RDU–DEL

Flights from Raleigh-Durham to Delhi

Compare available fares, airlines and cabin options from Raleigh-Durham to Delhi. Search online or ask a Voldeluxe travel expert to review the itinerary with you.

Duration
About 17h 25m at the quickest, 22h 58m typical, including the connection
Status
1 stop — no nonstop between Raleigh-Durham and Delhi in our latest live search
Popular airlines
American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa
Time difference
Delhi is 9.5 hours ahead of Raleigh-Durham (Eastern Time) during U.S. daylight saving time, mid-March to early November, and 10.5 hours ahead the rest of the year. India doesn't change its clocks.

This week's live check

Checked October 5, 2026

A real search for Raleigh-Durham to Delhi, round trip in economy for one adult, leaving Nov 16 and returning Nov 30. 1454 options came back.

Nonstop
No nonstop found
Quickest
17h 25m
Typical, cheaper fares
22h 58m
Lowest round trip
$1,499
Lowest round-trip fare by cabin
Premium Economy
from $3,617
Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Premium Economy phone deal: up to 10% off base fare*
Most common connections
  • New York · from 17h 25m
  • Paris · from 18h 35m
  • Frankfurt · from 22h 30m
  • London · from 18h 10m
  • Toronto · from 20h 35m

Airlines among the cheapest options: American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa.

Search your datesPrices change daily and are confirmed with the airline before you pay. *Phone deal conditions

Flying from Raleigh-Durham to Delhi

There is no nonstop between Raleigh-Durham and Delhi, so every itinerary connects at least once. The quickest one-stop options take about 17h 25m; a typical itinerary takes about 22h 58m.

The most common connections are through New York, Paris, Frankfurt and London, with the fastest one-stop options via New York at about 17h 25m.

In our live search on October 5, 2026, 1454 round-trip options came back for a two-week stay about six weeks out, from $1,499 round trip in economy, taxes included. Fares change daily; search your own dates for today's prices.

Airlines serving this market

American Airlines

One stop, usually through a partner airline's hub in Europe or the Middle East.

Qatar Airways

One stop, connecting in Doha.

Lufthansa

One stop, connecting in Frankfurt or Munich.

Which connection works best from Raleigh-Durham?

New York (fastest about 17h 25m), Paris (fastest about 18h 35m), Frankfurt (fastest about 22h 30m), London (fastest about 18h 10m) came up most often in our latest search. Gulf hubs usually give the shortest total time; European hubs can work better on price, baggage or schedule. We also check the layover length, terminal changes and transit visa rules for your passport before you book.

When should you book?

October to March is the most pleasant time in Delhi. May and June are very hot, and from mid-December to January dense fog often delays early-morning flights. Fares from Raleigh-Durham rise fastest around Diwali, the December holidays and the May–July summer break, so book those dates early. Shoulder months usually price better if your dates are flexible.

Origin airport

Departing from Raleigh-Durham (RDU)

International flights use Terminal 2. Most trips to India connect through a larger U.S. hub or through Europe.

Destination airport

Arriving in Delhi (DEL)

International flights use Terminal 3. Some domestic flights leave from Terminal 1, so check the terminal for any onward flight and allow time for the transfer.

Traveling with family?

With a connection, we look for itineraries that keep the family on one ticket with a comfortable layover, and request seats together on both flights where the fare allows it.

Student / long-stay fares

Students flying home to Delhi can compare fares by baggage allowance as well as price; we check open-return and extra-baggage options where airlines offer them.

Premium Economy & Business Class

In our latest live search, premium economy started at $3,617 and business class at $5,549 round trip on Raleigh-Durham–Delhi. We compare the long-haul seat, lounge access and baggage on each airline before you decide.

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Raleigh-Durham to Delhi FAQ

No. Our latest live search found no nonstop, so every option connects at least once, most often in New York, Paris and Frankfurt.

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