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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Mumbai to Varanasi:

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 9:07 am
• Latest: departs at 5:40 pm and lands at 7:57 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 17m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Mumbai to Varanasi:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Mumbai to Varanasi takes 2h 17m, covering 775 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Mumbai to Varanasi range from $127 to $169, with an average of $146 over the past 12 months. Anything below $127 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 3% below the route average of $146. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $146 round-trip, compared to $153 via a layover through Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD).

Air India is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while IndiGo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Mumbai to Varanasi flights are:

• Air India: 86% on time
• IndiGo: 79% on time
• Akasa Air: 78% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $14–$29 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Akasa Air and Air India Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Mumbai to Varanasi flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 38%, evening flights for 12%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $136 to $614. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Mumbai to Varanasi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $79, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Mumbai to Varanasi usually depart from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) and arrive at Varanasi (VNS).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Mumbai to Varanasi route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

Connecting flights from Mumbai to Varanasi most commonly pass through:

• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) - 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Mumbai to Varanasi. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $140 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $154, a difference of $14.

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

4 airlines operate flights between Mumbai and Varanasi. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• IndiGo
• Akasa Air
• Air India Express
• SpiceJet

Flying via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 48m, compared with 10h 23m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Among airlines operating Mumbai to Varanasi flights:

• IndiGo: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SpiceJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Akasa Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.