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Cheap flights from India to China from £118

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — SHA
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
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 20 February 2026.

Sun 8/323:30
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 20m
AirAsia X
Sat 14/301:35
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 05m
AirAsia X
Deal found 20/2£223
Wed 1/423:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
AirAsia X
Sat 4/401:35
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 00m
AirAsia X
Deal found 18/2£223
Fri 1/523:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/506:50
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£257
Thu 3/1223:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Mon 7/1216:25
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop8h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 19/2£258
Sun 26/409:00
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop19h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 3/519:10
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop27h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 17/2£282
Sat 25/709:00
DEL
-
PEK
1 stop35h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 29/708:55
PEK
-
DEL
1 stop23h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/2£282
Wed 1/423:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 8/416:20
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop8h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 17/2£288
Sun 5/423:20
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/406:50
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£292
Fri 5/609:00
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop25h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 18/616:50
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop29h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 16/2£305
Wed 15/417:10
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop30h 00m
Thai Lion Air
Sun 19/402:45
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop15h 55m
Thai Lion Air
Deal found 17/2£311
Tue 31/323:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Tue 7/415:15
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop9h 20m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 17/2£314
Fri 13/319:55
DEL
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TAO
1 stop14h 15m
China Eastern
Mon 16/321:05
TAO
-
DEL
1 stop23h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/2£315

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 20 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£223

One-way from

£118

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£284

Good one-way deal

£99 or less
AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 8/3-14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • India to China
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AirAsia X
  • AirAsia X
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 20m total
  • India to China
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 20 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from India to China that are best for you.

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Return

Price

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 1/5

23:20-00:20

1 stop22h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 30/5

06:50-19:50

1 stop15h 30m

£257

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 26/4

09:00-06:35

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/5

19:10-20:05

1 stop27h 25m

£282

New DelhiBeijing

DEL - PEK

DELPEK

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 25/7

09:00-23:00

1 stop35h 30m

Beijing Capital

Wed 29/7

08:55-05:40

1 stop23h 15m

£282

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 1/4

23:35-15:20

1 stop13h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 6/4

16:20-22:05

1 stop8h 15m

£288

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 15/4

17:10-01:40

1 stop30h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 19/4

02:45-16:10

1 stop15h 55m

£311

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 4/4

23:30-04:00

1 stop26h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 11/4

13:25-22:30

1 stop11h 35m

£318

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 21/5

01:10-15:35

1 stop11h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 30/5

13:20-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

£322

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 27/5

22:45-20:55

1 stop19h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 30/5

13:20-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

£322

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 25/5

01:10-15:35

1 stop11h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 30/5

13:20-21:10

1 stop10h 20m

£322

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 27/5

22:45-17:50

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 30/5

09:35-21:10

1 stop14h 05m

£322

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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 £85). Flying from India to China in March is currently the most expensive (average of £165). 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 20 February 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 45% of weekly flights between India and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 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 51% 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 20 February 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
538 reviews
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Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.6

Overall

6.8

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

shaq,Dec 2025

DEL - GAU

They denied my meal which was included in ticket and also broke my bag completely and now they are denying responsibility
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
538 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
538 reviews
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Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.3

Entertainment

5.6

Overall

6.8

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

shaq,Dec 2025

DEL - GAU

They denied my meal which was included in ticket and also broke my bag completely and now they are denying responsibility

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from India to China?

    For as low as £288, Singapore 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 £85). Flying from India to China in March is currently the most expensive (average of £165). 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 20 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest£287Average£308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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