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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Indira Gandhi International

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New Delhi.$918 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 26 Nov.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Indira Gandhi International .Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Indira Gandhi International on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $918, select.
New Delhi.$946 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Indira Gandhi International .Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Indira Gandhi International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $946, select.
New Delhi.$946 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Aug, returning Wed, 17 Sep.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in Indira Gandhi International .Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Indira Gandhi International on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $946, select.
New Delhi.$946 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Tue, 23 Sep.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Indira Gandhi International .Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Indira Gandhi International on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $946, select.
New Delhi.$947 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Indira Gandhi International .Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indira Gandhi International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $947, select.
New Delhi.$947 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Sep, returning Fri, 7 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Indira Gandhi International .Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indira Gandhi International on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $947, select.
New Delhi.$947 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug, returning Fri, 3 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Indira Gandhi International .Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indira Gandhi International on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $947, select.
New Delhi.$948 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Feb, returning Sat, 21 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 21 Feb, arriving in Indira Gandhi International .Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Indira Gandhi International on Sat, 21 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $948, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Indira Gandhi International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Indira Gandhi International flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
from $1,111
Jun
from $1,074
Jul
from $1,035
Aug
from $1,116
Sep
from $946
Oct
from $1,011
Nov
from $1,151
Dec
from $1,146
Jan
from $1,104
Feb
from $1,082
Mar
from $947
Apr
from $1,038

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New York to New Delhi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$918
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time14 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airlineAir India
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Indira Gandhi International : Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Indira Gandhi International is $918. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
14 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Indira Gandhi International .
Air India and American Airlines fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Indira Gandhi International .
As of May 2025, there are 15 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Indira Gandhi International .
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Indira Gandhi International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday, 1 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 34 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Indira Gandhi International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New Delhi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air India offers the cheapest flight tickets to Indira Gandhi International .

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is 14 hours 25 minutes.

  • The timezone in New Delhi is UTC+5:30, which is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of New York.

  • Flights from JFK to DEL start at 12:30 — the earliest with Air India. The latest departure is at 20:45 with American Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 20 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flights.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your JFK to DEL flight.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Getting to New Delhi (and then exploring more of India!) is a snap with American Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.

  • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering JFK to DEL flights. A dependable 82.14% of its services on this route land as scheduled.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between JFK and DEL:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Pearson International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight is $503. A return fare is currently $918. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To secure cheap tickets from JFK to DEL, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from JFK to DEL is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

  • 74.1% of flights leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel near JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi

  • From Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It takes roughly 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to New Delhi in April.

  • The warmest month in New Delhi is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Book your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to DEL in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.

Explore more of India

  • New Delhi has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. Around 3 kilometres west of New Delhi, a visit to Delhi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of India, consider Kanpur, roughly 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church are the start of reasons to visit.

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