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$500+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA)

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IND — SHA
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Hongqiao Intl

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 January 29, 2026.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/55:43 pm
IND
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SHA
2 stops29h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/1610:30 pm
SHA
-
IND
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,309
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/157:17 pm
IND
-
SHA
2 stops32h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/221:35 pm
SHA
-
IND
2 stops27h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,602
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/135:37 pm
IND
-
SHA
2 stops30h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/201:35 pm
SHA
-
IND
2 stops27h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,689
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/12:20 pm
IND
-
SHA
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/39:30 pm
SHA
-
IND
2 stops39h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,835
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 8/1510:31 am
IND
-
SHA
2 stops36h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/301:35 pm
SHA
-
IND
2 stops44h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,870
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 2/133:53 pm
IND
-
SHA
2 stops30h 52m
Japan Airlines
Sat 2/281:10 pm
SHA
-
IND
2 stops37h 16m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,882
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/117:40 am
IND
-
SHA
2 stops40h 05m
Japan Airlines
Sun 3/151:10 pm
SHA
-
IND
2 stops36h 15m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 1/28$2,169
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/158:30 pm
IND
-
SHA
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/2412:50 pm
SHA
-
IND
2 stops37h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$2,689
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/212:40 pm
IND
-
SHA
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/75:30 pm
SHA
-
IND
2 stops35h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$2,771
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/84:05 pm
IND
-
SHA
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/45:30 pm
SHA
-
IND
2 stops36h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$3,044

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,309
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$500
(Gurufare)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,283
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis to Hongqiao Intl 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 29, 2026.
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

Fly to

Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Thu 3/5

5:43 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops29h 37m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/16

10:30 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$1,309

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Sun 3/15

7:17 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops32h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/22

1:35 pm-5:31 am

2 stops27h 56m

$1,602

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Fri 3/13

5:37 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops30h 43m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/20

1:35 pm-5:31 am

2 stops27h 56m

$1,689

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Fri 2/13

3:53 pm-11:45 am

2 stops30h 52m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/28

1:10 pm-1:26 pm

2 stops37h 16m

$1,882

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Wed 3/11

7:40 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/15

1:10 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$2,169

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Wed 7/15

8:30 pm-11:25 am

2 stops26h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 7/24

12:50 pm-2:46 pm

2 stops37h 56m

$2,689

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Sat 5/2

12:40 pm-10:55 am

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/7

5:30 pm-4:47 pm

2 stops35h 17m

$2,771

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Fri 5/8

4:05 pm-10:00 am

2 stops29h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/4

5:30 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops36h 18m

$3,044

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Tue 3/31

5:38 pm-11:25 am

2 stops29h 47m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/3

12:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops23h 09m

$5,693

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Mon 3/30

7:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops41h 05m

$500

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Compare providers for flights from Indianapolis to Hongqiao Intl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,587). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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 January 29, 2026.
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
8,128 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 30h 52m. 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), United Airlines ($1,154), and Delta ($1,183) offers the cheapest pricing from Indianapolis to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. These flights start at 28% 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,587). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,065Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,154Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,183Average$1,811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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