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Quick answer: Pune to Delhi non-stop flights take about ≈ 2h 10m, operated by IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, ≈ 18–26 daily non-stops. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest PNQ–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 | 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.
Pune to Delhi is a heavily served trunk route connecting Maharashtra's IT and education hub to the national capital. As of 2026 the non-stop carriers are IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet, with IndiGo operating by far the most departures across the day.
With this many frequencies, you'll almost always find a direct flight at a time you want. Go First and Jet Airways are defunct, and Vistara has merged into Air India — ignore stale listings that still show them.
The distance is about 1,175 km and scheduled block time is roughly 2h 10m on the non-stop. This is a genuine medium-haul domestic sector, so unlike the short hops you'll get an inflight service window and a bit more comfort in the cabin. Both cities are on IST — no time change.
Connections via Mumbai or Ahmedabad exist but add a couple of hours; with 18–26 daily non-stops there's rarely a reason to take one.
As a trunk route, Pune–Delhi sees strong business demand on weekday mornings and evenings, plus leisure peaks around the winter wedding season and festivals like Diwali. Delhi's winter fog season also nudges fares and reliability.
| Period | Demand | Booking advice |
|---|---|---|
| Mon/Fri (business) | High | Book 2–3 weeks out |
| Oct–Nov (festivals) | Very high | Book 4–6 weeks ahead |
| Dec–Jan (winter/fog) | High | Book ahead; avoid earliest Delhi slots |
| Monsoon (Jun–Sep) | Moderate | Better value; mid-week is cheapest |
We never quote a fixed rupee fare — prices shift daily. Use FlightGPT to compare live across all four carriers.
On a 2-hour trunk route the spread between fares can be meaningful:
Morning departures land you in Delhi with a full day ahead and are the most punctual outside the fog season. The 06:00–09:00 bank is the busiest with business travellers and tends to be priced accordingly.
In December and January, Delhi's morning fog regularly disrupts the earliest arrivals. If you're flying into DEL in deep winter, a late-morning or early-afternoon arrival is more reliable than the first flight of the day.
Business: Plenty of early and late frequencies make same-day return trips feasible. Note your Delhi terminal — Air India uses T3, while IndiGo, Akasa and SpiceJet are at T1 — so onward cabs and pickups are planned correctly.
Families: At over two hours, pre-book seats together and pack snacks and entertainment for children. Both ends have good family facilities.
Students: This is a popular route for students heading to Delhi's universities. Mid-week and advance booking are the real savers; there's no student-only fare, so book early and travel light.
Pune (PNQ): A single integrated terminal at Lohegaon, shared with an air-force base, recently expanded with a larger building. It can get congested, so arrive with buffer for security.
Delhi (DEL): Indira Gandhi International has three terminals. IndiGo, Akasa and SpiceJet use Terminal 1 (with IndiGo overflow occasionally at T2), while Air India uses Terminal 3. Always check your boarding pass — T1 and T3 are far apart and need an inter-terminal shuttle or metro between them.
From Pune, allow 60–90 minutes from the western suburbs and Hinjewadi in peak traffic. App cabs and PMPML buses serve the airport.
In Delhi, the Airport Metro (Orange Line) runs from T3 to New Delhi station and the city; T1 connects to the Magenta Line metro and the inter-terminal shuttle. App cabs and prepaid taxis are widely available. If your onward plan involves the other terminal, build in 30–45 minutes for the transfer.
Standard 2026 domestic rules apply. IndiGo, Akasa and SpiceJet usually allow 15 kg checked plus one 7 kg cabin bag on their cheapest fares; Air India full-service fares typically include more. Confirm against your fare family. See IndiGo baggage, Air India baggage, Akasa baggage and SpiceJet baggage for current limits.
On a two-hour sector a checked bag is more common than on short hops, but cabin-only still saves both money and waiting time at the Delhi belt.
The big variable is Delhi's winter. From mid-December to January, dense morning fog routinely delays or diverts early flights; check your status before leaving for the airport and prefer later arrival slots. Delhi summers (Apr–Jun) are very hot, and the monsoon (Jul–Sep) can bring brief delays.
Pune's climate is milder year-round. Carry warm clothing for Delhi in winter — the temperature gap between the two cities can be sharp.
Double-check your Delhi terminal before you book the airport cab. Air India lands at T3 and the budget carriers at T1, and the two are a 15–20 minute shuttle apart. In winter, also avoid the very first morning arrival into Delhi — the earliest slots are the ones fog hits hardest. A late-morning landing is far more likely to be on time.
About 2h 10m of scheduled block time on the non-stop, covering roughly 1,175 km. It's a medium-haul domestic sector with an inflight service window.
As of 2026, IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet operate non-stops, with IndiGo flying by far the most departures.
Roughly 18–26 non-stop departures a day across the carriers, spread from early morning to late evening, plus connecting options.
IndiGo, Akasa and SpiceJet use Terminal 1 (with occasional IndiGo overflow at T2); Air India uses Terminal 3. Check your boarding pass, as T1 and T3 are far apart.
Under DGCA rules, an airline cancellation entitles you to a full refund or a free alternative. If you cancel, the airline may keep a fee but must refund statutory taxes and fees on unused tickets.
Typically 15 kg checked plus one 7 kg cabin bag on the cheapest IndiGo/Akasa/SpiceJet fares; Air India full-service fares usually include more. Confirm against your fare.
Yes. All carriers open web check-in 24–48 hours before departure. It's worth doing given peak queues at Pune and the size of Delhi's terminals.
Yes. From mid-December to January, dense morning fog regularly delays or diverts the earliest Delhi arrivals. Prefer a late-morning or afternoon slot in deep winter.
The monsoon (Jul–Sep) can cause brief weather delays at both ends, but disruption is far less severe than Delhi's winter fog.
Some carriers allow pets in cabin or cargo with advance booking and health/vaccination paperwork; policies and fees vary by airline, so confirm directly before booking.
Infants under 2 travel on an adult's lap for a nominal fee plus taxes, with no separate seat. Carry age proof for the infant.
The Airport Metro Orange Line runs from T3 to the city; T1 connects via the Magenta Line and inter-terminal shuttle. App cabs and prepaid taxis are widely available.
Mid-week and 3–6 weeks ahead for festival and winter-wedding-season dates. Monsoon and off-peak mid-week flights offer the best value.
Prices are usually close. FlightGPT compares live fares across all carriers so you can see the genuinely cheapest non-stop for your date.
No. Both cities run on IST, so there's no clock change despite the longer flight.
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Pune to Delhi prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every PNQ–DEL fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, SpiceJet are usually where the cheapest seats sit.
For a same-week Pune–Delhi trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live PNQ-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 Pune to Delhi non-stop option. The direct Pune-Delhi flight time is ≈ 2h 10m. 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 Pune Delhi ticket but are open to a layover.
On Pune 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 Pune Delhi fares across IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, SpiceJet — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.