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Quick answer: Delhi to Hyderabad non-stop flights take about ≈ 2h 10m non-stop, operated by IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, Air India Express, SpiceJet, ≈ 25–32 non-stops daily. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest DEL–HYD fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India Express | 7 kg | 15 kg | Low-cost, Air India group |
| Air India | 7 kg | 15-25 kg | Full-service; meals included |
| Akasa Air | 7 kg | 15 kg | Newer fleet; value fares |
| SpiceJet | 7 kg | 15 kg | Budget fares |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
Delhi (DEL) to Hyderabad (HYD) is a busy north–south trunk route flown non-stop by IndiGo (the largest operator), Air India, Akasa Air, Air India Express and SpiceJet. Between them they run roughly 25–32 non-stops a day, giving you a departure most hours from before dawn to late evening. IndiGo and Air India own the bulk of the timetable, so if your plans shift you can usually rebook within an hour or two. Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara has merged into Air India — you'll only see the carriers above on this sector today.
The route covers roughly 1,265 km and non-stop flights take about 2h 10m gate to gate, tracking south across central India to the Deccan plateau. A handful of one-stop itineraries route via hubs such as Mumbai or Bengaluru, but they add hours for no fare saving on most dates — the non-stop is the sensible choice on a route this well-served. Filter for non-stop in the FlightGPT search so connecting flights don't clutter your results.
Fares on Delhi–Hyderabad track demand. Peaks cluster around Diwali, the winter wedding season, the Christmas–New Year break and summer school holidays, with steady year-round business demand between the two cities' tech and pharma corridors. Hyderabad's own Bonalu and Bathukamma festivals add local demand in summer and early autumn. Booking 2–4 weeks ahead is usually enough, with peak dates rewarding earlier booking. The tiers below show relative demand, not quoted prices.
| Period | Demand | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | High | Conferences, wedding-season tail |
| Feb–Apr | Shoulder | Pleasant Deccan weather |
| May–Jun | High | Summer school holidays |
| Jul–Sep | Shoulder | Monsoon; steadier fares |
| Oct | High | Festive run-up, Dussehra |
| Nov–Dec | Peak | Diwali, weddings, year-end break |
This is a guide to the pattern, not a price quote — search live for today's fare.
To save honestly on Delhi–Hyderabad: fly the red-eye or first-wave morning departures rather than the crowded business banks; choose mid-week (Tuesday–Wednesday) over Friday and Sunday; and travel cabin-bag-only to skip the checked-bag fee on the leanest saver fares. Avoid the final-week price jump and festival dates. With five carriers competing, comparing IndiGo, Akasa, SpiceJet, Air India Express and Air India and catching sale fares genuinely pays — the cheapest operator changes by the day. Confirm the live price in the FlightGPT search.
With a departure most hours, which slot you pick affects both fare and comfort. The two daily peaks are the business banks — the early-morning push (roughly 6–9am) and the evening return (roughly 5–9pm) — which airlines price up first and discount last. The red-eye (around midnight–6am) is the quietest and usually cheapest, while the midday lull (roughly 11am–3pm) is the sweet spot for leisure travellers: softer fares, daylight flying and calmer airports. One caveat at the Delhi departure end: the December–January fog season most often disrupts departures in the 4–9am slots, so a mid-morning departure is the safer bet in deep winter.
Business travellers should buy flexibility, not the cheapest seat — the route's frequency means a flexible/Flexi-style fare lets you roll to an earlier or later flight if a meeting over-runs, usually for a modest premium. Route bookings through your corporate travel desk for negotiated fares and the GST invoice you'll need for input-tax-credit reclaim. Hyderabad's RGIA has a single integrated terminal, so there's no terminal confusion at that end — just check your Delhi terminal before you set off. Families should pre-book seats together (unallocated seats are assigned at check-in and families are routinely split), carry age-proof for any infant, and pack snacks for the 2h hop. An infant under 2 flies on your lap for a nominal fee; a child of 2 or older needs a full-priced seat with no real child discount on Indian LCCs. Students: Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo run a modest student offer (roughly 10% off base fare plus about 10kg extra baggage) when you book direct, for travellers 12+, with enrolment proof — useful but not a half-price fare. Booking ahead and flying cabin-only saves more for most.
You depart Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), where IndiGo, Akasa and SpiceJet use Terminal 1, while Air India and Air India Express use Terminal 3. You arrive at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA, HYD) at Shamshabad, which has a single modern integrated terminal — all carriers, domestic and international, use the same building, so there's no terminal confusion at the Hyderabad end. Delhi's terminals are far apart with no airside link, so if you're connecting through DEL, confirm your terminals and budget time for the landside transfer. Always check your boarding pass.
Delhi (DEL). The Airport Express (Orange Line) serves Terminal 3 (about 20 minutes to New Delhi station); for Terminal 1, the Magenta Line's dedicated 'Terminal 1–IGI Airport' station is a short covered walk from the building. There's no airside link between Delhi's terminals — the only connection is the landside DIAL shuttle — so never assume you can walk between them. Add buffer in the December–January fog window. Hyderabad (HYD). RGIA sits at Shamshabad, about 30–35 km south of the city centre. The Pushpak airport shuttle buses run to multiple city points, and app cabs are plentiful; the airport metro line is under development but not yet operational, so road remains the main route. The Outer Ring Road makes the run relatively quick outside peak hours, but budget generously toward Hitech City and the western IT corridor in rush hour. See our route hub for more city guides.
Domestic economy fares include 15 kg checked plus one 7 kg cabin bag on IndiGo, Akasa, SpiceJet, Air India and Air India Express; Air India's premium fares and elite tiers may allow more. The cheapest saver fares on some carriers are cabin-only, so confirm the checked allowance against your specific fare, and pre-purchase any excess online — airport per-kg charges are far steeper. For exact size limits and excess rates, see the IndiGo baggage, Akasa Air baggage, SpiceJet baggage and Air India baggage pages.
Delhi winters (December–January) bring heavy fog that frequently delays early-morning departures, so a later flight is more reliable then. Hyderabad's weather is generally kinder, though the monsoon (June–September) can bring spells of heavy rain that slow road transfers from Shamshabad. RGIA's single integrated terminal keeps arrivals simple, but the airport sits well outside the city, so plan your onward transfer. Web check-in opens 48 hours before departure on all carriers. Carry a valid government photo ID; foreign nationals fly on their passport. Allow about 2 hours before departure.
The two airports on this route behave very differently, and that shapes the smart plan. At Delhi, the December–January fog window most disrupts the 4–9am departures, so in deep winter pick a mid-morning slot if reliability matters more than the cheaper red-eye. At Hyderabad, RGIA's single integrated terminal means no terminal confusion on arrival, but the airport is 30–35 km out at Shamshabad — build in real transfer time toward the IT corridor and book a cab in advance during peak hours. Otherwise this is a straightforward high-frequency route: book 2–4 weeks ahead, fly off-peak, and compare all five carriers on one screen in the FlightGPT search.
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, Air India Express and SpiceJet all operate non-stop between Delhi and Hyderabad. IndiGo is the largest operator. Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara has merged into Air India.
Non-stop flights take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate, covering about 1,265 km. One-stop itineraries via hubs add several hours and rarely save money, so choose the non-stop where you can.
Roughly 25–32 non-stop departures operate daily across the five carriers, giving you a flight most hours from before dawn to late evening. Frequency rises during festival and peak winter weeks.
At Delhi (DEL), IndiGo, Akasa and SpiceJet use Terminal 1, while Air India and Air India Express use Terminal 3. Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International (RGIA) has a single integrated terminal used by all carriers, so there's no terminal confusion at that end.
Booking 2–4 weeks ahead is usually enough on this high-frequency route, with peak dates (Diwali, year-end, weddings, summer holidays) rewarding earlier booking. Red-eye and midday departures are typically the cheapest slots.
Domestic economy fares typically include 15 kg checked plus one 7 kg cabin bag. The leanest saver fares on some carriers are cabin-only, so confirm against your fare and pre-buy any excess online to avoid steep airport per-kg charges.
Web check-in opens 48 hours before departure on IndiGo, Air India, Akasa, SpiceJet and Air India Express. Use it to choose seats and skip the queue; arrive about 2 hours before a domestic departure.
Delhi's December–January fog season frequently delays early-morning departures from DEL. If you're travelling in deep winter, a mid-morning departure is more reliable than the 4–9am slots, which are most exposed to low-visibility delays.
Rajiv Gandhi International (RGIA) sits at Shamshabad, about 30–35 km south of the city centre. The Outer Ring Road keeps the run relatively quick outside peak hours; use app cabs or the Pushpak airport shuttle, and budget more time toward the western IT corridor in rush hour.
Yes. Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels your flight you're entitled to a full refund (including statutory taxes and fees) or free re-accommodation on an alternative flight. For passenger-initiated cancellations, the refundable amount depends on your fare type, minus any applicable cancellation fee.
Pet acceptance varies by airline and capacity is limited, so you must book and confirm in advance. Air India accepts pets in cabin (small) and cargo subject to conditions; IndiGo and Akasa have restricted pet acceptance. Check the carrier's current policy before booking.
An infant under 2 travels on your lap for a nominal infant fee; a child aged 2 or older needs a full-priced seat. Carry an age-proof document such as a birth certificate, as carriers can ask for it at check-in.
Prices are often similar, but booking direct on the airline's own app or website is where student discounts and some promotional fares live, and it can simplify changes and refunds. Use a metasearch like FlightGPT to compare carriers first, then book wherever the fare is lowest.
No — this is a domestic flight, so no visa is required. Indian travellers carry a valid government photo ID; foreign nationals already in India fly on their passport. Allow about 2 hours before departure during peak rushes.
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Delhi to Hyderabad prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every DEL–HYD fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, Air India Express, SpiceJet are usually where the cheapest seats sit.
For a same-week Delhi–Hyderabad trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live DEL-HYD search does exactly that — red-eye and early-morning departures often carry the lowest last-minute prices. Enter your date above to compare instantly.
Most travellers prefer the Delhi to Hyderabad non-stop option. The direct Delhi-Hyderabad flight time is ≈ 2h 10m non-stop. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Delhi Hyderabad ticket but are open to a layover.
On Delhi to Hyderabad, the headline price and the price you actually pay can differ once baggage and seat selection are added. That's why FlightGPT compares fully-bundled Delhi Hyderabad fares across IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, Air India Express, SpiceJet — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.