$355 Find Cheap Flights to India - Compare and Save
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from the United States to India departing on 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
0 bags
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
...and more
Save 20% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.
Never overpay with our price tracking tools.
Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals
Cheap Flights to India
Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to India to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
Prices
Airlines
More
What is the cheapest flight to India?
These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.
The cheapest ticket to India from the United States found in the last 5 days was to Mumbai, at $688 round-trip. The most popular route is Newark Airport (EWR) to New Delhi (DEL) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $777.
How much is a flight to India?
The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to India from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
A flight to India costs $881 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $354 for the route New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Mumbai (BOM). The most popular routes on KAYAK are New York to Mumbai which costs $1,026 on average, and San Francisco to Kolkata, which costs $1,236 on average.
See prices from:
What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to India?
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to India, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from the United States to India is February, when tickets cost $461 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $845 and $808 respectively.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to India?
The average price for all round-trip flights from the United States to India depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to India is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $906 on average. Morning departures are around 40% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to India is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,429.
How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to India?
To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to India, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to India, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.
Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in India?
Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in India is Bengaluru Intl Airport (BLR), with an average flight price of $480.
Which airlines fly most frequently to India?
United States and India are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Air India (21 flights per week), American Airlines (7 flights per week), and Air Canada (7 flights per week).
How many airports are there in India?
There are 107 airports in India. The busiest airport is Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL), with 22% of all flights arriving there.
How many direct flights to India are there each day?
There are around 7 direct flights from within United States to India every day. Most flights (57%) depart in the morning.
How many direct flights to India are there each week?
Each week there are around 49 direct flights from within United States to India. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.
How many long-haul flights are there to India each week?
There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to India. Instead, there are 49 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from New York.
How many cities have direct flights to India?
From the United States, there are direct flights to India from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is New York, with 42 direct flights each week.
What are the most popular destinations in India?
Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is New Delhi (33% of total searches to India). The next most popular destinations are Mumbai (25%) and Hyderabad (12%). Searches for flights to Ahmedabad (11%), to Bengaluru (Bangalore) (9%) and to Chennai (5%) are also popular.
Be self sufficient and carry some dry nuts and fruits on hand for such last minute disruptions especially one is diabetic or have other dependencies.
AnnFlew with Air India
EWR
-
BOM
Nov 2025
Mumbai Airport is beautiful but takes forever to get through customs. Give yourself 3 hours at least as well as a Xanax.
VenFlew with Air India
JFK
-
BOM
Nov 2025
Be prepared for delays and have decent layover time if you have a domestic transfer,
FAQs - booking India flights
What’s the best way to get to Madhya Pradesh?
The Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh is bordered by Uttar Pradesh in the north and Maharashtra in the west, so it really depends on where exactly you are going. For example, the city of Bhopal lies almost exactly between Mumbai (482 mi) and New Delhi (477 mi), so you can fly to either city and arrange further air or ground transport as you wish.
Are there any nonstop flights to India from the US?
Unfortunately, due to the great distances involved there are no nonstop flights from the US to India. All airlines offer layover service to Mumbai, Delhi and Amritsar (ATQ) from many major cities including Los Angeles (LAX), New York (JFK), Washington, DC (IAD), Houston (IAH) and both Chicago international airports (ORD and MDW).
Which Indian airport is closest to the Taj Mahal?
The Taj Mahal is the most-visited place in India and is in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh. If you plan on visiting this iconic structure, then you should fly into Indira Gandhi International Airport in the capital city of New Delhi and take a bus to Agra, which is about three hours away.
Can I buy local currency at the airport in India?
Yes, you can. The Indian Rupee (INR) is the official currency of the country and visitors to India can exchange dollars for rupees upon arrival in one of the many foreign exchange kiosks and banks located at all the major international airports in India.
If I’m traveling to India to attend Durga Puja, where should I fly to?
To attend this festival, it's easier to fly to Kolkata. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) is at the heart of Kolkata and it's easy to get transfer services from this airport to your residence in Kolkata.
If I want to experience the historical heritage of India, where should I fly to?
Ahmedabad in Gujarat is one of UNESCO’s named world heritage cities because of its rich cultural and architectural history. It has many historical temples and mosques. To get there, fly into Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) and take a taxi or a town car and you’ll be there in around 10 minutes.
Which airport is closest to Pushkar?
