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Cheap flights from India to China from ₹ 14,864

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — SHA
6 Jun — 13 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 7 May 2026.

Sun 21/601:10
CCU
-
CAN
1 stop11h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 25/611:25
CAN
-
CCU
1 stop15h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/5₹ 30,864
Fri 5/601:10
CCU
-
SHA
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/607:40
SHA
-
CCU
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5₹ 31,053
Fri 19/601:10
CCU
-
SHA
1 stop8h 05m
China Eastern
Sat 27/617:30
SHA
-
CCU
1 stop9h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/5₹ 31,148
Fri 5/601:10
CCU
-
SHA
1 stop13h 35m
China Eastern
Sat 13/609:45
SHA
-
CCU
2 stops16h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/5₹ 32,568
Wed 17/611:30
CCU
-
CAN
1 stop13h 50m
US-Bangla Airlines
Wed 24/605:00
CAN
-
CCU
1 stop8h 00m
US-Bangla Airlines
Deal found 4/5₹ 32,663
Sat 20/621:40
CCU
-
CAN
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 27/606:30
CAN
-
CCU
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5₹ 32,947
Mon 22/621:40
CCU
-
CAN
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/616:25
CAN
-
CCU
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5₹ 33,325
Mon 31/800:05
DEL
-
PVG
1 stop22h 25m
VietJet Air
Mon 14/902:20
PVG
-
DEL
1 stop23h 05m
VietJet Air
Deal found 5/5₹ 33,420
Fri 15/521:40
CCU
-
CAN
Nonstop3h 35m
IndiGo
Thu 21/505:00
CAN
-
CCU
1 stop12h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 4/5₹ 33,988
Sun 24/501:10
CCU
-
CAN
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/605:00
CAN
-
CCU
1 stop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5₹ 34,177
Thu 11/601:10
CCU
-
CAN
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/605:00
CAN
-
CCU
1 stop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5₹ 34,272
Thu 15/1023:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Thu 5/1115:20
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop9h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 3/5₹ 34,651

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 May 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 30,864

One-way from

₹ 14,864

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 53,870

Good round-trip deal

₹ 37,271 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 17,999 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/6-25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 45m total
  • India to China
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VietJet Air
  • VietJet Air
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 05m total
  • India to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₹ 597,537 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 95,100 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 7 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from India to China that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

KolkataShanghai

CCU - SHA

CCUSHA

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 5/6

01:10-17:15

1 stop13h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 13/6

09:45-00:10

2 stops16h 55m

₹ 32,568

KolkataShanghai

CCU - SHA

CCUSHA

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Fri 19/6

01:10-14:05

1 stop10h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 27/6

09:45-00:10

2 stops16h 55m

₹ 32,568

KolkataShanghai

CCU - SHA

CCUSHA

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 8/6

01:10-23:25

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 13/6

16:30-00:10

1 stop10h 10m

₹ 36,639

KolkataShanghai

CCU - SHA

CCUSHA

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 9/9

01:10-23:25

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 17/9

12:10-00:10

1 stop14h 30m

₹ 36,828
Fastest return journey

KolkataGuangzhou

CCU - CAN

CCUCAN

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sat 20/6

21:40-03:45

Nonstop3h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 27/6

05:15-07:30

Nonstop4h 45m

₹ 37,018

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 1/7

23:35-15:20

1 stop13h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 5/7

16:20-22:05

1 stop8h 15m

₹ 37,112

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 13/10

09:00-18:05

1 stop30h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/10

08:05-20:05

1 stop14h 30m

₹ 37,680

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - SHA

DELSHA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 19/6

22:50-19:00

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 26/6

11:30-20:20

1 stop11h 20m

₹ 38,154

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 23/10

23:40-22:45

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/10

00:10-10:35

1 stop12h 55m

₹ 38,154

KolkataShanghai

CCU - SHA

CCUSHA

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 7/6

01:10-21:25

2 stops17h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 15/6

09:45-00:10

2 stops16h 55m

₹ 38,343

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Best time to book a flight from India to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from India with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from India to China

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.

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 ₹ 10,320). Flying from India to China in September is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 71,290). 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 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 31% of weekly flights between India and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 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 33% 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 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from India to China, such as Singapore Airlines,Thai Airways, andVietnam Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,509 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,509 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,509 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Thai Airways
7.9
Good
401 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,509 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Vietnam Airlines
7.7
Good
266 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,509 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,314 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,509 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
560 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,509 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from India to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from India to China?

    Departing from India to China will take you 3h 35m. India and China are separated by a distance of 2541 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as ₹ 12,637 on IndiGo. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scoot from ₹ 13,420 and VietJet Air from ₹ 14,814 one-way.

  • 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 ₹ 10,320). Flying from India to China in September is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 71,290). 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 10 airlines flying from India to China

Discover the top 10 airlines 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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 7 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 1,093Average₹ 50,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Thai AirAsiaCheapest₹ 10,531Average₹ 14,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time87%
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Thai Lion AirCheapest₹ 12,130Average₹ 29,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Biman BangladeshCheapest₹ 15,247Average₹ 30,826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time45%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 16,998Average₹ 36,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest₹ 17,162Average₹ 36,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 18,147Average₹ 42,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest₹ 19,128Average₹ 46,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Cambodia Angkor AirCheapest₹ 22,758Average₹ 41,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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ScootCheapest₹ 23,815Average₹ 29,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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