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Cheap flights Shanghai — Varanasi

from $193 3 808 km ~4h 59m 3 flights found 3 airlines cheapest on Friday
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12+ years
1
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2–11 years
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Cheapest: $193 on 11.12.2026
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Cheapest flights found
11 Dec 2026, Fri
IndiGo 6E 1842
00:00
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
07:05
VNS Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
7h 5m 1 stop
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10 Dec 2026, Thu
Air China CA 1564
02:45
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
14:05
VNS Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
11h 20m 2 stops
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09 Dec 2026, Wed
Spring Airlines 9C 7279
02:50
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
14:10
VNS Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
11h 20m 2 stops
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Route characteristics
Distance
3 808 km
Flight time
4h 59m
Time difference
-2h
Minimum price
from $193 (11.12.2026)
Average price
$278
Maximum price
$323
Cheapest day
Friday
Departure airports (2)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
VNS Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
Airlines (3)
6E IndiGo CA Air China 9C Spring Airlines
Agencies (3)
Trip.com City.Travel Kupi.com
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 3
IndiGo
IndiGo
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$193
Air China
Air China
1 flights · 1 days
$319
Spring Airlines
Spring Airlines
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$323
Where to buy tickets 3
Trip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $193
City.Travel
1 tickets · 1 days
from $319
Kupi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $323
Airports

From — Shanghai (2)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
  • SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

To — Varanasi (1)

  • VNS Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Shanghai — Varanasi
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Varanasi?
Approximate flight time — 4h 59m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Shanghai to Varanasi?
The straight-line distance — 3 808 km.
How much do flights from Shanghai to Varanasi cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $193 on 11.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $278. Range: $193 — $323.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Varanasi?
The difference — -2h.
From which airports does Shanghai operate flights?
From Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport), SHA (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport).
To which airports in Varanasi do flights arrive?
To Varanasi: VNS (Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 3 airlines: IndiGo, Air China, Spring Airlines.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Friday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Shanghai — Varanasi

Flights Shanghai — Varanasi is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 3 808 km. Flight time 4h 59m. Time difference -2h.

From Shanghai (SHA) flights depart from 2 airports: PVG, SHA. To Varanasi (VNS) — 1 arrival airport: VNS.

3 airlines operate on this route: IndiGo, Air China, Spring Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $193 (11.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $278, ranging from $193 to $323. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Friday.

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