What is the cheapest airline that flies from India to China?

Thai AirAsia X, Vietnam Airlines, and VietJet Air are the most popular carriers operating from India to China

How long is the flight from India to China?

Flight times from India to China vary, but if you’re flying out of Mumbai and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 20h 10m on average. Another popular route from India to China is flying from New Delhi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 22h 35m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from India to China?

Prices for flights from India to China refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from India to China?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from India to China.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to China may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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23:20 - 00:30DEL-CAN

22h 40m1 stop

00:10 - 15:50CAN-DEL

18h 10m1 stop

£261

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Wed, 3 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep

23:35 - 15:20DEL-CAN

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15:20 - 22:05CAN-DEL

9h 15m1 stop

£274Vietnam Airlines

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23:35 - 15:20DEL-CAN

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£282Vietnam Airlines

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17:05 - 05:40DEL-PVG

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06:55 - 15:50PVG-DEL

11h 25m1 stop

£310Thai AirAsia X

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£354Air Astana

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00:05 - 01:00DEL-PVG

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£359VietJet Air

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£374VietJet Air

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Cathay Pacific flights from India to China

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Cathay Pacific

27 Aug

DEL22:40New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

19h 45m

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SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

3 Sept

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

10h 20m

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DEL21:10New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

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Cathay Pacific

19 Oct

DEL01:15New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

14h 05m

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PVG17:50Shanghai Pu Dong

26 Oct

PVG12:55Shanghai Pu Dong

14h 00m

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DEL00:25New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

£413

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17 Oct

DEL01:15New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

9h 30m

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PVG13:15Shanghai Pu Dong

26 Oct

PVG12:55Shanghai Pu Dong

14h 00m

1 stop

DEL00:25New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

£417

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Thai AirAsia X flights from India to China

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Thai AirAsia X

18 Aug

DEL17:05New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

10h 05m

1 stop

PVG05:40Shanghai Pu Dong

24 Aug

PVG06:55Shanghai Pu Dong

11h 25m

1 stop

DEL15:50New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

£310

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18 Aug

DEL17:05New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

10h 05m

1 stop

PVG05:40Shanghai Pu Dong

24 Aug

PVG06:55Shanghai Pu Dong

11h 25m

1 stop

DEL15:50New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

£320

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23:20-00:30

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00:10-15:50

1 stop18h 10m

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New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

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23:35-15:20

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Thu 30/10

15:20-22:05

1 stop9h 15m

£274

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DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 13/10

23:35-15:20

1 stop13h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

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15:20-22:05

1 stop9h 15m

£282

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DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 18/8

17:05-05:40

1 stop10h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

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06:55-15:50

1 stop11h 25m

£310

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DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 18/8

17:05-05:40

1 stop10h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 24/8

06:55-15:50

1 stop11h 25m

£320

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 13/9

23:30-12:35

1 stop10h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

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05:00-22:30

1 stop20h 00m

£327

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New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 13/9

15:00-02:25

2 stops56h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sat 20/9

05:55-13:55

1 stop10h 30m

£354

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 19/10

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/10

02:15-22:55

1 stop23h 10m

£359

New DelhiBeijing

DEL - PEK

DELPEK

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 12/9

01:10-02:15

2 stops22h 35m

Beijing Capital

Sat 20/9

05:55-13:55

1 stop10h 30m

£361

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 19/10

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 23/10

02:00-22:55

1 stop23h 25m

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from India to China

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

The cheapest month to fly to China from India is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around £384, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to China in September, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from India to China during August average around £394.

How far in advance should I book a flight to China?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to China from India when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to China for around £469 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to China from India for as low as £225 on momondo.

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Best price found	£117
Fastest flight time	8h 55m
Direct flights	None
Airports in China	5 airports

The best one-way flight to China from India in the past 72 hours is £117. The best return flight deal from India to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £261.

The fastest flight from India to China takes 8h 55m

There are no direct flights from India to China. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport - Beijing Capital Airport, New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport - Guangzhou Baiyun Airport and New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

There are 5 airports near China: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO), Beijing Capital (PEK), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from India to China?
Prices for flights from India to China refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from India to China?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from India to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to China may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from India to China?

Finding the right flight to China from India is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to China quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from India to China with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to China from India on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights from India to China?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to China from India.

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