Cheap flights to India

India is tropical in the south, subtropical in the center and alpine in the northern Himalayas. For much of the country, Apr–May is the hottest time of year, before the Jun–Sep monsoon rains. Typically, the winter (Dec–Feb) is dry and mild, with snow in the Himalayas. Key Hindu festivals include Holi (Feb/Mar, dates vary), the festival of color; and Diwali (Oct/Nov, dates vary) the festival of lights. Islamic celebrations include Eid al-Fitr (dates vary), the breaking of the fast after the holy month of Ramadan.

The most popular flight destinations in India are New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata .

Some of the most popular airports in India are:

• Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM) in Mumbai
• Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) in Bengaluru
• Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad
• Chennai International Airport (MAA) in Chennai
• Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) in Ahmedabad
• Cochin International Airport (COK) in Kochi
• Pune International Airport (PNQ) in Pune
• Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati

Finding cheap flights to India is easy on Google Flights. Get inspired by and select one of the recommendations at the top of the page.

Or, if you already have a city in mind, just enter it in the destination field in the form above. Then, open the calendar to see the cheapest days to fly. If you don't yet have a destination in mind, don't worry! Just leave India in the destination field and select Explore to easily compare the cheapest flights in India across multiple destinations.

To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.

Absolutely. You can easily use Google Flights to plan multi-city trips within India. Select the Multi-city tab at the top of the page, enter the cities you want to visit within India, and adjust the dates accordingly. Google Flights will then display available flight options, so you can plan a seamless itinerary for your journey within India.

When booking a flight to India, play around with flight options and dates in the map to identify the cheapest times to travel. Price history and real-time insights can also tell you if a ticket price is lower or higher than usual. If you already have a specific destination in mind, you can track prices and get notified if the price drops. So, you don't have to worry about paying too much or missing out on the cheapest time to book. Off-peak travel is often more budget-friendly, so planning your trip during these times can lead to significant savings.