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Cheap flights from India to China from ₹ 15,726

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 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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22 Aug — 29 Aug1
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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 July 2026.

Tue 15/923:35
DEL
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CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Mon 21/916:20
CAN
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DEL
1 stop8h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 20/7₹ 29,234
Wed 2/923:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Mon 7/916:20
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop8h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 19/7₹ 29,909
Tue 20/1023:10
BOM
-
PVG
1 stop12h 45m
Vietnam Airlines
Sun 25/1015:25
PVG
-
BOM
1 stop32h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 19/7₹ 30,102
Tue 1/923:35
DEL
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CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Tue 8/915:15
CAN
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DEL
1 stop9h 20m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 18/7₹ 30,488
Sun 11/1023:10
BOM
-
PVG
1 stop12h 45m
Vietnam Airlines
Tue 27/1015:25
PVG
-
BOM
1 stop32h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 18/7₹ 30,584
Wed 16/923:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 23/916:20
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop8h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 22/7₹ 30,584
Mon 14/923:10
BOM
-
PVG
1 stop11h 00m
Vietnam Airlines
Mon 21/915:50
PVG
-
BOM
1 stop32h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 19/7₹ 30,681
Sun 11/1023:10
BOM
-
PVG
1 stop12h 45m
Vietnam Airlines
Thu 22/1015:10
PVG
-
BOM
1 stop32h 55m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 22/7₹ 30,874
Thu 3/923:35
DEL
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CAN
1 stop12h 05m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 9/916:20
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop8h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 22/7₹ 30,970
Mon 27/723:35
DEL
-
CAN
1 stop13h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 5/816:20
CAN
-
DEL
1 stop8h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 22/7₹ 31,163
Tue 24/1123:10
BOM
-
PVG
1 stop12h 35m
Vietnam Airlines
Sat 28/1115:25
PVG
-
BOM
1 stop32h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 22/7₹ 31,356
Wed 5/823:35
DEL
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CAN
1 stop13h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Fri 14/816:20
CAN
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DEL
1 stop8h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 20/7₹ 31,356

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 July 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 29,234

One-way from

₹ 15,726

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 52,678

Good round-trip deal

₹ 33,490 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 18,523 or less
Vietnam Airlines
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 15/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 20m total
  • India to China
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  • Vietnam Airlines
  • 21/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 23 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from India to China that are best for you.

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MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 13/10

23:10-14:25

1 stop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/10

15:25-21:20

1 stop32h 25m

₹ 32,032

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 2/9

23:35-15:20

1 stop13h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 8/9

15:15-22:05

1 stop9h 20m

₹ 32,032

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 11/10

23:10-14:25

1 stop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/10

15:10-21:35

1 stop32h 55m

₹ 32,610

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 1/9

23:35-14:10

1 stop12h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 8/9

15:15-22:05

1 stop9h 20m

₹ 32,707

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 16/10

23:10-12:40

1 stop11h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 27/10

15:25-21:20

1 stop32h 25m

₹ 33,575

KolkataShanghai

CCU - PVG

CCUPVG

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sun 2/8

01:10-20:00

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/8

18:55-00:10

1 stop7h 45m

₹ 36,277

KolkataShanghai

CCU - PVG

CCUPVG

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Mon 9/11

01:10-21:35

2 stops17h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 13/11

11:50-00:10

2 stops14h 50m

₹ 36,373

KolkataShanghai

CCU - PVG

CCUPVG

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Sat 12/9

01:10-15:00

1 stop11h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 19/9

10:50-00:10

1 stop15h 50m

₹ 36,759

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 10/10

23:10-14:25

1 stop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/10

15:25-21:20

1 stop32h 25m

₹ 38,303

KolkataShanghai

CCU - PVG

CCUPVG

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Thu 13/8

01:10-12:45

1 stop9h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 24/8

11:30-00:10

2 stops15h 10m

₹ 38,496

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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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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from India to China (average of ₹ 37,917). Flying from India to China in September is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 50,459). 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 July 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 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 27% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 77 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 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from India to China, such as Singapore Airlines,Vietnam Airlines, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Vietnam Airlines
7.7
Good
280 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,425 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
579 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,578 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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 12h 45m. India and China are separated by a distance of 5060 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 ₹ 12,882 on IndiGo. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scoot from ₹ 13,767 and Biman Bangladesh from ₹ 15,217 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from India to China (average of ₹ 37,917). Flying from India to China in September is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 50,459). 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 23 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Thai Lion AirCheapest₹ 12,665Average₹ 32,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsia XCheapest₹ 14,717Average₹ 29,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Biman BangladeshCheapest₹ 15,619Average₹ 31,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time45%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 17,516Average₹ 38,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Search IndiGo flights
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest₹ 17,630Average₹ 36,907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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ScootCheapest₹ 17,715Average₹ 29,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 18,493Average₹ 43,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirAsiaCheapest₹ 19,493Average₹ 47,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Cambodia Angkor AirCheapest₹ 23,192Average₹ 41,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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VietJet AirCheapest₹ 26,061Average₹ 38,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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