Jaipur International Airport (JAI) in Sanganer is the nearest international airport to Pushkar. The most cost-effective way to get to Pushkar from JAI is taking the bus while the most convenient way is taking a taxi to the Jaipur Junction Station to board a train.
What is the best airport to fly in and out of South India?
Chennai International Airport (MAA) is one of the airports in the southern part of India and is known as the center of the southern flight region. From MAA you can explore the cities in the southern part of India including Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Madurai, Ooty, Mangalore, Vijayawada, and Kochi, have the ultimate shopping experience and dive into the Indian culture.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to India?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United States to India.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to India?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to India is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to India?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from the United States to India with an airline and back with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to India?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United States to India up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.
What is the cheapest day to fly to India?
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to India is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $951. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,033 on average.
Top tips for finding cheap flights to India
Looking for cheap airfare to India? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to India for the following prices or less: From San Francisco $2,040, from Newark $2,269, from New York John F Kennedy Intl $2,871
Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest India flight deals.
India is a vast and ancient country that is served by several international hubs in the major cities of Delhi (DEL) in the north, Mumbai (BOM) in the west, Kolkata (CCU) in the east and Chennai (MAA) in the south. Other major international airports serve the cities of Hyderabad (HYD) and Bengaluru (Bangalore) (BLR).
If you are planning a flight from the US to India, you should be aware that US citizens need a visa to enter the country. The standard tourist visa is good for multiple entries, valid for a year from the date of issue and allows you to stay for up to 180 days.
If you wish to visit Puducherry, Madurai or Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu, you can either fly into Mumbai and get a connecting flight south or consider flying from Jaffna (Sri Lanka), which is actually closer to Tamil Nadu and will save you travel time.
If you wish to explore the banks of the Ganges River, flying to New Delhi is a good starting point. From there you can take a train, bus or car to Varanasi, Allahabad and Patra. However, catching the ferry down the famous river can’t be beat.
Apart from its numerous temples and holy sites, India is also well known for its festivals which attract many visitors from all over the world. You can book a flight in the fall and witness Diwali, the Festival of Lights, watch the burning of the effigies at Dussehra festival in October or take a flight in March and enjoy Holi, The Festival of Colors.
Holi is one of the biggest festivals in India popular among foreign visitors. It's a celebration of Spring that involves throwing around colored powder that happens between February and March. When flying to India during this festival, make sure to plan at least three months ahead and buy your tickets before the prices sky-rocket.
When flying on the layover flights from the USA to India, the best locations to layover are Munich (MUN), Doha (DIA), Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST), and Zurich (ZRH) because of their top-tier layover services and the historical and modern tourist attractions found near the airport.
Among the over 15 airlines that operate between India and the USA, the top two airlines are Delta Airlines and Air India. Delta Airlines flies into 6 airports in India and Air India has a hub in 12 airports in the US.
Air India has direct flights from the USA to India and one of the most popular routes is from New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport(DEL) because of its affordable rate.
New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is the biggest and busiest airport in India serving over eight of the airlines that operate between India and the US. If you want to tour cities like Delhi, New Delhi, Gurgaon or Loni, DEL is a convenient airport to land in.
The flight from the US to India is quite long and can be very exhausting. Consider upgrading your seat to business class to get spacious cabins, plush seats, aisle or window seats, gourmet meals, priority baggage and other perks to make your trip a little less tiring.
Everything you need to know for your flight to India
The most popular flights on KAYAK according to clicks in the last 2 weeks. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
Flights from all regions of United States to India. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
This site uses cookies and other tracking technologies for essential, functional, analytical, and advertising purposes. By using the site, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy.
For more information about how we process your information, please see our Privacy Policy.
We value your privacy
KAYAK and its partners wish to use cookies or similar technologies to store and/or access information on and about your device and process personal data such as your IP address, device identifiers etc., in order to improve your experience on the site, to analyze navigation, to offer and measure personalized advertising, and to facilitate sharing on social networks. We also allow the use of third-party cookies (including those from our advertising partners) on our sites.
By clicking 'Accept', you consent to your data being processed by 0 vendors on this web site for the purposes described in this notice. You can review the vendors and their individual processing purposes on the .
To review individual processing purposes and cookie categories, please click ’Select individual purposes’. You can review your choices and withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the ’Privacy Preferences’ link in the page side navigation.