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Cheapest round-trip
$814
Typical prices: $807-$1,192
Delta
Tue 2/20Sun 3/11
IAD - DEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$453
Typical prices: $407-$731
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/2
IAD - DEL • 1 stop
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There are currently no direct flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and New Delhi. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to New Delhi (IAD-DEL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dulles Intl to New Delhi

Sat, Feb 20 - Thu, Mar 11
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6:55 pm - 9:00 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
27h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
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4:55 am - 5:40 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
$814Delta
Sat, Mar 20 - Sat, Apr 3
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7:55 pm - 2:40 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
21h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
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11:00 am - 8:40 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
$814Delta
Wed, Jan 6 - Fri, Apr 30
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6:55 pm - 9:00 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
27h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
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4:00 am - 8:40 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
26h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
$814Virgin Atlantic
Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Apr 3
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6:55 pm - 2:40 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
21h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
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11:00 am - 8:40 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
$814Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Feb 15 - Mon, Feb 22
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2:25 pm - 3:00 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
26h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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4:35 am - 9:00 amDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
38h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$818Etihad Airways
Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Feb 24
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8:10 pm - 12:15 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
17h 35m1 stop Zurich
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1:45 am - 5:00 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25h 45m1 stop Zurich
$818SWISS
Sat, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 8
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2:25 pm - 2:10 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
37h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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4:35 am - 9:00 amDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
38h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$819Etihad Airways
Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 24
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8:05 pm - 8:30 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
25h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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9:40 pm - 3:55 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
28h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$825Qatar Airways
Sun, Jan 17 - Thu, Feb 18
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8:05 pm - 8:25 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
25h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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9:40 pm - 3:55 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
28h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$825Qatar Airways
Thu, Jan 14 - Thu, Jan 21
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8:10 pm - 12:15 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
17h 35m1 stop Zurich
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8:00 pm - 5:00 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
31h 30m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Zurich
$896SWISS
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Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi typically range from $807 to $1,192. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $814, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi. It’s 3% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 2% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi at $798 round-trip.
•December ($1,360) and June ($1,185) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 70% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi the cheapest?

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Dulles Intl to New Delhi

 
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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.

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Stefanie Waldek

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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.

Key details for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$453
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 57% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi

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Your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi:

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

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi takes 00m, covering 7,487 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi range from $807 to $1,192, with an average of $951 over the past 12 months. Anything below $807 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $951 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Air India is the only airline operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi flights. 50% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $476, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi route, 50% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 11m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi pass through?

    One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi most commonly connect through:

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 10% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $929 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $976, a difference of $47.

    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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi?

    Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 07m, compared with 20h 29m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 20h 34m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).

  • What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and New Delhi?

    New Delhi is 9 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (India Time vs Eastern 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 far is IAD from Washington, D.C.?

    Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is approximately 26 miles from downtown Washington, D.C. Bus services run from Washington, D.C., to IAD and taxis are also available.

  • Can I sleep at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)?

    Yes, Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) has sleeping pods for travelers. For sleeping options outside the terminal before a flight, several hotels are within a 5-10 minute radius of the airport.

  • How do I move between the terminals at Washington Dulles Airport?

    At Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the eroTrain is the automated train that runs between the Terminal station and the midfield gates for domestic and international flights. The Terminal station is just beyond the TSA checkpoints and the trip takes less than two minutes.

  • Can I get VIP Airport fast track services at Indira Gandhi International Airport?

    Yes, VIP Airport fast-track services are available at DEL. Meet and greet services can help with check-in procedures and long lines. Airport assistance can be requested through the airline at the time of booking.

  • Are there family amenities at IAD?

    Yes, IAD has a FunWay play area for kids in Concourse B near Gate B70. Comfortable seating and charging stations are located around the perimeter of the FunWay. Nursing rooms are also available in the Arrivals section for parents traveling with infants.

  • Does Indira Gandhi International Airport provide support for travelers with disabilities?

    Yes, JODOGO Airport Assistance Services is available at DEL. Wheelchair assistance must be requested when booking a ticket and airlines are responsible for providing the service. Luggage assistance is also available for travelers with disabilities and elderly travelers at the airport.

  • Is there a USO lounge in Washington Dulles Airport?

    Yes, IAD has a USO lounge for active and retired military personnel, National Guard members, reservists and their families. The lounge is in Arrivals, opposite Baggage Carousel 12. It has a seating area and a hospitality desk staffed by knowledgeable USO volunteers.

  • What facilities does DEL offer?

    Facilities at DEL include nursing rooms for babies, play spaces for children and an Interfaith Chapel for private prayer. Disability services include accessible transportation, parking, restrooms and elevators, along with wheelchair assistance arranged through the airline.

  • Can I park at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)?

    Yes, parking is available at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), which offers flexible parking options. The parking lots are regularly patrolled by airport staff and police, but the airport is not responsible for the security of vehicles or their contents. Parking can be reserved by calling the airport ahead of travel. If a facility fills up, the reservation will be honored.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $929, about $47 less than Thursday fares (5% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 22% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Delhi trip for April. Fares historically average $798 round-trip in that month - typically $562 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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 connecting through Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), the airport's straightforward layout can make it easier to get between flights and other airport areas. DEL also has an in-line baggage system that can handle over 12,000 bags per hour.
  • If you'd like a quiet break before boarding at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), spend a few minutes meditating in the interfaith chapel away from the busy terminals.
  • Exchange cash for Indian rupees at the currency exchange facilities at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). There are two different foreing exchange services that can be found in terminal 1 and 3. You can also use the airport ATMs if you need cash.
  • If you want a quieter place before boarding, check whether your airline operates a lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can relax there, use the Wi-Fi and take advantage of the other services. Ask your airline directly about membership rules and operating hours.

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