Cheap flights to Varanasi

Cheap flights from United States to Varanasi

from New York (JFK - VNS)
Apr 26 — May 3
1 stop
from $807
from Chicago (ORD - VNS)
Apr 19 — Apr 25
1 stop
from $815
from Los Angeles (LAX - VNS)
Apr 26 — May 3
2 stops
from $1,117

Popular airlines with direct flights to Varanasi

  • IndiGo
    Fly to Varanasi (VNS)
    • New Delhi
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Hyderabad
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 50 min +
    • Bengaluru
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 25 min +
    • Mumbai
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Chennai
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 25 min +
  • Air India Express
    Fly to Varanasi (VNS)
    • New Delhi
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 35 min +
    • Hyderabad
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 5 min +
    • Chennai
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 40 min +
    • Jaipur
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 min +
    • Sharjah
      Direct flights every day
      4 hr 5 min +
  • SpiceJet
    Fly to Varanasi (VNS)
    • New Delhi
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 min +
    • Mumbai
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
      2 hr 15 min +
    • Ahmedabad
      Direct flights every Tue, Sat, Sun
      2 hr +
  • Akasa Air
    Fly to Varanasi (VNS)
    • Mumbai
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 20 min +
    • Bengaluru
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 25 min +
  • Air India
    Fly to Varanasi (VNS)
    • Mumbai
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 15 min +
    • New Delhi
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
  • Buddha Air
    Fly to Varanasi (VNS)
    • Kathmandu
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Fri
      1 hr 5 min +

Popular airports near Varanasi

  • Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi (VNS)
    Varanasi India 38 min 11 mi
  • Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
    Lucknow India 5 hr 7 min 163 mi
  • Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ)
    Ayodhya India 4 hr 6 min 111 mi
  • Prayagraj Airport (IXD)
    Prayagraj India 2 hr 50 min 78 mi

When to fly to Varanasi

Off-seasons section.
Off-season
Apr – Jul
Less popular and lower prices
Peak seasons section.
Peak season
Dec – Mar
Most popular and higher prices

About Varanasi

Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Varanasi

What counts as the best airline for your flights to Varanasi really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly to Varanasi.

In terms of direct flights, IndiGo is the most popular, flying directly from 11 cities. IndiGo flies to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi (VNS) .

Other popular airlines flying to Varanasi are Air India Express, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, Air India, Buddha Air.
  • Air India Express flies directly from 9 cities. Air India Express flies to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi (VNS) .
  • SpiceJet flies directly from 3 cities. SpiceJet flies to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi (VNS) .
  • Akasa Air flies directly from 2 cities. Akasa Air flies to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi (VNS) .
  • Air India flies directly from 2 cities. Air India flies to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi (VNS) .
  • Buddha Air flies directly from one city. Buddha Air flies to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi (VNS) .
  • IndiGo offers direct flights to Varanasi from 11 cities. The most frequent departures are: New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai.
  • Air India Express offers direct flights to Varanasi from 9 cities. The most frequent departures are: New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Jaipur and Sharjah.
  • SpiceJet offers direct flights to Varanasi from 3 cities. The most frequent departures are: New Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
  • Akasa Air offers direct flights to Varanasi from 2 cities. The most frequent departures are: Mumbai and Bengaluru.
  • Air India offers direct flights to Varanasi from 2 cities. The most frequent departures are: Mumbai and New Delhi.
  • Buddha Air offers direct flights to Varanasi from Kathmandu. The most frequent departures are: Kathmandu.
Peak travel season is Nov–May. Mar–May is hot, while Jun–Oct is the humid and rainy monsoon season. Winter (Nov–Mar) is dry and mild, with chilly nights. Key events include Purnima/Vesak (Sarnath, Apr/May, date varies), celebrating Buddha’s birth. Ramlila (Sep–Oct) is a month-long performance of the Hindu epic Ramayana. Ganga Mahotsav (Nov) is a cultural and religious festival held on the banks of the Ganges.
Varanasi is served by only one major airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi, 11 mi away from the city center.
If you are looking to book airline tickets from United States to Varanasi you have options. Some of the cheapest flights from popular cities include:
  • Air India flight from Chicago, starting at $815 from Apr 19 to Apr 25
  • Air India, Air India Express flight from New York, starting at $807 from Apr 26 to May 3
  • IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic flight from Los Angeles, starting at $1,117 from Apr 26 to May 3
Of all the flights departing from popular cities in United States, the cheapest round-trip flight to Varanasi starts at $807 and departs from New York on Apr 26 to May 3.
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