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Quick answer: Delhi to Mumbai non-stop flights take about 2h 10m, operated by IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, Air India Express, SpiceJet, with around 80+ direct departures a day. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest DEL–BOM fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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The lowest one-way Delhi→Mumbai fare FlightGPT users actually found was ₹6,202 on IndiGo (6E 931). Across 60 fares our users compared on this route in July 2026, the typical fare sat around ₹7,295. This is real first-party data from our users' searches, not a live quote — fares move constantly, so search live above for today's Delhi-Mumbai price.
Partner travel agents on FlightGPT currently list Delhi→Mumbai seats from ₹5,500 (IndiGo 6E6051, 1 Dec) — book direct with the agent through search.
Looking for cheap flights from Delhi to Mumbai? FlightGPT compares live DEL to BOM fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Delhi to Mumbai non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Delhi-Mumbai fare is one search away.
| 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.
Five carriers fly Delhi (DEL) to Mumbai (BOM) non-stop: IndiGo (the largest operator by far), Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet. Together they run roughly 80 or more non-stops a day — well over 500 a week — with a departure roughly every 15–20 minutes through the morning and evening business peaks. This is the densest schedule in Indian aviation and one of the busiest air corridors in the world, giving you complete flexibility and strong fare competition. (Vistara has merged into Air India; Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate.) Compare every carrier in the FlightGPT search.
The route covers about 1,137 km and non-stop flights take roughly 2h 10m gate to gate, tracking south-west from the capital to the Arabian Sea coast. It consistently ranks among the world's busiest air routes by frequency. With a flight every 15–20 minutes at peak, connections are pointless — a missed flight usually means only a short wait for the next one. Block times vary by a few minutes with winds and routing; southbound legs sometimes run a touch shorter than the northbound return.
Intense competition keeps Delhi–Mumbai fares broadly reasonable, but they rise around Diwali, the winter wedding and conference season, the Christmas–New Year peak and long weekends. On a route this frequent, booking 1–3 weeks ahead often suffices, though peak dates reward earlier booking. Red-eye, early-morning and mid-week flights are cheapest; the 7–10am and 6–9pm business banks cost most. The tiers below are relative demand, not quoted prices.
| Period | Demand | Fare tendency |
|---|---|---|
| Jul–Sep (monsoon) | Low | Softest of the year |
| Feb–Apr | Shoulder | Moderate |
| May–Jun (summer holidays) | High | Priced up |
| Oct–Jan (festivals + winter peak) | Peak | Book early |
Long weekends spike fares hard regardless of month — treat them as mini-peaks. A Saturday flight in either direction is usually the cheapest day to fly this business-heavy route. Compare all carriers in the FlightGPT search with flexible timing.
With roughly 80 non-stops a day and a departure every 15–20 minutes at peak, Delhi–Mumbai behaves like a shuttle — so which hour you pick matters more than which day. The two daily peaks are the business banks: the early-morning push (roughly 6–9am) and the evening return (roughly 5–9pm). These carry the heaviest demand, cost most and bring the busiest queues at both DEL and BOM. The softer windows are predictable.
| Window | Who it suits | Fare tendency |
|---|---|---|
| Red-eye (~00:00–06:00) | Budget-first, flexible sleepers | Usually cheapest |
| Early-morning bank (~06:00–09:00) | Same-day business in Mumbai | Priced up |
| Midday lull (~11:00–15:00) | Leisure, families, value-seekers | Softer, daylight comfort |
| Evening bank (~17:00–21:00) | Same-day return commuters | Priced up |
| Late night (~21:00–23:59) | Flexible, late finishers | Often eases |
For Delhi mornings in December–January, the early bank overlaps peak fog season, when low visibility most often disrupts the 4–9am slots. A mid-morning or midday departure sidesteps the worst of it.
Business travellers dominate this corridor, so the early and evening banks are built for you — reliable but the priciest. For a flat-bed cabin between the metros, check Air India's widebody rotations specifically. Travel hand-baggage-only, use DigiYatra at both ends, and remember IndiGo and Air India between them own the timetable, so a slipped plan can almost always be rebooked within an hour or two.
Families are usually better off in the midday lull: fares ease once business demand clears, you fly in daylight, and both airports are calmer. Pre-book seats together, budget for checked bags, and at Mumbai use the new Aqua Line metro (see below) to avoid unpredictable monsoon road traffic.
