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Cheap flights from India to China from £143

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 28/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — SHA
22 Jun — 29 Jun1
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 23 May 2026.

Mon 7/923:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Fri 11/916:20
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop8h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 19/5£289
Thu 5/1121:45
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 12/1116:25
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop30h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/5£294
Fri 3/723:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Fri 10/716:20
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop8h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 18/5£295
Tue 9/622:50
DEL
-
PEK
Nonstop6h 20m
Air China
Tue 16/615:15
PEK
-
DEL
Nonstop7h 35m
Air China
Deal found 19/5£310
Fri 3/723:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/705:15
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop9h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£317
Fri 3/720:20
DEL
-
CAN
Nonstop5h 10m
IndiGo
Fri 10/705:15
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop18h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 19/5£318
Mon 2/1123:30
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop12h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Mon 9/1115:25
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop33h 10m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 23/5£340
Mon 2/1109:45
DEL
-
PEK
1 stop26h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 16/1108:45
PEK
-
DEL
1 stop13h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/5£346
Mon 27/721:55
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop30h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 5/808:05
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop14h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/5£347
Fri 14/821:55
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop30h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 23/808:05
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop14h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/5£348
Mon 1/619:55
DEL
-
PEK
1 stop13h 35m
China Eastern
Sat 13/621:30
PEK
-
DEL
1 stop22h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 20/5£354
Fri 12/619:55
DEL
-
PEK
1 stop23h 25m
China Eastern
Sun 21/608:30
PEK
-
DEL
1 stop11h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/5£355

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 23 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£289

One-way from

£143

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£348

Good round-trip deal

£279 or less

Good one-way deal

£100 or less
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 7/9-11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 30m total
  • India to China
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VietJet Air
  • VietJet Air
  • 29/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 25m total
  • India to China
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 23 May 2026.
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New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 7/9

23:35-15:20

1 stop13h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 11/9

16:20-22:05

1 stop8h 15m

£289

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 27/7

21:55-06:35

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/8

08:05-20:05

1 stop14h 30m

£347

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 4/9

13:15-14:15

1 stop22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/9

02:10-21:50

1 stop22h 10m

£363

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 3/9

22:45-15:35

1 stop14h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 15/9

16:50-23:50

1 stop9h 30m

£380

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 31/8

01:10-15:35

1 stop11h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 15/9

16:50-23:50

1 stop9h 30m

£380

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 13/9

01:10-13:15

1 stop9h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 17/9

08:35-21:10

1 stop15h 05m

£380

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 13/9

22:45-13:15

1 stop12h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 17/9

12:20-21:10

1 stop11h 20m

£386
Fastest return journey

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 13/9

22:45-11:05

1 stop9h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 18/9

12:20-21:10

1 stop11h 20m

£386

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 29/8

00:05-01:15

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/9

02:20-22:55

1 stop23h 05m

£395

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 6/7

23:35-14:10

2 stops36h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 13/7

16:20-22:05

1 stop8h 15m

£398

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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 September is currently the most expensive (average of £559). 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 23 May 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 29% of weekly flights between India and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 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 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 31% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 72 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 23 May 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
561 reviews
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Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.2

Crew

7.3

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
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
561 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
561 reviews
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Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Overall

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Food

6.2

Crew

7.3

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

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from India to China?

    For as low as £289, Vietnam Airlines can have you in China from India in 13h 15m. 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.

  • 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 September is currently the most expensive (average of £559). 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 23 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest£226Average£296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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