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$625+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA)

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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — SHA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). 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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,994
(Air China)

One-way from

$625
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,446
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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 12/128:31 amIND - SHA
2 stops38h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/191:40 pmSHA - IND
2 stops34h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$2,088
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 11/98:31 amIND - SHA
2 stops38h 14mJapan Airlines
Sat 11/151:10 pmSHA - IND
2 stops36h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/29$6,744
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 11/97:15 amIND - SHA
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/151:40 pmSHA - IND
3 stops22h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$7,078

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Indianapolis

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Hongqiao Intl

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Price

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Wed 4/1

5:18 pm-10:55 am

2 stops29h 37m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/13

8:25 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops39h 23m

$1,994

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Fri 12/12

8:31 am-11:45 am

2 stops38h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/19

1:40 pm-11:13 am

2 stops34h 33m

$2,088

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Sun 11/9

8:31 am-11:45 am

2 stops38h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/15

1:10 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$6,744

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Sun 11/9

7:15 am-12:25 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/15

1:40 pm-11:18 pm

3 stops22h 38m

$7,078

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Sat 3/21

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$625

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Mon 3/23

8:00 am-3:40 pm

3 stops43h 40m

$660

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Sun 3/22

5:15 pm-9:45 am

2 stops28h 30m

$681

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Wed 3/25

7:00 am-9:30 am

3 stops38h 30m

$716

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Tue 3/24

7:20 am-5:10 pm

2 stops45h 50m

$777

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Fri 3/20

5:59 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops59h 11m

$857

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Indianapolis to Hongqiao Intl in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Indianapolis-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Indianapolis-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $687). Flying from Indianapolis to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,597). 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 SHA?

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Indianapolis to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. 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 Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Indianapolis to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,030 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,993 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Indianapolis (IND) if they book a flight from Indianapolis to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. On average, Indianapolis has 0 outbound flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day from 3 airlines. Indianapolis is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Indianapolis’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Departing from Indianapolis to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport will take you 38h 14m. The distance between Indianapolis and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is about 7222 mi.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($1,065), Delta ($1,103), and United Airlines ($1,161) offers the cheapest pricing from Indianapolis to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Indianapolis to Hongqiao Intl?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis to Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $687). Flying from Indianapolis to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,597). 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 3 airlines flying from Indianapolis to Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis to Hongqiao Intl. 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,065Average$1,531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,103Average$1,813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,161Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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