How many flights from Melbourne to New Delhi are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 2.9% of flights from Melbourne to New Delhi have been non-stop. When a direct flight is not available, connecting flights typically involve a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that travelers should anticipate at least one stop on most journeys for this route.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to New Delhi?

The direct flight from Melbourne to New Delhi typically takes approximately 12 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 10192 kilometers. Flights with one stop, on average, have a median duration of 19 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should factor in this additional time when planning their journey with layovers.

How often do cheap flights from Melbourne to New Delhi come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Melbourne to New Delhi come up frequently. This route is classified as one with regular opportunities for finding good deals. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable pricing options with some consistency.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Melbourne to New Delhi

2026-11-04 – 2026-11-23
MEL - New Delhi
86% AI deal score
A$906
A$776
Round trip
2026-11-18 – 2026-11-23
MEL - New Delhi
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A$947
A$780
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2026-10-21 – 2026-11-02
MEL - New Delhi
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A$878
A$780
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2026-10-19 – 2026-10-28
MEL - New Delhi
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A$887
A$784
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2026-10-12 – 2026-10-26
MEL - New Delhi
78% AI deal score
A$866
A$784
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2026-11-16 – 2026-11-23
MEL - New Delhi
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A$936
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2026-11-16 – 2026-11-29
MEL - New Delhi
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A$932
A$784
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2026-10-05 – 2026-10-21
MEL - New Delhi
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A$866
A$786
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2026-10-14 – 2026-10-28
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A$870
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Melbourne to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi

A typical journey from Melbourne to New Delhi takes about 12h 45m, including connecting itineraries. This route is classified as long-haul, covering a significant distance of 10,192 kilometers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the overall travel time reflects the inclusion of layovers.

When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to New Delhi, you'll find that fares typically range from $868–$1471, with a median of $1125. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly lower prices can be challenging.

To find the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi, consider traveling in May, when the median fare is $535. April also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $540. Another relatively inexpensive month is July, with a median fare of $629.

Most itineraries for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi connect at least once, with only 2.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that travelers should generally expect to make multiple stops on their journey.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to New Delhi

Regular price: A$819 - A$1,833

Prices for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is AUD 819 to AUD 1833. The current lowest deal is AUD 776 with FlyAsianXpress, for travel from Nov 4-Nov 23.

now A$776

Low A$819

High A$1,833

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Delhi is April, with a median price of $516. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1539. Prices are generally lower from March to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$516

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,539

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to New Delhi

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to New Delhi

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

FlyAsianXpress

A$836

A$804

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

FlyAsianXpress

A$892

A$804

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

FlyAsianXpress

A$940

A$826

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

FlyAsianXpress

A$922

A$826

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

FlyAsianXpress

A$815

A$804

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

FlyAsianXpress

A$831

A$804

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

A$1,927 → A$1,108

43%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

A$2,082 → A$1,264

39%

1 night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A$1,913 → A$1,110

42%

17 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 19

A$2,080 → A$1,288

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi

Melbourne - New Delhi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to New Delhi are above the typical level at $1125.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi, with a median price of $516.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 45m

Direct flights from Melbourne to New Delhi typically take 12h 45m, while connecting flights average 23h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.9% of recent flights from Melbourne to New Delhi are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Air India Limited is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Melbourne to New Delhi are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary departure point for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$764

New Delhi main airports to arrive at

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport is the primary gateway to New Delhi from Melbourne.

📍 ~12 km from New Delhi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$764

Airports nearby New Delhi used as alternative

Hindon Airport (HDO)

Hindon Airport (HDO) is a practical alternative for travelers due to its proximity to New Delhi.

📍 ~20 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,056

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Delhi

87% AI deal score

$2,374

$2,043

Save $331

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Delhi

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for this route is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price has been observed at approximately $680. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $1295. Similarly, booking more than 60 days in advance has historically shown an average price of $1248.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to New Delhi is considered to be $868 or less. The median price for this route has historically been $1125. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares observed at $1471 or below during the trailing 90 days.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi, with a median price of $535. April also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $540. While July has a median price of $629, the annual median price for this route is $1125, indicating that these months typically offer significant savings.

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Melbourne to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to New Delhi

Regular price: A$819 - A$1,833

Prices for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is AUD 819 to AUD 1833. The current lowest deal is AUD 776 with FlyAsianXpress, for travel from Nov 4-Nov 23.

now A$776

Low A$819

High A$1,833

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$516

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,539

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to New Delhi

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to New Delhi

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

FlyAsianXpress

A$836

A$804

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

FlyAsianXpress

A$892

A$804

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

FlyAsianXpress

A$940

A$826

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

FlyAsianXpress

A$922

A$826

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

FlyAsianXpress

A$815

A$804

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

FlyAsianXpress

A$831

A$804

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

A$1,927 → A$1,108

43%

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

A$2,082 → A$1,264

39%

1 night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A$1,913 → A$1,110

42%

17 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 19

A$2,080 → A$1,288

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi