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Cheap flights from India to China from £142

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — SHA
18 Jul — 25 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from India to China

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Cheapest flights from India to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from India to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 June 2026.

Wed 2/923:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
AirAsia X
Tue 8/901:35
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 14/6£270
Mon 12/1023:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop26h 55m
AirAsia X
Sat 17/1001:35
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 15/6£273
Wed 2/909:00
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 6/916:50
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop29h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/6£285
Mon 27/723:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Fri 31/716:20
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop8h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 15/6£291
Sun 11/1023:35
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop12h 20m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 28/1015:25
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop33h 10m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 15/6£291
Tue 4/823:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Thu 13/815:15
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop9h 20m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 18/6£291
Tue 15/923:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 16/916:20
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop8h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 17/6£292
Tue 14/723:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Sat 25/715:15
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop9h 20m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 16/6£293
Sat 25/723:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Thu 30/715:15
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop9h 20m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 15/6£296
Sat 10/1023:35
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop10h 35m
Vietnam Airlines
Fri 30/1015:25
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop33h 10m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 15/6£296
Wed 5/823:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 12/816:20
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop8h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 18/6£297
Wed 15/723:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Fri 24/716:20
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop8h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 16/6£297

Find flight deals from India to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for India to China flight deals. Data was last updated 18 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£270

One-way from

£142

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£338

Good round-trip deal

£280 or less

Good one-way deal

£169 or less
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 2/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • India to China
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 11/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 30m total
  • India to China
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Customise your flight search to find flights from India to China 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from India to China that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 2/9

09:00-18:05

1 stop30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/9

16:50-20:05

1 stop29h 45m

£285

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 15/9

23:35-14:10

1 stop12h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 16/9

16:20-22:05

1 stop8h 15m

£292

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 20/7

23:35-15:20

1 stop13h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 26/7

16:20-22:05

1 stop8h 15m

£297

New DelhiBeijing

DEL - PEK

DELPEK

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 17/7

19:55-10:15

1 stop11h 50m

Beijing Capital

Wed 22/7

08:30-17:45

1 stop11h 45m

£376

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 3/9

22:45-12:05

1 stop10h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 7/9

13:20-23:50

1 stop13h 00m

£386

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 3/9

01:10-15:35

1 stop11h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

13:20-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

£386

ChennaiBeijing

MAA - PEK

MAAPEK

Chennai

Mon 7/9

10:30-23:00

1 stop34h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sat 12/9

00:05-09:20

1 stop11h 45m

£402

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 27/7

23:35-14:10

2 stops36h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 30/7

15:15-22:05

1 stop9h 20m

£405

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 1/8

23:35-15:20

2 stops37h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 12/8

16:20-22:05

1 stop8h 15m

£407

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 14/7

23:35-15:20

2 stops37h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 21/7

15:15-22:05

1 stop9h 20m

£409

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Best time to book a flight from India to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from India to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from India to China?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from India to China (average of £81). Flying from India to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of £2,150). 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 IN to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from India to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 June 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from India to China as you normally would.

How often are flights from India to China delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between India and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for India to China flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on India to China flights?

Over the past year, IndiGo have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 28% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from India to China?

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from India to China. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated 18 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with IndiGo from India to China. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
574 reviews
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Overall

6.8

Food

6.2

Entertainment

5.6

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sailesh,Jun 2026

BDQ - BOM

The flight was delayed by three hours and Indigo staff couldn’t provide proper information. We also ended up loosing our connection to Nairobi flight.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
574 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
574 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Food

6.2

Entertainment

5.6

Boarding

6.8

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sailesh,Jun 2026

BDQ - BOM

The flight was delayed by three hours and Indigo staff couldn’t provide proper information. We also ended up loosing our connection to Nairobi flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from India to China?

    For as low as £376, Singapore Airlines can have you in China from India in 11h 50m. The distance between India and China is about 2366 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from India to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on India to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from India to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from India to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from India to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from India to China 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 India to China?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from India to China (average of £81). Flying from India to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of £2,150). 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 airline flying from India to China

Discover the top airline that operate flights from India to China. 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest£227Average£297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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