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Cheapest round-trip
$674
Typical prices: $740-$1,119
AirAsia X
Thu 10/18Sun 10/21
SYD - DEL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,064
Typical prices: $763-$1,199
Air India
Thu 10/18Sat 10/20
SYD - DEL • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Air India. Average duration is 12h 59m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 75% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $708 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 23m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to New Delhi (SYD-DEL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sydney to New Delhi

Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 21
AirAsia X Logo
10:45 am - 10:05 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
16h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
AirAsia X Logo
11:20 pm - 9:20 amDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$674AirAsia X
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
China Southern Logo
11:05 am - 7:00 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
37h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
9:40 pm - 9:25 amDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$699China Southern
Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Nov 3
Malaysia Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 9:50 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
37h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:10 pm - 8:35 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
15h 55m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$746Malaysia Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Nov 1
Malaysia Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 9:50 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
37h 35m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
Malaysia Airlines Logo
11:10 pm - 8:35 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
15h 55m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$746Malaysia Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 3:55 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
23h 35m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Chennai
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 6:50 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 45m2 stops Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Singapore Changi
$767Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Sep 24
SriLankan Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 4:15 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
16h 35m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
SriLankan Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 2:40 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
15h 25m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$812SriLankan Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 14
SriLankan Airlines Logo
5:25 pm - 5:35 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
29h 40m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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6:40 pm - 12:05 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
35h 55m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Melbourne
$905SriLankan Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 20
Air India Logo
9:35 pm - 5:00 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
12h 55mnonstop
Air India Logo
2:00 am - 8:05 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
12h 35mnonstop
$1,064Air India
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27
Air India Logo
9:35 pm - 5:00 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
12h 55mnonstop
Air India Logo
1:00 am - 7:15 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
12h 45mnonstop
$1,076Air India
Sun, Sep 20 - Fri, Sep 25
AirAsia X Logo
9:45 am - 10:05 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
16h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
AirAsia X Logo
11:20 pm - 8:20 amDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$4,803AirAsia X
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Price, demand and travel trends for Sydney to New Delhi flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Sydney to New Delhi?

Round-trip flights from Sydney to New Delhi start at $674. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $740 to $1,119. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $674 on AirAsia X.

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

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to New Delhi, it is 4% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 4% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to New Delhi?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to New Delhi at $739 round-trip.
  • December ($1,295) and June ($966) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 75% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Sydney to New Delhi the cheapest?

Flights from Sydney to New Delhi are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 16% 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 Sydney to New Delhi

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on DEL and SYD

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 Sydney to New Delhi flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$343
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 45% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Sydney to New Delhi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney 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 Sydney to New Delhi flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Is their assistance for Passengers with Reduced Mobility (PRM) at New Delhi Airport?

    If you have a disability and need special assistance, please contact your airline before travel. On arrival at New Delhi Airport, you’ll find that all information desks are PRM-friendly, there are verbal safety instructions at all escalators and travelators, the lift keys are coded with braille, and the bathrooms have PRM stalls with assistance buttons.

  • Are there banking or currency exchange facilities at Sydney Airport?

    At Terminal 1 at Sydney Airport in the departures area, there are two banks and a currency exchange where you can purchase foreign currency. There are also numerous ATMs dotted around the terminal, as well as a multi-currency ATM.

  • Are there prayer facilities at Sydney Airport?

    Yes, there are. If you need a quiet place to practise your religion, there is a prayer room in the International Terminal T1 of Sydney Airport. It's located on Level 3 between the Xiamen Airways counter and the Airport Services Centre and Lost Property.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Sydney to New Delhi flights?

    Among airlines operating Sydney to New Delhi flights:

    • Air India: offers free seat selection

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

  • What airlines are available from Sydney to New Delhi?

    Only Air India operates flights between Sydney and New Delhi.

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

    Flights from Sydney to New Delhi usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Sydney to New Delhi flights?

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

    • Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to New Delhi:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Sydney to New Delhi?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $708 round-trip via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared to $925 for nonstop.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Sydney to New Delhi?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787 Dreamliner variants.

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

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

    • Singapore Changi (SIN) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 28% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) - 12% of one-stop connections

    Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Sydney to New Delhi route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 8%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $860 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $931: a $71 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Sydney to New Delhi?

    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 Sydney to New Delhi route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 6 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Sydney to New Delhi spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on Sydney to New Delhi flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in New Delhi?

    Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Connaught Place, New Delhi Railway Station and Karol Bagh. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Sydney to New Delhi?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 8:35 pm and lands at 9:34 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 10:34 am.

    The flight takes about 12h 59m.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of $895. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Sydney to New Delhi?

    A nonstop flight from Sydney to New Delhi takes 12h 59m, covering 6,479 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney 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 are flight prices from Sydney to New Delhi looking right now?

    One-way fares from Sydney to New Delhi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $537, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

  • How does Air India’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Sydney to New Delhi flights?

    Air India is the only airline operating Sydney to New Delhi flights. 75% of its flights are on time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Sydney to New Delhi?

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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

    Flying via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 23m, compared with 16h 45m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 17h 04m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

  • What is the time difference between Sydney and New Delhi?

    New Delhi is 4 hours behind Sydney (India Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

    Round-trip flights from Sydney to New Delhi range from $740 to $1,119, with an average of $895 over the past 12 months. Anything below $740 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Sydney to New Delhi flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average $860 - about $71 less than Saturday (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 16% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to New Delhi trip for February. Fares historically average $739 round-trip in that month - typically $556 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $708 round-trip on this route - about $217 less than direct flights (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.
    - Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi
    - Pride Plaza Hotel, Aerocity New Delhi
    - ibis New Delhi Aerocity
  • To get connected immediately on arrival at New Delhi Airport (DEL), head to one of the telecom companies offering sim cards, charging stations and other services in the arrivals area of Terminal 3.
  • If you forgot any travel essentials, there are three pharmacies in International Terminal T1 of Sydney Airport (SYD), located before security near check-in counters H and J and after security towards gates 24-25 and 50-63.
  • If you need reading material for your flight, you can find bookstores and newsagents in Sydney Airport’s International Terminal T1. They are located before security near check-in counters H and J and after security near gates 10 and 39. They offer books, magazines, newspapers and other travel essentials.
  • If you have a hidden disability, you can collect a sunflower lanyard from the Airport Services Centre, which you can find on Level 3 of Terminal 1. This will alert staff to your disability so that they can support and facilitate you through procedures.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to New Delhi?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Monday

Air India

Air India

Tuesday

Air India

Air India

Wednesday

Air India

Air India

Thursday

Air India

Air India

Friday

Air India

Air India

Saturday

Air India

Air India

Sunday

Air India

Air India

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Direct returns

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air India

Air India

Tuesday

Air India

Air India

Wednesday

Air India

Air India

Thursday

Air India

Air India

Friday

Air India

Air India

Saturday

Air India

Air India

Sunday

Air India

Air India

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