Cheapest flights Toronto to Delhi

Current cash fares

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Round-trip economy estimates.

Economy (round-trip)

$1025 – $1600

Typical: ~$1025

Business (round-trip)

$3,200 – $7,000

Typical: ~$4,200

Cheapest airlines on this route

Air India (nonstop)Air Canada (nonstop)Turkish Airlines (via IST)Qatar Airways (via DOH)Etihad (via AUH)

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Use your points instead

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: YYZ → IST → DEL

Transfer from:

Capital One Canada (1:1)Amex MR Canada (via Marriott → Turkish, poor ratio)

✓ Lowest miles cost from Canada — same 34k sweet spot as US

⚠ Fewer direct transfer partners in Canada than US. Capital One Canada is the best path.

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: YYZ → CDG/AMS → DEL

Transfer from:

Amex MR Canada (1:1)RBC Avion (1:1 to Avios, not FB)Scotiabank Scene+ (via expedia redemption, not ideal)

✓ Economy — Amex MR Canada transfers directly. Monthly promos can cut 25-50%.

⚠ Higher taxes/fees than Turkish. Check Air France/KLM monthly promo calendar.

United MileagePlus

moderate availability

Economy (one-way)

46,800

miles · ~1.9¢/mile

Business (one-way)

85,000

miles · ~$45 fees

Route: YYZ → EWR/IAD → DEL (United via US hub)

Transfer from:

Aeroplan (book United flights via Aeroplan instead for better rates)

✓ Only if you have United miles directly. Better to book via Aeroplan.

⚠ Requires connection via US hub. Dynamic pricing. Aeroplan at 55k is often better value for nonstop.

British Airways Avios

good availability

Economy (one-way)

48,750

miles · ~1.8¢/mile

Business (one-way)

97,500

miles · ~$250 fees

Route: YYZ → LHR → DEL (BA or partner)

Transfer from:

Amex MR Canada (1:1)RBC Avion (1:1)

✓ RBC Avion cardholders — 1:1 transfer to Avios

⚠ Very high fuel surcharges on BA metal ($200-400). Avoid unless using off-peak pricing or Avios are your only option.

Air Canada Aeroplan

good availability

Economy (one-way)

55,000

miles · ~1.6¢/mile

Business (one-way)

90,000

miles · ~$55 fees

Route: YYZ → DEL (Air India or Air Canada nonstop)

Transfer from:

Amex MR Canada (1:1)TD Aeroplan Visa (earn direct)CIBC Aventura (1:1 to Aeroplan)American Express Cobalt (1:1)

✓ Nonstop from Toronto. No fuel surcharges on partner awards (Air India). Most accessible for Canadians.

⚠ Air Canada-operated flights now dynamic pricing. Book Air India metal via Aeroplan for fixed chart rates.

Routing tricks to save more

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

Fly to Buffalo/Detroit, catch cheaper US-origin fare

Save ~$300

1.YYZ → BUF ($15-30 bus/drive)

2.BUF → DEL (via connection, ~$550-700 USD)

Total estimate $600/person

Cross-border trick: fly from a US airport to avoid Canadian departure taxes and higher Canadian fares. Buffalo is 90 mins from Toronto. Can save $200-400.

Route via London (WestJet/Air Transat + Air India)

Save ~$200

1.YYZ → LHR (Air Transat ~CAD$400-550)

2.LHR → DEL Air India (~$350-450 USD)

Total estimate $750/person

Air Transat runs cheap seasonal YYZ→LHR. Air India LHR→DEL is frequent and affordable. Adds a day.

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?▼

For Canadians, Amex MR Canada transfers to Aeroplan (1:1) for nonstop flights to India with no fuel surcharges on Air India. Capital One Canada transfers to Turkish Miles&Smiles (1:1) for just 34,000 miles one-way — the cheapest option.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Toronto 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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