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£283+ Cheap flights to New Delhi (DEL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— DEL
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to New Delhi in 2026

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Cheapest flights to New Delhi
Explore the most affordable flight options available to New Delhi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 April 2026.

Sat 2/522:10
LHR
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DEL
1 stop31h 05m
SAUDIA
Sat 9/518:30
DEL
-
LHR
1 stop17h 30m
SAUDIA
Deal found 16/4£426
Tue 12/509:10
LGW
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DEL
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/515:55
DEL
-
LGW
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4£426
Sat 20/613:15
STN
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DEL
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 27/609:25
DEL
-
STN
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4£426
Thu 28/514:05
STN
-
DEL
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/709:25
DEL
-
STN
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4£427
Mon 22/616:15
LHR
-
DEL
1 stop20h 15m
SAUDIA
Sun 12/711:25
DEL
-
LHR
1 stop13h 35m
SAUDIA
Deal found 17/4£428
Wed 22/407:05
LTN
-
DEL
2 stops40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/505:10
DEL
-
LTN
2 stops15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£428
Sun 21/610:40
LGW
-
DEL
1 stop29h 45m
Gulf Air
Thu 16/704:55
DEL
-
LGW
1 stop30h 30m
Gulf Air
Deal found 20/4£428
Tue 2/616:20
STN
-
DEL
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/609:25
DEL
-
STN
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4£428
Mon 27/410:00
LHR
-
DEL
1 stop26h 30m
SAUDIA
Mon 11/511:25
DEL
-
LHR
1 stop13h 35m
SAUDIA
Deal found 20/4£428
Thu 4/607:00
LTN
-
DEL
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/605:10
DEL
-
LTN
2 stops15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4£428
Wed 16/910:40
LGW
-
DEL
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/1003:00
DEL
-
LGW
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4£428
Tue 12/507:55
STN
-
DEL
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/621:50
DEL
-
STN
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£428

Find flight deals to New Delhi

Find the latest flights to New Delhi in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 21 April 2026.

Return from

£426

One-way from

£283

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£544

Good round-trip deal

£556 or less

Good one-way deal

£368 or less
SAUDIA
  • SAUDIA
  • 6/6-20/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • London to New Delhi
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  • SAUDIA
  • 8/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 15m total
  • London to New Delhi
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonNew Delhi

LHR - DEL

LHRDEL

London Heathrow

Mon 15/6

16:15-17:00

1 stop20h 15m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 16/9

11:25-20:30

1 stop13h 35m

£447

LondonNew Delhi

LTN - DEL

LTNDEL

London Luton

Mon 18/5

21:50-07:55

2 stops29h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 8/6

21:15-14:00

2 stops21h 15m

£469

LondonNew Delhi

LTN - DEL

LTNDEL

London Luton

Wed 13/5

21:50-00:55

2 stops22h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 20/5

22:45-22:40

2 stops28h 25m

£471

LondonNew Delhi

LTN - DEL

LTNDEL

London Luton

Wed 23/9

08:00-14:10

2 stops25h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 24/9

21:15-14:35

2 stops21h 50m

£478

LondonNew Delhi

LTN - DEL

LTNDEL

London Luton

Tue 1/9

12:45-14:10

2 stops20h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 1/10

21:15-14:35

2 stops21h 50m

£490

LondonNew Delhi

LTN - DEL

LTNDEL

London Luton

Mon 25/5

20:35-04:10

2 stops27h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 21/6

15:55-14:35

2 stops27h 10m

£493

LondonNew Delhi

LTN - DEL

LTNDEL

London Luton

Sun 3/5

07:15-05:20

1 stop17h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 6/5

22:45-16:00

2 stops21h 45m

£495

LondonNew Delhi

LTN - DEL

LTNDEL

London Luton

Sat 2/5

07:05-05:20

1 stop17h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 5/5

22:45-15:55

2 stops21h 40m

£496

LondonNew Delhi

STN - DEL

STNDEL

London Stansted

Tue 29/9

17:35-04:50

1 stop30h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 13/10

06:30-09:55

1 stop31h 55m

£499

LondonNew Delhi

STN - DEL

STNDEL

London Stansted

Fri 18/9

10:50-04:50

1 stop13h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 5/10

06:30-22:10

1 stop20h 10m

£500

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Best time to book a flight to New Delhi

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New Delhi

When is the best time to book a flight to New Delhi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to New Delhi. Price data was last updated on 17 April 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to New Delhi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to New Delhi?

