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Cheap Flights to India

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stop$881
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stop$857
Hyderabad
Hyderabad1 stop$813
Amritsar
Amritsar1 stop$756
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad1 stop$886
Kochi
Kochi2 stops$776
Bengaluru
Bengaluru2 stops$672
Chennai
Chennai1 stop$469
Kolkata
Kolkata1 stop$796
Chandigarh
Chandigarh2 stops$1,192
Coimbatore
Coimbatore1 stop$814
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama2 stops$977
Pune
Pune2 stops$1,117
Lucknow
Lucknow2 stops$1,018
Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli1 stop$715
Jaipur
Jaipur2 stops$1,018
Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam1 stop$629
Varanasi
Varanasi2 stops$1,711
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stop$881
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stop$857
Hyderabad
Hyderabad1 stop$813
Amritsar
Amritsar1 stop$756
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad1 stop$886
Kochi
Kochi2 stops$776
Bengaluru
Bengaluru2 stops$672
Chennai
Chennai1 stop$469
Kolkata
Kolkata1 stop$796
Chandigarh
Chandigarh2 stops$1,192
Coimbatore
Coimbatore1 stop$814
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama2 stops$977
Pune
Pune2 stops$1,117
Lucknow
Lucknow2 stops$1,018
Tiruchirappalli
Tiruchirappalli1 stop$715
Jaipur
Jaipur2 stops$1,018
Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam1 stop$629
Varanasi
Varanasi2 stops$1,711

Book Cheap India Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to India that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to India

Sat, 1 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug
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$951Malaysia Airlines
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$954Malaysia Airlines
Fri, 7 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
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HYD
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$968Singapore Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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$1,040SriLankan Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Wed, 19 Aug
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31h 45m
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$1,044SriLankan Airlines
Sun, 30 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
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28h 00m
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18h 40m
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$1,070IndiGo
Wed, 19 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
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$1,084IndiGo
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to India

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to India to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to India?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to India from Australia found in the last 72 hours was to New Delhi, at $1,056 return. The most popular route is Hobart (HBA) to New Delhi (DEL) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,056.

How much is a flight to India?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to India from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to India costs $1,236 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $597 for the route Sydney (SYD) to Bengaluru (Bangalore) (BLR). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Sydney to Bengaluru (Bangalore) which costs $1,538 on average, and Melbourne to New Delhi, which costs $1,557 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to India?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Australia to India, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to India is February, when tickets cost $562 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,033 and $831 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to India?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Australia to India depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to India is generally at night, when retur flights cost $1,326 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to India is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,326.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to India?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to India, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Australia to India, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in India?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in India is Bengaluru Intl Airport (BLR), with an average flight price of $908.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$461
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (44% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Chennai

FAQs - booking India flights

  • Do I need a visa to travel to India?

    Australian citizens and permanent residents are required to apply for an electronic visa before travelling to India. Once this has been successfully completed and you have received your visa a minimum of four days before your arrival, you will be able to stay in the country for up to 60 days. Your passport must be valid for the entirety of your trip, and sometimes it may even be required to prove its validity up to 3 months after your return date.

  • I would like to visit Kaziranga National Park. Which airport should I arrive at?

    The closest airport to Kaziranga National Park is Jorhat Airport (JRH), which is approximately a 2h 30min drive away. It is also possible to fly into Tezpur Airport (TEZ) or Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), both of which are around a 3h drive from the park.

  • What are popular stops for flights from Australia to India?

    Many flights to India departing from Australia require travellers to have a stopover, and the most popular routes include stops at the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and the Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Thailand, and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Malaysia.

  • Are there airlines that offer direct flights to India?

    It is possible to book a direct voyage if you will be departing from a major city in Australia, such as Sydney or Melbourne. For example, Air India offers several daily direct flights between these two countries, with the final destination almost always being Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).

  • Which holidays may affect flights to India?

