Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to India from $363

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to India. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $826. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to India from Washington, D.C. during September instead. Flights to India in September, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $856.

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. to India is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $681. Flights from Washington, D.C. to India on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $890. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Our data shows that the cheapest Washington, D.C. to India flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to India in the afternoon for as low as $1,051. Flights to India are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $1,206. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl for the best Washington, D.C. - India flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to India from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to India for around $972 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to India from Washington, D.C. for as low as $881 on momondo.

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Washington, D.C. to India flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to India

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to India from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to India. Keep in mind that there are 23 different airlines that fly to India on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Historically, on average around 50% of flights between Washington, D.C. and India have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 131 minutes.

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.