When is the cheapest month to fly to India from United States?

January is typically the cheapest, with return fares from about $311. December is the most expensive, so flying in January can save up to $606.

Which city in India is cheapest to fly into from United States?

Mumbai tends to be the cheapest to reach, from about $311 return.

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The cheapest months to fly to India from United States

Here's how flight prices from United States to India move through the year, using the lowest return fare seen for each departure month. If your dates are flexible, this is where the savings are.

Cheapest month

January

from $311 return

Most expensive

December

$917 return

Save up to

$606

Jan vs Dec

Lowest fare by month

Cheapest return fare seen for each departure month, United States to Mumbai.

$311

Jan

$363

Aug

$338

Oct

$338

Nov

$917

Dec

Book these months

January ($311), October ($338), November ($338) are the cheapest we've seen. Shoulder-season dates mean softer fares and thinner crowds.

Pricier, plan around it

December peaks at $917. Shifting your trip a few weeks usually keeps most of the saving.

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Cheapest city to fly into

India is the trip, but where you land changes the fare. Mumbai is usually the cheapest gateway from United States.

Mumbai from $311 Delhi from $317 Goa from $1006

Not sure which city to fly into? Ask a local

A local in India can tell you which airport is cheapest to reach and which base fits your trip.

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Prices from Travelpayouts (Aviasales), lowest return fare cached per departure month, United States to Mumbai. Based on 5 months of data. Fares change; check live before booking. Coverage is still filling for this route.