What to know about flights from New Delhi to Mumbai?

The distance between New Delhi and Mumbai is approximately 1,138.22 km. It takes around 2 hours 20 minutes on average to fly from New Delhi to Mumbai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is September.

Cheapest one-way
$50
IndiGo IndiGo DEL-BOM 2h · Nonstop Thu, Oct 15
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Cheapest round-trip
$121
Air India Air India DEL-BOM 13h 45m · 1 stop Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16
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When to travel
September
Cheapest
January
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Route details
1,138.22 km
Flight distance
2h 20m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from New Delhi to Mumbai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $50 and round-trip from $121. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from New Delhi to Mumbai operate an average of 171 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 45.8% on-time departure rate and a 91.5% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for New Delhi to Mumbai flights?

The most popular airlines flying from New Delhi to Mumbai are Air India, IndiGo, and Spicejet, among 5 carriers on this route. IndiGo offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Air India Express logo Air India Express
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New Delhi to Mumbai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from New Delhi to Mumbai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from New Delhi to Mumbai?

The average price of one-way flights from New Delhi to Mumbai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from New Delhi to Mumbai is September, with an average price of $62; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to $90.

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$76
$62
$48
    Cheapest
  • $82
    Aug
  • $62
    Sep
  • $71
    Oct
  • $67
    Nov
  • $74
    Dec
  • $69
    Jan
  • $66
    Feb
  • $66
    Mar
  • $79
    Apr
  • $79
    May
  • $90
    Jun
  • $76
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from New Delhi to Mumbai?

Average price of round-trip flights from New Delhi to Mumbai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from New Delhi to Mumbai are found during August, with an average price of $128. Conversely, the highest prices are found during November, with an average price of up to $193.

$193
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$128
$96
  • $128
    Aug
  • $149
    Sep
  • $190
    Oct
  • $193
    Nov
  • $191
    Dec
  • $158
    Jan
  • $162
    Feb
  • $160
    Mar
  • $172
    Apr
  • $177
    May
  • $182
    Jun
  • $161
    Jul

When is the cheapest day to fly from New Delhi to Mumbai during Labor Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from New Delhi to Mumbai during Labor Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Labor Day is scheduled for Sep 7. The cheapest flights from New Delhi to Mumbai are available on Sep 5, with fares starting at $58.

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  • $59
    3
    Sep
  • $64
    4
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  • $67
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Delhi to Mumbai (DEL-BOM)?

    Based on Trip.com data, IndiGo offers one-way fares as low as $50 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DEL to NMI on Thu, Oct 15), while Air India offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $121 departing on Mon, Sep 14 and returning on Wed, Sep 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New Delhi to Mumbai with the following airlines, including: Air India IndiGo Spicejet Akasa Air Air India Express Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 20 minutes to fly from New Delhi (DEL) to Mumbai (BOM).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New Delhi to Mumbai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 410 flight per week flying from New Delhi to Mumbai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Akasa Air: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QP1820 (18:31)
  • To find best deals on flights from New Delhi to Mumbai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Oct 15, with one-way flights priced at just $50.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is IndiGo.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Mumbai travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from New Delhi to Mumbai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New Delhi to Mumbai on September 24, 2026 with Air India Express, with prices starting at $55.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI). Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (DEL-BOM) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Mumbai and New Delhi is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from New Delhi to Mumbai is $78. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from New Delhi to Mumbai is $142. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter New Delhi and Mumbai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • IndiGo, Air India Express and Akasa Airare the most popular budget airlines flying from New Delhi to Mumbai. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flying from Delhi to Mumbai: What You Need to Know

The flight takes about 2 hours nonstop​​—with ​​no time difference​​, as both Delhi and Mumbai operate on ​​Indian Standard Time (IST)​​.

Departure: You’ll fly out of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)​​, which handles nearly all Mumbai-bound flights. A handful of ultra-low-cost carriers like SpiceJet might use ​​Hindon Air Base (GHA) in Ghaziabad​​—roughly 40 km northeast of central Delhi. ​​Double-check your ticket!​​ Hindon is not in Delhi proper and lacks metro access.

Arrival: ​​Most flights land at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport (BOM)​​. ​​Mumbai’s traffic is intense​​. Allow ​​60–90 minutes​​ for rides from BOM to South Mumbai.

​​Airlines: Full-service carriers like Vistara and Air India​​ include ​​one checked bag (up to 15kg), meals, and entertainment​​ in fares starting at ​​₹4,000–7,000 ($50–85 USD) one-way​​. ​​Vistara often provides the best on-time performance​​. Low-cost airlines (IndiGo, SpiceJet)​​ offer base fares as low as ​₹1,500–3,500 (18–42USD)​, but​ ​charge extra for everything​​: checkedbags(₹800–2,000/10–24 USD), seat selection (₹200–500/$2.5–6 USD), and even water.

Flights from Delhi to Mumbai: Delhi airport

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​​Airports in Delhi​​

Delhi has ​​one primary airport​​ for commercial flights, plus ​​one military airbase​​ occasionally used for budget routes. For Mumbai flights, you’ll almost always use: ​​Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)​​ – Handles 99% of commercial flights.

