Compare cheap Surat to Hyderabad flights — fares on IndiGo & Air India Express. STV-HYD non-stop schedule, baggage, timings and the best time to book in 2026.
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Quick answer: Surat to Hyderabad non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 35m, operated by IndiGo, Air India Express, ≈ 1-2 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 STV–HYD 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 Surat to Hyderabad? FlightGPT compares live STV to HYD 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 Surat to Hyderabad non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Surat-Hyderabad fare is one search away.
As of June 2026, indicative one-way Surat to Hyderabad economy fares typically run ₹4,000-₹7,500. The lowest buckets — around ₹3,500-₹4,200 — surface on quiet mid-week departures booked two to four weeks ahead, mostly on IndiGo, with Air India Express competitive during sales.
With only one or two non-stops a day, the cheapest seats on busy dates sell early, and fares can climb past ₹8,000-₹11,000 around Diwali, year-end and last-minute weekend bookings. These are indicative ranges, not live quotes. For the actual price on your dates, run a Surat to Hyderabad search in the FlightGPT chat, which compares airline-direct and travel-site fares together. You can also compare our Surat to Bangalore route for another South India option.
IndiGo (6E) is the primary operator on Surat to Hyderabad, flying A320neo/A321neo non-stops and usually posting the lowest fares. Air India Express (IX) serves the route on Boeing 737-800s and can match or beat IndiGo during sales. Between them they give the route a daily non-stop presence, though combined frequency is modest — typically one to two flights a day.
Because the route is thinner than a metro pair, check both carriers for your date rather than defaulting to one. For onward travel from Hyderabad's large network, both airlines connect well. See our IndiGo airline page for fleet and fare-class details, and compare against Air India Express on the booking screen.
With one to two non-stops a day, the Surat to Hyderabad schedule is light, so flights are concentrated rather than spread hourly — commonly a mid-morning or a late-evening departure. Exact timings shift each season and a single cancellation can leave just one option for the day, so confirm on your booking and have a backup plan for tight schedules.
The non-stop blocks about 1 hour 35 minutes for the 728 km, with both cities on IST so no time change applies. Build in a buffer if you have onward plans from Hyderabad. For trip planning at the destination, see our Hyderabad destination guide.
The Surat to Hyderabad non-stop — about 1h 35m — is clearly the best option when available. One-stop itineraries via Mumbai, Bengaluru or Delhi exist but typically add three to six hours and cost more, so they only make sense when the day's one or two non-stops are sold out or badly timed for you.
The real planning risk here is the limited non-stop frequency, not a lack of direct flights — book early for popular dates to lock in the direct service at a fair fare. Keep a connection in reserve only for festival peaks. If you want a higher-frequency Surat route, compare our Surat to Delhi page.
Book Surat to Hyderabad two to four weeks ahead for ordinary travel, and six to ten weeks ahead for Diwali, year-end and summer holidays — with only a flight or two a day, the lowest fare classes on busy dates sell out fast. Inside a week you are exposed to last-minute pricing that rarely eases on a thin route.
Set a price alert when your dates are fixed and watch for IndiGo and Air India Express fare sales, usually released mid-week. Our 2026 online booking guide covers timing tactics, including how to tell a real sale fare from a routine fluctuation on low-frequency routes.
Tuesday and Wednesday are usually the cheapest days to fly Surat to Hyderabad, with Friday and Sunday the priciest. On a route with so few daily flights, the weekday-versus-weekend gap can be pronounced, because a single popular departure fills quickly and pushes remaining seats higher.
By time of day, an early or late departure often undercuts the most convenient slot. If your plans flex, book the outbound and return as two separate one-ways — even on different airlines — which frequently beats a round-trip fare, while keeping the limited frequency in mind when choosing your return time.
Domestic economy is typically 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin on IndiGo and Air India Express, though the cheapest value fares may sell a checked-bag-free base fare — confirm what your fare includes before paying. Excess baggage at the airport runs about ₹500-₹600 per extra kg; pre-paying online is cheaper.
Seat selection, priority boarding and meals are paid add-ons on low-cost fares, usually a few hundred rupees each. Allowances and fees change — verify the exact numbers on the airline's official site before booking, particularly the cheapest value fares where a checked bag is not included.
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA / HYD) is a single integrated terminal about 24 km south of the city at Shamshabad, with a domestic (eastern) wing and an international (western) wing under one roof — so there is no inter-terminal transfer to worry about for your domestic arrival. It is consistently rated among India's best airports for passenger experience.
From RGIA, the Pushpak airport buses run to several city points and are the cheapest transfer; app and prepaid cabs to Hitec City or Banjara Hills take roughly 45-75 minutes depending on traffic, and the airport is linked by the elevated expressway. For onward travel, compare our Vijayawada to Hyderabad route page or plan your stay with the Hyderabad guide.
