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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Delhi to Mumbai:

• Earliest: departs at 03:30 and lands at 05:55
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 01:25.

The flight takes about 2h 25m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New Delhi to Mumbai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from New Delhi to Mumbai takes 2h 25m, covering 1,829 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from New Delhi to Mumbai range from $162 to $195, with an average of $178 over the past 12 months. Anything below $162 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the $178 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $168 return via Bhubaneswar (BBI), compared with $178 for direct.

Air India is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while IndiGo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New Delhi to Mumbai flights are:

• Air India: 85% on time
• IndiGo: 80% on time
• Akasa Air: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$40 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Akasa Air and Air India Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Mumbai flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 26%, Afternoon flights for 19%, and Night flights for 16%.

One-way fares from New Delhi to Mumbai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $131, which is 41% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from New Delhi to Mumbai usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and arrive at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New Delhi to Mumbai route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

One-stop flights from New Delhi to Mumbai most commonly connect through:

• Ahmedabad (AMD) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Jaipur Sanganeer (JAI) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Indore (IDR) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from New Delhi to Mumbai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $172 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $180, a difference of $9.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between New Delhi and Mumbai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• IndiGo
• Air India
• Akasa Air
• SpiceJet
• Air India Express

Flying via Indore (IDR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 53m, compared to 6h 24m via Ahmedabad (AMD) and 6h 29m via Bhubaneswar (BBI).

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Among airlines operating New Delhi to Mumbai flights:

• IndiGo: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SpiceJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Akasa Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Families travelling with infants on flights from New Delhi to Mumbai may wish to know that Mumbai Airport has baby care facilities that offer changing tables, cots and feeding stations, and if you have older kids, there is a children’s play area on level 3 of Terminal 1 if necessary.

The only onsite accommodation at Mumbai Airport is the in-transit hotel, Niranta Hotel Transit Hotel & Lounge, however there are several local hotels within a few miles of the airport. The Lalit Mumbai-Airport and Waterstones Hotel are about 1.5 kilometres away, while Hotel Suba International is a bit closer and they all offer free shuttle service to the airport.

If you’re planning on taking public transport to downtown Mumbai, then you should know there are no direct travel options from the airport, so you’ll have to take the BEST Bus, which stops at both international and domestic terminals, from which you can connect to a railway station and catch the Metro to the city centre.

There are about 5 kilometres between Terminals 1 and 2 at Mumbai Airport because they used to be two separate smaller airports, Santacruz Airport and Sahar Airport, so passengers who need to travel between them can rely on the complimentary terminal shuttle bus that provides service from one to the other.