Flights to Mumbai from the USA

Flights to Mumbai by US departure city

Which US cities have nonstop flights to Mumbai?

Yes. In our latest live check, New York and Newark had nonstop flights to Mumbai (Nonstop on Air India; Nonstop on Air India). 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 Mumbai from the USA?

The lowest round-trip economy fare we saw was $739 from San Francisco (SFO), 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 Mumbai from the USA?

Lufthansa, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, Etihad Airways, Emirates and Emirates Airlines came up most often across the 24 US routes we track to Mumbai. Nonstop flights are operated by Air India.

How long is the flight from the USA to Mumbai?

Flight times depend on the departure city and the connection. Nonstop, New York to Mumbai is about 14h 55m nonstop. With one stop, the quickest routings we found run about 19–21 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 Mumbai?

The cheapest months to fly to Mumbai 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, Ganesh Chaturthi, the December holidays and the summer break. November to February is the most comfortable time in Mumbai. The monsoon brings heavy rain from June to September, which can disrupt flights and road travel.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Mumbai?

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, Ganesh Chaturthi, the December holidays and the 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 Mumbai?

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 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Terminal 2 handles international flights and most domestic ones. Immigration can be slow during the late-night arrival wave, so leave a buffer before any onward flight.

Airlines on USA to Mumbai routes

• Lufthansa · 12 routes
• Air France · 11 routes
• Virgin Atlantic · 11 routes
• Etihad Airways · 7 routes
• Emirates · 4 routes
• Emirates Airlines · 4 routes
• KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · 4 routes
• Qatar Airways · 4 routes
• SAS Scandinavian Airlines · 3 routes
• Turkish Airlines · 3 routes
• Air India · 2 routes
• British Airways · 2 routes
• Delta Air Lines · 2 routes
• Ethiopian Air Lines · 2 routes
• United · 2 routes
• Yute Air Alaska · 2 routes
• Etihad · 1 route
• Saudi Arabian Airlines · 1 route
• Scandinavian Airlines · 1 route
• United Airlines · 1 route