Flights to Delhi from the USA
Cheap flights to Delhi from 24 US cities, compared in our weekly live search. Nonstop from New York and Newark; everywhere else connects once. Economy fares started at $353 round trip. A travel expert compares each option with consolidator fares, and nothing is charged until you approve the itinerary.
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- Nonstop from
- New York and Newark
- Economy from
- $353 round trip, from Boston
- Arrival airport
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
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 to Delhi by US departure city
| From | Stops | Flight time | Airlines seen | Economy from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (JFK) | Nonstop | About 14–15 hours nonstop | Air India, United, Etihad | $638 |
| Newark (EWR) | Nonstop | About 14–15 hours nonstop | United, Air India, Lufthansa | $653 |
| Boston (BOS) | 1 stop | About 17–19 hours including a connection | United, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways | $353 |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | 1 stop | About 19–21 hours including a connection | Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways | $657 |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1 stop | About 15–17 hours including a stop | Air India, United, Lufthansa | $679 |
| Atlanta (ATL) | 1 stop | About 18–20 hours including a connection | Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways | $702 |
| Houston (IAH) | 1 stop | About 18–20 hours including a connection | Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways | $833 |
| Dallas (DFW) | 1 stop | About 18–22 hours including a connection | Air India, Qatar Airways, Emirates | $923 |
| Washington, D.C. (IAD) | 1 stop | About 16h 55m at the quickest, 30h 50m typical, including the connection | Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, Swiss | $1,126 |
| Detroit (DTW) | 1 stop | About 17h at the quickest, 28h 50m typical, including the connection | Lufthansa, Air France, Turkish Airlines | $1,214 |
| Miami (MIA) | 1 stop | About 17h 55m at the quickest, 45h 55m typical, including the connection | Air France | $1,214 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1 stop | About 20h 30m on the direct flight | Virgin Atlantic, Air India | $1,232 |
| Raleigh-Durham (RDU) | 1 stop | About 17h 25m at the quickest, 22h 58m typical, including the connection | American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa | $1,499 |
| Charlotte (CLT) | 1 stop | About 18h at the quickest, 18h 45m typical, including the connection | Lufthansa, American Airlines, Qatar Airways | $1,551 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | 1 stop | About 18h 15m at the quickest, 25h 5m typical, including the connection | British Airways, Qatar Airways, Air India | $1,567 |
| Austin (AUS) | 1 stop | About 19h 39m at the quickest, 27h 35m typical, including the connection | Lufthansa, Finnair, United Airlines | $1,597 |
| Cleveland (CLE) | 1 stop | About 17h 27m at the quickest, 37h 25m typical, including the connection | Finnair, Qatar Airways | $1,622 |
| Columbus (CMH) | 1 stop | About 19h 9m at the quickest, 36h 35m typical, including the connection | Finnair | $1,632 |
| Denver (DEN) | 1 stop | About 19h 20m at the quickest, 34h 2m typical, including the connection | Finnair, Lufthansa | $1,647 |
| Tampa (TPA) | 1 stop | About 18h 35m at the quickest, 20h 45m typical, including the connection | Yute Air Alaska, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Delta Air Lines | $1,687 |
| Phoenix (PHX) | 1 stop | About 20h 10m at the quickest, 29h 5m typical, including the connection | Lufthansa, Air India, Qatar Airways | $1,728 |
| Orlando (MCO) | 1 stop | About 19h 10m at the quickest, 38h 45m typical, including the connection | American Airlines, British Airways | $1,747 |
| Minneapolis (MSP) | 1 stop | About 18h 30m at the quickest, 34h 35m typical, including the connection | Finnair, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa | $1,847 |
| Seattle (SEA) | 1 stop | About 19–21 hours including a connection | Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways | — |
Which US cities have nonstop flights to Delhi?
Yes. In our latest live check, New York and Newark had nonstop flights to Delhi (Nonstop; Nonstop). From the other 22 US cities we track, every option connects once, usually through a Gulf or European hub.
What is the cheapest flight to Delhi from the USA?
The lowest round-trip economy fare we saw was $353 from Boston (BOS), 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 to Delhi from the USA?
Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Air India, Etihad Airways, American Airlines and Emirates came up most often across the 24 US routes we track to Delhi. Nonstop flights are operated by .
How long is the flight from the USA to Delhi?
Flight times depend on the departure city and the connection. Nonstop, New York to Delhi is about 14–15 hours nonstop. With one stop, the quickest routings we found run about 17–19 hours including a connection; add the layover, and most trips take 18 to 24 hours door to door.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Delhi?
The cheapest months to fly to Delhi from the USA are usually February to April and September to October, when demand is lowest and both nonstop and one-stop fares have the most room. Fares peak around Diwali, the December holidays and the May–July summer break. 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.
How far in advance should I book a flight to Delhi?
Historical fare data for USA to Asia routes, India included, points to roughly four months before departure as the sweet spot, and consolidator fares are usually cheapest several months out rather than close to the date. Around Diwali, the December holidays and the May–July summer break, earlier is better because seats sell out before fares rise; in the shoulder months there is more room to wait for a dip. Our guide to the best time to book international flights from the USA has the data by region.
Do I need a visa to fly to Delhi?
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, and that is not a refundable reason, so check the expiry before you confirm a reservation.
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport
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.
Airlines on USA to Delhi routes
- Qatar Airways · 12 routes
- Lufthansa · 10 routes
- Air India · 8 routes
- Etihad Airways · 7 routes
- American Airlines · 6 routes
- Emirates · 5 routes
- Finnair · 5 routes
- United · 5 routes
- British Airways · 4 routes
- Air France · 3 routes
- Delta · 2 routes
- Delta Air Lines · 2 routes
- United Airlines · 2 routes
- Air Canada · 1 route
- Austrian · 1 route
- China Eastern · 1 route
- Ethiopian Air Lines · 1 route
- Etihad · 1 route
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 1 route
- Swiss · 1 route
- Turkish Airlines · 1 route
- Virgin Atlantic · 1 route
- Yute Air Alaska · 1 route
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