Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Shanghai (PVG) flights: routings via Hyderabad or Singapore, fares, China visa, flight time and best months.
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Quick answer: Visakhapatnam to Shanghai flights take about ≈ 12–15h (1- or 2-stop via Hyderabad/Singapore + a China hub), No non-stop — 1- or 2-stop via HYD/MAA/SIN/BKK + a China hub. Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest VTZ–PVG fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Visakhapatnam to Shanghai? FlightGPT compares live VTZ to PVG fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, Gulf hubs, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Visakhapatnam to Shanghai non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Visakhapatnam-Shanghai fare is one search away.
Visakhapatnam's international flights focus on the Gulf and Southeast Asia, with no China service, so Shanghai is reached via a transit hub. Fly a short feeder to Hyderabad (HYD) or Chennai (MAA) for onward Asia connections, or use VTZ's Singapore (SIN) service to slot into a SIN–PVG long-haul. Hyderabad and Singapore both work cleanly as single transfers. Keeping both legs on one PNR keeps your bags checked through and avoids a security re-clear during the connection.
Singapore is strong for Vizag: SIN–PVG runs several times daily on Singapore Airlines and China Eastern through Changi's efficient transit. From Hyderabad, Cathay via Hong Kong (HKG) adds a short 2h 20m final leg, and China Southern via Guangzhou (CAN) feeds Pudong with frequent hops. Bangkok (BKK) is the value swing point. When the legs sit on separate tickets, allow a 3-hour minimum connection so a delayed first flight doesn't cost the second.
No airline prices VTZ–PVG as one fare, so your total is the feeder plus the onward China segment. In normal conditions, economy round-trips run about ₹41,000–₹69,000 depending on season and how early you book. Booking both halves on one PNR usually beats separates and protects your connection. Use our Hyderabad to Shanghai page to gauge the live long-haul band from Vizag.
Shanghai requires a Chinese visa arranged before departure; there is no visa-on-arrival for Indians. Apply for a tourist (L) or business (M) visa at a Chinese Visa Application Service Centre — Andhra applicants are usually served via Chennai or Hyderabad. Standard processing is around 4–7 working days and needs confirmed flights, hotels and an itinerary. A single-entry tourist visa typically allows a 30-day stay. Our visa guide lists the documents; confirm current rules before buying tickets.
Shanghai is most comfortable in spring (March–May) and autumn (September–early November), with mild 15–25°C days. Summer brings heat, humidity and the June–July plum rains; winter hovers near 3–8°C. Fares from the east coast dip lowest in February–April and early September. Avoid the October Golden Week and Lunar New Year window, when demand and prices spike across every China-bound route from India.
Full-service long-haul economy generally includes 25–30 kg checked baggage, while a low-cost VTZ feeder may allow only 15 kg, so reconcile both if booked apart. A Singapore or Hong Kong airside transit needs no separate visa unless you exit; a Bangkok overnight may require an immigration clearance. Pudong (PVG) is about 40 km east of the centre, reached by the Maglev plus Metro Line 2 or a 45–60 minute taxi.
Reach VTZ around 2.5–3 hours before an international departure, as the terminal is compact and peak slots bunch. Carry printed visa and return-ticket copies for Chinese immigration. Install an offline map and translation app before landing, as some services are restricted in China. With two separate tickets, a 3-hour minimum connection at Hyderabad or Singapore gives a safe margin to re-check bags and clear security again.
No. There are zero non-stop flights. You connect at least once — usually via Hyderabad, Singapore or Hong Kong onward to Pudong — for about 12–15 hours of total travel.
Allow roughly 12–15 hours door-to-door including a 2–4 hour transfer. A clean Singapore connection can be near 12 hours; a two-stop routing with long layovers can exceed 17 hours.
Yes. Indians need a Chinese tourist (L) visa arranged in advance — there is no visa-on-arrival. Standard processing is about 4–7 working days, and a single-entry tourist visa usually allows a 30-day stay.
February–April and early September are usually cheapest, with economy round-trips often ₹41,000–₹63,000. October Golden Week and Lunar New Year can raise prices by 30–50%.
Shanghai Pudong (PVG) is about 40 km east of the centre. The Maglev plus Metro Line 2 is quick, and a taxi takes roughly 45–60 minutes depending on traffic.
Full-service long-haul economy usually includes 25–30 kg checked, but a low-cost Vizag feeder may allow only 15 kg. Confirm each leg if the tickets are booked separately.
There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Visakhapatnam to Shanghai — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Visakhapatnam–Shanghai prices across ; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
Flying Visakhapatnam to Shanghai at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available VTZ–PVG fare side by side in seconds.
There is currently no non-stop service between Visakhapatnam and Shanghai — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 12–15h (1- or 2-stop via Hyderabad/Singapore + a China hub). Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Visakhapatnam Shanghai ticket but are open to a layover.
Visakhapatnam–Shanghai pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Visakhapatnam Shanghai fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.