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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to China

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to China to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from India to China?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from India to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from India to China is May, when tickets cost £259 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £413 and £394 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from India to China, you should book around 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 62% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from India to China

Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.

FAQs for booking flights from India to China

  • Which airport should I fly to if I want to visit the Great Wall of China?

    The closest major airport to the Great Wall of China is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). From the airport, you can reach the Great Wall in around 1 h 30 min by car. You can also get there by bus in around 2 h 30 min. This will usually require you to head into Beijing before transferring to a tourist bus at Dongzhimen Wai Bus Station.

  • Do I need a visa to visit China?

    Yes, you will need a visa to enter China. You'll need to present your passport, itinerary and financial documents in order to apply. A tourist visa generally allows you to stay for up to 30 days. You can also apply for shorter transit visas that allow you to stay for seven days.

  • How can I get to the city centre from Beijing Capital International Airport?

    There is an express train from Beijing's airport to the city centre. It departs from Terminals 2 and 3, and reaches Dongzhimen in around 6 minutes. From here, you can transfer to a train on Line 2 and get off at Qianmen, which will put you right in the heart of Beijing, within walking distance of the Forbidden City.

  • Which airport in Shanghai should I fly to?

    If you take a flight that connects through another city in China, you may be able to arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) instead of Shangai Pudong Airport (PVG). Hongqiao Airport is closer to the city centre, so it can be a more convenient option.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from India to China?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from India to China.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from India to China?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from India to China is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from India to China?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from India to China with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from India to China?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from India to China up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to China?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to China is Saturday when return tickets can be as cheap as £183. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are £383 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to China?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally at night, when retur flights cost £484 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £484.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of India

  • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is China's largest and busiest airport. There are flights to Beijing from most major Indian cities, including Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. Flights usually connect through either Hong Kong or Bangkok.
  • If you want to visit central China, there are occasional flights to Chongqing Airport from Mumbai, Kolkata and Jaipur. These flights are less frequent than routes to other major cities in China, so be sure to book them well in advance or consider connecting through Beijing or Shanghai.

Reviews of the top airline flying from India to China

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from India to China? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.9
IndiGoOverall score based on 494 reviews
5.7Entertainment
6.9Boarding
7.4Crew
6.3Food
6.8Comfort
Airline reviews

IndiGo is low cost and therefore no frills, but is always a pleasant experience. No mood lighting and fancy features but clean aircraft, professional crew and absolute value for money.

10.0 ExcellentIvor, Jun 2025BOM - DEL
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IndiGo is low cost and therefore no frills, but is always a pleasant experience. No mood lighting and fancy features but clean aircraft, professional crew and absolute value for money.

Very hard seats. No food service, even though price is not competitive.

Very hard seats for long flights. No food even on International flight. Won't fly Indigo again if I can help it.

Terrible experience at IST airport due to mismanagement by ground and wheelchair staff.

Some seats don’t recline. No USB port or power outlet, no inflight WIFI - not even for SMS/Messaging apps. Ontime performance was very good. They should have at least one crew member who speaks the local language, for flights like these.

Although we took the XL seats with more width, we found that you do not have a seat in front to stow your personal item, nor can you stretch your legs. This is not the best option for a comfortable seat. Boarding was timely but disorganized without any row based entry.

Not professional and didn’t know about double seat even when I paid for it and have a confirmation. Lack of comms between teams.

deboarding is very poor after landing it took around 45 minutes to come out.

My baggage bag got broken and only 3000 voucher was given for compensation

Crew members forgot to serve sandwiches after serving the coffee. Worst was the handling of bag. One of wheel was Broken making it useless. Though a complaint was registered and assured of compensation voucher equal to part cost of the new bag.

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