Diwali 2026 is Sunday 8 November. Dates for all five days, puja timings and holidays
- Cheapest month found: May 2027, from $365 one way on Gulf Air (1 stop).
- Dearest month: December 2026, from $651. Usual fare about $540.
- Non-stop fares found on Air India.
- Peak to plan around: Christmas in December 2026.
At the usual price
Best fare in the next three months: $540 in January 2027, against a usual $540.
Tracked every day since 7 November 2026: 6 fare checks saved on this route so far, across every departure month.
Cheapest fare by month
Cheapest one-way fare per person for each departure month. Yellow is the cheapest month. Tap a month to watch it.
Fares other travellers found in recent searches, checked 7 November 2026; months marked n/a had no fares yet. Prices change and are confirmed only when you book. Bags may cost extra.
Price history
Our daily price history for this route started on 7 November 2026. A chart appears here from the second day and grows every day.
Return fares
Out in one month and back the next, the usual length of a family visit. Lowest return fare per person found.
| Fly out | Come back | Return from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | December 2026 | $1145 | Watch |
| December 2026 | January 2027 | $1175 | Watch |
Return fares other travellers found recently; they change and are confirmed only when you book.
Airlines on this route
| Month | Cheapest fare | Airline | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $588 | Saudia | 3 stops (may be separate tickets) |
| December 2026 | $651 | Turkish Airlines | 2 stops (may be separate tickets) |
| January 2027 | $540 | Air India | non-stop |
| February 2027 | $381 | Gulf Air | 1 stop |
| April 2027 | $423 | Gulf Air | 1 stop |
| May 2027 | $365 | Gulf Air | 1 stop |
Fares are found in pounds and shown in your currency at today's rate; the airline or travel site charges in its own currency when you book.
Nonstop or one stop?
The lowest nonstop fare against the lowest fare with one stop, month by month. A stop can save money; check the connection time before you book.
| Month | Nonstop | One stop |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | none found | $681 Lufthansa |
| January 2027 | $540 Air India | none found |
| February 2027 | none found | $381 Gulf Air |
| April 2027 | none found | $423 Gulf Air |
| May 2027 | none found | $365 Gulf Air |
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Where one-stop fares usually connect: Lufthansa via Frankfurt or Munich; Gulf Air via Bahrain. Fares other travellers found recently; confirmed only when you book.
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Questions
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Delhi?
May 2027 has the lowest one-way fare we found: from $365 (fares checked 7 November 2026). The dearest month is December 2026, from $651.
Are there direct flights from New York to Delhi?
Yes. Non-stop fares we found were on Air India.
Which airlines fly from New York to Delhi?
Fares we found were on Saudia, TAP Air Portugal, Lufthansa, Kenya Airways, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, Air Europa, Air India, direct or with a stop.
When are New York to Delhi flights most expensive?
Festival months cost more: Christmas (December 2026, from $651), against a usual $540. Start watching fares a few months ahead.
Is now a good time to book New York to Delhi?
Our Fare Index for this route is 100 (100 is the usual fare): the best fare in the next three months is $540 in January 2027, against a usual $540 so it is at the usual price. Checked 7 November 2026.
Will my phone work in India?
Your home SIM may charge roaming. A India travel eSIM gives you data from landing while your own number stays on for calls, texts and bank codes.
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How we get these numbers: each day we save the cheapest fare travellers found for every month of this route. We never call a fare live, and we never add a fee to it.