₹ 3,612 Find Cheap Flights from Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Kochi (Cochin) – Compare and Save

Air India offers the possibility of upgrading to a First Class seat after booking your ticket. If you meet the criteria and an upgrade is available, Air India will notify you through email or SMS before the flight. This notification typically provides instructions on how to proceed with the upgrade process. It may involve contacting the airline's customer service or visiting their website to confirm your interest in upgrading.

At Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, you can explore the Art in Transit program, featuring local art installations, paintings, and sculptures throughout the terminals. Cochin International Airport hosts live classical music performances, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Kerala, creating a delightful ambience for travellers.

4 airlines operate flights between Bengaluru and Kochi. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• IndiGo
• Air India Express
• Alliance Air
• Akasa Air

Flights from Bengaluru to Kochi usually depart from Bengaluru Intl (BLR) and arrive at Kochi (COK).

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bengaluru to Kochi:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 7,850 return, compared with ₹ 19,706 via a stopover through Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 1,476–₹ 3,469 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India and Air India Express. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-stop flights from Bengaluru to Kochi most commonly connect through:

• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 17% of one-stop connections

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Bengaluru to Kochi route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 7,415 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at ₹ 8,175, a difference of ₹ 760. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Bengaluru to Kochi route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bengaluru to Kochi flights, with 47% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, Evening flights for 15%, and Night flights for 7%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bengaluru to Kochi:

• Earliest: departs at 05:20 and lands at 06:32
• Latest: departs at 21:35 and lands at 22:47.

The flight takes about 1h 12m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of ₹ 7,859. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Bengaluru to Kochi takes 1h 12m, covering 591 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Bengaluru to Kochi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 3,850, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Akasa Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while IndiGo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Bengaluru to Kochi flights are:

• Akasa Air: 90% on time
• IndiGo: 88% on time
• Air India Express: 85% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 32m, compared to 6h 27m via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) and 11h 07m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

Return flights from Bengaluru to Kochi range from ₹ 6,967 to ₹ 9,185, with an average of ₹ 7,859 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 6,967 counts as a good deal.