Compare available fares, airlines and cabin options from Washington, D.C. to Bengaluru. Search online or ask a Voldeluxe travel expert to review the itinerary with you.
Bengaluru is 9.5 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. (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 10, 2026
A real search for Washington, D.C. to Bengaluru, round trip in economy for one adult, leaving Nov 21 and returning Dec 5. 1321 options came back.
There is no nonstop between Washington, D.C. and Bengaluru, so every itinerary connects at least once. The quickest one-stop options take about 18h 50m; a typical itinerary takes about 21h 50m.
The most common connections are through Paris, London, Amsterdam and Zurich, with the fastest one-stop options via Paris at about 18h 50m.
In our live search on October 10, 2026, 1321 round-trip options came back for a two-week stay about six weeks out, from $1,278 round trip in economy, taxes included. Fares change daily; search your own dates for today's prices.
Airlines serving this market
Virgin Atlantic
One stop, connecting in London Heathrow.
Swiss
One stop, connecting in Zurich.
Etihad Airways
One stop, connecting in Abu Dhabi.
Qatar Airways
One stop, connecting in Doha.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
One stop, connecting in Amsterdam.
Which connection works best from Washington, D.C.?
Paris (fastest about 18h 50m), London (fastest about 20h 5m), Amsterdam (fastest about 19h 45m), Zurich (fastest about 20h 15m) 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?
Bengaluru is mild most of the year. The monsoon brings moderate rain from June to October. Fares from Washington, D.C. rise fastest around Diwali, Sankranti, the December holidays and the summer break, so book those dates early. Shoulder months usually price better if your dates are flexible.
Origin airport
Departing from Washington, D.C. (IAD)
International flights check in at the main terminal and board at the midfield concourses. The Metro Silver Line now runs directly to Dulles.
Destination airport
Arriving in Bengaluru (BLR)
International flights use Terminal 2. If you connect to a domestic flight, check which terminal it leaves from and allow time to move between them.
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 Bengaluru 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 $2,602 and business class at $5,452 round trip on Washington, D.C.–Bengaluru. We compare the long-haul seat, lounge access and baggage on each airline before you decide.
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No. Our latest live search found no nonstop, so every option connects at least once, most often in Paris, London and Amsterdam.
About 18h 50m at the quickest and about 21h 50m for a typical itinerary, including any connection.
Virgin Atlantic, Swiss, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines came up most often among the cheapest options in our latest search.
In our live search on October 10, 2026, round-trip economy started at $1,278, with typical fares around $1,284, taxes included. Your price depends on the dates, so search yours or ask us for a quote.
In our latest live search, round-trip business class started at $5,452 on Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and British Airways, and premium economy at $2,602, taxes included. Business fares move a lot by date, so ask us to check yours.
Fares are highest around Diwali, Sankranti, the December holidays and the summer break. Flexible travelers usually find better prices in the shoulder months.
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