{ "response": { "Key": "US-DEL", "orig": { "code": "US", "type": "country", "country": "United States" }, "dest": { "code": "DEL", "type": "airport", "city": "Delhi", "fullCity": "Delhi, India", "airport": "Indira Gandhi Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "From which cities in United States can I fly to Delhi?", "answer": "You can fly nonstop to Delhi from New York (JFK) and Chicago (ORD). New York offers the most flights—about 59 per week on Air India, United, and American—while Chicago has around 4 weekly nonstops on Air India. For travelers elsewhere in the US, common one-stop itineraries connect through these hubs or via major European or Middle Eastern airports like London, Dubai, or Doha. Choosing a departure city typically comes down to proximity to a major hub and flight frequency, with New York providing the most options and flexibility.", "methodology": "The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We identify every U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q3": { "question": "Which cities in United States are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Delhi?", "answer": "New York, Chicago and San Francisco are the top gateways, with nonstop flights and the most competitive fares. From smaller cities, connecting through these hubs is common. Flights from the West Coast are longer but often similarly priced; East Coast departures are shorter and sometimes slightly cheaper." }, "q5": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from United States to Delhi?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from the United States to Delhi are typically February, March, and September, avoiding the summer peak and year-end holidays. For the best fares, book at least two to three months ahead and consider midweek departures, especially Tuesday or Wednesday, and red-eye flights from major gateways like New York or San Francisco." }, "q6": { "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from United States to Delhi?", "answer": "Book flights from the United States to Delhi about 10 to 12 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and choice, but start earlier if traveling during peak periods like U.S. summer holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or India's Diwali and winter wedding season." }, "q8": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights from United States to Delhi?", "answer": "On flights from the US to Delhi, standard economy usually includes one or two checked bags, but basic economy fares on American, United, or Delta often exclude them. Air India and Middle Eastern carriers may offer more generous allowances. Premium cabins allow at least two bags, and exact limits vary by airline, fare class, and frequent flyer status. Always confirm with your airline." }, "q10": { "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights from United States to Delhi?", "answer": "Evening departures from the United States to Delhi often offer lower fares, as overnight flights are less popular. However, this can shift by season and day of week. Morning flights may be cheaper midweek, while afternoon options sometimes cost more due to business travel demand. The cheapest departure city also varies; New York and San Francisco typically have more competition and frequent service." }, "q11": { "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Indira Gandhi Intl Airport to downtown Delhi?", "answer": "Flights from the United States to Delhi arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), located about 16 km from the city center. The Delhi Metro's Airport Express Line connects Terminal 3 directly to New Delhi Railway Station in roughly 20 minutes, making it one of the fastest options. Air-conditioned DTC buses, prepaid taxis, and app-based ride services are also available outside the terminals, with typical travel times to downtown ranging from 30 minutes to an hour depending on traffic.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://hongkongairport.com/sites/en/passenger-guide/overseas-airports-information/delhi.page", "title": "Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, Passenger Guide - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z" }, { "url": "https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/180", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi | Ministry of Civil Aviation", "time_published": "2026-03-30T10:57:53Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Delhi", "title": "Transport in Delhi", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-06-07T13:07:46Z" }, { "url": "https://hongkongairport.com/en/transport/to-from-airport/index.page", "title": "Overview, To and From Airport - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q12": { "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights from United States to Delhi?", "answer": "Flights from the United States to Delhi typically offer economy, premium economy and lie-flat business class, while true first class is rare and found only on select carriers like Emirates via a connection." }, "q13": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Delhi airport?", "answer": "Delhi Airport's Terminal 3 offers an on-site sleeping pod facility called Snooze at My Space, located airside near the food court, with hourly rental options and showers. There are no capsule hotels or traditional on-site hotels within the terminals, but several nearby hotels in Aerocity, just a short shuttle ride away, provide convenient overnight stays.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/new-delhi-airport-guide.htm", "title": "New Delhi Airport Guide (DEL) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2026-07-01T17:37:09Z" }, { "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/delhi.htm", "title": "New Delhi Airport Guide (DEL) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T19:27:41Z" }, { "url": "https://all.accor.com/a/tr/destination/place/hotels-indira-gandhi-international-airport-ci551.html", "title": "Indira Gandhi Uluslararası Havalimanı, Yeni Delhi yakınındaki oteller: all.accor.com ile rezervasyon yapın", "time_published": "2026-04-07T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://all.accor.com/a/id/destination/place/hotels-indira-gandhi-international-airport-ci551.html", "title": "Hotel di dekat Bandara Internasional Indira Gandhi, NEW DELHI: pesan dengan all.accor.com", "time_published": "2026-04-23T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/asia/india/new-delhi/activities/new_delhi_airport_to_hotels_drop_private_transfers-X66OFJ", "title": "New Delhi Airport to Hotels drop: Private Transfers", "time_published": "2026-02-25T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indira%20Gandhi%20International%20Airport", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T11:11:01Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Delhi airport?", "answer": "Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) offers several Encalm Lounges across terminals, including domestic options in T1D, T2, and T3, an international lounge in T3, and an arrivals lounge in T3, all open 24 hours with features like Wi‑Fi, flight monitors, and complimentary shoe shines. American Express Centurion cardholders can access a dedicated Centurion Lounge in Terminal 1D for domestic departures. Priority Pass members are welcome at the Domestic Lounge in Terminal 3 (mezzanine level, airside), which also offers Wi‑Fi, TVs, and a shoe shine service, with a two‑hour stay limit and free entry for children under six. Day passes or pay‑per‑use access may be available for some Encalm lounges, while the Centurion Lounge requires an eligible Amex card, and Priority Pass access depends on your membership tier.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-in/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DEL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Indira Gandhi International Airport | Amex IN", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/india/indira-gandhi-international", "title": "Indira Gandhi International Airport DEL Lounges - DEL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/airport-guides/new-delhi-indira-gandhi-international", "title": "New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl DEL lounges - DEL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/DEL/Domestic-Lounge-Terminal-3-Domestic-xR0EFjQGOr/", "title": "Domestic Lounge at Indira Gandhi International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-03-18T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://hongkongairport.com/sites/en/passenger-guide/overseas-airports-information/delhi.page", "title": "Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, Passenger Guide - Hong Kong International Airport", "favicon": "https://hongkongairport.com/iwov-resources/image/common/icon/favicon.ico" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." } } } }