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Cheap Flights from New York to Delhi

Delhi, India · 7,300 miles · nonstop from JFK and Newark (EWR)

14h 20m nonstop From $308 7,300 mi Cheapest in January

Lowest fare found via Travelpayouts for travel around Sep 11 · prices update daily.

$308

Lowest fare

live, one-way

$980

Average fare

one-way

14h 20m

Nonstop time

7,300 mi

Jan

Cheapest month

~$874

What cheap flights to Delhi actually cost

Across a full year, modelled one-way fares to Delhi range from about $874 in January to roughly $1215 in October — a $341 swing, or about 34% around the $1001 annual average. Peak demand months for this route are February, March, October, which is when both fares and hotel rates run highest. If your dates are flexible, moving a trip out of October and into January is worth more than almost any booking trick.

Month-by-month fares: New York to Delhi

$874

Jan

$1215

Feb

$1215

Mar

$999

Apr

$874

May

$938

Jun

$999

Jul

$938

Aug

$874

Sep

$1215

Oct

$938

Nov

$938

Dec

* Modelled from this route's $980 historical average and its peak-demand months (Feb, Mar, Oct), scaled by haul length. Not a live quote — the search box above returns current fares.

About Delhi, India

Delhi is India's layered capital of Mughal monuments, bustling bazaars, and a gateway to the Golden Triangle. The cool, dry season is by far the best window to explore.

Delhi is among the longest nonstops from New York, running about fourteen hours; Air India flies it from JFK and United operates the route from Newark. Given the distance, direct service is a real comfort compared with lengthy one-stop alternatives through Europe or the Gulf. Value tends to appear in February, March and October, outside the busy holiday and wedding-season peaks. India requires an approved e-Visa for most US tourists, so arrange it well in advance. Delhi is roughly nine and a half hours ahead of New York, so allow for significant jet lag. Checking both JFK and EWR fares can pay off.

Top things to do in Delhi:

•Red Fort & Humayun's Tomb
•Old Delhi & Chandni Chowk
•Agra & the Taj Mahal day trip

Which NYC airport for Delhi?

Delhi is 7,300 miles from New York. LaGuardia handles almost no long-haul international flying, so realistic nonstops leave from JFK and Newark (EWR). Checking both is worth it: JFK carries the widest international network while Newark is United's transatlantic and long-haul hub, and the two frequently differ by $100 or more on the same dates.

JFK guide EWR guide

How to get the cheapest fare to Delhi

1Book roughly 4-7 months ahead — that is the window that fits a 7,300-mile ultra-long-haul route like Delhi, not the generic "book on a Tuesday" advice.
2Search JFK and Newark (EWR) separately. LaGuardia cannot serve this route nonstop, so a LGA-inclusive "all airports" search mostly returns connections.
3Target January (modelled around $874) and avoid October (around $1215) if your dates can move.
4This is a daytime long-haul, not a red-eye — NYC departures to Delhi generally leave in the late morning or afternoon and land the following day, so plan the first evening as a write-off rather than a travel day.
5Price the trip in both directions before booking. Long-haul round trips out of New York are frequently cheaper than two one-ways, which is the opposite of how domestic pricing usually works.
6Check whether your fare includes a checked bag. On transatlantic and long-haul routes the cheapest bucket is often a basic-economy fare where a bag costs $75+ each way.

Need a place to stay in Delhi?

Once your flight's sorted, it's worth comparing hotels and short stays early — the best-located rooms tend to book up first. Takes a minute to see what's available for your dates.

Search hotels for your trip

Sorted a ride in Delhi from the airport?

Booking an airport transfer ahead of time means a driver's waiting when you land — no taxi queue or surge pricing after a long flight. Worth comparing a fixed-price pickup for your arrival.

Compare airport transfers

Planning what to do in Delhi?

The popular museums, tours, and attractions often sell out on peak days — it's worth booking skip-the-line tickets before you go so your trip isn't spent waiting in queues.

Find things to do

Staying connected in Delhi?

A travel eSIM gives you data the moment you land — no roaming charges and no hunting for a local SIM. You can set it up before you fly and switch it on when you arrive.

Get a travel eSIM

FAQ: flights from NYC to Delhi

One-way fares to Delhi average about $980, with the cheapest tickets landing near $666 and round trips typically running $1960-$2450. Across the year our modelled fares move between $874 in January and $1215 in October, averaging $1001. That makes Delhi the 23rd cheapest of the 26 international destinations we track from New York.

Aim for 4-7 months ahead. Delhi is 7,300 miles from New York, and booking windows scale with distance — short hops reward booking late, long hauls punish it. Booking inside two weeks on this route usually means paying close to the October peak of $1215 regardless of when you actually travel.

January, at a modelled $874 one-way. The most expensive is October at around $1215. Peak season for this route is February, March, October, so the shoulder weeks either side of those months are usually the sweet spot for fare and weather together.

A nonstop takes about 14h 20m covering 7,300 miles, departing from JFK and Newark (EWR). Connecting itineraries typically add two to four hours depending on the hub.

At an average of $980 one-way over 7,300 miles, Delhi works out to 13.4¢ per mile — unusually good value for the distance, cheaper per mile than 92% of the international destinations we track. By headline fare it is the 23rd cheapest of our 26 international destinations. Fares above 10¢ per mile usually mean limited nonstop competition, so flexibility on dates matters more here than on a heavily-served route.

Delhi is India's layered capital of Mughal monuments, bustling bazaars, and a gateway to the Golden Triangle. The cool, dry season is by far the best window to explore. Travellers from New York most often build a trip around Red Fort & Humayun's Tomb, Old Delhi & Chandni Chowk, Agra & the Taj Mahal day trip.