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Cheap Flight Deals from Indianapolis to Shanghai (IND-SHA)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Indianapolis to Shanghai

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Indianapolis to Shanghai.
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8:25 am - 11:45 amIND-SHA
38h 20m2 stops
1:10 pm - 3:37 pmSHA-IND
39h 27m2 stops
$1,225Japan Airlines
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Wed, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 11
6:23 am - 4:10 pmIND-PVG
20h 47m1 stop
6:10 pm - 11:53 pmPVG-IND
18h 43m1 stop
$1,254American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 11
7:30 pm - 6:45 pmIND-PVG
34h 15m2 stops
1:30 pm - 8:21 pmPVG-IND
19h 51m2 stops
$1,258United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 11
6:05 am - 1:45 pmIND-PVG
19h 40m1 stop
3:45 pm - 11:59 pmPVG-IND
20h 14m1 stop
$1,318Delta
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Thu, Apr 10 - Fri, May 2
6:31 pm - 1:45 pmIND-PVG
31h 14m2 stops
3:45 pm - 8:58 amPVG-IND
29h 13m2 stops
$1,322Delta
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Thu, Apr 10 - Fri, May 2
7:30 am - 6:35 pmIND-PVG
23h 05m2 stops
8:25 pm - 9:24 amPVG-IND
24h 59m2 stops
$1,406United Airlines
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Fri, Mar 21 - Thu, Mar 27
5:55 am - 12:25 pmIND-SHA
41h 30m2 stops
1:40 pm - 11:14 pmSHA-IND
22h 34m3 stops
$1,451
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Wed, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 11
11:20 am - 1:15 amIND-PVG
24h 55m2 stops
2:30 am - 12:51 pmPVG-IND
23h 21m2 stops
$1,477ANA
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Wed, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 10
8:25 am - 7:40 pmIND-PVG
22h 15m2 stops
1:10 pm - 7:32 amPVG-IND
31h 22m3 stops
$1,506
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Wed, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 11
1:38 pm - 11:40 amIND-PVG
58h 02m2 stops
1:35 am - 12:57 pmPVG-IND
23h 22m2 stops
$6,539ANA
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Sat, Apr 26 - Fri, May 16

Flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Indianapolis to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Shanghai on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Indianapolis, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

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FAQs for booking flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Indianapolis to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Indianapolis to Shanghai was $738 for a one-way ticket and $1,225 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Indianapolis and Shanghai?

    A passport is required to fly from Indianapolis to Shanghai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Indianapolis to Shanghai?

    Indianapolis is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Shanghai. You will leave Indianapolis from Indianapolis and you will be arriving in Shanghai at one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Indianapolis to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Indianapolis and Shanghai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Indianapolis to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from Indianapolis is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to Indianapolis with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Indianapolis to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from Indianapolis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Indianapolis to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Indianapolis to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.4
ANAOverall score based on 833 reviews
7.7Food
7.9Entertainment
8.2Comfort
8.6Boarding
8.7Crew
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I have never been a big fan of airplane meals

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2024ORD - NRT
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I have never been a big fan of airplane meals

We purchased premium economy seats 9 months ago and got bumped to economy when we tried to board the plane. It was a huge fiasco while they struggled to find us seats. I tried reaching out to Kayak to see how we can get refunded for the extra money we spent on premium but have heard nothing back. It was a 14 hour flight and were disappointed that we lost our seats after selecting them 9 months ago.

Flight was overall OK: lovely staff and smooth travelling. The only downside was no food was available on a 3.5 hour flight over lunchtime. Luckily we had realised this in advance and brought our own bento.

They did not have vegetarian options, but the staff did their best to accommodate me and hand wrote an apology and the number to call 24 hours before I get on the flight next time.

Crew went out of their way for me, not often

Lots of legroom for a small flight. There was in flight entertainment even though it is a short duration. We waited on one passenger to board for a long time after everyone else was on.

Domestic flight, 1hr 20mins from SFO to LAX, which takes about probably 40-30mins on air.

