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$534+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Shanghai, China

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IND — SHA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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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 May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,511
(Japan Airlines)

One-way from

$534
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,903
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/57:27 pmIND - PVG
2 stops30h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2910:00 amPVG - IND
2 stops25h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,511
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1410:50 amIND - SHA
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/174:50 pmSHA - IND
3 stops35h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 6/56:00 amIND - PVG
1 stop23h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/298:10 pmPVG - IND
2 stops28h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,558
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/123:47 pmIND - PVG
2 stops28h 08mBritish Airways
Sun 8/1011:00 amPVG - IND
2 stops42h 29mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,603
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/107:00 amIND - PVG
2 stops47h 25mEVA Air
Sat 8/168:05 pmPVG - IND
2 stops20h 55mEVA Air
Deal found 4/30$1,622
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/2810:30 amIND - PVG
2 stops39h 35mAir Canada
Sat 6/213:55 pmPVG - IND
2 stops40h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,624
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/249:22 amIND - SHA
2 stops38h 03mJapan Airlines
Sun 6/2912:50 pmSHA - IND
2 stops38h 38mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,875
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 6/56:00 amIND - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/295:00 pmPVG - IND
1 stop19h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,878
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/246:48 pmIND - PVG
2 stops30h 57mDelta
Sun 6/293:45 pmPVG - IND
1 stop17h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,949
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/123:47 pmIND - PVG
2 stops36h 33mQatar Airways
Sat 8/912:35 amPVG - IND
2 stops31h 09mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$2,318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 6/116:00 amIND - SHA
3 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/181:30 pmSHA - IND
2 stops27h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$2,655
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/145:50 pmIND - PVG
2 stops33h 40mEmirates
Fri 6/2012:05 amPVG - IND
2 stops33h 55mEmirates
Deal found 4/30$3,488

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Indianapolis

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Shanghai

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IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

Thu 6/5

7:27 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops30h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/29

10:00 am-11:01 pm

2 stops25h 01m

$1,511

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Wed 5/14

10:50 am-10:20 am

3 stops35h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/17

4:50 pm-4:41 pm

3 stops35h 51m

$1,526

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/29

8:10 pm-1:07 pm

2 stops28h 57m

$1,558

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

Mon 5/12

3:47 pm-7:55 am

2 stops28h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/10

11:00 am-5:29 pm

2 stops42h 29m

$1,603

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

Wed 5/28

10:30 am-2:05 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/21

3:55 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops40h 08m

$1,624

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Tue 6/24

9:22 am-11:25 am

2 stops38h 03m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/29

12:50 pm-3:28 pm

2 stops38h 38m

$1,875

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/29

5:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop19h 20m

$1,878

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

Tue 6/24

6:48 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops30h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/29

3:45 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop17h 18m

$1,949

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

Mon 5/12

3:47 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops36h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/9

12:35 am-7:44 pm

2 stops31h 09m

$2,318

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - SHA

INDSHA

Indianapolis

Wed 6/11

6:00 am-9:50 pm

3 stops27h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/18

1:30 pm-4:51 am

2 stops27h 21m

$2,655

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to Shanghai

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from Indianapolis to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai, such as Japan Airlines, ANA and Emirates. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,217 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,564 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

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?

    United Airlines, at $1,558, was found to be the cheapest airline from Indianapolis to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Air Canada. Users have found that United Airlines is 11% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $534 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Japan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $538 and $563, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from Indianapolis to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,061Average$1,720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,073Average$1,820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,153Average$1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$1,296Average$1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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