Students and budget travellers get the best value on the red-eye and late-night flights mid-week, hand-baggage-only. Book 1–3 weeks ahead, stay flexible by a day, and compare all five carriers — the smaller operators (Akasa, Air India Express, SpiceJet) are where the occasional cheap one-way hides. A student ID is not valid for boarding; carry Aadhaar or a driving licence.
At Delhi IGI (DEL), IndiGo, Akasa and SpiceJet use Terminal 1 (IndiGo also splits some flights to Terminal 2), while Air India and Air India Express use Terminal 3. There is no airside link between Delhi's terminals — they are some distance apart and connected only by a landside shuttle — so check your boarding pass.
At Mumbai CSMIA (BOM), IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa use Terminal 1, while Air India and Air India Express use Terminal 2; note that IndiGo operates some flights from T2 as well, so confirm your terminal on the ticket. T1 and T2 are about 4–5 km apart by road with no airside connection, linked by a free inter-terminal shuttle. A separate caveat: Mumbai now has a second airport, Navi Mumbai International (NMIA), ramping up through 2026 (official NMIA site) — double-check whether your fare lands at BOM or NMIA, as they are entirely different airports. See our full airport guides for detail.
At Delhi, the Airport Express (Orange Line) Metro runs New Delhi station to Terminal 3 in about 20 minutes; for T1 or T2 flights, alight at Aerocity for the free DIAL shuttle or use the Magenta Line's own 'Terminal 1–IGI Airport' station. App cabs and prepaid taxis are plentiful; add buffer during the December–January fog window. Allow 2 hours before a domestic departure plus city travel time.
At Mumbai, the big 2026 change is direct metro: the underground Aqua Line (Metro Line 3), fully open since October 2025 (MMRCL), has separate stations for Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 with direct terminal access — weatherproof and far more predictable than road, which matters most during the June–September monsoon when surface traffic crawls. Verify your station against your terminal. App cabs and prepaid taxis remain plentiful at both terminals.
Domestic checked-baggage allowances are broadly standardised but vary by carrier and fare type — typically around 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin on standard economy tickets, though low-fare 'hand-baggage-only' fares carry no free check-in. Always confirm at booking. For carrier-specific detail see IndiGo baggage, Air India baggage, Akasa Air baggage or SpiceJet baggage. Excess baggage is cheaper pre-purchased online than at the airport counter.
Delhi's December–January fog is the route's main disruptor — prefer a mid-morning departure in that window and keep plans flexible. Mumbai's June–September monsoon brings heavy rain that can slow road transfers; the new underground Aqua Line metro is the weatherproof alternative. Web check-in opens 48 hours before departure and helps you secure a seat; DigiYatra speeds face-recognition entry at both DEL and BOM.
If you are connecting onward from Mumbai, remember the two terminals are 4–5 km apart with no airside link — treat a switch between them as a self-transfer and leave a generous gap. And confirm BOM vs NMIA on your ticket, because the two airports are on opposite sides of the harbour with very different transfer times into the city.
On Delhi–Mumbai, the hour you fly matters more than the day — the red-eye and midday lull carry the lowest fares, while the 6–9am and 5–9pm business banks cost most and bring the longest queues. Because IndiGo and Air India together own the timetable, a slipped plan can almost always be rebooked within an hour or two. Two things to verify on every booking: which Mumbai terminal (IndiGo now splits between T1 and T2), and whether your flight lands at BOM or the new Navi Mumbai (NMIA) airport — the ground transfer into town is completely different for each.
The non-stop flight takes about 2h 10m gate to gate, covering roughly 1,137 km. Exact block times vary by a few minutes with aircraft, routing and winds, so check your specific flight when booking.
Around 80 or more non-stop flights run daily across IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet — a departure roughly every 15–20 minutes at peak. It is India's busiest air corridor and one of the busiest in the world.
IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet all operate non-stop, with IndiGo running the clear majority. Vistara has merged into Air India, so its former flights now run under the Air India brand; Go First and Jet Airways are no longer operating.
At Mumbai CSMIA, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa use Terminal 1, while Air India and Air India Express use Terminal 2 — though IndiGo operates some flights from T2 as well, so check your ticket. T1 and T2 are 4–5 km apart with no airside link, connected by a free shuttle.
Mumbai now has two airports: the established Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM) and Navi Mumbai International (NMIA), which is ramping up through 2026. They are entirely separate airports on opposite sides of the harbour. Check your ticket carefully, as the ground transfer and travel time into the city differ greatly.
From Delhi IGI, IndiGo, Akasa and SpiceJet use Terminal 1 (IndiGo also uses Terminal 2 for some flights), while Air India and Air India Express use Terminal 3. The terminals are some distance apart with no airside link, so confirm yours on the boarding pass.
No — it's a domestic flight, so no passport or visa is needed. Carry a valid government photo ID such as Aadhaar, driving licence, passport or voter ID. Many travellers use DigiYatra for faster, contactless face-recognition entry at both ends.
Red-eye, early-morning and mid-week flights are cheapest; the 7–10am and 6–9pm business banks cost most. A Saturday flight is usually the cheapest day on this business-heavy route. Festivals, the winter peak and long weekends price higher, so book those earlier.
Typically around 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin on standard economy fares, though it varies by carrier and fare type — and hand-baggage-only 'lite' fares include no free check-in. Confirm the specifics for your airline when booking, and buy any excess online in advance.
Yes. Web check-in opens 48 hours before departure on all carriers and lets you choose a seat and skip counter queues. With DigiYatra enabled at both DEL and BOM, you can move through the airport using face recognition for an even faster experience.
Dense fog in December–January can delay or divert flights, mostly hitting the 4–9am slots at Delhi. If you must travel then, prefer a mid-morning or midday departure and keep onward plans flexible. Airlines usually rebook you on the next available flight at no charge if your flight is cancelled due to fog.
Mumbai's June–September monsoon brings heavy rain that can cause occasional delays and slow road transfers, though flights mostly operate. The new underground Aqua Line metro is the weatherproof way to reach the terminals in heavy rain; allow extra time and keep plans flexible during peak monsoon spells.
Some carriers allow pets in the cabin or hold on domestic flights, subject to advance booking, health certificates and a fee — policies differ by airline and change over time. Arrange it directly with the airline well before travel; do not assume it's permitted, as not every carrier or aircraft accepts pets.
Yes. Infants under two travel on a parent's lap for a nominal fee (a small fraction of the adult fare plus taxes) and do not get a separate seat. Carry the infant's age proof. Strollers can usually be checked at the gate; confirm cabin-bag and baggage rules for infants with your airline.
Prices are often similar, but airline websites sometimes run member-only fares while online travel agents occasionally bundle small discounts or cashback. The real saving is comparing every option at once: FlightGPT scans all carriers so you see the genuine lowest fare, then book wherever it's cheapest. Booking direct can make changes and refunds simpler.
Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels your flight you are entitled to a full refund or a free alternative, and to compensation or care (meals, and accommodation for long delays) in defined circumstances. If you cancel, refunds depend on your fare type, but airlines may not levy a cancellation fee greater than the base fare plus fuel surcharge. Check the fare rules before booking.
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Because Delhi–Mumbai runs like a shuttle, the price depends far more on the hour you fly than the day. The lowest fares cluster on red-eye and midday departures, mid-week; the 6–9am and 5–9pm business banks cost the most. On a route this frequent, booking 1–3 weeks ahead is usually enough — reserve earlier only for Diwali, the winter wedding season, the Christmas–New Year peak and long weekends. Compare every DEL–BOM fare live and nudge your date by a day to see the gap, which is often 25–40 percent between a peak-bank seat and a red-eye.
With a departure every 15–20 minutes at peak, a same-week Delhi–Mumbai seat is almost always available — a last-minute change usually means the next flight, not the next day. Fares still vary by carrier and time slot, so compare all five airlines at once — IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet — in the FlightGPT search. Red-eye and off-peak departures hold the lowest last-minute prices.
Effectively every Delhi–Mumbai flight is non-stop, at about 2h 10m. Unlike long-haul routes, adding a connection here saves nothing — a one-stop itinerary costs you hours for little or no fare benefit, so book the direct. Use the Direct only filter in FlightGPT search if a stray connecting fare ever appears.
The headline fare and the checkout price can differ once baggage and seat selection are added — a bare hand-baggage-only low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service ticket that already includes a bag and seat. FlightGPT compares the all-in price for each Delhi–Mumbai option across every carrier, so the genuinely cheapest fare rises to the top rather than the lowest lead-in that balloons later.