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Quick answer: Patna to Delhi non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 45m non-stop, operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet, Roughly 12–18 non-stop departures a day across IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet, with IndiGo running the most. A busy migrant and business corridor served from morning to late night.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest PAT–DEL 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 |
| 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.
Patna to Delhi is one of eastern India's busiest trunk routes. IndiGo dominates the schedule, with Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet all adding non-stops. Departures run from early morning to late night, so there's usually a convenient slot.
The high carrier count keeps fares competitive on this corridor. Ignore old listings showing Go First or Jet Airways (both defunct) or Vistara (merged into Air India).
The distance is about 945 km and scheduled block time is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes. There's no time-zone change — both run on IST.
All services fly non-stop on a north-westerly track up the Gangetic plain. Note that Patna's runway has historically had operating constraints, so flights can be weight- or timing-sensitive; this rarely affects passengers directly but can influence schedules.
This is a heavy migrant and VFR route, so demand spikes around Chhath Puja, Holi and Diwali when Bihar-bound and outbound travel surges in both directions. Outside festivals, booking two to three weeks ahead gets a fair fare.
| Period | Demand | Booking advice |
|---|---|---|
| Apr–Jun (summer) | Moderate | Book 2–3 weeks ahead |
| Jul–Sep (monsoon) | Lower | Best value outside festivals |
| Oct–Nov (Chhath/Diwali) | Very high | Book 4–6 weeks ahead |
| Dec–Jan (winter/fog) | High | Book early; expect fog delays |
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Morning and early-afternoon departures are the most reliable. The big caveat is winter fog (mid-Dec to late Jan): Delhi's dense morning fog routinely delays the earliest flights, and Patna gets fog too. In those weeks, a late-morning or midday departure (once fog has lifted) is far less likely to be disrupted than the dawn slot.
Business: A morning departure gives a workable same-day return. Outside fog season, this is a dependable corridor. Families: Mid-morning flights avoid both the dawn rush and late-night fatigue; the 1h 45m duration is manageable for children. Students and budget flyers: Book early, compare SpiceJet and Air India Express, and travel light — the alternative is a 15-hour-plus train, so the flight saves a full day.
Patna (PAT): Jay Prakash Narayan International has a single terminal (a newer, larger terminal building has expanded capacity). It's centrally located but compact, so arrive in good time at peak hours. Delhi (DEL): IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India Express use Terminal 1; Air India uses Terminal 3. Check your terminal before booking onward connections, as T1 and T3 are well apart.
Patna: The airport sits close to the city centre, roughly 5–7 km; autos and app cabs reach most areas in 20–30 minutes. Delhi: From Terminal 3 use the Airport Express Metro into central Delhi; from Terminal 1, app cabs or the metro (via nearby stations) work well. Allow 45–75 minutes in traffic, and use the free inter-terminal shuttle if connecting between T1 and T3.
Domestic economy is typically 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag on IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet; Air India Express fare families vary, with some lighter no-checked-bag fares. On a busy festival route, checked bags are common, so confirm your allowance early. See the IndiGo baggage guide for current limits.
The biggest planning factor is winter fog: from mid-December to late January, both Patna and Delhi can see dense morning fog that delays or reschedules flights. Build in buffer time and avoid tight onward connections in those weeks. Summer (Apr–Jun) is very hot on the Gangetic plain; the monsoon (Jul–Sep) brings humidity and occasional rain delays.
This corridor swings between four airlines and spikes hard around Chhath and Diwali, while winter fog adds delay risk. FlightGPT shows every airline's live fare in one view, so you can grab the cheapest seat, book around the festival surge, and pick a later slot that dodges the worst of the fog.
The non-stop flight is about 1 hour 45 minutes. There's no time difference — both cities are on IST.
IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express and SpiceJet all operate non-stops, with IndiGo running the most frequencies.
Roughly 12–18 non-stop departures a day across the four carriers, spread from early morning to late night.
IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India Express use Terminal 1; Air India uses Terminal 3. Confirm before booking onward connections, as the terminals are far apart.
No. Jay Prakash Narayan International has a single terminal, with a newer larger building that has expanded capacity. It's compact, so arrive early at peak hours.
Quite possibly. From mid-December to late January, dense morning fog at both Patna and Delhi frequently delays or reschedules the earliest flights. A late-morning slot is more reliable in those weeks.
Around Chhath Puja and Diwali (Oct–Nov), when Bihar-bound and outbound demand surges. Book four to six weeks ahead for those dates.
Yes. Under DGCA rules, an airline cancellation entitles you to a full refund including taxes, or re-accommodation, within the prescribed timeline.
Typically 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag in economy on IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet; Air India Express varies by fare. Confirm against your ticket.
Yes. All four airlines open web check-in around 48 hours before departure, which is worth doing to skip queues on this busy route.
Some airlines allow pets in cabin or hold with advance booking and documentation; policies differ. Arrange directly with the carrier well ahead of travel.
No. Infants under two travel as lap infants at a nominal fare without a separate seat. Carry age proof; one infant per adult is standard.
It varies by day. With four airlines competing, compare all of them on FlightGPT; airline-direct bookings can be simpler for changes and refunds.
The train from Patna to Delhi takes around 15 hours or more. For most travellers the 1h 45m flight saves a full day, though rail is far cheaper if time isn't pressing.
A government photo ID such as Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID. No visa is required for domestic travel within India.
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Patna to Delhi prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every PAT–DEL fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet are usually where the cheapest seats sit.
For a same-week Patna–Delhi trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live PAT-DEL 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 Patna to Delhi non-stop option. The direct Patna-Delhi flight time is ≈ 1h 45m 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 Patna Delhi ticket but are open to a layover.
On Patna to Delhi, 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 Patna Delhi fares across IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.