Cheap flights from India to China from £111

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 22/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — SHA
6 Apr — 13 Apr1
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 7 March 2026.

Fri 1/523:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/506:50
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3£236
Sat 18/423:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 29/416:20
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop8h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 5/3£240
Sat 18/423:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Fri 1/516:20
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop8h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 5/3£247
Sat 18/423:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Thu 30/415:15
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop9h 20m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 5/3£248
Sat 18/423:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Sat 2/515:15
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop9h 20m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 5/3£250
Mon 20/417:10
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop30h 00m
Thai Lion Air
Sun 26/402:45
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop15h 55m
Thai Lion Air
Deal found 5/3£252
Sat 18/423:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Mon 27/416:20
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop8h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 5/3£254
Wed 22/400:05
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/502:45
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3£255
Mon 20/423:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 29/416:20
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop8h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 5/3£257
Sat 18/423:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Tue 28/415:15
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop9h 20m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 5/3£258
Thu 3/1223:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Mon 7/1216:25
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop8h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 2/3£260
Sat 18/423:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Thu 23/415:15
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop9h 20m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 6/3£260

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 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£236

One-way from

£111

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£311

Good round-trip deal

£280 or less

Good one-way deal

£100 or less
Thai AirAsia X
  • Thai AirAsia X
  • 1/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • India to China
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 22/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 30m total
  • India to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£15 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from India to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from 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 7 March 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 23/4

23:35-14:10

1 stop12h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 29/4

16:20-22:05

1 stop8h 15m

£274

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 19/5

23:35-14:10

1 stop12h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 23/5

15:15-22:05

1 stop9h 20m

£274

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 19/5

23:35-14:10

1 stop12h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 26/5

15:15-22:05

1 stop9h 20m

£274

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 19/5

23:35-14:10

1 stop12h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 22/5

16:20-22:05

1 stop8h 15m

£274

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 18/5

23:35-15:20

1 stop13h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 23/5

15:15-22:05

1 stop9h 20m

£274

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 24/4

23:35-15:20

1 stop13h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 1/5

16:20-22:05

1 stop8h 15m

£281

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 12/4

23:20-00:20

1 stop22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 20/4

06:50-19:40

1 stop15h 20m

£312

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 16/5

01:10-13:15

1 stop9h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 24/5

12:20-23:50

1 stop14h 00m

£320

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 21/5

01:10-15:35

1 stop11h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/6

13:20-23:50

1 stop13h 00m

£322

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 21/5

01:10-15:35

1 stop11h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/6

13:20-23:50

1 stop13h 00m

£322

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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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 £86). Flying from India to China in February is currently the most expensive (average of £168). 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 7 March 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 40% of weekly flights between India and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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 Tuesday 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 43% of flights being delayed.

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 7 March 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.

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.6

Overall

6.8

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Inderjeet,Mar 2026

BOM - DEL

Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience

Crew

7.3

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

5.6

Overall

6.8

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Inderjeet,Mar 2026

BOM - DEL

Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience

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  • How long is the flight from India to China?

    For as low as £320, Vietnam Airlines can have you in China from India in 9h 35m. 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.

  • 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 £86). Flying from India to China in February is currently the most expensive (average of £168). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest£290Average£316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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