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You can fly direct with Air India and Qantas Airways. Average duration is 12h 50m
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MEL - DEL
Cheapest • 10% average savings
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Air India
Most punctual • 73% on-time
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Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 8 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 15% price drop
December
Most popular
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Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN)
Cheapest • Avg ₹ 59,193 (return)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
Shortest trip • 15h 40m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to New Delhi

 
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ME1  Meldreth-DEL Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Melbourne to New Delhi flights

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

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi and is 3% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 3% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi at ₹ 72,883 return.
•December (₹ 120,228) and June (₹ 94,594) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 64% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Melbourne to New Delhi the cheapest?

Flights from Melbourne to New Delhi are cheapest 8 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 17% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Melbourne to New Delhi flights

Low season

June
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (41% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Melbourne to New Delhi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to New Delhi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Melbourne to New Delhi flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Melbourne to New Delhi?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 01:30 and lands at 14:20
    • Latest: departs at 09:20 and lands at 22:10.

    The flight takes about 12h 50m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Melbourne to New Delhi?

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

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Melbourne to New Delhi?

    A direct flight from Melbourne to New Delhi takes 12h 50m, covering 16,418 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Melbourne to New Delhi?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Melbourne to New Delhi flight?

    Return flights from Melbourne to New Delhi range from ₹ 72,156 to ₹ 105,664, with an average of ₹ 85,523 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 72,156 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Melbourne to New Delhi flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of ₹ 85,523. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Melbourne to New Delhi?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 59,193 return via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), compared with ₹ 92,100 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Melbourne to New Delhi?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 4,441–₹ 9,564 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from Melbourne to New Delhi spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Melbourne to New Delhi flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Melbourne to New Delhi?

    Flights from Melbourne to New Delhi may depart from several airports in Melbourne area, including Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), Melbourne Essendon (MEB) and Melbourne (MEL). Flights usually arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Melbourne to New Delhi?

    Night 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.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Melbourne to New Delhi?

    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 Melbourne to New Delhi route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 7 minutes.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Melbourne to New Delhi pass through?

    One-stop flights from Melbourne to New Delhi most commonly connect through:

    • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 33% of one-stop connections
    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 10% of one-stop connections

    Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Melbourne to New Delhi?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Melbourne to New Delhi route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 83,786 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 88,090, a difference of ₹ 4,304. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Melbourne to New Delhi?

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

    • Air India
    • Qantas Airways

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Melbourne to New Delhi?

    Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 40m, compared to 16h 19m via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and 16h 36m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

  • What is the time difference between Melbourne and New Delhi?

    New Delhi is 4 hours behind Melbourne (India Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in New Delhi?

    Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Karol Bagh, Pragati Maidan, and Lajpat Nagar Central Market. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Melbourne to New Delhi flights?

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

    • Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Qantas Airways: 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.

Your guide to booking Melbourne to New Delhi flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average ₹ 83,786 – about ₹ 4,304 less than Saturday (5% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 8 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 17% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Melbourne to New Delhi trip for February. Fares historically average ₹ 72,883 return in that month – typically ₹ 47,345 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Air India is the strongest pick on this route. 73% of Air India flights from Melbourne to New Delhi arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 72%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 3 hours7 minutes, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages ₹ 59,193 return on this route – about ₹ 32,907 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport.
    - Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi
    - Pride Plaza Hotel, Aerocity New Delhi
    - ibis New Delhi Aerocity

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Monday

Air India,Qantas Airways

Air India,Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Air India

Air India

Wednesday

Air India

Air India

Thursday

Air India,Qantas Airways

Air India,Qantas Airways

Friday

Air India

Air India

Saturday

Air India,Qantas Airways

Air India,Qantas Airways

Sunday

Air India

Air India

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New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Air India,Qantas Airways

Air India,Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Air India

Air India

Wednesday

Air India

Air India

Thursday

Air India,Qantas Airways

Air India,Qantas Airways

Friday

Air India

Air India

Saturday

Air India,Qantas Airways

Air India,Qantas Airways

Sunday

Air India

Air India

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