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$558+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to China

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IND — SHA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to China

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Round-trip from

$1,111
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$558
(FlightHub)
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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:00 amIND - PVG
1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/156:10 pmPVG - IND
1 stop18h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,111
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:00 amIND - PVG
1 stop24h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/158:25 pmPVG - IND
2 stops29h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,116
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/99:00 amIND - PEK
2 stops39h 00mANA
Thu 10/168:20 amPEK - IND
2 stops23h 54mANA
Deal found 6/10$1,325
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/99:00 amIND - PVG
2 stops23h 40mANA
Thu 10/302:30 amPVG - IND
2 stops22h 42mANA
Deal found 6/10$1,347
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/99:00 amIND - PEK
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/1610:40 amPEK - IND
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,410
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/912:44 pmIND - PVG
3 stops34h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/318:50 amPVG - IND
2 stops21h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,452
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:52 pmIND - CAN
2 stops31h 03mQatar Airways
Thu 11/1312:55 amCAN - IND
2 stops33h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,457
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/265:56 pmIND - PVG
2 stops34h 09mDelta
Sat 8/23:45 pmPVG - IND
1 stop17h 21mDelta
Deal found 6/11$1,586
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/207:43 pmIND - CAN
2 stops26h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/295:10 pmCAN - IND
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,617
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/242:42 pmIND - FOC
2 stops32h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1510:05 pmFOC - IND
2 stops37h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,630
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/119:00 amIND - PVG
2 stops41h 05mAir Canada
Wed 7/93:55 pmPVG - IND
2 stops40h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$1,650
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/179:22 amIND - PVG
2 stops40h 38mJapan Airlines
Tue 6/244:05 pmPVG - IND
2 stops35h 21mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,656

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to China that are best for you.

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Indianapolis

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China

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Return

Price

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/15

6:10 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop18h 39m

$1,111

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop24h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/15

8:25 pm-1:12 pm

2 stops29h 47m

$1,116

IndianapolisBeijing

IND - PEK

INDPEK

Indianapolis

Thu 10/9

9:00 am-12:00 pm

2 stops39h 00m

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/16

8:20 am-8:14 pm

2 stops23h 54m

$1,325

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

Thu 10/9

9:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/30

2:30 am-1:12 pm

2 stops22h 42m

$1,347

IndianapolisBeijing

IND - PEK

INDPEK

Indianapolis

Thu 10/9

9:00 am-12:00 pm

2 stops39h 00m

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/16

10:40 am-8:15 am

3 stops33h 35m

$1,410

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

Thu 10/9

12:44 pm-10:50 am

3 stops34h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/31

8:50 am-6:33 pm

2 stops21h 43m

$1,452

IndianapolisGuangzhou

IND - CAN

INDCAN

Indianapolis

Mon 9/8

6:52 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops31h 03m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 11/13

12:55 am-9:39 pm

2 stops33h 44m

$1,457

IndianapolisShanghai

IND - PVG

INDPVG

Indianapolis

Sat 7/26

5:56 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops34h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/2

3:45 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop17h 21m

$1,586

IndianapolisFuzhou

IND - FOC

INDFOC

Indianapolis

Tue 6/24

2:42 pm-11:35 am

2 stops32h 53m

Fuzhou

Mon 9/15

10:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops37h 54m

$1,630

IndianapolisGuangzhou

IND - CAN

INDCAN

Indianapolis

Mon 9/8

5:15 pm-11:30 am

2 stops30h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 11/14

1:15 pm-4:18 pm

2 stops40h 03m

$1,687

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Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Indianapolis with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indianapolis to China?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to China (average of $1,125). Flying from Indianapolis to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 IND to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Indianapolis 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from Indianapolis to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 1.2 - 10.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from Indianapolis to China. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
738 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Indianapolis to China?

    Indianapolis (IND) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Indianapolis to China. It is only a 8.3 mi journey to Indianapolis (IND) from Indianapolis’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Indianapolis to China are Japan Airlines ($558), American Airlines ($572), and China Eastern ($673).

  • What are the most popular routes from Indianapolis to China?

    When deciding which route to take from Indianapolis to China consider Indianapolis - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Indianapolis - Shanghai Pu Dong or Indianapolis - Beijing Capital as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Indianapolis to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Indianapolis to China flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Indianapolis to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Indianapolis to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Indianapolis to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to China?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to China (average of $1,125). Flying from Indianapolis to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 3 airlines flying from Indianapolis to China

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,061Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,073Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,153Average$1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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