International route
Cheap flights from New Delhi to Washington
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). 7,490 miles, 15h nonstop.
DEL to DCA at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,490 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 15hnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAAI2 airlinesAmerican, Air India
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 9h 30m behindWashington vs New Delhi
New Delhi to Washington
Round trips from $572
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying New Delhi to Washington
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 14 more with one stop.
- AIAir IndiaStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, DTW, SLC, SEA, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- EYEtihad AirwaysConnecting via AUH · first checked bag included
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via NRT · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, FLL · first checked bag from $40
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via EWR · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMY42 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DL1 airline
- Detroit (DTW)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
New DelhiWashington has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only American and Air India fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through BOS or MEX is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $572; September 2026 is the most expensive at $753 and up, a difference of $181 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Washington is 9 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi. A morning departure lands in Washington with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
Washington: Free museums and the monuments at your feet
Washington, DC is one of the best-value city breaks in the country: the Smithsonian museums and monuments are free, the Metro reaches all three airports, and competition between Reagan National, Dulles and Baltimore keeps fares low.
Best time to visit: Late March–April (cherry blossoms) and September–October are ideal. Summer is hot, humid and crowded with school groups; winter is cheap and the museums are empty.
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Search New Delhi to WashingtonNew Delhi to Washington: common questions
How long is the flight from New Delhi to Washington?
A nonstop flight from New Delhi (DEL) to Washington (DCA) takes about 15h gate to gate, covering 7,490 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DEL to DCA?
American Airlines and Air India operate nonstop flights from New Delhi (DEL) to Washington (DCA), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through BOS, MEX and LHR.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Washington?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New Delhi (DEL) to Washington (DCA), starting at $572 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New Delhi to Washington flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between New Delhi and Washington?
Washington is 9 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi. DEL is on Asia/Kolkata time and DCA on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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