International route
Cheap flights from New York to New Delhi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). 7,304 miles, 14h 5m nonstop.
JFK to DEL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,304 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 14h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLAI2 airlinesDelta, Air India
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 9h 30m aheadNew Delhi vs New York
New York to New Delhi
Round trips from $491
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
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 York to New Delhi
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 28 more with one stop.
- AIAir IndiaStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- 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
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG · first checked bag from $75
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via MIA, LAX, DCA · first checked bag from $40
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via HND, NRT · first checked bag included
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- EKEmiratesConnecting via DXB · first checked bag included
- EYEtihad AirwaysConnecting via AUH · first checked bag included
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT, KIX · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, FLL · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- KEKorean AirSkyTeamConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via MUC · first checked bag from $75
- PRPhilippine AirlinesConnecting via MNL · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · 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.
- Mexico City (MEX)AMY42 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Tokyo (HND)JLNH2 airlines
- Tokyo (NRT)JLNH2 airlines
- Seoul (ICN)KEOZ2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
New York 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 Delta and Air India fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through MEX or LHR 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 $491; September 2026 is the most expensive at $677 and up, a difference of $186 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 18% less than a Friday 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.
- New Delhi is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. Expect to lose 10 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search New York to New DelhiNew York to New Delhi: common questions
How long is the flight from New York to New Delhi?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to New Delhi (DEL) takes about 14h 5m gate to gate, covering 7,304 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to DEL?
Delta Air Lines and Air India operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to New Delhi (DEL), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MEX, LHR and HND.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to New Delhi?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to New Delhi (DEL), starting at $491 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New York to New Delhi 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 York and New Delhi?
New Delhi is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York. JFK is on America/New York time and DEL on Asia/Kolkata time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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