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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Delhi to Varanasi:

• Earliest: departs at 05:25 and lands at 06:54
• Latest: departs at 19:00 and lands at 20:29.

The flight takes about 1h 29m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New Delhi to Varanasi:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from New Delhi to Varanasi takes 1h 29m, covering 1,072 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from New Delhi to Varanasi range from ₹ 9,087 to ₹ 11,039, with an average of ₹ 9,912 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 9,087 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the ₹ 9,912 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 9,491 return via Ahmedabad (AMD), compared with ₹ 9,911 for direct.

Air India is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SpiceJet has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New Delhi to Varanasi flights are:

• Air India: 84% on time
• SpiceJet: 80% on time
• Air India Express: 79% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 1,475–₹ 3,163 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India and IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Varanasi flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 30%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 8,909 to ₹ 87,544. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New Delhi to Varanasi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 6,862, which is 38% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from New Delhi to Varanasi usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and arrive at Varanasi (VNS).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New Delhi to Varanasi route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 40m.

Connecting flights from New Delhi to Varanasi most commonly pass through:

• Khajuraho (HJR) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Ahmedabad (AMD) – 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from New Delhi to Varanasi. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 9,667 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 10,141, a difference of ₹ 474.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between New Delhi and Varanasi. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• IndiGo
• Air India
• Air India Express
• SpiceJet

Flying via Khajuraho (HJR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 2h 45m, compared to 7h 16m via Ahmedabad (AMD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

You can use the search filter on the KAYAK website to find flights that release fewer CO2 emissions. For example, SpiceJet completes this route releasing about 90% less CO2 emissions than the industry average. Therefore, instead of emitting about 574 kg CO2 per person, it only emits about 56 kg CO2.

Even though you’ll have the option of direct flights between these two cities, you might find it more convenient to fly indirectly. If so, a popular transfer location is at Mumbai Airport (BOM), which is used by Air India.