Flights from India to India
Mumbai to Delhi
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) → Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
- Distance
- 1,148 km
- Typical duration
- 2h 10m
- Airlines
- 6 carriers
- From
- Asia/Calcutta
Mumbai to Delhi is India's busiest domestic air corridor, with 30+ daily direct flights between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM) and Indira Gandhi International (DEL). The 1,148 km hop takes around 2 hours 10 minutes non-stop.
Major carriers on this route include IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air. Economy fares typically range from ₹3,500 to ₹8,000, with the cheapest seats usually available on early-morning IndiGo flights and the most flexibility on Air India.
Whether you're flying for business, family visits, or onward international connections at DEL Terminal 3, the Mumbai–Delhi sector offers near-hourly departures throughout the day. Your search will rarely return fewer than 25 same-day options — make sure to compare fares before you book.
Brief history of this route
A trunk route built on India's commercial spine
Mumbai–Delhi has been India's most contested air corridor since commercial aviation began. Tata Air Services flew the first scheduled mail service on this sector on 15 October 1932, with founder J.R.D. Tata himself piloting the inaugural Karachi–Mumbai leg in a single-engine de Havilland Puss Moth — the Delhi extension followed within a year.
After Independence in 1947, the route became the showpiece of the newly nationalised Indian Airlines, which operated Vickers Viscounts and later Boeing 737s as the corridor's primary connector. By the 1980s, Mumbai–Delhi had grown into one of Asia's busiest domestic routes, regularly carrying more than two million passengers per year.
Today's competitive landscape
Liberalisation in the 1990s opened the corridor to private carriers, and the introduction of true low-cost flying with Air Deccan (2003) and IndiGo (2006) transformed pricing here. Today the route averages 30–50 daily direct flights depending on season, making it India's single busiest domestic sector and one of the world's top-10 city pairs by frequency.
Modern fleets on the route include the Airbus A320neo (IndiGo, Akasa), Boeing 737-8/MAX (SpiceJet, Air India Express) and Airbus A321neo (Air India, IndiGo). Many flights serve as the trunk leg of longer itineraries — Mumbai connecting through Delhi onward to London, Newark, San Francisco, or Tokyo on Air India's wide-body services. For domestic travellers, that means schedules every 30–45 minutes across the working day.
About the airports
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find cheap flights from Mumbai to Delhi? +
- To find cheap flights from Mumbai to Delhi, book 3–6 weeks in advance, fly Tuesdays or Wednesdays, and prefer early-morning (5–7 AM) or red-eye (after 10 PM) departures. IndiGo and Akasa Air typically offer the lowest fares on this corridor — one-way prices start around **₹3,500** in low season. Set up a FlyMyTicket fare alert and you will be notified the moment prices drop on the route.
- What is the cheapest flight from Mumbai to Delhi? +
- The cheapest flight from Mumbai to Delhi is usually the **5:30 AM IndiGo direct** (6E-2012) or the late-night SpiceJet red-eye, with one-way fares starting near **₹3,500** in low season. Akasa Air’s QP-1102 morning departure is consistently among the cheapest as well. For the absolute lowest price, book 21+ days out and avoid Friday/Sunday peaks.
- How long is the flight from Mumbai to Delhi? +
- A direct flight from Mumbai (BOM) to Delhi (DEL) takes approximately **2 hours 10 minutes** in the air, covering roughly **1,148 km**. With boarding, taxi, and arrival, plan for about 3 hours gate-to-gate. One-stop options via Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, or Pune typically add 1.5–3 hours and rarely save money — direct is the default on this route.
- Which airlines fly direct from Mumbai to Delhi? +
- Five carriers operate direct flights on this route: **IndiGo** (largest share, 12–15 daily), **Air India** (8–10 daily including premium-cabin flights), **SpiceJet** (6–8 daily), **Akasa Air** (5–7 daily), and **Air India Express** (3–4 daily). All five depart from BOM Terminal 2 and arrive at DEL Terminal 3.
- When is the best time to book a Mumbai to Delhi flight? +
- The sweet spot for booking is **3–6 weeks before departure**. Last-minute (within 7 days) typically costs 2–3× more. Tuesday and Wednesday departures are usually 10–20% cheaper than Friday or Sunday. Avoid peak season (Diwali, Christmas, Holi) when fares can triple. The cheapest months historically are **February, June, and September**.
- Can I fly business class on the Mumbai to Delhi route? +
- Yes — **Air India** offers business class on most of its Mumbai–Delhi services, typically operated by Airbus A321neo or Boeing 787 on connecting wide-body flights. Vistara’s premium product has been merged into Air India following the 2024 merger. Business fares start around **₹15,000** one-way, often cheaper if redeeming Air India Maharaja Club miles.
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