Flights from Raleigh-Durham to India
Cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham 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 $1,220 round trip. A travel expert compares each option with consolidator fares, and nothing is charged until you approve the itinerary.
- Transparent pricing
- Human support
- ARC-accredited agency
- Indian cities served
- 10
- Nonstop to
- No nonstop in our latest check
- Economy from
- $1,220 round trip, to Mumbai
- Departure airport
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Facts and fares from our weekly live search and public benchmarks, last checked October 5, 2026. Fares are round trip in economy for one adult and change daily.
Flights from Raleigh-Durham by Indian city
| To | Stops | Flight time | Airlines seen | Economy from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai (BOM) | 1 stop | About 20h 30m at the quickest, 24h 56m typical, including the connection | Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | $1,220 |
| Bengaluru (BLR) | 1 stop | About 21h 25m at the quickest, 28h 25m typical, including the connection | Qatar Airways, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | $1,265 |
| Hyderabad (HYD) | 1 stop | About 21h 5m at the quickest, 22h 18m typical, including the connection | Qatar Airways | $1,305 |
| Kochi (COK) | 1 stop | About 21h 25m at the quickest, 33h 58m typical, including the connection | Qatar Airways | $1,367 |
| Kolkata (CCU) | 1 stop | About 21h 45m at the quickest, 33h 25m typical, including the connection | Qatar Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, American Airlines | $1,438 |
| Chennai (MAA) | 1 stop | About 21h 25m at the quickest, 33h 38m typical, including the connection | Qatar Airways | $1,462 |
| Delhi (DEL) | 1 stop | About 17h 25m at the quickest, 22h 58m typical, including the connection | American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa | $1,499 |
| Ahmedabad (AMD) | 1 stop | About 19h 50m at the quickest, 37h 14m typical, including the connection | Air India | $1,655 |
| Amritsar (ATQ) | 1 stop | About 22h 30m at the quickest, 50h 12m typical, including the connection | Air India | $1,730 |
| Pune (PNQ) | 1 stop | About 23h 40m at the quickest, 28h 30m typical, including the connection | United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air India | $1,859 |
Are there nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham to India?
No. In our latest live check none of the 10 Indian cities we track had a nonstop flight from Raleigh-Durham; every itinerary connects once, most often through New York, Paris and Frankfurt. The quickest routings take about 20h 30m at the quickest, 24h 56m typical, including the connection.
What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh-Durham to India?
The lowest round-trip economy fare we saw from Raleigh-Durham was $1,220 to Mumbai (BOM), in a live search checked October 5, 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 Raleigh-Durham to India?
Qatar Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air India, Air France, American Airlines and Lufthansa came up most often across the 10 Indian cities we track from Raleigh-Durham. 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 Raleigh-Durham to India?
With one stop, the quickest routings we found from Raleigh-Durham run about 20h 30m at the quickest, 24h 56m 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 Raleigh-Durham to India?
The cheapest months to fly from Raleigh-Durham 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 Raleigh-Durham 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport
International flights use Terminal 2. Most trips to India connect through a larger U.S. hub or through Europe.
Airlines on Raleigh-Durham to India routes
- Qatar Airways · 6 routes
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 4 routes
- Air India · 3 routes
- Air France · 2 routes
- American Airlines · 2 routes
- Lufthansa · 2 routes
- United Airlines · 1 route
- Virgin Atlantic · 1 route
Plan Raleigh-Durham to India with an expert
Every family's trip is different. Share your dates and party size, and a Voldeluxe expert builds a fare and itinerary made for you, not a generic listing.
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.