Mumbai to Ranchi flight guide — IndiGo and Air India Express non-stops in ≈ 2h 25m, fares, BOM and IXR terminal info.
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Quick answer: Mumbai to Ranchi non-stop flights take about ≈ 2h 25m, operated by IndiGo (6E), Air India Express (IX), with around ≈ 3 non-stops daily 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 BOM–IXR fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Mumbai to Ranchi? FlightGPT compares live BOM to IXR fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, Gulf hubs, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Mumbai to Ranchi non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Mumbai-Ranchi fare is one search away.
IndiGo (6E) operates roughly two daily non-stops from Mumbai to Ranchi on Airbus A320neo equipment, while Air India Express (IX) adds about one daily frequency on a Boeing 737-800. Together they give you early-morning, midday and late-afternoon departure choices. If a non-stop time does not suit, one-stop connections via Delhi or Kolkata are available on Air India, IndiGo or Akasa Air but add 2–4 hours. Check live schedules in the FlightGPT chat, as seasonal demand shifts occasionally alter frequencies on this route.
As of May 2026, indicative one-way fares on Mumbai–Ranchi open from around ₹4,500–6,600 for off-peak mid-week travel booked two to three weeks out, with round trips typically ₹9,000–13,000. Fares jump during Diwali, Chhath Puja, Christmas–New Year and the summer holiday window, when the Jharkhandi diaspora in Mumbai flies home en masse. Mid-week departures in February or September generally offer the softest fares. Booking early and travelling light on base fares is the cheapest strategy. Indicative only — live fares in the FlightGPT chat.
The non-stop Mumbai → Ranchi flight blocks about 2h 25m over roughly 1,530 km, tracking eastward across the Deccan and into the Chotanagpur Plateau. Both cities share IST, so there is no clock adjustment. An early-morning departure from Mumbai has you in Ranchi before noon, useful for a full day of meetings or onward travel to Jamshedpur or Bokaro. One-stop routings via Delhi add roughly 3–5 hours but widen schedule options, especially for late-evening departures from Mumbai.
IndiGo domestic economy includes 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin on the standard fare, while Air India Express similarly bundles 15–20 kg checked depending on fare bucket. Extra checked baggage is far cheaper when pre-booked online — IndiGo charges roughly ₹450–600 per extra kilo at the airport counter. Seat selection, meals and priority boarding are paid add-ons on the lowest fare tiers. The 2h 25m flight is long enough for IndiGo's buy-on-board menu to be available. Tip: compare fares on both carriers, as Air India Express sometimes includes more baggage in its base price.
Mumbai (BOM) — IndiGo domestic flights use Terminal 1, Air India Express uses Terminal 2. The terminals are separate buildings connected by a shuttle bus (15–20 min), so check your boarding pass. Ranchi (IXR) — Birsa Munda Airport has a modern terminal about 7 km south of the city centre. Pre-paid taxis, Ola and Uber are available outside arrivals. The airport handles both domestic and a handful of international flights. From Ranchi, Jamshedpur is about 130 km and Bokaro about 120 km by road.
This is a domestic Indian flight, so no visa or passport is needed. A valid government photo ID matching the name on the booking — Aadhaar, passport, driving licence, voter ID or PAN card — is all you need at security. For minors, carry a school ID or birth certificate. Arrive at the airport about two hours before departure. Web check-in opens 48–72 hours prior and is recommended to skip queues, especially during peak-holiday rush.
Ranchi sits on a plateau at roughly 650 m elevation, so it is cooler than the plains year-round. The most pleasant window is October to March, with daytime highs around 20–28 °C. Summers (April–June) warm up but rarely match the extreme heat of the Gangetic plains. The monsoon (July–September) turns the waterfalls — Hundru, Jonha and Dassam — into spectacular cascades. For nature lovers, Betla National Park and the rock gardens at Kanke are worth a visit. See the Ranchi destination guide for more.
A non-stop Mumbai to Ranchi flight takes about 2h 25m, covering roughly 1,530 km.
IndiGo and Air India Express operate non-stop flights, with a combined total of about 3 daily frequencies. One-stop options via Delhi or Kolkata are also available on other carriers.
As of May 2026, indicative one-way fares range roughly ₹4,500-6,600 off-peak, with round trips around ₹9,000-13,000. Fares rise during Diwali, Chhath Puja and the year-end holidays. Indicative only - check live fares in the FlightGPT chat.
IndiGo domestic flights use Mumbai Terminal 1 (T1), Air India Express uses Terminal 2 (T2). Always check your boarding pass.
No. This is a domestic flight. Any valid government photo ID - Aadhaar, driving licence, voter ID, PAN card or passport - is sufficient.
February and September are usually the softest fare months. Avoid Diwali, Chhath Puja (October-November) and December-January holiday peaks.
The cheapest Mumbai to Ranchi airfare on any given day depends on three things — your travel date, your airline preference and how far ahead you book. Use the FlightGPT search box above to compare Mumbai to Ranchi ticket prices across IndiGo (6E), Air India Express (IX) — typically the lowest fare today differs from the lowest fare 30 days from now by 25-40 percent. We surface every option so the lowest Mumbai-Ranchi price wins.
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Most travellers prefer the Mumbai to Ranchi non-stop option. The direct Mumbai-Ranchi flight time is ≈ 2h 25m. 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 Mumbai Ranchi ticket but are open to a layover.
Mumbai to Ranchi ticket prices on the FlightGPT live grid update by the minute. The lowest-priced Mumbai Ranchi airfare today might be on a low-cost carrier; the best deal next month might be on a full-service IndiGo (6E) flight bundled with checked baggage and a meal. We compare fully-bundled all-in fares, never base fares with surprise add-ons.
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