Easy if you are a United States Citizen, when you go to US Border & Customs, bring your Passport if you arrive Internationally. Remember to pick up your check baggage before moving into domestic flights, as they will check the tag for the plane you are boarding in. (They will check your baggage again). Bring your ID/DL (Real-ID COMPLIANT) with you to pass security/TSA, passport works too. SFO is pretty strict as well as LAX. Domestic flight, 1hr 20mins from SFO to LAX, which takes about probably 40-30mins on air.

The seats are too small for international flights. I felt like cattle.

As my first experience in business class it was a great trip considering how long the flight is and how hard it usually is to sleep in economy

I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

Crew was nice. Flight was timely. Seats could be better as well as the food considering it’s first class.

Left on time and arrived early this extending our 31 minute transfer. Bags made it also!

Good and consistent Printer in lounge did not work for me :(

Most of my discomfort was going through TSA. However, the Delta seats had inadequate leg room and I tried my very best to connect to the wi-fi and it was a cumbersome process that finally gave me the info that I needed to sign in AFTER I had completed the flight...Why make it so difficult to use? That said I really really appreciate the pilot taking a little extra time to avoid a bad storm area and both landings in Atlanta and Orlando were flawless to my delight!!!

Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

All fine save for the abominable catering. Really gone downhill. We found it all inedible.

I upgraded to first class only to find out that I still had no access to the sky lounge without a sky miles card or AmEx (something that should be emphasized outside of the fine print!) Also, no food or drink service provided during the flight, so I basically paid 4x more just for “free” checked baggage and a bigger seat. Not worth it.

I appreciated friendly service from check-in, to boarding, to in-flight amenities! Attendants were accommodating and helpful. Thank you! Elaine

Delta was really good about being transparent with why we were delayed it’s just that’s the plane was really old and outdated and a lot of the comfort and amenities we know Delta to have did not shine through

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

Had a crying baby and a toddler behind me so it was difficult to get comfortable. Searing was tight even for a relatively small person like myself (5’8” 155). Fast flight but arrived so early the gate assigned was still occupied by another plane so we had to wait for about 20-25 minutes to get reassigned to a new gate and get over there.

Best part: It’s operated by All Nippon Airways. It’s quite literally comfortable, reliable and respected from boarding to landing each and every time. It’s perfection without extremity in lavishness — it’s how flying should always be!

The flight attendants were unhelpful. It was a packed flight, and usually a flight attendant would help find a spot in the bin for your carry on or shift things around. Neither made any effort to do so. Also, I had to then check my bag. I was told it would be on the carousel in YYZ, but it came up on the jetway. So lucky I saw others standing around for their bags. I would have walked straight past this and on to the carousel. They could have at least told me that they had given me wrong information. Very unsatisfactory.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

The check-in process is not the best They should have agents in site to help with any problem especially a rebook. Why does one have to get on the phone when there were at least 8 agents around that could have help?! Flying is stressful as it is and having someone willing to do their customer service will ease some of the stress.

It was a good flight. Nothing comes to mind about how it could have been better. It was a newer plane, seemed like a great upgrade from your older ones. Staff was very good as well.

Seats are smaller and harder than other airlines we have travels with. Food was edible but no good. The sandwich was the only thing I would eat again. They did have a lot of movies to watch.

boarding was uneventful. Snack was pathetic. A tiny fruit bar. Entertainment was limited to just select movies on your own tablet or phone. No live TV. I recently flew Jetblue and they had unlimited snacks and live satellite TV the entire flight. My seat was an exit seat, 20A. It was super uncomfortable. It felt cramped and the middle seat was taken up by a large woman who pushed into my shoulder and arm. Horrible flight.

I liked that the flight to Kosice was on time, the service was excellent and we arrived to Vienna early. The only thing I did not like, is that I had to pay for my suitcase $75. Bummer

Finding the gate was very confusing. Our boarding pass listed one gate and the staff verbally told us a different gate.

