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Cheapest round-trip
$963
Typical prices: $889-$1,290
ITA Airways
Sat 1/20Fri 3/16
LAX - DEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$502
Typical prices: $522-$802
Finnair
Fri 1/26
LAX - DEL • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Los Angeles and New Delhi. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $808 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 22h (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to New Delhi (LAX-DEL)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to New Delhi

Fri, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 26
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 5:45 pmLAX  Los Angeles-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
40h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
7:55 pm - 10:05 amDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-LAX Los Angeles
26h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$960China Eastern
Wed, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 26
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 5:45 pmLAX  Los Angeles-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
40h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
7:55 pm - 10:05 amDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-LAX Los Angeles
26h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$960China Eastern
Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Mar 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 1:55 amLAX  Los Angeles-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
21h 05m1 stop Rome Fiumicino
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9:35 pm - 2:30 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-LAX Los Angeles
29h 25m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Rome Fiumicino
$963Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 8 - Sat, Feb 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 8:15 pmLAX  Los Angeles-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
32h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
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8:15 am - 12:10 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-LAX Los Angeles
41h 25m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$964Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 17 - Sun, Feb 28
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 8:00 pmLAX  Los Angeles-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
34h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 7:55 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-LAX Los Angeles
23h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi
$965Singapore Airlines
Mon, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 28
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 8:00 pmLAX  Los Angeles-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
32h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 7:55 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-LAX Los Angeles
35h 40m1 stop Singapore Changi
$965Singapore Airlines
Tue, Mar 16 - Tue, Apr 13
Virgin Atlantic Logo
1:15 pm - 2:40 amLAX  Los Angeles-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
24h 55m2 stops Salt Lake City London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic Logo
4:00 am - 5:10 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-LAX Los Angeles
25h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
$966Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Apr 7 - Thu, Apr 29
Delta Logo
1:50 pm - 1:55 amLAX  Los Angeles-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
23h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Delta Logo
4:00 am - 7:30 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-LAX Los Angeles
28h 00m1 stop London Heathrow
$967Delta
Tue, Apr 13 - Thu, May 6
Delta Logo
4:45 pm - 1:55 amLAX  Los Angeles-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
20h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Delta Logo
4:00 am - 7:30 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-LAX Los Angeles
28h 00m1 stop London Heathrow
$967Delta
Wed, Feb 17 - Thu, May 6
Virgin Atlantic Logo
1:45 pm - 2:40 amLAX  Los Angeles-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
23h 25m2 stops San Francisco London Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic Logo
4:00 am - 8:19 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-LAX Los Angeles
28h 49m2 stops London Heathrow San Francisco
$975Virgin Atlantic
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Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to New Delhi flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to New Delhi?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to New Delhi. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 4% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to New Delhi?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to New Delhi at $967 round-trip.
•July ($1,327) and December ($1,308) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 37% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Los Angeles to New Delhi the cheapest?

Flights from Los Angeles to New Delhi are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 21% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to New Delhi

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on LAX

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on DEL

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Los Angeles to New Delhi flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$502
Beat the crowds with an average 58% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 68% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Los Angeles to New Delhi

When to book flights from Los Angeles to New Delhi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to New Delhi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Los Angeles to New Delhi flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to New Delhi?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to New Delhi:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from Los Angeles to New Delhi?

    A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to New Delhi takes 00m, covering 7,995 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to New Delhi?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to New Delhi flight?

    Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to New Delhi range from $889 to $1,290, with an average of $1,070 over the past 12 months. Anything below $889 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to New Delhi flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $1,070 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How are flight prices from Los Angeles to New Delhi looking right now?

    One-way fares from Los Angeles to New Delhi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $513, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to New Delhi?

    Flights from Los Angeles to New Delhi usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to New Delhi pass through?

    One-stop flights from Los Angeles to New Delhi most commonly connect through:

    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 14% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to New Delhi?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Los Angeles to New Delhi. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $999 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,121, a difference of $122.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to New Delhi?

    Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 22h, compared with 22h 03m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 22h 05m via Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL).

  • What is the time difference between Los Angeles and New Delhi?

    New Delhi is 12 hours ahead of Los Angeles (India Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in New Delhi?

    Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Karol Bagh, Pragati Maidan and Khan Market. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

  • How do I get from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to The Red Fort?

    The distance between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and The Red Fort is about 15 miles. Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus service is available between the two points, with buses arriving at Dhaula Kuan. Service from Police Colony Mehram Nagar to Red Fort departs every 15 minutes and the journey takes about 1 hour 36 minutes.

  • What is the quickest way from Indira Gandhi International Airport to central New Delhi?

    The metro is one of the quicker, simpler options for reaching central New Delhi from Delhi Airport. It is accessible from both Terminals 1 and 3. Taxis and rideshare apps like Uber are also popular, quick options into the city.

  • Are there currency exchange counters at DEL?

    Yes, travelers arriving from LAX can exchange US dollars for Indian rupees at several currency exchange counters at DEL.

  • Are there any services for passengers with limited mobility upon arrival at DEL?

    Dedicated staff at Indira Gandhi International Airport guide disabled passengers through the terminals to their exits.

Your guide to booking Los Angeles to New Delhi flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $999, about $122 less than Friday fares (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 21% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to New Delhi trip for January. Fares historically average $967 round-trip in that month - typically $360 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport.

    • Holiday Inn New Delhi Aerocity By IHG
    • Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi
    • Pride Plaza Hotel, Aerocity New Delhi
  • If you're flying Air India from Los Angeles to New York, keep in mind that the airline's hub is at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Air India uses Terminal 3 at Delhi Airport, where The Air India Maharajah Lounge is available to eligible First- and Business-Class guests, Maharaja Club Platinum and Gold members and eligible Star Alliance Gold members. If you're eligible for and enrolled in Delhi Airport's Trusted Traveller Program (FTI-TTP), you can also use the dedicated fast-track immigration lanes on arrival at DEL.
  • If you're arriving at LAX with a rental car, keep in mind that rental car agencies serving the airport are located either at the LAX Rental Car Center (RCC) or off airport property.
  • If you want to get away from the crowds at Indira Gandhi International Airport, head to one of the airport lounges. Plaza Premium Lounges are open to all travelers.
  • Need a place to relax at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)? Check the lounges operated by different carriers. If you are a member or hold a qualifying card, you may be able to use these lounges. Access also depends on the right credentials, a same-day boarding pass for an eligible flight, lounge capacity and access to the terminal or concourse. With a same-day boarding pass on an eligible American or oneworld flight, you can also buy a one-day pass for an American Airlines Admirals Club lounge, subject to lounge capacity.

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