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Cheap Flights from New York to Mumbai

Mumbai, India · 7,800 miles · nonstop from JFK and Newark (EWR)

15h 30m nonstop From $342 7,800 mi Cheapest in January

Lowest fare found via Travelpayouts for travel around Sep 15 · prices update daily.

$342

Lowest fare

live, one-way

$1020

Average fare

one-way

15h 30m

Nonstop time

7,800 mi

Jan

Cheapest month

~$910

What cheap flights to Mumbai actually cost

Across a full year, modelled one-way fares to Mumbai range from about $910 in January to roughly $1265 in November — a $355 swing, or about 34% around the $1048 annual average. Peak demand months for this route are February, March, November, which is when both fares and hotel rates run highest. If your dates are flexible, moving a trip out of November and into January is worth more than almost any booking trick.

Month-by-month fares: New York to Mumbai

$910

Jan

$1265

Feb

$1265

Mar

$1040

Apr

$910

May

$976

Jun

$1040

Jul

$976

Aug

$910

Sep

$1040

Oct

$1265

Nov

$976

Dec

* Modelled from this route's $1020 historical average and its peak-demand months (Feb, Mar, Nov), scaled by haul length. Not a live quote — the search box above returns current fares.

About Mumbai, India

Mumbai is India's fast-moving coastal metropolis of colonial-era landmarks, Bollywood energy, and legendary street food. The dry winter months are the most pleasant time to fly.

Mumbai is one of the longest routes from New York, with nonstops stretching to around fifteen and a half hours; Air India serves it from JFK and United from Newark. On a haul this long, a direct flight is well worth prioritizing over a Gulf or European connection. Fares typically ease in February, March and November, away from peak holiday demand. US travelers need an approved Indian e-Visa before departure. Mumbai runs about nine and a half hours ahead of New York, so jet lag is substantial, plan a slow first day. Given the price stakes, compare JFK and EWR carefully.

Top things to do in Mumbai:

•Gateway of India & Colaba
•Marine Drive at sunset
•Elephanta Caves ferry

Which NYC airport for Mumbai?

Mumbai is 7,800 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 Mumbai

1Book roughly 4-7 months ahead — that is the window that fits a 7,800-mile ultra-long-haul route like Mumbai, 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 $910) and avoid November (around $1265) if your dates can move.
4This is a daytime long-haul, not a red-eye — NYC departures to Mumbai 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 Mumbai?

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 Mumbai 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 Mumbai?

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 Mumbai?

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 Mumbai

One-way fares to Mumbai average about $1020, with the cheapest tickets landing near $694 and round trips typically running $2040-$2550. Across the year our modelled fares move between $910 in January and $1265 in November, averaging $1048. That makes Mumbai the 24th cheapest of the 26 international destinations we track from New York.

Aim for 4-7 months ahead. Mumbai is 7,800 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 November peak of $1265 regardless of when you actually travel.

January, at a modelled $910 one-way. The most expensive is November at around $1265. Peak season for this route is February, March, November, so the shoulder weeks either side of those months are usually the sweet spot for fare and weather together.

A nonstop takes about 15h 30m covering 7,800 miles, departing from JFK and Newark (EWR). Connecting itineraries typically add two to four hours depending on the hub.

At an average of $1020 one-way over 7,800 miles, Mumbai works out to 13.1¢ per mile — unusually good value for the distance, cheaper per mile than 96% of the international destinations we track. By headline fare it is the 24th 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.

Mumbai is India's fast-moving coastal metropolis of colonial-era landmarks, Bollywood energy, and legendary street food. The dry winter months are the most pleasant time to fly. Travellers from New York most often build a trip around Gateway of India & Colaba, Marine Drive at sunset, Elephanta Caves ferry.