Plenty of overhead space but forced to check my carry-ons both legs

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

It was as expected for such a short flight. No complaints

The departing flight from Newark to Charlotte was fine. It was the returning flight from Charlotte to Newark that was awful. We had scheduled an 8:35pm return flight time. We got delayed TEN times all the way to 5am in the morning! We were told over 4 different excuses as to why the flight kept getting delayed. First it was the flight crew needed to rest, then it was something technical with the plane, then it was something with air traffic control, and finally it was because they couldn’t find a captain and had to wait until the morning so the captain could get some rest. It was terrible sleeping overnight in the airport. They offered a $12 meal voucher. That was it! And the only place open in the middle of the night was Dunkin’ Donuts who didn’t even accept the voucher. They should have cancelled the flight much earlier on in the evening instead of just stringing us along hour by hour with more delays. Not professional and unacceptable. There was no refund for inconvenience. I probably will not be flying American Airlines again.

This leg they tried and did well with what they had to work from.

It was nice being on a flight that had working wifi. The boarding was quick - why don’t all airlines have small boarding groups window to aisle? Makes so much sense!!! I was disappointed to be the first person stopped to have to gate check my carryon. Especially when there was plenty of overhead space at the back! But I get it…keeps it moving. Crew was nice.

The flight was as good as it gets when flying. On time departure and arrival plus no lost luggage.

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

Packed commercial flight was as comfortable as can be expected

Great job notifying of 30 minute delay in departure. Fabulous job making up for the time and arriving as scheduled. Air travel is just no fun anymore with the extreme overcrowding, and someone needs to come up with an innovative plan for loading and unloading passengers (load all window seats first, middle seats second, aisle seats last?). Great job getting the luggage on the carousel in record time!

Although it was an overnight flight, the crew could’ve have made more refreshment passes.

All and it was good . But no one woke me when meals came around . Please have a don’t not disturb sign if you opted for that . Left very hungry missing all meals .

It was good but I wished if they could have sign do not disturb if we did not wanted any meals . I was tired and slept through the entire flight and woke up just before landing .being hungry Too late to ask for something to eat before exiting the flight . Left feeling hunger 🙁

Late in leaving the US. Late in arriving in UK. 2 plua hous on ground in UK before leaving. Late in arriving in Spain. Didn't get our bags until the next night.

British Airways canceled my flight and I had to fly on Lufthansa the next day. What a garbage airline 🗑️

3 hr delay. No water given while on the plane for 3hrs.

No fast track available, no organisation. Unpleasant boarding system at gate 20 at JFK. When giving feedback to the lounge team I was told to talk to the manager instead of taking the feedback.

The whole experience was great. The only improvement would be the entertainment selection

Flight attendant kept banging her cart into my aisle seat. Hard. Couldn’t lean seat back. Should be warned of limitations when booking seat

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Indianapolis to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/17Mon
2 stopsJapan Airlines
23h 50mIND-PVG
$738
3/17Mon
1 stopDelta
21h 15mIND-PVG
$744
3/16Sun
2 stopsDelta
34h 24mIND-PVG
$750
3/17Mon
2 stopsJapan Airlines
39h 55mIND-SHA
$753
3/18Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
22h 51mIND-PVG
$760
3/15Sat
2 stopsDelta
34h 24mIND-PVG
$800
3/16Sun
2 stopsANA
39h 15mIND-SHA
$839
3/20Thu
1 stopDelta
21h 15mIND-PVG
$862
3/20Thu
2 stopsQatar Airways
34h 21mIND-PVG
$872
3/21Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
25h 15mIND-PVG
$990

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/25Mon
multi-stop
22h 15mIND-PVG
11/26Tue
multi-stop
33h 41mPVG-IND
$1,467
11/25Mon
multi-stop
20h 33mIND-PVG
11/26Tue
multi-stop
33h 41mPVG-IND
$2,173
11/25Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
21h 45mIND-PVG
11/26Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 43mPVG-IND
$2,546

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