International route
Cheap flights from Washington to New Delhi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). 7,490 miles, 14h 25m nonstop.
DCA to DEL 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
- 14h 25mnonstop, 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
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 9h 30m aheadNew Delhi vs Washington
Washington to New Delhi
Round trips from $590
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 Washington to New Delhi
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?
Washington 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 $590; September 2026 is the most expensive at $811 and up, a difference of $221 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% 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.
- New Delhi is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington. 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 Washington to New DelhiWashington to New Delhi: common questions
How long is the flight from Washington to New Delhi?
A nonstop flight from Washington (DCA) to New Delhi (DEL) takes about 14h 25m 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 DCA to DEL?
American Airlines and Air India operate nonstop flights from Washington (DCA) to New Delhi (DEL), 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 Washington to New Delhi?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Washington (DCA) to New Delhi (DEL), starting at $590 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Washington 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 Washington and New Delhi?
New Delhi is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington. DCA 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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