Flights from Philadelphia to India
Cheap flights from Philadelphia to 10 Indian cities, compared in our weekly live search. No nonstop in our latest check, so every option connects once. Economy fares started at $1,048 round trip. A travel expert compares each option with consolidator fares, and nothing is charged until you approve the itinerary.
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- No nonstop in our latest check
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- $1,048 round trip, to Mumbai
- Departure airport
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Facts and fares from our weekly live search and public benchmarks, last checked October 2, 2026. Fares are round trip in economy for one adult and change daily.
Flights from Philadelphia by Indian city
| To | Stops | Flight time | Airlines seen | Economy from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai (BOM) | 1 stop | About 18h 5m at the quickest, 25h 30m typical, including the connection | Etihad Airways | $1,048 |
| Bengaluru (BLR) | 1 stop | About 18h 30m at the quickest, 30h 3m typical, including the connection | Etihad Airways | $1,055 |
| Kolkata (CCU) | 1 stop | About 18h 40m at the quickest, 23h typical, including the connection | Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways | $1,290 |
| Kochi (COK) | 1 stop | About 19h 20m at the quickest, 25h 20m typical, including the connection | Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways | $1,298 |
| Chennai (MAA) | 1 stop | About 19h at the quickest, 19h 15m typical, including the connection | Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa | $1,480 |
| Delhi (DEL) | 1 stop | About 18h 15m at the quickest, 25h 5m typical, including the connection | British Airways, Qatar Airways, Air India | $1,567 |
| Hyderabad (HYD) | 1 stop | About 18h 40m at the quickest, 23h 20m typical, including the connection | Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways | $1,590 |
| Amritsar (ATQ) | 1 stop | About 19h 25m at the quickest, 36h 56m typical, including the connection | American Airlines | $2,167 |
| Ahmedabad (AMD) | 1 stop | About 18h 15m at the quickest, 22h 23m typical, including the connection | Etihad Airways | $2,364 |
| Pune (PNQ) | 1 stop | About 24h 35m at the quickest, 39h 32m typical, including the connection | British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air Canada | $2,418 |
Are there nonstop flights from Philadelphia to India?
No. In our latest live check none of the 10 Indian cities we track had a nonstop flight from Philadelphia; every itinerary connects once, most often through Doha, Montreal and Toronto. The quickest routings take about 18h 5m at the quickest, 25h 30m typical, including the connection.
What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to India?
The lowest round-trip economy fare we saw from Philadelphia was $1,048 to Mumbai (BOM), in a live search checked October 2, 2026. Fares move daily and by season; the figure is a reference point, not a quote. A travel expert compares it with consolidator fares before anything is booked, and nothing is charged until you approve the itinerary.
Which airlines fly from Philadelphia to India?
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Air Canada, Air India and American Airlines came up most often across the 10 Indian cities we track from Philadelphia. Each airline connects through its own hub, so the layover city follows the airline you choose: Doha for Qatar Airways, Dubai for Emirates, Abu Dhabi for Etihad, Frankfurt or Munich for Lufthansa, London for British Airways.
How long is the flight from Philadelphia to India?
With one stop, the quickest routings we found from Philadelphia run about 18h 5m at the quickest, 25h 30m typical, including the connection; add the layover and most trips take 18 to 24 hours door to door. India is 9.5 to 13.5 hours ahead of the USA depending on your time zone and the season, so an evening departure usually lands the next evening.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to India?
The cheapest months to fly from Philadelphia to India are usually February to April and September to October, when demand is lowest and fares have the most room. Fares peak around Diwali, the December holidays and the May to July summer break. Whatever the month, historical fare data points to roughly four months before departure as the sweet spot for booking, and consolidator fares are usually cheapest several months out.
Do I need a visa to fly from Philadelphia to India?
US passport holders need either an Indian visa, usually the e-Visa applied for online before travel, or an OCI card; OCI holders do not need a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date. Airlines check both at check-in and deny boarding for a passport that expires too soon, so check the expiry before you confirm a reservation.
Departing from Philadelphia International Airport
International flights use Terminal A. SEPTA's Airport Line regional rail runs between the terminals and Center City.
Airlines on Philadelphia to India routes
- Etihad Airways · 7 routes
- Qatar Airways · 5 routes
- British Airways · 3 routes
- Air Canada · 2 routes
- Air India · 1 route
- American Airlines · 1 route
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 1 route
- Lufthansa · 1 route
- United Airlines · 1 route
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Flights to India from other US cities
The major gateways have their own guides: see the USA to India hub, or pick a destination on the flights to Delhi page and its sister pages for each Indian city.