What is a one-way flight?

A one-way flight is a type of ticket that allows you to travel from your departure airport to your destination without including a return trip. Unlike round-trip tickets, which cover both the outbound and return flights in a single booking, a one-way flight focuses solely on getting you to your destination. If you want to be flexible on when you return or simply intend to stay in your destination, then a one-way ticket is more cost-effective than a return.

Is it cheaper to buy a one-way or return ticket?

Generally, whether one-way or return airfare is cheaper depends on several factors, such as your destination, which airline you’re flying with, and when you purchase the tickets. It used to be the case that a return trip purchase was the standard, but with budget airlines and increased competition, that is not always the case now. For domestic flights or short-haul trips, one-way tickets can often provide better deals, especially if you're booking with low-cost carriers. On the other hand, for international or long-haul flights, return tickets are still usually more economical. One method for potentially getting cheaper deals by booking two one-way tickets is by booking those tickets with two different airlines – commonly known as a ‘hacker fare’.

Which airlines offer one-way tickets?

Almost all airlines will offer one-way tickets, especially the budget airlines that fly shorter routes. Among KAYAK users, the most popular airlines for one-way tickets are IndiGo and Air India, with 60% and 8% of bookings being for one-way airfare. One thing to bear in mind is that some destinations with stricter visa rules may require proof of onward travel and that this often falls on the airline to verify. That means that whilst your airline of choice does offer one-way tickets, you should be aware that, depending on your destination, proof of onward travel may be required, especially for international destinations.

What are the cheapest domestic destinations for one-way airfare?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest domestic destinations to fly one-way in the last 2 weeks were Guwahati from Agartala at ₹ 887; Bengaluru from Salem, Tamil Nadu at ₹ 931; and Salem, Tamil Nadu from Bengaluru at ₹ 931.

What are the cheapest international destinations to fly to one-way?

It is possible to get cheap tickets one-way to international destinations too. KAYAK data shows that the cheapest international destinations booked on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks were from New Delhi to Dhaka at ₹ 4,260; New Delhi to Kathmandu at ₹ 4,320, and Mumbai to Dhaka at ₹ 4,874.

