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

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 2.9% of flights from Melbourne to New Delhi were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience 2 intermediate stops. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey. Most travelers should anticipate at least one connection when flying this route.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to New Delhi?

A direct flight from Melbourne to New Delhi typically takes about 12 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 10192 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a median duration of 19 hours and 40 minutes. The total travel time can vary depending on the number of connections and layover durations. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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 having a high availability of competitive fares. Travelers looking for deals on this route typically have regular opportunities to find them. This consistent availability makes it easier for passengers to secure good prices.

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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 connections. Given that most itineraries for this long-haul route involve at least one stopover, this median duration reflects the common travel experience. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time extends to 23h 20m.

For those seeking cheap flights from Melbourne to New Delhi, fares typically range from $868 to $1471, with a median price 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 exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi is during May, with a median fare of $535. April also offers attractive prices, with a median of $540. Travelers can also find more affordable options in July, where the median fare is $629.

Most itineraries from Melbourne to New Delhi connect at least once, with only 2.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means travelers should anticipate at least one stop on their journey.

The distance between Melbourne and New Delhi is approximately 10,192 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance contributes to the extended flight times and the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to New Delhi

Regular price: A$744 - A$1,774

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi is AUD 744-1774. The current lowest deal is AUD 744 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Oct 9-Oct 29.

now A$744

Low A$744

High A$1,774

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, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

A$895

A$936

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$849

A$905

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$917

A$957

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$910

A$957

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$843

A$957

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$852

A$798

One-way

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

13 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 17

A$1,934 → A$1,213

37%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

A$1,829 → A$1,145

37%

24 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 26

A$1,817 → A$1,136

37%

18 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 20

A$1,781 → A$1,136

36%

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Melbourne - New Delhi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $535 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 45m

Direct flights from Melbourne to New Delhi typically take 12h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.9% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Air India Limited is a provider of direct flights on the Melbourne to New Delhi route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi are frequently available.

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$807

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure option for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,202

New Delhi main airports to arrive at

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport is the primary gateway to New Delhi, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$809

Airports nearby New Delhi used as alternative

Hindon Airport (HDO)

Hindon Airport is a close alternative for New Delhi, especially for travelers in East Delhi and Noida.

📍 ~30 km from New Delhi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,084

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Delhi

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $680. Prices tend to be higher outside this window, with tickets purchased 0-6 days out averaging $1295, and those bought 60+ days in advance averaging $1248. Planning within the 14-27 day timeframe generally offers the most favorable fares.

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 over the same period was $1125. Fares can go higher, with 75% of prices observed being $1471 or less. Aiming for a fare around $868 would typically secure a competitive deal.

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's median price of $629 is also among the lower options, it was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route is $1125, indicating that these months 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$744 - A$1,774

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi is AUD 744-1774. The current lowest deal is AUD 744 with China Southern Airlines for travel from Oct 9-Oct 29.

now A$744

Low A$744

High A$1,774

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, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

A$895

A$936

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$849

A$905

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$917

A$957

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$910

A$957

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$843

A$957

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - New Delhi

Melbourne (MEL) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$852

A$798

One-way

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

13 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 17

A$1,934 → A$1,213

37%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

A$1,829 → A$1,145

37%

24 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 26

A$1,817 → A$1,136

37%

18 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 20

A$1,781 → A$1,136

36%

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 for Melbourne to New Delhi are above the typical level at $1125.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median price at $535 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 45m

Direct flights from Melbourne to New Delhi typically take 12h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.9% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Air India Limited is a provider of direct flights on the Melbourne to New Delhi route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi are frequently available.

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$807

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure option for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,202

New Delhi main airports to arrive at

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport is the primary gateway to New Delhi, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$809

Airports nearby New Delhi used as alternative

Hindon Airport (HDO)

Hindon Airport is a close alternative for New Delhi, especially for travelers in East Delhi and Noida.

New Delhi, India

90% AI deal score

$2,382

$1,936

Save $446

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Delhi

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to New Delhi

Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to New Delhi

Melbourne to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to New Delhi

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi

Direct flights from Melbourne to New Delhi

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to New Delhi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi

Melbourne - New Delhi route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights average 12h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

New Delhi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Delhi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Delhi

Best Elite deals to New Delhi

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Delhi

When should I buy Melbourne to New Delhi tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Melbourne to New Delhi?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi?

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

How long is the flight from Melbourne to New Delhi?

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

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Flights to New Delhi from other cities

Melbourne to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to New Delhi

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi

Direct flights from Melbourne to New Delhi

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to New Delhi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi

Melbourne - New Delhi route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights average 12h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

New Delhi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Delhi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Delhi

Best Elite deals to New Delhi

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Sep 20

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What's the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi?