Cheapest flights Los Angeles to Delhi

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Round-trip economy estimates.

Economy (round-trip)

$861 – $1200

Typical: ~$861

Business (round-trip)

$2,900 – $6,000

Typical: ~$3,800

Cheapest airlines on this route

Air India (nonstop, seasonal)Turkish Airlines (via IST)Qatar Airways (via DOH)Korean Air (via ICN)Cathay Pacific (via HKG)

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Ranked by economy miles required (one-way). Transfer partners shown for each program.

Best value

Turkish Miles&Smiles

moderate availability

Economy (one-way)

34,000

miles · ~2.6¢/mile

Business (one-way)

52,500

miles · ~$28 fees

Route: LAX → IST → DEL

Transfer from:

Capital One (1:1)Citi ThankYou (1:1)Bilt (1:1)

✓ Economy — same 34k sweet spot from LA as from New York

⚠ LAX→IST is ~13hrs. Long but Turkish Business is genuinely excellent.

Flying Blue (Air France/KLM)

good availability

Economy (one-way)

35,000

miles · ~2.6¢/mile

Business (one-way)

95,000

miles · ~$80 fees

Route: LAX → CDG/AMS → DEL

Transfer from:

Chase UR (1:1)Amex MR (1:1)Capital One (1:1)Citi TY (1:1)Bilt (1:1)

✓ Economy — check monthly promos. Most cards transfer here.

⚠ Long routing westbound from LA (LAX → Europe → India adds hours). Consider Asian carriers.

American AAdvantage

moderate availability

Economy (one-way)

40,000

miles · ~2.3¢/mile

Business (one-way)

70,000

miles · ~$35 fees

Route: LAX → DOH → DEL (Qatar Airways)

Transfer from:

Bilt (1:1)Citi TY (1:1)

✓ Qatar to Delhi — QSuites business class at 70k is excellent value

⚠ Book Qatar metal only. AA-operated flights are dynamic priced.

Korean Air SkyPass

moderate availability

Economy (one-way)

42,500

miles · ~2.1¢/mile

Business (one-way)

72,500

miles · ~$45 fees

Route: LAX → ICN → DEL (Korean Air)

Transfer from:

Chase UR (1:1 via Marriott roundabout)Marriott Bonvoy (3:1 + 5k bonus)

✓ Pacific routing — shorter from LA than going via Europe or Gulf. Korean Prestige business is excellent.

⚠ Limited US transfer partners. Best if you earn Korean miles via Korean Air credit card or flying.

Air Canada Aeroplan

good availability

Economy (one-way)

55,000

miles · ~1.6¢/mile

Business (one-way)

90,000

miles · ~$50 fees

Route: LAX → YVR/YYZ → DEL (Air India)

Transfer from:

Chase UR (1:1)Amex MR (1:1)Capital One (1:1)Bilt (1:1)

✓ No fuel surcharges on Air India. Works well if connecting via Vancouver.

⚠ YVR connection from LAX is short hop — adds time but Air India DEL leg is nonstop.

Routing tricks to save more

Flying via a cheaper hub first can save $80–150 per person. Here are the best options from Los Angeles.

Route via San Francisco (cheaper SFO fares)

Save ~$80

1.LAX → SFO ($49-89 Southwest/Alaska)

2.SFO → DEL (Air India/United nonstop ~$700-800)

Total estimate $780/person

SFO has more nonstop options to Delhi than LAX. Worth checking if SFO fares are significantly cheaper.

Route via Tokyo or Seoul (Asian carriers)

Save ~$130

1.LAX → ICN (Korean Air/Asiana ~$400-600)

2.ICN → DEL (~$250-350)

Total estimate $730/person

Pacific routing from LA is genuinely shorter than going via Europe. Korean Air and Asiana serve this well.

Best time to fly

When you fly matters as much as how you book. Fares on India routes spike 2–3× around major Indian holidays.

Avoid — peak pricing

Diwali window

Oct 15 – Nov 10

Fares spike 2-3x normal fares

Book 6+ months ahead if you must travel this period

Christmas / New Year

Dec 20 – Jan 5

Fares spike 2x normal fares

Most expensive window of the year

Summer school break start

May 20 – Jun 10

Fares spike 1.5-2x normal fares

Families traveling with kids spike demand

Holi week

Mar 10 – Mar 20 (varies)

Fares spike 1.3-1.5x

Smaller spike than Diwali but noticeable

Best windows — lowest fares

January–February

Jan 10 – Feb 28

Lowest fares of the year. Post-New Year demand drops sharply.

Pre-Diwali sweet spot

Sep 1 – Oct 10

Good availability, pre-peak pricing.

Post-Diwali dip

Nov 15 – Dec 15

Short window between Diwali and Christmas rush.

Monsoon season

Jun 15 – Aug 31

Cheapest after Jan-Feb. Heat and rain deter tourists but NRIs visiting family still travel.

Frequently asked

Which credit card points are best for flying to India?▼

Capital One miles and Citi ThankYou points transfer to Turkish Miles&Smiles at 1:1, which costs just 34,000 miles one-way in economy — the lowest of any program. Chase Ultimate Rewards and Amex Membership Rewards transfer to Aeroplan, which is best for business class with no fuel surcharges.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Delhi?▼

January–February is consistently the cheapest period of the year. The September 1–October 10 window is the best pre-Diwali sweet spot. Avoid October 15–November 10 (Diwali), December 20–January 5 (Christmas/New Year), and May 20–June 10 (summer school break) — fares spike 2–3× during these windows.

How far in advance should I book?▼

For economy during off-peak season, 6–8 weeks ahead is usually sufficient. For Diwali or Christmas travel, book 5–6 months in advance. Award seats for peak season can disappear 10–11 months out — set a fare alert and act early.

Does the Pakistan airspace closure affect my flight?▼

Yes, if you're flying Air India. Their North America–India routes are currently 3–6 hours longer and may include a refueling stop in Vienna or Copenhagen. Other airlines (Emirates, Qatar, Turkish, Etihad) are largely unaffected as they route via Gulf hubs anyway.

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