​​Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)​​

  • ​​Where​​: 16 km (10 miles) southwest of New Delhi city center. ​​India’s busiest airport​​ and a major global hub.
  • ​​Terminals​​: ​​Terminal 1 is split into ​​T1D (domestic departures)​​ and ​​T1C (check-in)​​. ​​Terminal 3 includes international + domestic flights.
  • ​​For Mumbai flights​​: T1D​​: Low-cost carriers (​​IndiGo, SpiceJet​​). ​​T3​​: Full-service airlines (​​Vistara, Air India​​).
  • ​​Getting around inside​​: Free inter-terminal shuttles​​ connect T1 and T3 (every 20 mins, 15-min ride). T3 internal transit​​: Automated walkways + metro-style ​​Terminal Transfer Facility​​ (allow 10+ mins between farthest gates).
Getting to Downtown
  • ​​Delhi Metro Airport Express​​: Cheap + avoids traffic (​​₹60/$0.75 USD​​, 25 mins to New Delhi Station). Runs 4:45 AM–11:30 PM.
  • Taxi/Rideshare​​: ₹400–600 ($5–8 USD)​​ to Connaught Place (45–90 mins). Uber/Ola pickups at ​​T1/T3 arrivals​​. Avoid 7–10 AM & 5–9 PM (peak traffic).
  • ​​Shared Shuttles​​: ₹200–300 ($2.5–4 USD)​​ to city center (book ahead via ​​MakeMyTrip/Savaari​​). Stops at major hotels.

Airports in Mumbai​​

Mumbai has ​​one primary commercial airport​​, but it operates two distinct terminals. For Delhi flights you'll always use: ​​Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)​​ – Handles all commercial flights.

​​Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport (BOM)​​

  • ​​Where​​: Just 8 miles (13 km) northeast of South Mumbai (Gateway of India). ​​India’s 2nd busiest airport​​ and a major international gateway.
  • ​​Terminals​​: Terminal 1 is dedicated to ​​low-cost domestic carriers​​ (IndiGo, Go FIRST). Terminal 2 serves ​​full-service airlines​​ (Vistara, Air India) + ​​all international flights​​.
  • ​​For Delhi flights​​: T1​​: Low-cost airlines (​​IndiGo, SpiceJet​​). T2​​: Full-service carriers (​​Vistara, Air India​​).
  • ​​Getting around inside​​: Free 24/7 shuttle buses​​ connect T1 and T2 (every 20 mins, 10-min ride). ​​T2 internal transit​​: Level 3 "check-in skywalk" links counters to security (allow 15+ mins walk end-to-end).
Getting to Mumbai City Center
  • ​​Prepaid Taxi​​: Book at official counters outside arrivals for a fixed fare of ​​₹500–700 ($6–8.5 USD)​​. Takes 30–60 mins to South Mumbai – the most reliable option, especially during traffic jams.
  • ​​Uber/Ola​​: Costs ​​₹350–550 ($4–7 USD)​​ for a 25–50 min ride. Use the app for pickups at designated zones: ​​T1 (Gate 6) or T2 (Level L1)​​. Avoid surge pricing during 8–11 AM rush.
  • ​​Suburban Train​​: The cheapest option at ​​₹10–20 ($0.10–0.25 USD)​​. Walk 12 mins from T1 to Andheri Station for a 45-min ride to Churchgate Station in South Mumbai. Ideal for budget travelers with light luggage.
Flights from Delhi to Mumbai: Mumbai Airport

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Best Time to Visit Mumbai​​

Good months to visit Mumbai are ​​November–February​​. Expect pleasant weather (19–30°C / 66–86°F), lower humidity, and fewer crowds – perfect for exploring markets and beaches. Flight/hotel prices drop 20–40% compared to peak season.

​​Summer (March–May)​​ is scorching. Hot and humid (25–38°C / 77–100°F) with exhausting heatwaves. Tourist crowds thin out, but sightseeing can be uncomfortable. Book AC hotels in advance.

​​Monsoon (June–September)​​ brings torrential rains and flooding. Delays plague flights/trains – avoid unless you enjoy dramatic downpours. Prices hit yearly lows, but carry waterproof gear and expect cancellations.

​​Cheapest Time to Fly​​: Fly on ​​Tuesday/Wednesday​​. Book flights 1–2 months out. Compare BOM and nearby Pune (PNQ) for deals. Low-cost carriers offer ₹1,499–2,500 ($18–30 USD) fares off-season.

Where to Stay in Mumbai​​

Book Mumbai hotels on Trip.com! Free cancellation helps navigate monsoon surprises or festival crowds.

  • ​​South Mumbai (Colaba/Fort)​​: Best for first-timers. Walk to Gateway of India, Taj Palace Hotel, and Marine Drive. Hotels range from heritage palaces to budget hostels. Hustling by day, regally calm by night.
  • ​​Bandra West​​: Mumbai’s creative heart – indie cafes, Bollywood star sightings, and street art. Mid-range boutiques and global brands like Taj Lands End. 20-min train ride to South Mumbai.
  • ​​Juhu​​: Beachfront escape with lively street food stalls and sea breezes. Mix of luxury resorts (JW Marriott) and budget guesthouses. Ideal for families or those seeking sunset views over the Arabian Sea.
  • ​​Lower Parel​​: Business hub with upscale malls and rooftop bars. Well-connected to major sites via Western Line trains. Modern 5-star chains like St. Regis dominate – fewer tourists, more locals.

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