Compare flight prices from Emirates, Air India, IndiGo and more. Direct flights from $160 round trip. The Dubai to Delhi flight takes 3h 30m direct.
| Route | Dubai (DXB) → Delhi (DEL) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2,210 km (1,372 miles) |
| Flight time | 3h 30m |
| Direct flights | Yes |
| Prices from | $160 round trip |
| Best months to fly | Apr-Jun, Sep |
The Dubai to Delhi route is one of the most popular air corridors connecting DXB and DEL. With 5 airlines competing on this route, travelers can find competitive fares starting from $160 for a round trip. Direct flights take approximately 3h 30m, covering a distance of 2,210 km.
Average round-trip prices from Dubai to Delhi by month. Highlighted months typically offer the best deals.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $219 | $219 | $190 | $154 | $212 | $166 | $187 | $219 | $164 | $200 | $196 | $184 |
Prices are estimates based on historical data and may vary. Use the search widget above for current fares.
The following airlines operate direct flights on this route:
One of the world's busiest international corridors. IndiGo and SpiceJet offer budget fares from $100 one-way. Emirates provides premium service multiple times daily. Ramadan period and Indian festival seasons (Diwali, Holi) see price spikes — book early.
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With 5 airlines competing on Dubai–Delhi, price wars work in your favor — particularly when low-cost carriers force full-service airlines to match base fares on the same corridor.
Pricing on this route reacts to both leisure and business demand. When conferences and events drive up fares in one direction, flying the reverse — or shifting dates by a few days — can still find reasonable prices.
On a short-haul route like this, 3–6 weeks out is the sweet spot for booking. Fares tend to be stable until about two weeks before departure, then spike sharply. Use Google Flights to scan departure dates, then verify pricing on Skyscanner and the widget above. Fare sources differ across platforms, so the best deal moves around.
For Dubai–Delhi, also check train or bus alternatives. On routes under 4 hours flying time, surface transport can be competitive on both price and total door-to-door time once you factor in airport procedures.
At 3h 30m, Dubai to Delhi is a short enough flight that onboard amenities matter less than on long-haul routes. Budget carriers with basic seats and no included food are perfectly viable — the savings usually outweigh the comfort trade-off for this duration.
Check visa and entry requirements for your destination well before booking. Some countries require advance e-visas that take days to process, and discovering this at the airport creates expensive problems.
After comparing fares from Emirates, Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet, we found that price gaps between airlines on this route can exceed $200 for the same travel dates. The carrier with the lowest base fare is not always cheapest after adding baggage and seat selection — always compare the total cost at checkout.
You can get competitive fares if you track prices over 2–3 weeks before committing. Flight prices on this corridor follow predictable seasonal patterns, so timing your purchase around shoulder-season dates gives you the best balance of price and availability.
Search Dubai to Delhi fares using the widget above, which pulls live prices from Kiwi.com. For a second opinion, check Skyscanner's "whole month" view — it shows you the cheapest day to fly at a glance.
If the price you see today looks reasonable compared to the monthly averages in our table above, book it. Waiting for a further drop is a gamble that more often results in paying more, not less.
Flights from Dubai to Delhi start from $160 round trip. Prices vary by season — the cheapest months are typically Apr-Jun, Sep. Use the search widget above to compare current prices.
A direct flight from Dubai (DXB) to Delhi (DEL) takes approximately 3h 30m. The distance is 2,210 km (1,372 miles).
Airlines operating flights from Dubai to Delhi include Emirates, Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, flydubai.
The cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Delhi are Apr-Jun, Sep. Booking 6-8 weeks in advance and being flexible with travel dates will help you find the lowest fares.
Compare prices from 5 airlines and find the best deal.
Search flights →Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) Terminal 3 handles most international arrivals and is modern and efficient. E-visa holders can use dedicated immigration lanes that significantly reduce waiting times compared to visa-on-arrival queues. The Airport Express Metro connects DEL to New Delhi Railway Station in 20 minutes for INR 60 ($0.70) — by far the fastest and cheapest airport transfer. From Delhi, India's extensive domestic airline network (IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India) connects to every major city with fares from $25-60 one-way. Popular onward destinations include Jaipur (40-minute flight, $25-40 for the Golden Triangle), Goa (2.5-hour flight, $30-60), and Varanasi (1.5-hour flight, $25-45). Delhi itself rewards 2-3 days of exploration: the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Chandni Chowk bazaar, and the street food scene are world-class.