    Several major holidays in India can have an impact on prices, passenger volume and flight availability. The main ones to be aware of are Diwali (held in October or November), Holi (held in February or March) and Eid al-Fitr (held in April or May). During and on either side of these national holidays, air travel can be more expensive and crowded than usual. To ensure you can find the flights you need between Australia and India, it’s recommended to book well in advance if you plan to travel during these times of the year.

  • Which airport should I arrive at to visit the Ajanta Caves?

    The Ajanta Caves are located in the Aurangabad District of Maharashtra state in India. A convenient place to fly into is Aurangabad Airport (IXU), a single-terminal domestic hub situated about 5.5 km from the centre of Aurangabad. Flights into the airport are generally serviced by Air India and Jet Airways. If this will be the first destination on your trip, note that most flights from Australia to Aurangabad come with at least one stop in Delhi along the way.

  • How can I bring a pet with me on my flight to India?

    Airlines operating flights to India and within the country generally accept pets. However, each airline has its own policies and fees, so contacting your airline is crucial to confirm. There are also strict rules for travelling with pets. Generally, only two pets are allowed per family, and dogs and cats must be microchipped and vaccinated, with all details recorded on a health certificate. Your veterinarian can advise you on the list of required vaccinations and provide the health certificate. You’ll also need to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC). You’ll need photos of your pet from the front, side and of their full body. Since there are a lot of rules to follow, many people use a pet travel agent to make the process easier.

  • Which airport is close to the Taj Mahal?

    The Taj Mahal is in Agra, a city on the western border of Uttar Pradesh. Although Agra has its own airport, called Agra Airport (AGR) or Kheria Airport, it only offers limited domestic flights to and from other cities in India. An alternative option is to fly to New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport and then hire a car to reach Agra and visit the Taj Mahal. The distance between New Delhi Airport and Agra is approximately 230 km.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Australia to India?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Australia to India.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Australia to India?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Australia to India is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Australia to India?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Australia to India with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Australia to India?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Australia to India up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to India?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to India is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,305. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are $1,394 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to India

  • Looking for cheap airfare to India? 25% of our users found return tickets to India for the following prices or less: From Melbourne $1,490, from Sydney $2,104
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest India flight deals.
  • In India, there are several important airports to choose from depending on your points of interest. The largest international travel hub for both international and domestic flights is the Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), in the capital. The second largest airport is the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, with the third most important airport being the Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore. For those visiting southern India, there are several airports that you can arrive at, including Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR). While Chennai is directly on the coast, Bengaluru is within easy driving distance of cities like Tumkur.
  • If you are planning on exploring the northern region of India, consider flying to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). From there, you will be able to easily go to some of the country’s most popular cities, including New Delhi, Jaipur and Varanasi.
  • For those that intend on visiting the famous Amber Fort, consider flying into Jaipur International Airport (JAI), as it is located around 20 km away and less than 1h drive to the attraction.
  • Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai is the largest international airport in western India and the most important hub for the region. From this destination, travellers can easily connect to Mumbai, Thana, Uran and Panvel.
  • Considered to be the primary airport of the northeastern states of India, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) is a convenient place to fly into for anyone that is hoping to spend time in cities such as Guwahati and Narengi.
  • If you have a stopover at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), you can make your stay more relaxing by booking a massage at O2 Spa in Terminal 3. For a unique experience, check out the Oxypure oxygen bar, also in Terminal 3.
  • Indira Gandhi International Airport, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) are all hubs for Air India, GoAir and IndiGo. SpiceJet has its hub at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD).

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to India

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia to India? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1546 reviews
7.8Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Entertainment
8.3Boarding
Airline reviews

Kayak really screwed up by offloading the booking to a third party. They were completely inept and caused a bunch of toil. I will never use Kayak again.

2.0 MediocreJeff, Apr 2026
MDC - SIN
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Kayak really screwed up by offloading the booking to a third party. They were completely inept and caused a bunch of toil. I will never use Kayak again.

It was fine. Nothing special but nothing went wrong so all good.

Overall the airline tried to give excellent service. The wheelchair service was bad at SFO. My baggage was also delayed but I thank them for taking the trouble to find it and deliver it to my home.

