Flights from Washington, D.C. to India
Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. 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 $731 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
- Economy from
- $731 round trip, to Hyderabad
- Departure airport
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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 Washington, D.C. by Indian city
| To | Stops | Flight time | Airlines seen | Economy from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad (HYD) | 1 stop | About 18–20 hours including a connection | Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Air India | $731 |
| Mumbai (BOM) | 1 stop | About 16h 55m at the quickest, 25h typical, including the connection | Etihad Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Ethiopian Air Lines | $771 |
| Chennai (MAA) | 1 stop | About 18h 55m at the quickest, 31h 10m typical, including the connection | Etihad Airways, Emirates Airlines | $1,057 |
| Kochi (COK) | 1 stop | About 18h 55m at the quickest, 25h 50m typical, including the connection | Etihad Airways, Emirates Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines | $1,094 |
| Bengaluru (BLR) | 1 stop | About 18h 55m at the quickest, 22h 25m typical, including the connection | Virgin Atlantic, Etihad Airways, Emirates Airlines | $1,102 |
| Delhi (DEL) | 1 stop | About 16h 55m at the quickest, 30h 50m typical, including the connection | Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, Swiss | $1,126 |
| Kolkata (CCU) | 1 stop | About 19h at the quickest, 22h 35m typical, including the connection | Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways, Virgin Atlantic | $1,225 |
| Pune (PNQ) | 1 stop | About 22h 15m at the quickest, 27h 5m typical, including the connection | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France, Emirates Airlines | $1,635 |
| Ahmedabad (AMD) | 1 stop | About 17h 20m at the quickest, 29h 10m typical, including the connection | Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Turkish Airlines | $1,728 |
| Amritsar (ATQ) | 1 stop | About 20h 5m at the quickest, 29h 55m typical, including the connection | Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic | $1,955 |
Are there nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to India?
No. In our latest live check none of the 10 Indian cities we track had a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C.; every itinerary connects once, most often through A Gulf hub (Doha, Abu Dhabi or Dubai), Delhi (onto Dulles's own DEL nonstop) and Dubai. The quickest routings take about 18–20 hours including a connection.
What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to India?
The lowest round-trip economy fare we saw from Washington, D.C. was $731 to Hyderabad (HYD), in a public search benchmark checked September 16, 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 Washington, D.C. to India?
Etihad Airways, Emirates Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Air India and Ethiopian Air Lines came up most often across the 10 Indian cities we track from Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C. to India?
With one stop, the quickest routings we found from Washington, D.C. run about 18–20 hours including a 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 Washington, D.C. to India?
The cheapest months to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington Dulles International Airport
International flights check in at the main terminal and board at the midfield concourses. The Metro Silver Line now runs directly to Dulles.
Airlines on Washington, D.C. to India routes
- Etihad Airways · 8 routes
- Emirates Airlines · 6 routes
- Virgin Atlantic · 5 routes
- Air France · 3 routes
- Air India · 2 routes
- Ethiopian Air Lines · 2 routes
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 2 routes
- Lufthansa · 2 routes
- Qatar Airways · 2 routes
- Turkish Airlines · 2 routes
- Austrian · 1 route
- Emirates · 1 route
- Saudi Arabian Airlines · 1 route
- Swiss · 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.