Cheap flights to Varanasi

Cheap flights from United States to Varanasi

from Chicago (ORD - VNS)
Jan 23 — Jan 29
1 stop
from $778
from New York (JFK - VNS)
Feb 5 — Feb 11
1 stop
from $885
from Los Angeles (LAX - VNS)
Nov 30 — Dec 7
3 stops
from $1,178

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 43 min 11 mi
  • Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO)
    Lucknow India 5 hr 7 min 163 mi
  • Prayagraj Airport (IXD)
    Prayagraj India 2 hr 51 min 78 mi
  • Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ)
    Ayodhya India 4 hr 5 min 111 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 is the best airline to fly 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) .
Which cities have direct flights to Varanasi?
  • 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.
When should you fly to Varanasi, India?
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.
What is the best airport to fly into Varanasi?
Varanasi is served by only one major airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi, 11 mi away from the city center.
What are cheap flight options for flying from United States to Varanasi?
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 $778 from Jan 23 to Jan 29
  • Air Canada, Air India flight from Los Angeles, starting at $1,178 from Nov 30 to Dec 7
  • Air India, Air India Express flight from New York, starting at $885 from Feb 5 to Feb 11
What is the cheapest flight to Varanasi from United States?
Of all the flights departing from popular cities in United States, the cheapest round-trip flight to Varanasi starts at $778 and departs from Chicago on Jan 23 to Jan 29.
How can I find last-minute flight deals to Varanasi?
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