Compare available fares, airlines and cabin options from Washington, D.C. to Delhi. Search online or ask a Voldeluxe travel expert to review the itinerary with you.
About 16h 55m at the quickest, 21h 5m typical, including the connection
Status
1 stop — no nonstop between Washington, D.C. and Delhi in our latest live search
Popular airlines
Lufthansa, Swiss, Ethiopian Air Lines, ITA Airways
Time difference
Delhi 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 11, 2026
A real search for Washington, D.C. to Delhi, round trip in economy for one adult, leaving Nov 22 and returning Dec 6. 1063 options came back.
There is no nonstop between Washington, D.C. and Delhi, so every itinerary connects at least once. The quickest one-stop options take about 16h 55m; a typical itinerary takes about 21h 5m.
The most common connections are through Dubai, Frankfurt, Paris and Zurich, with the fastest one-stop options via Frankfurt at about 16h 55m.
In our live search on October 11, 2026, 1063 round-trip options came back for a two-week stay about six weeks out, from $1,028 round trip in economy, taxes included. Fares change daily; search your own dates for today's prices.
Airlines serving this market
Lufthansa
One stop, connecting in Frankfurt or Munich.
Swiss
One stop, connecting in Zurich.
Ethiopian Air Lines
One stop, connecting in Addis Ababa.
ITA Airways
One-stop itineraries, often with a partner airline on one of the legs.
Which connection works best from Washington, D.C.?
Dubai (fastest about 17h 35m), Frankfurt (fastest about 16h 55m), Paris (fastest about 19h 10m), Zurich (fastest about 17h 35m) 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 Washington, D.C. 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 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 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 $3,742 and business class at $5,274 round trip on Washington, D.C.–Delhi. 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 Dubai, Frankfurt and Paris.
About 16h 55m at the quickest and about 21h 5m for a typical itinerary, including any connection.
Lufthansa, Swiss, Ethiopian Air Lines and ITA Airways came up most often among the cheapest options in our latest search.
In our live search on October 11, 2026, round-trip economy started at $1,028, with typical fares around $1,072, 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 $5,274 on Lufthansa, Air India and Finnair, and premium economy at $3,742, taxes included. Business fares move a lot by date, so ask us to check yours.
Fares are highest around Diwali, the December holidays and the May–July summer break. Flexible travelers usually find better prices in the shoulder months.
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