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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,123
Typical prices: C$ 1,048-C$ 1,572
Air India
Tue 9/10Sat 13/10
DEL - JFK • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,222
Typical prices: C$ 1,252-C$ 1,761
Air India
Thu 22/11Mon 8/1
DEL - JFK • Direct
Advice from real travellers
Air India often includes 2 checked bags; American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding.
Air India offers a vegetarian meal; bring a charger and downloaded movies onboard.
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Direct flights
You can fly direct with American Airlines and Air India. Average duration is 16h 55m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 93% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 18% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg C$ 982 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 19h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New Delhi to John F Kennedy Intl (DEL-JFK)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Delhi to John F Kennedy Intl

Fri, 9 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
Air India Logo
5:50 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
24h 00m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino
Air India Logo
11:10 a.m. - 5:20 p.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
20h 40m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
C$ 1,123Air India
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct
Air India Logo
11:25 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
42h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino
Air India Logo
11:05 a.m. - 6:50 p.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
22h 15m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
C$ 1,126Air India
Fri, 9 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
4:50 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
18h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
C$ 1,130Etihad Airways
Mon, 12 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
4:50 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
36h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
C$ 1,133Etihad Airways
Mon, 26 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
10:05 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
3:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
25h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
C$ 1,134Etihad Airways
Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
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9:25 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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3:45 p.m. - 7:55 a.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
30h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
C$ 1,136Etihad Airways
Mon, 12 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
9:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
10:20 p.m. - 3:10 a.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
19h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
C$ 1,140Etihad Airways
Mon, 21 Dec - Mon, 11 Jan
Etihad Airways Logo
4:35 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
18h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
C$ 1,143Etihad Airways
Sun, 22 Nov - Fri, 8 Jan
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8:05 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 25m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
SAUDIA Logo
11:00 a.m. - 6:25 p.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
20h 55m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl
C$ 1,144SAUDIA
Mon, 12 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
4:50 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.DEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
20h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
3:00 p.m. - 7:45 a.m.JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
30h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
C$ 1,146Etihad Airways
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport start at C$ 1,123. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 1,048 to C$ 1,572. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 1,123 on Air India.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and is 5% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at C$ 1,044 round-trip.
•August (C$ 1,661) and July (C$ 1,428) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 59% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 31% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from New Delhi to John F Kennedy Intl

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and JFK

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Air India

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on DEL

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

C$ 688
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flights from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

When to book flights from New Delhi to John F Kennedy Intl

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Flights from New Delhi to John F Kennedy Intl: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from New Delhi to John F Kennedy Intl 
Verified travelerFlew with Air India-Aug 2024
If non peak time you can change broken seat in the flight. Mostly people fly AI since AI allows 2 check in baggage. Don't fly Air India in peak time if you don't have check in luggage. In same rate you may get United,
SarbjitFlew with Air India-Mar 2024
Keep your ipads with you & download movies because their entertainment tv sets are not working, Keep a portable charger with you for your devices, bring your own food on the flight so you don't starve because the food is mediocre.
ManishaFlew with Air India-Jan 2024
Airport was a breeze in Delhi. Flows quickly with many amenities and boating was easy.

Your New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 5:00 pm
    • Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 4:50 pm.

    The flight takes about 16h 55m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long does a flight from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport take?

    A direct flight from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 16h 55m, covering 18,905 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from C$ 1,048 to C$ 1,572, with an average of C$ 1,275 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,048 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 21% above the route average of C$ 1,275. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 982 round-trip via Kuwait City (KWI), compared to C$ 1,489 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 142–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India and Cathay Pacific. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

  • How are flight departures from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    American Airlines is the only airline on the New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 702, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK)?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 30 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Ace
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Avis

  • Which airports can I use when flying from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Flights from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4 hours 19 minutes.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Kuwait City (KWI) – 34% of one-stop connections
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 26% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 9% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 7% of one-stop connections

    Kuwait City (KWI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,218 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,388, a difference of C$ 170. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    2 airlines operate flights between New Delhi and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • American Airlines
    • Air India

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 17m, compared with 19h 33m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 19h 43m via London Heathrow (LHR).

  • What is the time difference between New Delhi and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 9 hours behind New Delhi (Eastern Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which popular places can I visit in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights:

    • American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air India: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Japan Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average C$ 1,218 – about C$ 170 less than Saturday (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 31% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport trip for October. Fares historically average C$ 1,044 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 617 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, American Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 93% of American Airlines flights from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 86%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 4 hours19 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Kuwait City Airport (KWI) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 982 round-trip on this route – about C$ 508 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from New Delhi to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Air India,American Airlines

Air India,American Airlines

Tuesday

Air India,American Airlines

Air India,American Airlines

Wednesday

Air India,American Airlines

Air India,American Airlines

Thursday

Air India,American Airlines

Air India,American Airlines

Friday

Air India,American Airlines

Air India,American Airlines

Saturday

Air India,American Airlines

Air India,American Airlines

Sunday

Air India,American Airlines

Air India,American Airlines

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Direct returns

New York John F Kennedy Intl to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Monday

Air India,American Airlines

Air India,American Airlines

Tuesday

Air India,American Airlines

Air India,American Airlines

Wednesday

Air India,American Airlines

Air India,American Airlines

Thursday

Air India,American Airlines

Air India,American Airlines

Friday

Air India,American Airlines

Air India,American Airlines

Saturday

Air India,American Airlines

Air India,American Airlines

Sunday

Air India,American Airlines

Air India,American Airlines

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