They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

The crew was very courteous and professional. the flight is relatively clean and comfortable.

SQ service is great as always. However, the food quality seems to have gotten a lot worse recently.

Best airline I think. No problems with anything. Crew were great, no problems with the airline food and entertainment and a smooth flight.

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

Gate and boarding processes were handled smoothly and efficiently. Both (connecting) flights departed and arrived on time. The cabin crew seemed anxious and a bit stressed/rushed. Food service was OK, but the hot food dishes were poor quality.

HAVING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR PEOPLE TO BOARD ACCORDING TO GROUP IS ESSENTIAL N ENSURING N CUTTING OF QUEUES, EXCEPT FOR PRIORITY CLASS PASSENGERS ON A SEPARATE Q

We still get drinks and a snack. Love the gift bags too.

business class is old but still done very well by the team.

Excellent airline. The plane was clean and the staff were very attentive

Good experience although the boarding gate is at the terminal extension hence need to leave lounge to head over earlier.

Thai Royal First is very good. Easy check in , Private room in the first class lounge and escort from ticketing to the plane. Once on board crew was very polite, food was outstanding, and the ride was smooth as silk. Restrooms were especially clean. Great Experience

I'm not interested in improving the airline. Therefore, I won't explain this in more detail. Next time I'll try a different one.

The flight (boarding) was delayed by 40-50 minutes and there was very crowed. They need to improve on the timeliness & boarding process. (They asked passenger to board in groups, but the 2nd group was standing there waiting for 20 minutes!). However, services from the crew was very good, also the food was good as well. I also found the legroom was quite comfortable.

Need to improve on punctuality. My flight was delayed by 1 hour.

It was ok, but not what it was like 20 years ago

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

Food no choice just give it seams trying to finish what ever you have in hand

The crews were very professional and courteous. Pleasant flight and thank you!

They wouldn't let me on the plane. The 3rd party apparently didn't pay for the tickets properly?

Overall experience is good but if the food menu can change to authentic Malaysia food will be good. I.e. Nasi Lemak, Char Kueh Tiew and etc

Surprised that the safety briefing was only conducted in Malay language and no English despite there are foreigners on board. MH should take safety more seriously.

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

We are row 11, when the crew came to us, only one meal choice was available.

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

When landing in Hyderabad, the pilot made a hard landing. Everyone in the plane were shocked. The captain landed the plane hard and felt as if we were going to be thrown out from our seats. It was surprising the captain didn't apologize or make an announcement about. Again a surprise no crew acknowledge this. This was an odd experience!

I appreciated a meal on the shorter flight. It was slightly delayed with no announcement but I was able to determine what was happening.

Very comfortable flight. I appreciate the announcements were also in English.

I don't think there were entertainment options (short flight) - which is why I gave the 'ok' sign. Didn't make a diff in my flight experience either way, however

Poor, pilot flew as if he was in hurry and had to coverup for wasted time

The planes did not have charging jacks for phones or lap tops and there are no monitors for movies. On the flight from Delhi to Hyderabad I was the last person in First asked for a meal choice and only one meal was available so I had no choice.

Entertainment systems did not work at all And the seats are the worse on this 787-8 aircraft. Normally I get good sleep on long flights but this time I only slept 2 hours out of the 8+.

The web check in doesn’t work. Had to wait 10 minutes on the counter for them to figure out boarding. I understand AI Express doesn’t have a practice to offer food to everyone in the business class. The flight attendant asks for name (not sure why she doesn’t know it especially with only 8 passengers in the business class) to figure out whether or not they should serve food. KAYAK should sell AI Express tickets separately, not as part of AI. Neither the experience close to AI, the Maharaja points also don’t get awarded despite Express being part of AI.

tray table was inclined by 30 degress so could not use it

Very poor experience. The entertainment screen wasn't working, charging USB was not working. There was a water leak on my head from air conditioning. The tray table was cracked. seats were old and dirty.

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