Delhi to New York at a glance
The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Delhi to New York in the last two weeks is ₹71,872 (return, 14 nights) for Mon 8 Mar, about the usual price.
Of the months we have prices for, March is the cheapest and December the dearest.
Nonstop flights take about 16h 10m on American and Air India.
New York has its best weather from April to June and September to October.
Nonstop: American, Air IndiaCommon stops: Abu Dhabi, Doha, HelsinkiCheapest airlines lately: Etihad, Qatar Airways, Finnair, Emirates
Month by month: fares, weather and what's on
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (return, 14 nights), with New York's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.
| Month | Cheapest fare seen | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026Best weather | ₹74,397 return, 14 nights · Mon 5 Oct | 19° / 11°rainy spells, 131 mm | Peak | Dussehra |
| November 2026 | ₹95,103 return, 14 nights · Sat 7 Nov | 12° / 4°some rain, 79 mm | Peak | DiwaliThanksgiving |
| December 2026 | ₹1,06,200 return, 14 nights · Thu 10 Dec | 6° / 0°rainy spells, 120 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027 | ₹1,05,964 return, 14 nights · Tue 12 Jan | 4° / -3°rainy spells, 93 mm | Off-season | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | ₹83,814 return, 14 nights · Sun 14 Feb | 6° / -2°rainy spells, 94 mm | Off-season | Winter: -3 to 4°C, and snowstorms can cancel flights. The cheapest months for hotels. |
| March 2027 | ₹71,872 return, 14 nights · Mon 8 Mar | 10° / 1°rainy spells, 118 mm | Shoulder | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027Best weather | Check live above | 14° / 6°rainy spells, 111 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027Best weather | Check live above | 19° / 12°rainy spells, 108 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027Best weather | Check live above | 25° / 17°some rain, 81 mm | Peak | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | Check live above | 28° / 21°rainy spells, 121 mm | Peak | Fourth of JulyStudent rush |
| August 2027 | Check live above | 27° / 20°rainy spells, 103 mm | Shoulder | Student rush |
| September 2027Best weather | Check live above | 24° / 17°rainy spells, 117 mm | Peak | UN General Assembly |
Dates to plan around
Festivals and holidays in New York, and the rushes that push up fares out of Delhi.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 25–29 NovThanksgivingThanksgiving (Thursday 26 Nov): the busiest travel days of the US year fall around it, and many shops close on the day.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 3–5 JulFourth of JulyIndependence Day falls on a Sunday, so Monday 5 Jul is the holiday: fireworks, and busy roads and airports.
- 20 Jul – 31 Aug · expectedStudent rushThousands of Indian students fly out for autumn intakes, so fares from India to the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe peak from late July through August.
Good to know
What is the cheapest month to fly from Delhi to New York?
Of the months our scanner has priced, March 2027 is the cheapest: ₹71,872 (return, 14 nights) for Mon 8 Mar. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.
How long is the flight from Delhi to New York?
Nonstop flights take about 16h 10m. Airlines flying nonstop include American and Air India.
Which airlines fly from Delhi to New York?
Recently the cheapest fares were on Etihad, Qatar Airways, Finnair, Emirates and Ethiopian.
When is the best time to visit New York?
The best weather in New York is from April to June and September to October. Spring and autumn: 15-24°C, the most pleasant months for walking the city. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is May to July and September to December. The quietest months are January to February.
How far ahead should I book Delhi to New York flights?
There has been no last-minute jump on North America routes: fares under 2 weeks out were 13% lower than earlier. Seats can still sell out, so don't count on it.
When do fares out of Delhi go up?
Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.