Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to India (average of R602). Flying to India in December will prove the most costly (average of R706). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
R12 514
February
R12 114
March
R12 133
April
R11 449
May
R11 772
June
R12 286
July
R12 856
August
R12 799
September
R12 685
October
R12 038
November
R12 305
December
R13 427
Peak season:
Depending on where exactly it is you’re going in India, the peak season for tourism may vary. Generally speaking, the country sees its main peak season from June through September each year, which means that flights might be at their most expensive over this period. Make sure that you book your flight tickets to India as far along in advance as possible if you’re planning on attending one of India’s famous festivals.
Off season:
The cheapest flights to India can often be booked during the rainy season, which spans from June through November. The winter months, which are from December through March, can also be a perfect time to find discounted deals on flights to India.
BOM Temperature | 24 - 30 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to India, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).
As mentioned, India’s monsoon season is when the flights here are often at their cheapest. Make sure that you’ve decided on where it is you want to go in India as the seasons vary greatly from one region to the next. Rainy season in Goa, for example, runs from June to September, but other parts of the country receive the most rains from October to November. You may also want to check out when India’s main festivals are happening, as these will significantly impact the prices of flights. Flexibility is essential when it comes to booking the cheapest flights to and from India. Whichever date you pick, just make sure that you do your admin as far as three or four months in advance.
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
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Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.
Renowned for its mélange of smells, whether it’s from spices or incense, India is a vivid explosion of marigolds, bursts of sunlight, bright saris, and endless smiles. Spread out between the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan Mountains and the golden beaches of the Indian Ocean, India is a country as beautiful as it is bamboozling, as endlessly fascinating as it is captivating, a land filled with an eclectic mix of man-made and natural wonders. If you’re planning on taking a cheap flight to India, you’d better get ready to lose your heart in one of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations!