What percentage of Sydney to New Delhi flights are direct?

Historically, direct flights from Sydney to New Delhi are not common. Across the trailing 90 days, only 2.4% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one layover.

What's the flight time from Sydney to New Delhi?

The typical flight time for a direct journey from Sydney to New Delhi is approximately 12 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 10435 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to about 17 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

How often do Sydney to New Delhi flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Sydney to New Delhi route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for more affordable fares. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a better deal on this route.

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Sydney to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to New Delhi

Right now, 8% of recent fares for cheap flights from Sydney to New Delhi are classified as a good price. Fares typically range from $849–$1306, with a median of $1043. Current prices are below the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable pricing.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to New Delhi, April stands out with a median fare of $556. February is also a cost-effective option, showing a median fare of $571. Another favorable month is August, where the median fare is $652, making these months generally more affordable for this long-haul journey.

A typical journey from Sydney to New Delhi takes about 12h 55m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is 23h 15m. This route is a long-haul journey, covering a significant distance of 10435 km.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 2.4% of recent fares being direct flights from Sydney to New Delhi. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly extends the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to New Delhi

Regular price: A$755 - A$1,182

Prices for flights from Sydney to New Delhi are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Sydney to New Delhi typically range from AUD 755 to AUD 1182. The current lowest deal is AUD 801 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Oct 3 to Oct 29.

now A$801

Low A$755

High A$1,182

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to New Delhi

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Delhi is April, with a median price of $419. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1515. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$419

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,515

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to New Delhi

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to New Delhi

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New Delhi

Sydney (SYD) - New Delhi (DEL)

Scoot

A$1,238

A$1,208

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New Delhi

Sydney (SYD) - New Delhi (DEL)

SriLankan Airlines

A$1,111

A$1,201

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New Delhi

Sydney (SYD) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$863

A$898

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New Delhi

Sydney (SYD) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$863

A$950

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New Delhi

Sydney (SYD) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$861

A$957

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New Delhi

Sydney (SYD) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$992

A$972

One-way

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

27 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 29

A$1,700 → A$1,246

27%

17 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 19

A$1,669 → A$1,287

23%

18 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 19

A$1,665 → A$1,287

23%

16 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 17

A$1,660 → A$1,287

22%

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Sydney - New Delhi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares are below the typical level for this route, with 8% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April ($556), February ($571), and August ($652) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 55m.

Direct flights typically take 12h 55m, while connecting flights average 23h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 2.4% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 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 for this route are frequent.

Deals on flights from Sydney to New Delhi are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a convenient option for flights from Sydney to New Delhi.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$862

New Delhi main airports to arrive at

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Sydney to New Delhi.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$863

Airports nearby New Delhi used as alternative

Hindon Airport (HDO)

Hindon Airport is the closest alternative to New Delhi, located within the National Capital Region (NCR).

📍 ~20 km from New Delhi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,077

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Delhi

Historically, booking flights from Sydney to New Delhi at least 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked 60+ days out was $1065. In contrast, booking within 7-13 days of departure saw average prices around $1551. Even flights booked 28-59 days ahead were notably higher, averaging $1206.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Sydney to New Delhi is considered to be $849 or less. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route was $1043, while prices in the 75th percentile reached $1306. Travelers aiming for the best value should target prices at or below the $849 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Sydney to New Delhi are April, February, and August. April typically sees a median price of $556, while February offers a median of $571. August also presents a more affordable option with a median price of $652. These months are significantly lower than the annual median price of $1043 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Sydney to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to New Delhi

How much is a round trip from Sydney to New Delhi

Regular price: A$755 - A$1,182

Prices for flights from Sydney to New Delhi are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Sydney to New Delhi typically range from AUD 755 to AUD 1182. The current lowest deal is AUD 801 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Oct 3 to Oct 29.

now A$801

Low A$755

High A$1,182

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to New Delhi

April

Cheapest

Flights from A$419

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,515

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to New Delhi

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to New Delhi

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New Delhi

Sydney (SYD) - New Delhi (DEL)

Scoot

A$1,238

A$1,208

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New Delhi

Sydney (SYD) - New Delhi (DEL)

SriLankan Airlines

A$1,111

A$1,201

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New Delhi

Sydney (SYD) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$863

A$898

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New Delhi

Sydney (SYD) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$863

A$950

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New Delhi

Sydney (SYD) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$861

A$957

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - New Delhi

Sydney (SYD) - New Delhi (DEL)

China Southern Airlines

A$992

A$972

One-way

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

27 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 29

A$1,700 → A$1,246

27%

17 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 19

A$1,669 → A$1,287

23%

18 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 19

A$1,665 → A$1,287

23%

16 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 17

A$1,660 → A$1,287

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to New Delhi

Sydney - New Delhi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares are below the typical level for this route, with 8% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April ($556), February ($571), and August ($652) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 55m.

Direct flights typically take 12h 55m, while connecting flights average 23h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 2.4% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 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 for this route are frequent.

Deals on flights from Sydney to New Delhi are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a convenient option for flights from Sydney to New Delhi.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~A$862

New Delhi main airports to arrive at

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Sydney to New Delhi.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$863

Airports nearby New Delhi used as alternative

Hindon Airport (HDO)

Hindon Airport is the closest alternative to New Delhi, located within the National Capital Region (NCR).

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$3,815

$3,536

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Delhi

Cheap Flights from Sydney to New Delhi

Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to New Delhi

Sydney to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to New Delhi

How much is a round trip from Sydney to New Delhi

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to New Delhi

Direct flights from Sydney to New Delhi

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to New Delhi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to New Delhi

Sydney - New Delhi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights average 12h 55m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Air India Limited offers direct flights.

Deals for this route are frequent.

Sydney 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

How early should I book Sydney to New Delhi flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Sydney to New Delhi?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Sydney to New Delhi?

What percentage of Sydney to New Delhi flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Sydney to New Delhi?

How often do Sydney to New Delhi flight prices drop?

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Sydney to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to New Delhi

How much is a round trip from Sydney to New Delhi

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to New Delhi

Direct flights from Sydney to New Delhi

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to New Delhi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to New Delhi

Sydney - New Delhi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights average 12h 55m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Air India Limited offers direct flights.

Deals for this route are frequent.

Sydney 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

Mar 03

Nov 12

Mar 01

Mar 10

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Mar 03

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Delhi

How early should I book Sydney to New Delhi flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Sydney to New Delhi?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Sydney to New Delhi?