How long is the flight from India to China?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in India you fly out of and what airport in China you fly into. For example, flying from New Delhi to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 5h 45m on average. On the other hand, flying from Chennai to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 9h 30m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

How many flights depart from India to China on average per week?

14 flights are operational weekly from India to China as of January 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from India to China on average per day?

As of January 2026, 2 flights take off from India and land in China each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 19:00, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on India to China flights?

According to our data, IndiGo have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 49% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the most punctual flight time for India to China flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which airlines fly to China?

Cathay Pacific, Vietnam Airlines and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from India according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to China. Keep in mind that there are 19 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How often are flights from India to China delayed?

Historically, on average around 40% of flights between India and China have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 82 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Tuesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

IndiGo, Biman Bangladesh, and VietJet Air are the most popular carriers operating from India to China

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

Prices for flights from India to China are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from India to China?

The number of operators available for flights from India to China is 18 as of January 2026.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from India to China.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your China trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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17:15 - 04:05

BOM

CAN

8h 20m

1 stop

05:35 - 06:15

CAN

BOM

27h 10m

1 stop

₹ 29,335IndiGo

Mon, 2 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

07:05 - 04:05

DEL

CAN

18h 30m

1 stop

05:50 - 10:10

CAN

DEL

6h 50mdirect

₹ 29,516IndiGo

Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

23:10 - 14:15

BOM

PVG

12h 35m

1 stop

15:25 - 21:20

PVG

BOM

32h 25m

1 stop

₹ 30,150Vietnam Airlines

Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

23:35 - 14:10

DEL

CAN

12h 05m

1 stop

15:20 - 22:05

CAN

DEL

9h 15m

1 stop

₹ 30,241Vietnam Airlines

Sat, 7 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar

23:50 - 01:30

AMD

CAN

23h 10m

1 stop

02:30 - 22:50

CAN

AMD

22h 50m

1 stop

₹ 33,681VietJet Air

Mon, 13 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr

11:45 - 23:00

BOM

PEK

32h 45m

1 stop

00:05 - 22:10

PEK

BOM

24h 35m

1 stop

₹ 33,772Singapore Airlines

Fri, 29 May - Fri, 12 Jun

11:45 - 23:00

BOM

PEK

32h 45m

1 stop

00:05 - 22:10

PEK

BOM

24h 35m

1 stop

₹ 34,315Singapore Airlines

Fri, 29 May - Sat, 13 Jun

00:05 - 01:00

DEL

PVG

22h 25m

1 stop

02:15 - 22:50

PVG

DEL

23h 05m

1 stop

₹ 35,220VietJet Air

Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

01:40 - 20:55

BOM

SHA

16h 45m

1 stop

13:35 - 00:30

SHA

BOM

13h 25m

1 stop

₹ 50,160Cathay Pacific

Wed, 4 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

01:40 - 15:20

BOM

SHA

11h 10m

1 stop

13:35 - 00:30

SHA

BOM

13h 25m

1 stop

₹ 50,341Cathay Pacific

Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar

Cathay Pacific flights from India to China

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Cathay Pacific

20 Jan

BOM23:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

7h 15m

1 stop

CAN08:55Guangzhou Baiyun

26 Jan

CAN22:15Guangzhou Baiyun

28h 45m

1 stop

BOM00:30Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 49,164

Cathay Pacific

20 Jan

BOM23:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

10h 40m

1 stop

SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27 Jan

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

10h 50m

1 stop

BOM21:55Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 49,616

Cathay Pacific

4 Mar

BOM01:40Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

16h 45m

1 stop

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

12 Mar

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13h 25m

1 stop

BOM00:30Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 50,160

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Air India

15 Feb

DEL12:00New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

5h 50m

PVG20:20Shanghai Pu Dong

22 Feb

PVG22:00Shanghai Pu Dong

7h 45m

DEL03:15New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 33,138

Air India

1 Feb

DEL12:00New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

5h 50m

PVG20:20Shanghai Pu Dong

22 Feb

PVG22:00Shanghai Pu Dong

7h 45m

DEL03:15New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 33,681

Air India

3 Mar

DEL12:00New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

5h 50m

PVG20:20Shanghai Pu Dong

10 Mar

PVG22:00Shanghai Pu Dong

7h 45m

DEL03:15New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 41,920

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MumbaiGuangzhou

BOM - CAN

BOMCAN

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 2/2

17:15-04:05

1 stop8h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 10/2

05:35-06:15

1 stop27h 10m

₹ 29,335

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 10/2

07:05-04:05

1 stop18h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 17/2

05:50-10:10

Nonstop6h 50m

₹ 29,516

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - PVG

BOMPVG

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 4/3

23:10-14:15

1 stop12h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

15:25-21:20

1 stop32h 25m

₹ 30,150

New DelhiGuangzhou

DEL - CAN

DELCAN

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 7/3

23:35-14:10

1 stop12h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 10/3

15:20-22:05

1 stop9h 15m

₹ 30,241

AhmedabadGuangzhou

AMD - CAN

AMDCAN

Ahmedabad

Mon 13/4

23:50-01:30

1 stop23h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 26/4

02:30-22:50

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 33,681

MumbaiBeijing

BOM - PEK

BOMPEK

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 29/5

11:45-23:00

1 stop32h 45m

Beijing Capital

Fri 12/6

00:05-22:10

1 stop24h 35m

₹ 33,772

MumbaiBeijing

BOM - PEK

BOMPEK

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 29/5

11:45-23:00

1 stop32h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sat 13/6

00:05-22:10

1 stop24h 35m

₹ 34,315

New DelhiShanghai

DEL - PVG

DELPVG

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 4/3

00:05-01:00

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/3

02:15-22:50

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 35,220

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - SHA

BOMSHA

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 4/3

01:40-20:55

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/3

13:35-00:30

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 50,160

MumbaiShanghai

BOM - SHA

BOMSHA

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 2/3

01:40-15:20

1 stop11h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/3

13:35-00:30

1 stop13h 25m

₹ 50,341

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

If you aren’t able to travel to China during the month of November, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of ₹ 33,138.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to China?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to China is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as ₹ 31,458. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from India to China on a Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 34,963. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest India to China flight route?

Fly from Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra to Guangzhou Baiyun for the best India - China flight prices

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 ₹ 36,065 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 ₹ 29,697 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on India to China flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on India to China flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	₹ 13,202
Fastest flight time	3h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in China	237 airports

The best one-way flight to China from India in the past 72 hours is ₹ 13,202. The best return flight deal from India to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 23,820.

The fastest flight from India to China takes 3h 35m

Direct flights go from India to China every day.

There are 237 airports in China. From India there are direct flights to Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from India to China?
Prices for flights from India to China are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from India to China?
The number of operators available for flights from India to China is 18 as of January 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from India to China?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from India to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The necessary travel and health documents for your China trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from India to China?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from India to China is Airbus A320neo (41.83% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A330-200 (15.50%), Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (14.01%), and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (13.59%).

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Thai AirAsia	PriceFrom ₹ 9,864	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 229 reviews	Search Thai AirAsia flights
Thai Lion Air	PriceFrom ₹ 10,017	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 37 reviews	Search Thai Lion Air flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 11,950	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,433 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Thai Vietjet Air	PriceFrom ₹ 12,314	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 112 reviews	Search Thai Vietjet Air flights
AirAsia	PriceFrom ₹ 14,153	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 223 reviews	Search AirAsia flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 15,402	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 526 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Vietnam Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 17,003	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 220 reviews	Search Vietnam Airlines flights
VietJet Air	PriceFrom ₹ 17,025	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 157 reviews	Search VietJet Air flights
Scoot	PriceFrom ₹ 17,364	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 314 reviews	Search Scoot flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 19,863	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 78 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

If you aren’t able to travel to China during the month of November, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of ₹ 33,138.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to China?

What is the cheapest India to China flight route?

Fly from Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra to Guangzhou Baiyun for the best India - China flight prices

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

What cabin class options are available on India to China flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on India to China flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

IndiGo, Biman Bangladesh, and VietJet Air are the most popular carriers operating from India to China

Which airlines fly to China?

How often are flights from India to China delayed?

Historically, on average around 40% of flights between India and China have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 82 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for India to China flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Tuesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on India to China flights?

According to our data, IndiGo have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 49% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from India to China on average per day?

As of January 2026, 2 flights take off from India and land in China each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 19:00, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from India to China on average per week?

14 flights are operational weekly from India to China as of January 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How long is the flight from India to China?

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