On average, a flight from London to New Delhi takes 12 hours 30 minutes. Flights to New Delhi from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to New Delhi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to New Delhi. Price data was last updated on 27 July 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to New Delhi should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to New Delhi

The most flights from London to New Delhi are scheduled on a Tuesday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to New Delhi?

The most popular airlines flying from London to New Delhi are Air India, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways.

Air India
Air India
From £361
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £408
British Airways
British Airways
From £384
IndiGo
IndiGo
From £367

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Delhi?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to New Delhi are Kuwait Airways, ITA Airways and SWISS.

Rainfall in New Delhi by month

Plan your trip to New Delhi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Delhi ranges from 7.0 - 248.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 248.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit New Delhi when rainfall is around 7.0 mm.

Temperature in New Delhi by month

Plan your trip to New Delhi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Delhi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 34.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Delhi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Delhi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Delhi. Reviews last updated 21 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Atlantic,Gulf Air, andIndiGo to India. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jorge,Jun 2025

SFO - LHR

Exceptional, the flight attendant were amazing. My economy delight seat was very comfortable, and I was fortunate enough to have an empty row
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jorge,Jun 2025

SFO - LHR

Exceptional, the flight attendant were amazing. My economy delight seat was very comfortable, and I was fortunate enough to have an empty row
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
231 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jorge,Jun 2025

SFO - LHR

Exceptional, the flight attendant were amazing. My economy delight seat was very comfortable, and I was fortunate enough to have an empty row
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
551 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jorge,Jun 2025

SFO - LHR

Exceptional, the flight attendant were amazing. My economy delight seat was very comfortable, and I was fortunate enough to have an empty row
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,899 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jorge,Jun 2025

SFO - LHR

Exceptional, the flight attendant were amazing. My economy delight seat was very comfortable, and I was fortunate enough to have an empty row
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,967 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jorge,Jun 2025

SFO - LHR

Exceptional, the flight attendant were amazing. My economy delight seat was very comfortable, and I was fortunate enough to have an empty row

FAQs about flying to New Delhi

New Delhi airport overview

Indira Gandhi International Airport is just 10 miles (16km) outside of New Delhi. The airport opened the dazzling new Terminal 3, which handles all international flights, in 2010, but there are also a number of other terminals still in use at the airport. Passengers who used the airport prior to the opening of Terminal 3 might remember a dank and dirty affair with little to offer travellers, but all this changed when the airport was privatised and revamped.

New Delhi’s airport is well connected to cities across the world and serviced by a large number of international and national carriers. There are also quite a few low-cost carriers in residence and it’s a hub for ten Indian carriers including Jet Airways, Kingfisher and Air India.

Indira Gandhi International Airport is a natural gateway to northern India. As one of the largest and busiest airports on the Indian subcontinent, it’s a great introduction to a country full of delights, adventures and surprises.

Airport staff are friendly and always willing to assist passengers or dispense the best bargain-hunting advice for the markets of New Delhi. It has loads of facilities and shopping opportunities, and its clean interior offers an ordered, calm introduction or conclusion to a trip to New Delhi. However, if you do have to spend a lot of time at the airport, make sure you spend it in the modern Terminal 3.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Delhi?

    New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL), located 7.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to New Delhi. Indira Gandhi Intl is the only New Delhi airport and it handles 19 daily flights from London. 24 airlines have flights from London to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to New Delhi if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Delhi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New Delhi?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Kuwait Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Delhi.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New Delhi?

    New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Delhi. One-way flights to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl typically cost £26, while return flights cost around £56.

  • How much is a return flight to New Delhi?

    A return flight to New Delhi will typically cost around £71, however they can be found for as little as £56.

  • Where does the fastest flight to New Delhi depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to New Delhi, London offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl?

    Yes. New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Tela Suite A Family Hotel-Free Airport Drop is the closest property to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (0.0 mi away from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl).

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