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Flying home to India · updated 16 Oct 2026
Best time to fly Melbourne to Delhi
The cheapest return fare travellers found for each departure month over the next year, in Australian dollars. Right now January 2027 is the cheapest month we’ve seen, from A$845 return.
Cheapest return fare by departure month
| Month | From | Date found · airline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | A$1,273 | 13 Oct | |
| November 2026 | A$861 | 23 Nov | |
| December 2026 | A$1,740 | 22 Dec | |
| January 2027 | A$845 | 22 Jan | |
| February 2027 | No recent fares for this month yet | ||
| March 2027 | A$1,212 | 25 Mar · Qatar Airways | |
| April 2027 | A$1,104 | 5 Apr | |
| May 2027 | No recent fares for this month yet | ||
| June 2027 | No recent fares for this month yet | ||
| July 2027 | No recent fares for this month yet | ||
| August 2027 | No recent fares for this month yet | ||
| September 2027 | No recent fares for this month yet | ||
These are fares travellers found in searches, kept from our daily checks (the lowest seen per month; anything older than 45 days is replaced). Months without recent searches show no fare: that doesn’t mean there are no flights. Always check the live price before booking.
When to avoid, if you can
- Christmas and the Australian summer school holidays (mid-December to late January) are usually the most expensive time to fly out of Australia, and seats sell out early.
- Diwali (October or November) and the Christmas–New Year period are the busiest times on routes to India.
- Wedding season in India (roughly November to February) adds demand on the main routes.
Airlines on this route
- China Southern (usually via Guangzhou): from A$858
- Singapore Airlines (usually via Singapore): from A$1,110
- Garuda Indonesia: from A$1,159
- Qatar Airways (usually via Doha): from A$1,212
- Scoot (usually via Singapore): from A$1,291
- Batik Air (usually via Kuala Lumpur): from A$1,771
- China Eastern (usually via Shanghai): from A$2,171
There’s no direct flight from Melbourne to Delhi, so most trips connect once or twice. Check each airline’s baggage allowance (it varies by fare) and the transit rules for the connecting country before you book.
Tips for a cheaper trip home
- Look at the whole month. Our fare calendar shows the cheapest day across a month, and you can filter by airline.
- Set a fare alert. Tell us your target price above and we’ll email you when it drops (free, one-click unsubscribe).
- Shift by a few days. Leaving a day or two either side of a holiday often saves more than changing airline.
- Book the peak early. For Christmas and festival dates, seats on the cheaper connections go first.
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Questions
What is the cheapest month to fly Melbourne to Delhi?
In the fares travellers found recently, January 2027 was cheapest, from A$845 return. Fares change daily, so check the live price before booking.
Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Delhi?
Recent fares on this route were with China Southern, Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Qatar Airways. There is no direct flight; most trips connect once or twice.
When is it most expensive to fly Melbourne to Delhi?
Of the months with fares, December 2026 was dearest (A$1,740). Christmas and the Australian summer holidays, and festival periods in India, are usually the busiest.
How can I get a cheaper fare?
Be flexible by a few days, compare the whole month on our fare calendar, and set a free fare alert so we email you when the price drops to your target.
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