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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sydney to New Delhi:

• Earliest: departs at 8:35 pm and lands at 9:37 am
• Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 10:37 am.

The flight takes about 13h 02m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to New Delhi:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sydney to New Delhi takes 13h 02m, covering 16,781 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from Sydney to New Delhi range from C$ 1,049 to C$ 1,584, with an average of C$ 1,267 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,049 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 9% above the route average of C$ 1,267. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,002 round-trip via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared to C$ 1,309 for direct.

Air India is the only airline operating Sydney to New Delhi flights. 75% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

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

One-way fares from Sydney to New Delhi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 625, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Sydney to New Delhi usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Evening 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.

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 Sydney to New Delhi route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 1 minute.

One-stop flights from Sydney to New Delhi most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 12% of one-stop connections

Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Sydney to New Delhi route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 8%. Sunday is the cheapest day at C$ 1,218 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,319 – a C$ 101 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Air India operates flights between Sydney and New Delhi.

Flying via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 23m, compared with 16h 45m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 17h 04m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

New Delhi is 4 hours behind Sydney (India Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Lajpat Nagar Central Market, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, and Karol Bagh. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sydney to New Delhi flights:

• Air India: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Air India: 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.

If you have a disability and need special assistance, please contact your airline before travel. On arrival at New Delhi Airport, you’ll find that all information desks are PRM-friendly, there are verbal safety instructions at all escalators and travelators, the lift keys are coded with braille, and the bathrooms have PRM stalls with assistance buttons.

At Terminal 1 at Sydney Airport in the departures area, there are two banks and a currency exchange where you can purchase foreign currency. There are also numerous ATMs dotted around the terminal, as well as a multi-currency ATM.

Yes, there are. If you need a quiet place to practise your religion, there is a prayer room in the International Terminal T1 of Sydney Airport. It's located on Level 3 between the Xiamen Airways counter and the Airport Services Centre and Lost Property.