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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Delhi to Patna:

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 7:27 am
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 9:37 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 42m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Delhi to Patna:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from New Delhi to Patna takes 1h 42m, covering 532 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 New Delhi to Patna range from $111 to $136, with an average of $120 over the past 12 months. Anything below $111 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $120 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $88 round-trip via Guwahati Borjhar (GAU), compared to $120 for nonstop.

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 New Delhi to Patna flights are:

• Air India: 87% on time
• IndiGo: 80% on time
• Air India Express: 72% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $16–$23 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by IndiGo and Air India Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Patna flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, 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 $125 to $813. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New Delhi to Patna are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $62, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from New Delhi to Patna usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and arrive at Patna (PAT).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 New Delhi to Patna route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 52m.

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

• Lucknow Amausi (LKO) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Guwahati Borjhar (GAU) - 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from New Delhi to Patna. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $117 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $123, a difference of $6.

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 New Delhi and Patna. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• IndiGo
• Air India Express
• Air India
• SpiceJet

Flying via Lucknow Amausi (LKO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 13m, compared with 6h 46m via Guwahati Borjhar (GAU) and 13h 14m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

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
• Air India Express: 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.

There are many ways for you to get into Patna from Jayprakash Narayan International Airport (PAT). The airport is around a 20 to 30min drive from the city centre and can be reached by taxi, hire car or bus. The more convenient form of transport in the city would be by taxi. You do not need to worry about finding your way around the city with a taxi, as your taxi driver will be your tour guide. It is also a much quicker route than taking the bus.

There are no onsite hotels at Patna Airport. However, some recommended hotels close to the airport are Maurya Hotel, Panache Hotel and The Lemon Tree. Shuttles can be arranged for you to get between them and the airport.