USA trip from Indian cities: flights and budget compared
How a USA trip differs depending on where in India you start, covering 32 departure cities.
The short answer
- Shortest journey: Delhi, about 15h non-stop.
- Non-stop routes from 2 of 32 cities.
- Lowest budget estimate per person: ₹1.5 L (from Bangalore).
- Most travellers spend about 14 days.
All departure cities compared
Sorted by lowest indicative fare. Fare ranges and budgets are rough Trripah route estimates, not quotes or live prices, so use the live fares above for real numbers where shown.
| City | Flight time | Route | Indicative fare range | Budget / mid-range per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad AMD | 15h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹55,000–₹1,10,000 | ₹1.5 L / ₹2.8 L |
| Bangalore BLR | 16h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹55,000–₹1,10,000 | ₹1.5 L / ₹2.8 L |
| Chennai MAA | 16h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹55,000–₹1,10,000 | ₹1.5 L / ₹2.8 L |
| Delhi DEL | 15h | Non-stop | ₹55,000–₹1,10,000 | ₹1.5 L / ₹2.8 L |
| Hyderabad HYD | 16h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹55,000–₹1,10,000 | ₹1.5 L / ₹2.8 L |
| Kochi COK | 16h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹55,000–₹1,10,000 | ₹1.5 L / ₹2.8 L |
| Kolkata CCU | 16h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹55,000–₹1,10,000 | ₹1.5 L / ₹2.8 L |
| Mumbai BOM | 15h 30m | Non-stop | ₹55,000–₹1,10,000 | ₹1.5 L / ₹2.8 L |
| Amritsar ATQ | 17h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹58,000–₹1,13,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Chandigarh IXC | 17h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹58,000–₹1,13,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Coimbatore CJB | 18h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹58,000–₹1,13,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Guwahati GAU | 18h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹58,000–₹1,13,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Indore IDR | 17h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹58,000–₹1,13,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Jaipur JAI | 17h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹58,000–₹1,13,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Lucknow LKO | 17h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹58,000–₹1,13,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Madurai IXM | 18h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹58,000–₹1,13,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Mangaluru IXE | 18h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹58,000–₹1,13,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Nagpur NAG | 17h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹58,000–₹1,13,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Thiruvananthapuram TRV | 17h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹58,000–₹1,13,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Tiruchirappalli TRZ | 18h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹58,000–₹1,13,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Visakhapatnam VTZ | 18h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹58,000–₹1,13,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Belagavi IXG | 19h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹60,000–₹1,15,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Bhopal BHO | 18h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹60,000–₹1,15,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Hubballi HBX | 19h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹60,000–₹1,15,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Mysuru MYQ | 19h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹60,000–₹1,15,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Nashik ISK | 18h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹60,000–₹1,15,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Pune PNQ | 18h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹60,000–₹1,15,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Rajkot RAJ | 18h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹60,000–₹1,15,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Salem SXV | 19h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹60,000–₹1,15,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Surat STV | 18h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹60,000–₹1,15,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Tirunelveli TRV | 19h 30m | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹60,000–₹1,15,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
| Vadodara BDQ | 18h | Via Dubai (DXB) or London (LHR) or direct Air India from DEL/BOM | ₹60,000–₹1,15,000 | ₹1.6 L / ₹2.9 L |
Good to know for every city
- Best months: April, May, June, September, October.
- Visa for Indians: B1/B2 US visa — apply 3 months ahead at ustraveldocs.com; interview at US consulate required. See the USA visa guide.
- Plan your budget with the USA budget guide and see USA tour packages.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fly non-stop to USA from India?
Non-stop routes are listed from Mumbai, Delhi. From the other 30 cities in this comparison, you connect through a hub.
When is the best time to fly to USA?
April, May, June, September, October are the best months for USA. Fares are usually higher in peak season, so book early.