Cheap flights from New York (NYC) to India

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From New York to India

What days are nonstop flights available from New York to India?

Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

The New York to India flight path was viewed by 717 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York to India?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to India are Air China, Air Italy and China Eastern. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What are the most popular routes from New York to India?

When deciding which route to take from New York to India consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl, Newark - Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji or Newark - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest Flights from New York to India?

While on average a flight from New York to India is generally $888, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $404. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl), you can expect to pay $730 for that flight.

What airports serve New York to India flights?

Your trip from New York to India will start at one of the main three airports serving New York City and it will depend on what airport you will fly into in India. You’ll likely be flying into either Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi or Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai. The airport in Delhi is the busiest one in the country and serves the most flights coming in from other locations around the world. It handled almost 70 million travelers in 2018. It’s under construction to be able to take on more by the year 2030. The Mumbai Airport is the second busiest in India behind Indira Gandhi. It’s an award-winning airport, named as the “Best Airport in India and Central Asia” in 2016. There are three terminals that service more than 40 million travelers per year.

Which airlines fly directly from New York to India?

You can find two direct flights out of New York bound for Delhi right now. United flies from Newark to Indira Gandhi on a flight that takes 13h 55m. Air India offers one that goes from JFK into Delhi at 14 hours. There are also a couple of non-stop flights available from Newark on United and Air India going to Mumbai. These are just slightly longer at 15h 10m and 14h 45m.

What are the stopover options between New York to India?

Going to Delhi, you’ll have many different stopover options. Etihad Airways has stops in Abu Dhabi. You can be on the ground for as little as two hours to as long as 18h 20m. Aeroflot-Russian Airlines stops in Moscow. China Eastern Airlines lands in Shanghai. You might also touch down in Paris, Istanbul, Chicago, or Frankfurt. The flights to Mumbai will have mostly these same stops along the way. Some of the longest travel times are close to 40 hours, but many are shorter than that.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from New York to India?

You will need both a passport and visa to make this trip. You have to have two blank pages and six months of validity past the date of your visa application on your passport. You can apply for your visa online, allowing for at least four days to receive it.