Quick answer
Delhi to New York is one of the longest flights from India: about 15 hours 30 minutes to 17 hours non-stop over roughly 11,760 km. Air India flies to JFK and Newark, and United flies to Newark. One-way economy fares start around ₹50,000 booked 3–6 weeks ahead outside summer. Indian passport holders need a US B1/B2 visitor visa.
Route facts
- Flight time
- 15h 30m–17h
- Distance
- ≈ 11,760 km
- Starting fare
- ₹50,000 one-way
- Airlines
- Air India, United Airlines
- Cheapest months
- Jan–Mar and Oct–Nov
- Entry
- US B1/B2 visitor visa required; interview waits in India can run to months, so apply well before booking.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to John F. Kennedy International (some flights use Newark, EWR) (JFK). Fares are typical starting one-way economy prices booked 3–6 weeks ahead outside peak dates — live prices vary by the hour.
Which airlines fly Delhi to New York non-stop?
Air India flies non-stop to both JFK and Newark (EWR), and United flies to Newark, all from Terminal 3 at Delhi. Both airlines face airspace detours — Indian carriers avoid Pakistani airspace and US carriers avoid Russian airspace — so flight times are longer than the distance suggests. Some Air India North America flights have needed fuel stops in Europe since 2025, so check that yours is scheduled non-stop.
What are the best flight timings?
India is 9 hours 30 minutes ahead of New York in summer and 10 hours 30 minutes ahead in winter, so flights from Delhi usually land in the US on the same calendar day. Pick a departure that lets you sleep for a good part of the flight, and stay awake until local evening on arrival to reset faster.
Baggage
US routes have the most generous allowances: economy usually includes two checked bags of 23 kg each, but basic fares can be stricter, so check yours. Students and parents visiting family should weigh bags at home — overweight fees on this route are steep.
Getting from the airport to Manhattan
- JFK: AirTrain plus subway, 60–75 minutes, about USD 11 (₹1,000); a taxi has a flat fare to Manhattan, about USD 90–110 (₹7,900–9,700) with tolls and tip
- Newark: AirTrain plus NJ Transit to Penn Station, 30–45 minutes, about USD 16 (₹1,400); a taxi costs USD 70–100 (₹6,200–8,800)
When to book, and connecting options
Book 8–12 weeks ahead for May–August and December, when students and families travel. January–March and October–November are usually cheapest. One-stop routes via the Gulf, London, Frankfurt, Paris or Istanbul take 18–24 hours and can cost less. With a valid US visa, Indians are generally exempt from UK and Schengen airport transit visas, but check for your route.
Tips for families and seniors
- Many parents fly alone to visit children; request wheelchair assistance and an aisle seat at booking.
- Keep prescription medicines in hand baggage with a doctor's note.
- Walk and drink water every couple of hours to reduce the risk of swollen ankles and clots.
See our US visa guide, USA trip cost, things to do in the USA and more flight routes.
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