NAB Qantas Rewards Signature Card

Up to 120,000 bonus Qantas Points
Discounted $295 first year annual fee
Offer may be withdrawn at any time
Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply
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India conjures up a variety of images, from the Taj Mahal and jungle wildlife, to cities bustling with delicious food.
There are plenty of flight deals to India all year round, so you can explore the beaches in the south, the hiking opportunities around the Himalayas and the Ganges Range in the north.
India's airport:
Delhi (DEL)
Book in advance by:
12 weeks
It costs $782 on average to fly to India from Australia, according to March 2022 data from Cheapflights.
For Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) the cheapest time to fly is in August with flights being 17% less expensive than average.
The high-season and most expensive time to fly to both cities is in December. While it's outside of the cheapest period we think October to March is the best time to visit, outside of monsoon season.
Cheapest months to fly:
May
Priciest months to fly:
December
According to Skyscanner booking data the best time to book any long-haul flights from Australia is generally 38 weeks in advance (9.5 months). This is where you can reap savings of up to 36% compared to the median price of a flight to India throughout the year. Booking 5 months in advance can still save you up to 14%.
That being said you might still be able to jump on a last-minute sale window. This typically happens in the second week of November.
By booking your departure flight for 6 December or earlier, you'll score a major deal. For your return, book a flight that takes off on 29, 30 or even 31 December to find reasonably priced fares.
Prices spike for flights in the first week of January but if you plan on being in India for New Year's you can still find cheap return flights just after New Year's Day.
Only Qantas and Air India offer direct flights to New Delhi. There are no direct flights from Australia to Mumbai.
Other airlines that fly to India with a stopover include:
Departure City | Points required for a return Qantas economy class flight |
---|---|
Sydney | 75,200 |
Melbourne | 75,200 |
Perth | 83,800 |
Brisbane | 79,200 |
Adelaide | 75,200 |
Departure City | Points required for a return Qantas economy class flight |
---|---|
Sydney | 90,000 |
Melbourne | 90,000 |
Perth | N/A |
Brisbane | 110,000 |
Adelaide | N/A |
Offer may be withdrawn at any time
Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply
Offer ends 31 May 2022
Eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply
KAYAK pricing data for India suggests you should book flights to New Delhi at least 3 months out for the cheapest price while you can get the cheapest price 1 month out if travelling to Mumbai.
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