Indian domestic flights follow DGCA's CAR Section 3, Series M passenger-rights rules, with each airline setting its own cancellation and change fees by fare class. The cheapest IndiGo and Air India Express fares are largely non-refundable except statutory taxes; flexible fares are refundable minus a fee. Date changes cost a change fee plus any fare difference — verify exact charges on the airline's official site before booking, as they change.
If the airline cancels your Surat to Hyderabad flight, you are entitled to a full refund or free rebooking — but with only one or two non-stops a day, the next direct option could be the following day, so a flexible fare is worth considering if your plans are uncertain. See our DGCA passenger rights guide.
Use the FlightGPT chat to compare live Surat to Hyderabad fares across IndiGo and Air India Express — plus major travel sites — in one query, so you catch the cheapest of the day's limited non-stops without opening several tabs. On this lower-frequency route, book popular dates early and consider a flexible fare if your plans could shift.
Layer an eligible bank or card offer on the lowest base fare, and pre-pay extra baggage online. Travellers continuing beyond Hyderabad can plan with our Hyderabad guide, and the UPI vs credit-card guide helps you pick the cheapest payment method at checkout.
As of June 2026, indicative one-way Surat to Hyderabad fares typically start around ₹3,500-₹4,200 on quiet mid-week departures booked two to four weeks ahead, mostly on IndiGo. Typical fares run ₹4,000-₹7,500, rising past ₹8,000 around Diwali and year-end. For a live quote on your dates, search in the FlightGPT chat.
IndiGo is the main operator and usually posts the lowest Surat to Hyderabad fares, with Air India Express competitive during sales. With only one or two non-stops a day, compare both carriers for your specific date before booking, as availability drives the price.
Yes. There are roughly one to two non-stop Surat to Hyderabad flights daily, led by IndiGo with Air India Express. The non-stop takes about 1 hour 35 minutes for the 728 km. Both cities are on IST, so there is no time change.
The great-circle distance from Surat (STV) to Hyderabad (HYD) is about 728 km. The non-stop flight blocks around 1 hour 35 minutes, with actual airborne time slightly less once taxi and air-traffic time are excluded.
Two to four weeks ahead for ordinary travel, and six to ten weeks for Diwali, year-end and summer holidays. Because there are only one or two non-stops a day, the cheapest seats sell out faster than on high-frequency routes, so booking early matters here. Tuesday and Wednesday are usually cheapest.
Domestic economy is typically 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin on IndiGo and Air India Express, though some value fares sell a checked-bag-free base fare — check your fare. Excess baggage runs about ₹500-₹600 per extra kg at the airport, cheaper if pre-paid online. Verify exact limits on the airline's site, as they change.
For this domestic flight you need a government-issued photo ID matching your booking name — Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, PAN card or driving licence are all accepted. No passport or visa is required. Carry the same ID you entered at booking and keep a digital copy handy.
Yes, subject to your fare rules. The cheapest fares are largely non-refundable except taxes; flexible fares are refundable minus a fee, and date changes cost a fee plus any fare difference. With only one or two non-stops a day, the next direct option after a cancellation may be the following day, so a flexible fare can help. Confirm fees on the airline's site.
October-November (Diwali), December-January (year-end and holidays) and the May-June summer school holidays are the busiest and priciest. Fares ease in the monsoon shoulder months and on mid-week departures outside festival periods.
Yes. Indian airlines and travel sites accept UPI, debit and credit cards, net banking and wallets, and select card offers can add a discount. See our UPI vs credit-card guide to choose the cheapest payment method at checkout.
What you pay on the Surat–Hyderabad route hinges on timing: book roughly 3–8 weeks ahead, stay flexible on the day of week, and you usually land the better fare. Search Surat to Hyderabad live to see how today's price compares to dates a month out — the gap is often 25–40 percent across IndiGo, Air India Express.
Last-minute Surat to Hyderabad fares move fast, but they're rarely the same across every airline. Run your date through the search above and FlightGPT compares real-time Surat Hyderabad prices across IndiGo, Air India Express — so you grab the cheapest seat still open, not the first one you see.
Most travellers prefer the Surat to Hyderabad non-stop option. The direct Surat-Hyderabad flight time is ≈ 1h 35m. 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 Surat Hyderabad ticket but are open to a layover.
Expect Surat–Hyderabad fares to vary by cabin, baggage and how the fare is bundled. A bare low-cost fare can end up dearer than a full-service IndiGo ticket once you add a bag and a seat. FlightGPT shows the all-in price for each option, so you're comparing like for like rather than misleading lead-in fares.