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Cheap flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. from ₹ 38,424

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 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEL — WAS
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in October or November, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Mon 8/603:55
DEL
-
IAD
2 stops24h 51m
KLM
Sun 23/817:40
IAD
-
DEL
1 stop22h 45m
KLM
Deal found 5/3₹ 70,306
Fri 24/421:15
DEL
-
IAD
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/415:10
IAD
-
DEL
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/3₹ 70,490
Sun 19/409:25
DEL
-
IAD
1 stop33h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 3/515:10
IAD
-
DEL
1 stop31h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/3₹ 70,583
Fri 24/409:25
DEL
-
IAD
1 stop33h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/515:10
IAD
-
DEL
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/3₹ 70,675
Mon 27/421:15
DEL
-
IAD
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/415:10
IAD
-
DEL
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/3₹ 70,951
Tue 23/600:50
DEL
-
IAD
1 stop28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/818:15
IAD
-
DEL
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3₹ 71,043
Tue 16/600:50
DEL
-
IAD
1 stop28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/818:15
IAD
-
DEL
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3₹ 71,135
Wed 10/621:15
DEL
-
IAD
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 21/815:10
IAD
-
DEL
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/3₹ 71,320
Wed 20/515:55
DEL
-
IAD
1 stop27h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 14/815:10
IAD
-
DEL
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/3₹ 71,688
Sun 19/421:15
DEL
-
IAD
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sat 25/415:10
IAD
-
DEL
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/3₹ 71,873
Tue 9/610:05
DEL
-
IAD
1 stop19h 45m
British Airways
Tue 30/619:15
IAD
-
DEL
1 stop18h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 9/3₹ 71,965
Thu 7/515:55
DEL
-
IAD
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/720:20
IAD
-
DEL
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3₹ 72,057

Find flight deals from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Delhi (DEL) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 70,214

One-way from

₹ 38,424

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 81,179
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 27/4-1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 20m total
  • New Delhi to Washington, D.C.
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 50m total
  • New Delhi to Washington, D.C.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 10 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

New DelhiWashington, D.C.

DEL - IAD

DELIAD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 21/6

03:55-16:05

2 stops21h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/7

21:45-22:50

1 stop39h 35m

₹ 76,941

New DelhiBaltimore

DEL - BWI

DELBWI

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 7/5

03:55-22:49

2 stops28h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 18/7

10:00-22:50

2 stops27h 20m

₹ 77,309

New DelhiWashington, D.C.

DEL - DCA

DELDCA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 7/5

03:55-23:42

2 stops29h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 14/7

11:00-22:50

2 stops26h 20m

₹ 78,415

New DelhiWashington, D.C.

DEL - IAD

DELIAD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 12/5

02:05-22:56

2 stops30h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 13/7

21:45-22:50

1 stop39h 35m

₹ 82,838

New DelhiWashington, D.C.

DEL - IAD

DELIAD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 22/3

04:10-09:00

1 stop38h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 25/3

11:15-19:55

1 stop23h 10m

₹ 83,114

New DelhiWashington, D.C.

DEL - IAD

DELIAD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 31/3

16:25-08:40

1 stop25h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 29/9

10:55-02:25

1 stop30h 00m

₹ 83,114

New DelhiWashington, D.C.

DEL - DCA

DELDCA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 21/4

03:55-22:22

2 stops27h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 18/5

11:00-00:05

2 stops27h 35m

₹ 83,575

New DelhiWashington, D.C.

DEL - IAD

DELIAD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 8/7

04:25-08:40

1 stop37h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/11

10:30-02:10

1 stop29h 10m

₹ 83,944

New DelhiWashington, D.C.

DEL - IAD

DELIAD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 4/7

11:00-08:40

1 stop31h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/11

10:30-19:55

1 stop22h 55m

₹ 86,800

New DelhiWashington, D.C.

DEL - IAD

DELIAD

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 4/7

11:00-08:40

1 stop31h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/11

10:30-02:10

1 stop29h 10m

₹ 86,800

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Best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. (average of ₹ 40,267). Flying from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 79,336). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.?

Share of one-stop return flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 26% of one-stop itineraries from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 86,167.

What’s the fastest stopover option from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 18m.

How often are flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 44% of weekly flights between New Delhi and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Delhi to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Delhi to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the past year, Air India have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 44% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 10 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Delta, andVirgin Atlantic from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
680 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,424 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,968 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 12.5 km from the city centre, New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from New Delhi. Booking flights from Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 14 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.?

    Departing from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. will take you 21h 40m. The distance between New Delhi and Washington, D.C. is about 12049 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 37,208, SWISS will fly you from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to SWISS, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and IndiGo - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 57,775 and ₹ 64,121, respectively. You may be able to fly from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. for 56% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    ₹ 26,944 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on IndiGo and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from ₹ 28,435 and ₹ 37,883, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular route from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. is New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - Baltimore/Washington.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Delhi to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. (average of ₹ 40,267). Flying from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 79,336). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Fly from New Delhi to Washington, D.C. on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 10 March 2026.
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Top 10 airlines flying from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Delhi to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 10 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest₹ 37,208Average₹ 95,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 57,775Average₹ 83,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 64,121Average₹ 84,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest₹ 69,536Average₹ 94,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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DeltaCheapest₹ 70,773Average₹ 83,933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 71,683Average₹ 92,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 71,809Average₹ 76,730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest₹ 71,834Average₹ 103,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 73,590Average₹ 91,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapest₹ 73,729Average₹ 81,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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