Which airports can I use when flying from Kochi to Varanasi?

Flights from Kochi to Varanasi usually depart from Kochi (COK) and arrive at Varanasi (VNS).

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Kochi to Varanasi flights?

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

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Kochi to Varanasi?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Kochi to Varanasi.

How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Kochi to Varanasi?

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 19,260 return via Bengaluru Intl (BLR), compared with ₹ 22,298 for direct.

Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Kochi to Varanasi?

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 A321-100/200 variants.

Which airports do connecting flights from Kochi to Varanasi pass through?

Connecting flights from Kochi to Varanasi most commonly pass through: • Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 60% of one-stop connections • Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 40% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kochi to Varanasi?

On the Kochi to Varanasi route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 20%. Saturday is the cheapest day at ₹ 16,674 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at ₹ 20,771 – a ₹ 4,097 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Kochi to Varanasi?

A direct flight from Kochi to Varanasi takes 0h 00m, covering 2,947 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Kochi to Varanasi?

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.

Have flight prices from Kochi to Varanasi changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 17,817 to ₹ 163,501. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Kochi to Varanasi looking right now?

One-way fares from Kochi to Varanasi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 11,500, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Kochi to Varanasi?

Flying via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 02m, compared to 5h 48m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

How much should I expect to pay for a Kochi to Varanasi flight?

Return flights from Kochi to Varanasi range from ₹ 16,352 to ₹ 21,242, with an average of ₹ 18,568 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 16,352 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Kochi to Varanasi?

IndiGo (₹ 17,817) and Air India Express (₹ 19,532) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Kochi to Varanasi according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Kochi to Varanasi?

Bengaluru Intl (BLR) is the most popular stopover for the Kochi to Varanasi route. 60% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via BLR.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Kochi to Varanasi?

Flights via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of ₹ 19,260. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Kochi to Varanasi, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) had the shortest average connection time for Kochi to Varanasi stopovers at 194 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest return flight

₹ 17,817

Typical prices: ₹ 16,352-₹ 21,242

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Tue 30/10Tue 6/11

COK - VNS • 1 stop

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₹ 20,295

Typical prices: ₹ 16,679-₹ 22,839

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COK - VNS • Direct

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February

Cheapest • 20% price drop

April

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Bengaluru Intl (BLR)

Cheapest • Avg ₹ 19,260 (return)

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD)

Shortest trip • 5h 02m (one-way)

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Recent return flight deals from Kochi to Varanasi

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

15:00 - 19:45COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

4h 45m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

12:05 - 23:00VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

10h 55m1 stop Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 17,817IndiGo

Thu, 1 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct

07:50 - 13:55COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

6h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

11:55 - 21:30VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

9h 35m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

₹ 17,817Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

13:55 - 20:25COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

6h 30m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

21:10 - 08:15VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

11h 05m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

₹ 18,008IndiGo

Mon, 5 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

10:25 - 17:55COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

7h 30m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

21:10 - 08:15VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

11h 05m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

₹ 18,008Multiple Airlines

Mon, 5 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

16:05 - 20:25COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

4h 20mdirect

21:10 - 08:15VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

11h 05m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

₹ 18,389IndiGo

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

16:05 - 20:25COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

4h 20mdirect

18:25 - 06:40VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

12h 15m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

₹ 19,056Multiple Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct

07:50 - 13:55COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

6h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

10:25 - 15:40VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

5h 15mdirect

₹ 19,533Air India Express

Sun, 1 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

13:50 - 18:05COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

4h 15m1 stop Chennai

15:35 - 21:05VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

5h 30m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

₹ 19,628IndiGo

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

16:05 - 20:25COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

4h 20mdirect

10:25 - 15:40VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

5h 15mdirect

₹ 20,295Multiple Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

08:45 - 19:45COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

11h 00m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

15:35 - 21:05VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

5h 30m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

₹ 20,390IndiGo

Recent last minute flight deals from Kochi to Varanasi

Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

22:50 - 13:55COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

15h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

10:25 - 15:40VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

5h 15mdirect

₹ 20,104Air India Express

Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

09:40 - 20:25COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

10h 45m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

10:25 - 15:40VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

5h 15m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 20,390Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

22:50 - 13:55COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

15h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

10:25 - 15:40VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

5h 15mdirect

₹ 21,248Air India Express

Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

22:50 - 09:55COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

11h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

10:25 - 15:40VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

5h 15mdirect

₹ 21,724Air India Express

Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

22:50 - 09:55COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

11h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

10:25 - 15:40VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

5h 15mdirect

₹ 22,105Air India Express

Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

22:50 - 09:55COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

11h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

10:25 - 15:40VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

5h 15m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 22,296Air India Express

Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

10:30 - 20:20COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

9h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

20:55 - 10:00VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

13h 05m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 23,248Air India

Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

09:40 - 20:25COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

10h 45m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

21:10 - 08:05VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

10h 55m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

₹ 23,344IndiGo

Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

09:40 - 20:25COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

10h 45m1 stop Bengaluru Intl

20:55 - 10:00VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

13h 05m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 24,106Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

23:00 - 13:55COK Kochi-VNS Varanasi

14h 55m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

10:25 - 15:40VNS Varanasi-COK Kochi

5h 15m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 27,822Multiple Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Kochi to Varanasi flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Kochi to Varanasi with more confidence.

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How much is a return flight from Kochi to Varanasi?

Return flights from Kochi to Varanasi start at ₹ 17,817. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from ₹ 16,352 to ₹ 21,242. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 17,817 on IndiGo.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kochi to Varanasi?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kochi to Varanasi and is 11% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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High season	April
Cheapest flight	₹ 9,528

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When to book flights from Kochi to Varanasi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kochi to Varanasi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Kochi to Varanasi?
Flights from Kochi to Varanasi usually depart from Kochi (COK) and arrive at Varanasi (VNS).
Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Kochi to Varanasi flights?
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

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Kochi to Varanasi?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Kochi to Varanasi.
How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Kochi to Varanasi?
On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 19,260 return via Bengaluru Intl (BLR), compared with ₹ 22,298 for direct.
Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Kochi to Varanasi?
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 A321-100/200 variants.
Which airports do connecting flights from Kochi to Varanasi pass through?
Connecting flights from Kochi to Varanasi most commonly pass through:

• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 40% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kochi to Varanasi?
On the Kochi to Varanasi route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 20%. Saturday is the cheapest day at ₹ 16,674 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at ₹ 20,771 – a ₹ 4,097 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Kochi to Varanasi?
A direct flight from Kochi to Varanasi takes 0h 00m, covering 2,947 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Kochi to Varanasi?
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.
Have flight prices from Kochi to Varanasi changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 17,817 to ₹ 163,501. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Kochi to Varanasi looking right now?
One-way fares from Kochi to Varanasi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 11,500, which is 34% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Kochi to Varanasi?
Flying via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 02m, compared to 5h 48m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR).
How much should I expect to pay for a Kochi to Varanasi flight?
Return flights from Kochi to Varanasi range from ₹ 16,352 to ₹ 21,242, with an average of ₹ 18,568 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 16,352 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average ₹ 16,674 – about ₹ 4,097 less than Monday (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kochi to Varanasi trip for February. Fares historically average ₹ 14,768 return in that month – typically ₹ 19,628 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Bengaluru Intl Airport (BLR) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages ₹ 19,260 return on this route – about ₹ 3,038 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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