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 $ 1199 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 925 (in september) and $ 1607 (in december), which is a saving of $ 275 or a surplus of $ 409 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $871 to $926 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Delhi before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Delhi plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60995 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Delhi from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 925, saving $ 275 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1199). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1607).
Flight New York City-Delhi: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1042 | $ 1318 | fair price |
| February | $ 897 | $ 1068 | good price |
| March | $ 830 | $ 961 | good price |
| April | $ 822 | $ 952 | good price |
| May | $ 847 | $ 998 | good price |
| June | $ 1259 | $ 1481 | high price |
| July | $ 1306 | $ 1522 | high price |
| August | $ 1221 | $ 1467 | high price |
| September | $ 748 | $ 925 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 765 | $ 948 | good price |
| November | $ 940 | $ 1141 | fair price |
| December | $ 1284 | $ 1607 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 $599 to $1905. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $599 to $654), 1% at the maximum price (from $1851 to $1905). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $926 to $980 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Delhi flight
There are 17 companies that serve New York City from Delhi airport: Air India, American Airlines, United, Etihad Airways, jetBlue, Delta, Lufthansa, Swiss, Qatar Airways, Kuwait Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Finnair, Saudia, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines and Emirates.
Data analysis:
Of the 60995 flights analyzed in previous years, Air India was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (54% 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 $ 309 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 $42. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $55.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Delhi to New York City departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $33. Conversely, departing from Delhi on a sunday may cost you an additional $55.
Top prices New York City-Delhi
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Delhi | 01-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 604 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → Delhi | 03-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 616 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → Delhi | 02-09 to 16-09-2025 | $ 602 | layover flight with Air France |
| New York City → Delhi | 04-09 to 18-09-2025 | $ 626 | direct flight with United |
| New York City → Delhi | 06-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 601 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → Delhi | 09-09 to 16-09-2025 | $ 602 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → Delhi | 10-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 602 | layover flight with KLM |
| New York City → Delhi | 17-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 602 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → Delhi | 11-02 to 25-02-2026 | $ 610 | layover flight with Air India |
| New York City → Delhi | 12-02 to 23-02-2026 | $ 558 | 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 11 to 12 months 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 saturday.
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 1117 $, which is a saving of 82 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (224 $ 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: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1105 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1238), 6 to 7 months ($ 1260), 7 to 8 months ($ 1239), 8 to 9 months ($ 1157), 10 to 11 months ($ 1138) |
| February | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 915 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1004), 3 to 4 months ($ 970), 4 to 5 months ($ 1053), 5 to 6 months ($ 1036), 6 to 7 months ($ 1005), 7 to 8 months ($ 1049), 8 to 9 months ($ 953) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 854 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 911), 3 to 4 months ($ 872), 4 to 5 months ($ 907), 7 to 8 months ($ 960), 10 to 11 months ($ 956) |
| April | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 814 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 931), 5 to 6 months ($ 929), 8 to 9 months ($ 846), 9 to 10 months ($ 842), 11 to 12 months ($ 945) |
| May | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 829 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 977), 5 to 6 months ($ 981), 6 to 7 months ($ 937), 7 to 8 months ($ 986), 8 to 9 months ($ 969), 9 to 10 months ($ 991), 10 to 11 months ($ 978) |
| June | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1276 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1332), 2 to 3 months ($ 1408), 3 to 4 months ($ 1428), 10 to 11 months ($ 1421) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1376 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1460), 4 to 5 months ($ 1469), 5 to 6 months ($ 1462), 11 to 12 months ($ 1417) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1305 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1319), 2 to 3 months ($ 1358), 3 to 4 months ($ 1437), 4 to 5 months ($ 1423), 6 to 7 months ($ 1386), 7 to 8 months ($ 1436) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 768 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 860), 1 to 2 months ($ 788), 3 to 4 months ($ 892), 4 to 5 months ($ 895) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 778 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 909), 2 to 3 months ($ 860), 3 to 4 months ($ 872), 4 to 5 months ($ 856), 6 to 7 months ($ 875) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 931 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1130), 3 to 4 months ($ 1139), 5 to 6 months ($ 1081), 6 to 7 months ($ 973), 8 to 9 months ($ 1032), 9 to 10 months ($ 1117), 11 to 12 months ($ 1113) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1321 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1420), 7 to 8 months ($ 1436), 8 to 9 months ($ 1343), 10 to 11 months ($ 1526) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Delhi are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $11 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 918 $642 to $1462 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 780 $602 to $1027 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1114 $880 to $1449 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1286 $814 to $2023 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1259 $934 to $2223 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 759 $601 to $1466 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 841 $665 to $1150 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 883 $709 to $1295 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1312 $718 to $2061 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1142 $709 to $1772 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1029 $499 to $5649 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Delhi. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!