Cheap flights from India to China from £163

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 13/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — SHA
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 31 October 2025.

Fri 14/1123:30DEL - CAN
1 stop13h 25mVietnam Airlines
Wed 19/1116:25CAN - DEL
1 stop8h 05mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 30/10£282
Fri 14/1118:35DEL - CAN
1 stop24h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 18/1102:00CAN - DEL
1 stop18h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 30/10£295
Sat 8/1123:35DEL - CAN
1 stop12h 05mVietnam Airlines
Thu 13/1115:20CAN - DEL
1 stop9h 15mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 30/10£297
Thu 6/1123:35DEL - CAN
1 stop12h 05mVietnam Airlines
Wed 19/1116:25CAN - DEL
1 stop8h 05mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 29/10£297
Thu 6/1123:35DEL - CAN
1 stop12h 05mVietnam Airlines
Thu 13/1115:20CAN - DEL
1 stop9h 15mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 30/10£298
Sun 14/1217:10DEL - CAN
1 stop30h 10mThai Lion Air
Sat 20/1202:50CAN - DEL
1 stop15h 50mThai Lion Air
Deal found 29/10£313
Mon 3/1123:30DEL - PVG
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1106:50PVG - DEL
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£325
Mon 10/1113:30BOM - SHA
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1121:50SHA - BOM
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£332
Sun 30/1123:30DEL - PVG
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1206:50PVG - DEL
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£335
Mon 1/1223:30DEL - PVG
1 stop22h 20mAirAsia X
Wed 10/1206:00PVG - DEL
1 stop18h 40mAirAsia X
Deal found 30/10£336
Wed 26/1123:30DEL - CAN
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1201:35CAN - DEL
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10£338
Wed 29/1000:05DEL - CAN
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1102:50CAN - DEL
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£344

Cheap flight deals from India to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for India to China flight deals. Data was last updated 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£263

One-way from

£163

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£351
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 2/4-9/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • India to China
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 13/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 05m total
  • India to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 2/4

21:55-22:45

1 stop22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/4

19:10-05:40

1 stop13h 00m

£263

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 21/4

21:55-15:05

1 stop14h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 26/4

19:10-20:10

1 stop27h 30m

£263

New DelhiBeijing

DEL - PEK

DELPEK

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 2/4

09:00-23:00

1 stop35h 30m

Beijing Capital

Wed 15/4

08:55-20:10

1 stop13h 45m

£263

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 27/1

23:35-14:15

1 stop12h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/2

15:25-22:05

1 stop33h 10m

£283

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 25/1

23:30-14:15

1 stop12h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 30/1

15:25-22:05

1 stop33h 10m

£283

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 27/1

23:35-14:15

1 stop12h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/2

15:25-22:05

1 stop33h 10m

£294

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 26/11

23:30-15:25

1 stop13h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 3/12

16:25-22:00

1 stop8h 05m

£297

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 11/11

23:35-14:10

1 stop12h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 14/11

16:25-22:00

1 stop8h 05m

£297

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 11/11

23:35-14:10

1 stop12h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 18/11

15:20-22:05

1 stop9h 15m

£297

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 10/11

23:30-15:25

1 stop13h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 14/11

16:25-22:00

1 stop8h 05m

£297

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from India to China

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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 £88). Flying from India to China in January is currently the most expensive (average of £234). 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 31 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from India to China in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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 31 October 2025.
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.

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Overall

6.9

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

5.7

Food

6.3

Overall

6.9

Crew

7.4

Boarding

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Darnie,Jul 2025

LKO - MAA

Whole concept of low cost in flying does not make sense. There are so many paid add ons that eventually the cost is the same as the full fare airline

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from India to China?

    For as low as £283, Singapore Airlines can have you in China from India in 12h 15m. The distance between India and China is about 2665 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from India to China one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from India to China are Vietnam Airlines (£163), Thai Lion Air (£172), and AirAsia X (£178).

  • 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 £88). Flying from India to China in January is currently the most expensive (average of £234). 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

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IndiGoCheapest£297Average£314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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