How long is the flight from India to China?

For as low as £332, Vietnam Airlines can have you in China from India in 7h 40m. The distance between India and China is about 2267 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 Biman Bangladesh (£115), IndiGo (£143), and Singapore Airlines (£180).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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.

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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 1 September 2026.

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Round-trip from	£251
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Average price	£294
Good one-way deal	£233 or less

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05:45-21:30

1 stop18h 15m

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from India to China (average of £289). Flying from India to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £405). 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?

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 91 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 25% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 20 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

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

582 reviews

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6.0

Good

Narasimha V Prasad,Jul 2026

HYD - TIR

Boarding got delayed due to server down but the flight departure timing didn’t change they hurried us though no fault of ours

IndiGo

6.8

Okay

582 reviews

IndiGo

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Narasimha V Prasad,Jul 2026

HYD - TIR

Boarding got delayed due to server down but the flight departure timing didn’t change they hurried us though no fault of ours

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from India to China?
For as low as £332, Vietnam Airlines can have you in China from India in 7h 40m. The distance between India and China is about 2267 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 Biman Bangladesh (£115), IndiGo (£143), and Singapore Airlines (£180).
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from India to China (average of £289). Flying from India to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £405). 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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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 91 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 25% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 20 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

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.

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