
2 stops38h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,787
Wed 5/2212:50 pmSHA - IND
2 stops38h 36mJapan Airlines
Wed 5/297:08 amIND - SHA
2 stops40h 17mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,833
Wed 5/225:25 pmPVG - IND
1 stop18h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/297:00 pmIND - PVG
2 stops32h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,939
Wed 5/225:00 pmPVG - IND
1 stop18h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/297:08 amIND - PVG
1 stop19h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$3,107

Shanghai to Indianapolis 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Shanghai and Indianapolis in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Shanghai to Indianapolis in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 11/2210:55 amPVG - IND
2 stops40h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 11/264:00 pmIND - PVG
2 stops28h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,178
Thu 11/212:30 amPVG - IND
2 stops23h 27mANA
Tue 11/267:37 amIND - PVG
2 stops28h 38mANA
Deal found 5/3$1,247
Fri 11/2210:55 amPVG - IND
2 stops40h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 11/264:00 pmIND - PVG
2 stops28h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,285
Wed 5/2210:05 amPVG - IND
2 stops43h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/293:50 pmIND - PVG
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,405
Sun 7/2110:05 amPVG - IND
2 stops65h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/67:55 pmIND - PVG
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,703
Sun 7/2110:05 amPVG - IND
2 stops65h 57mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/112:25 pmIND - PVG
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,772
Tue 5/2112:35 amPVG - IND
2 stops34h 09mQatar Airways
Wed 5/291:53 pmIND - PVG
2 stops38h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,787
Wed 5/2212:50 pmSHA - IND
2 stops38h 36mJapan Airlines
Wed 5/297:08 amIND - SHA
2 stops40h 17mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,833
Sat 7/202:25 amPVG - IND
3 stops39h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/67:00 pmIND - PVG
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,918

One-way flights to Indianapolis from Shanghai

Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai to Indianapolis. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis. For those needing a return trip from Shanghai, there is a search form available above.
Sat 5/182:25 amPVG - IND
3 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$569
Sun 5/195:05 pmPVG - IND
3 stops55h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$623
Sun 5/199:00 pmSHA - IND
3 stops51h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$764
Fri 8/162:25 amPVG - IND
3 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$875
Sun 5/191:35 pmSHA - IND
2 stops42h 45mANA
Deal found 5/3$906
Sun 5/198:25 amPVG - IND
2 stops47h 55mANA
Deal found 5/3$906
Sat 5/181:35 amPVG - IND
2 stops32h 15mANA
Deal found 5/3$914
Sat 7/202:25 amPVG - IND
3 stops39h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$966
Sun 8/1810:00 amPVG - IND
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,092

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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2024.

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$1,405 - $2,939

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Price

Shanghai Pu DongIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/22

2 stops43h 34m

Indianapolis

Wed 5/29

2 stops29h 25m

$1,405

Shanghai Pu DongIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/21

2 stops65h 57m

Indianapolis

Sun 10/6

2 stops31h 50m

$1,703

Shanghai Pu DongIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/21

2 stops65h 57m

Indianapolis

Fri 10/11

2 stops37h 20m

$1,772

Shanghai Pu DongIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/21

2 stops34h 09m

Indianapolis

Wed 5/29

2 stops38h 37m

$1,787

Shanghai Hongqiao IntlIndianapolis

SHA - IND

SHAIND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/22

2 stops38h 36m

Indianapolis

Wed 5/29

2 stops40h 17m

$1,833

Shanghai Pu DongIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/20

2 stops32h 00m

Indianapolis

Sun 10/6

2 stops30h 55m

$1,925

Shanghai Pu DongIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/21

1 stop33h 46m

Indianapolis

Sun 10/6

1 stop30h 24m

$2,126

Shanghai Hongqiao IntlIndianapolis

SHA - IND

SHAIND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/21

2 stops44h 16m

Indianapolis

Fri 10/11

2 stops38h 50m

$2,756

Shanghai Pu DongIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/22

1 stop18h 34m

Indianapolis

Wed 5/29

2 stops32h 25m

$2,939

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Deals found on 5/3

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Indianapolis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Shanghai to Indianapolis. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Noon
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to Indianapolis flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Indianapolis by month

Plan your trip from Shanghai to Indianapolis by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Shanghai to Indianapolis is currently $846 while a round-trip flight costs $2,027. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Indianapolis (average of $302). Flying from Shanghai to Indianapolis in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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.

January

$305

February

$302

March

$357

April

$328

May

$355

June

$364

July

$336

August

$305

September

$316

October

$322

November

$334

December

$318

Temperature and rainfall in Indianapolis by month

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

IND

Temperature

28.4 - 75.2 °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 May 5, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Shanghai to Indianapolis, see what other customers have to say about Lufthansa, American Airlines and ANA. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
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Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,486 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,014 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

SWISS
7.8
Good
2,019 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

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 flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,405, but on average you can expect to pay $2,127.

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

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways ($1,787), Japan Airlines ($1,833), and Lufthansa ($1,925) offers the cheapest pricing from Shanghai to Indianapolis.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with ANA, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $906. SWISS flights start at $1,238 while deals on Lufthansa start at $1,247 one-way.

  • What does SHA to IND mean?

    SHA and IND are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SHA to IND refers to a flight route from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Indianapolis Airport. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Shanghai to Indianapolis flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Shanghai to Indianapolis flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Shanghai to Indianapolis offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Shanghai to Indianapolis flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Shanghai to Indianapolis flight deals updated?

    The Shanghai to Indianapolis flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/4.

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