Statistics on New York City-Delhi flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Delhi (from: New York City)
The average price to go to Delhi from New York City airport is $ 1208 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 969 (in april) and $ 1604 (in december), which is a saving of $ 239 or a surplus of $ 396 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $750 to $803 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Delhi before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Delhi plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 63062 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Delhi from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 969, saving $ 239 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1208). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1604).
Flight New York City-Delhi: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 989 | $ 1249 | fair price |
| February | $ 807 | $ 1043 | good price |
| March | $ 773 | $ 970 | good price |
| April | $ 791 | $ 969 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 802 | $ 1018 | good price |
| June | $ 1251 | $ 1464 | high price |
| July | $ 1307 | $ 1525 | high price |
| August | $ 1263 | $ 1494 | high price |
| September | $ 787 | $ 984 | good price |
| October | $ 776 | $ 990 | good price |
| November | $ 952 | $ 1183 | fair price |
| December | $ 1298 | $ 1604 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from New York City to Delhi
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Delhi range from $589 to $1927. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $589 to $643), 1% at the maximum price (from $1873 to $1927). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $803 to $857 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Delhi flight
There are 12 companies that serve New York City from Delhi airport: Air India, jetBlue, United, American Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Saudia, Delta, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates and Finnair.
Data analysis:
Of the 63062 flights analyzed in previous years, Air India was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (56% of the time) on the New York City->Delhi route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Delhi flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 284 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Delhi flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $37. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $72.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Delhi to New York City departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $57. Conversely, departing from Delhi on a saturday may cost you an additional $50.
Top prices New York City-Delhi
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Delhi | 01-09 to 30-09-2024 | $ 684 | direct flight with Air India |
| New York City → Delhi | 09-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 684 | direct flight with Air India |
| New York City → Delhi | 16-09 to 23-09-2024 | $ 678 | direct flight with Air India |
| New York City → Delhi | 01-10 to 08-10-2024 | $ 588 | direct flight with Air India |
| New York City → Delhi | 02-10 to 09-10-2024 | $ 588 | direct flight with Air India |
| New York City → Delhi | 05-10 to 27-10-2024 | $ 628 | direct flight with Air India |
| New York City → Delhi | 06-10 to 27-10-2024 | $ 608 | direct flight with Air India |
| New York City → Delhi | 09-10 to 20-10-2024 | $ 611 | direct flight with Air India |
| New York City → Delhi | 14-10 to 21-10-2024 | $ 621 | direct flight with Air India |
| New York City → Delhi | 22-10 to 31-10-2024 | $ 622 | direct flight with Air India |
When to book your flight New York City - Delhi to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a New York City-Delhi flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Delhi, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1108 $, which is a saving of 100 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (146 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City to Delhi flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1049 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1200), 2 to 3 months ($ 1223), 6 to 7 months ($ 1179), 7 to 8 months ($ 1188), 9 to 10 months ($ 1162), 10 to 11 months ($ 1233) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 779 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 816), 3 to 4 months ($ 913), 7 to 8 months ($ 953), 9 to 10 months ($ 866), 10 to 11 months ($ 929) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 736 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 877), 3 to 4 months ($ 739), 4 to 5 months ($ 881), 8 to 9 months ($ 888), 10 to 11 months ($ 947) |
| April | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 749 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 904), 4 to 5 months ($ 796), 5 to 6 months ($ 928), 8 to 9 months ($ 868), 9 to 10 months ($ 826), 11 to 12 months ($ 927) |
| May | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 750 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 987), 5 to 6 months ($ 829), 6 to 7 months ($ 922), 7 to 8 months ($ 968), 8 to 9 months ($ 987), 9 to 10 months ($ 1011), 10 to 11 months ($ 889) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1288 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1459), 7 to 8 months ($ 1351), 9 to 10 months ($ 1434), 10 to 11 months ($ 1306), 11 to 12 months ($ 1320) |
| July | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1286 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1474), 7 to 8 months ($ 1294), 8 to 9 months ($ 1359), 9 to 10 months ($ 1488), 10 to 11 months ($ 1446) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1207 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 1427), 9 to 10 months ($ 1339) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 827 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 954), 2 to 3 months ($ 888), 3 to 4 months ($ 879), 8 to 9 months ($ 890), 9 to 10 months ($ 901) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 874 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 894), 4 to 5 months ($ 890), 6 to 7 months ($ 954), 9 to 10 months ($ 947), 10 to 11 months ($ 948) |
| November | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 972 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1150), 4 to 5 months ($ 1149), 5 to 6 months ($ 1110), 6 to 7 months ($ 1174), 7 to 8 months ($ 1054), 8 to 9 months ($ 1131) |
| December | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1453 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1547), 8 to 9 months ($ 1520), 9 to 10 months ($ 1501), 10 to 11 months ($ 1558) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Delhi are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $12. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $27 more.
New York City to Delhi: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1075 $862 to $1484 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1314 $1049 to $1716 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1683 $1048 to $2268 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1433 $1130 to $1878 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 867 $678 to $1331 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 748 $586 to $1655 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 944 $624 to $1365 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1400 $879 to $2789 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1152 $822 to $1812 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 894 $620 to $1230 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 932 $712 to $1124 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Delhi. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!