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$887+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Indianapolis (IND)

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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — IND
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,837
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$887
(Kiwi.com)
From Shanghai to Indianapolis
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/277:55 amSHA - IND
2 stops25h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/38:31 pmIND - SHA
2 stops32h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,837
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/271:30 pmSHA - IND
3 stops33h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/36:00 amIND - SHA
3 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$4,044
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/283:55 pmPVG - IND
2 stops40h 19mAir Canada
Tue 10/219:10 amIND - PVG
2 stops40h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$4,252
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/213:55 pmPVG - IND
2 stops42h 36mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1510:20 amIND - PVG
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$4,659
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/291:35 pmSHA - IND
2 stops35h 47mANA
Tue 10/217:15 amIND - SHA
2 stops41h 00mANA
Deal found 6/10$6,292
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/131:35 amPVG - IND
2 stops32h 16mANA
Wed 10/82:25 pmIND - PVG
2 stops22h 10mANA
Deal found 6/10$6,444
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 9/293:45 pmPVG - IND
1 stop31h 30mDelta
Tue 10/215:49 pmIND - PVG
1 stop31h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/10$6,901
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 9/145:00 pmPVG - IND
1 stop18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/86:00 amIND - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$7,114
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/2812:35 amPVG - IND
2 stops31h 03mQatar Airways
Tue 10/216:36 pmIND - PVG
2 stops33h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$7,575
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/2112:10 pmPVG - IND
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/157:00 amIND - PVG
2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$8,023
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2812:50 pmSHA - IND
2 stops36h 48mJapan Airlines
Tue 10/218:53 amIND - SHA
2 stops38h 32mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/10$9,273

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Indianapolis that are best for you.

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Indianapolis

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Price

ShanghaiIndianapolis

SHA - IND

SHAIND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/27

7:55 am-9:09 pm

2 stops25h 14m

Indianapolis

Sun 8/3

8:31 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops32h 29m

$1,837

ShanghaiIndianapolis

SHA - IND

SHAIND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/27

1:30 pm-11:04 am

3 stops33h 34m

Indianapolis

Sun 8/3

6:00 am-9:50 pm

3 stops27h 50m

$4,044

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/28

3:55 pm-8:14 pm

2 stops40h 19m

Indianapolis

Tue 10/21

9:10 am-2:05 pm

2 stops40h 55m

$4,252

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/21

3:55 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops42h 36m

Indianapolis

Wed 10/15

10:20 am-8:40 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$4,659

ShanghaiIndianapolis

SHA - IND

SHAIND

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/29

1:35 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops35h 47m

Indianapolis

Tue 10/21

7:15 am-12:15 pm

2 stops41h 00m

$6,292

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/13

1:35 am-9:51 pm

2 stops32h 16m

Indianapolis

Wed 10/8

2:25 pm-12:35 am

2 stops22h 10m

$6,444

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/29

3:45 pm-11:15 am

1 stop31h 30m

Indianapolis

Tue 10/21

5:49 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop31h 56m

$6,901

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/14

5:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Indianapolis

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$7,114

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/28

12:35 am-7:38 pm

2 stops31h 03m

Indianapolis

Tue 10/21

6:36 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops33h 44m

$7,575

ShanghaiIndianapolis

PVG - IND

PVGIND

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/21

12:10 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Indianapolis

Wed 10/15

7:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$8,023

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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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Shanghai to Indianapolis, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, ANA and Emirates. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $965. SWISS flights start at $1,105 while deals on Emirates start at $1,131 one-way.

  • 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 $360). 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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