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Tue, 20 Jan

06:10 - 07:40

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1h 30mdirect

₹ 3,607SpiceJet

Sun, 25 Jan

21:15 - 22:45

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1h 30mdirect

₹ 3,697IndiGo

Mon, 2 Feb

04:45 - 06:20

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1h 35mdirect

₹ 3,787IndiGo

Sun, 1 Feb

19:40 - 21:20

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1h 40mdirect

₹ 3,877SpiceJet

Wed, 11 Mar

06:00 - 08:15

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2h 15mdirect

₹ 4,058Akasa Air

Fri, 23 Jan

12:05 - 13:50

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1h 45mdirect

₹ 4,328Air India

Thu, 29 Jan

19:55 - 22:30

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2h 35mdirect

₹ 4,328Akasa Air

Fri, 16 Jan

00:30 - 03:10

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DEL

2h 40mdirect

₹ 4,869Air India

Sat, 17 Jan

01:20 - 03:40

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DEL

2h 20mdirect

₹ 5,320Air India Express

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08:10 - 17:05

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₹ 5,681Air India Express

Useful Info

What is a one-way flight?
A one-way flight is a type of ticket that allows you to travel from your departure airport to your destination without including a return trip. Unlike round-trip tickets, which cover both the outbound and return flights in a single booking, a one-way flight focuses solely on getting you to your destination. If you want to be flexible on when you return or simply intend to stay in your destination, then a one-way ticket is more cost-effective than a return.
Is it cheaper to buy a one-way or return ticket?
Generally, whether one-way or return airfare is cheaper depends on several factors, such as your destination, which airline you’re flying with, and when you purchase the tickets. It used to be the case that a return trip purchase was the standard, but with budget airlines and increased competition, that is not always the case now. For domestic flights or short-haul trips, one-way tickets can often provide better deals, especially if you're booking with low-cost carriers. On the other hand, for international or long-haul flights, return tickets are still usually more economical. One method for potentially getting cheaper deals by booking two one-way tickets is by booking those tickets with two different airlines – commonly known as a ‘hacker fare’.
Which airlines offer one-way tickets?
Almost all airlines will offer one-way tickets, especially the budget airlines that fly shorter routes. Among KAYAK users, the most popular airlines for one-way tickets are IndiGo and Air India, with 60% and 8% of bookings being for one-way airfare. One thing to bear in mind is that some destinations with stricter visa rules may require proof of onward travel and that this often falls on the airline to verify. That means that whilst your airline of choice does offer one-way tickets, you should be aware that, depending on your destination, proof of onward travel may be required, especially for international destinations.
What are the cheapest domestic destinations for one-way airfare?
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest domestic destinations to fly one-way in the last 2 weeks were Guwahati from Agartala at ₹ 887; Bengaluru from Salem, Tamil Nadu at ₹ 931; and Salem, Tamil Nadu from Bengaluru at ₹ 931.
What are the cheapest international destinations to fly to one-way?
It is possible to get cheap tickets one-way to international destinations too. KAYAK data shows that the cheapest international destinations booked on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks were from New Delhi to Dhaka at ₹ 4,260; New Delhi to Kathmandu at ₹ 4,320, and Mumbai to Dhaka at ₹ 4,874.

If you’re planning to just fly one-way, check for deals with IndiGo and Air India, who KAYAK users booked the most with for one-way tickets.
Book your one-way flight at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
If you’re looking for the cheapest month then one-way flights are at their cheapest in November.
Which day you depart can also make a difference when looking for the cheapest one-way tickets. Based on all one-way bookings made on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks, the cheapest day to fly was Monday.

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New York1 stop₹ 35,708

London1 stop₹ 21,190

Dubaidirect₹ 12,083

Bangkokdirect₹ 7,214

Toronto1 stop₹ 40,848

San Francisco1 stop₹ 37,061

Denpasar1 stop₹ 8,657

Kuala Lumpurdirect₹ 8,476

Singaporedirect₹ 7,304

Dallas2 stops₹ 45,447

Chicago2 stops₹ 34,806

Los Angeles2 stops₹ 40,668

Paris1 stop₹ 21,100

Washington, D.C.1 stop₹ 37,782

Tokyo1 stop₹ 15,329

Phuket Citydirect₹ 6,673

Melbourne1 stop₹ 17,133

Hanoi1 stop₹ 9,558

Jeddah1 stop₹ 14,157

New York1 stop₹ 35,708

London1 stop₹ 21,190

Dubaidirect₹ 12,083

Bangkokdirect₹ 7,214

Toronto1 stop₹ 40,848

San Francisco1 stop₹ 37,061

Denpasar1 stop₹ 8,657

Kuala Lumpurdirect₹ 8,476

Singaporedirect₹ 7,304

Dallas2 stops₹ 45,447

Chicago2 stops₹ 34,806

Los Angeles2 stops₹ 40,668

Paris1 stop₹ 21,100

Washington, D.C.1 stop₹ 37,782

Tokyo1 stop₹ 15,329

Phuket Citydirect₹ 6,673

Melbourne1 stop₹ 17,133

Hanoi1 stop₹ 9,558

Jeddah1 stop₹ 14,157

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What is a one-way flight?

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What are the cheapest domestic destinations for one-way airfare?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest domestic destinations to fly one-way in the last 2 weeks were Guwahati from Agartala at ₹ 887; Bengaluru from Salem, Tamil Nadu at ₹ 931; and Salem, Tamil Nadu from Bengaluru at ₹ 931.

What are the cheapest international destinations to fly to one-way?

It is possible to get cheap tickets one-way to international destinations too. KAYAK data shows that the cheapest international destinations booked on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks were from New Delhi to Dhaka at ₹ 4,260; New Delhi to Kathmandu at ₹ 4,320, and Mumbai to Dhaka at ₹ 4,874.

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