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₹ 30,879 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi

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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi (WAS-DEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi

Sun, 25 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
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15:38 - 02:40BWI-DEL
24h 32m2 stops
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06:15 - 00:45DEL-BWI
29h 00m2 stops
₹ 62,816Delta
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Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 14 Feb
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17:20 - 00:05IAD-DEL
20h 15m2 stops
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01:45 - 16:40DEL-IAD
25h 25m1 stop
₹ 63,169Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 15 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 08:25IAD-DEL
25h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
03:45 - 15:55DEL-IAD
22h 40m1 stop
₹ 64,051Qatar Airways
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Sun, 11 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
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10:40 - 14:45IAD-DEL
17h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
09:55 - 08:20DEL-IAD
32h 55m1 stop
₹ 64,404Qatar Airways
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Sat, 28 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr
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15:35 - 03:15IAD-DEL
26h 10m1 stop
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21:15 - 09:45DEL-IAD
22h 00m1 stop
₹ 64,580Etihad Airways
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Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 4 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 19:20IAD-DEL
35h 40m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
08:55 - 09:05DEL-IAD
34h 40m1 stop
₹ 64,757Etihad Airways
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Mon, 15 Dec - Mon, 19 Jan
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 21:55DCA-DEL
29h 25m1 stop
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00:25 - 10:26DEL-DCA
20h 31m1 stop
₹ 68,374United Airlines
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Thu, 20 Nov - Fri, 19 Dec
United Airlines Logo
15:10 - 21:50DCA-DEL
20h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
00:25 - 15:31DEL-DCA
25h 36m1 stop
₹ 68,815United Airlines
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Wed, 15 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Air India Logo
06:05 - 11:05DCA-DEL
19h 30m1 stop
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02:40 - 22:59DEL-DCA
29h 49m2 stops
₹ 69,786Air India
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Mon, 9 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr
Air India Logo
06:05 - 12:20DCA-DEL
20h 45m1 stop
Air India Logo
02:40 - 22:57DEL-DCA
29h 47m2 stops
₹ 70,138Air India
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Cheapest • from ₹ 62,816 (return)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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September
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Cheapest return fare
₹ 62,816
Typical prices: ₹ 70,844-₹ 91,930
Delta
Sun 25/1Wed 4/2
BWI - DEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 30,702
Typical prices: ₹ 53,905-₹ 86,372
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Sat 10/1
BWI - DEL • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to New Delhi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi departing in January.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to New Delhi flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi costs ₹ 71,857 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and New Delhi (DEL). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New Delhi, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi is September, where tickets cost ₹ 64,580 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 114,868 and ₹ 95,988 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight₹ 30,702
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (42% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. 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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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi

  • Where can I get access to currency exchange services?

    Since they use INR instead of USD in India, you will need to exchange some of your dollars for INR. Washington D.C Dulles International Airport has multiple currency exchange areas. Look out for the currency exchange spots at Concourses A and B of the airport. Alternatively, if you decide to exchange your currency at the arrival airport, DEL, there are plenty of exchange kiosks at arrival Terminal 3.

  • How can I fly from Washington D.C Dulles International Airport to New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport?

    Multiple nonstop airlines are operating between Washington D.C Dulles International Airport and New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. Air India Airlines is the best and cheapest airline operating on this route. There are also a limited number of one-stop airlines that you can opt for, such as Qatar Airways Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines. However, this will add at least 5-10h to your overall flight time.

  • Can I travel with my pet to New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)?

    Yes, New Delhi Indira International Airport is pet-friendly. The airport has a pet relief area located on Level 2 on the west side of the Jeppsen Terminal where your dog can stretch their legs after a long flight. The pet relief areas are equipped with a fire hydrant, sinks, and disposable pet waste bags.

  • Are there hotels near Washington D.C Dulles International Airport (IAD)?

    Yes, there are multiple hotels near IAD Airport that are easily accessible such as Washington Dulles Airport Marriott. The hotel offers top-notch services such as free airport shuttles and ample parking. It is located 0.6 miles from the airport. Therefore, you can avoid the early commute if you have scheduled an early morning flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi was ₹ 30,702 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 62,816 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    Washington, D.C. has 2 major airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl is the only airport in New Delhi. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Baltimore/Washington Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to New Delhi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to New Delhi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and New Delhi, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of ₹ 85,574 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 135,321 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Delhi from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New Delhi with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Delhi from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 81,103 or less round-trip.
  • The airports feature a wide range of unique services passengers can use to spend time. For example, there is a free WI-FI, charging stations, and a chapel. There are also banking services that you can use for your monetary emergencies.
  • If you are flying out of Washington, there are two airports that you can use, Washington D.C Reagan National Airport (DCA) and Washington D.C Dulles International Airport (IAD). However, major airlines operating from Washington to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) use IAD.
  • Nursing mothers flying out through Washington D.C Dulles International Airport will find nursing suites across Baggage claims 2, 6, 11, and 14 at the airport terminal. The suites are equipped with baby changing tables and comfortable chairs.
  • When flying into New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, you can take advantage of the services that the airlines' lounges offer, such as showers. These lounges are situated at Terminals 1 and 3 of the airport and are easily accessible.
  • If you are arriving late at New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport and looking for accommodation, consider spending the night at Centaur Hotel. It is located 0.5 miles from the airport and offers exceptional services, including an outdoor pool and tennis court. There is also an airport shuttle available from the hotel.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to New Delhi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7993 reviews
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

8.0 ExcellentJulie, Oct 2025LAX - SFO
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Old plane and old configuration/seats but still comfortable for a morning flight

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

Old plane, old entertainment system. It wasn't working throughout the entire flight. I was offered to connect to their system via Wifi to watch on my phone. Crew wasn't very helpful except one lady who turned the experience around.

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Great service on board. Boarding a bit slow due to process. Food was pretty average.

Very small cramped plane for an international flight. Everything else was good, but it was maybe the smallest comfort-wise I've ever been on for longer than 3-4 hours and the trip was 7.5

Flight was delayed 3 hours. No food and drink vouchers was provided. They offered a mini pretzel bag and water .

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

I fly UAL 7-8 times per year. This flight was not up to snuff because it boarded very late "due to unexpected delays in restocking the plane" and yet Flight Aware showed the plane had landed some 10 hours earlier--so I think they could have planned accordingly. The FA's were nice but harried. The video system had to be rebooted 3-4 times. The food service was rather abrupt; they forgot my row and when I asked for my meal, they brought it with some impatience. Overall, the flight was fine, but the little details made it feel somewhat mundane and hurried.

There’s no comparison for new avatar of air India. Long live Air India. Amazing hospitality and ultra soft polite charming crew

Bad seats. Broken entertainment system. Charging port not working. Seats were broken worn out. Crew was amazing. They helped as much as they could.

my experience with kayak was terrible. Team kayak just left me with a booking and limbo and preffered not to contact me.. Instead when I contacted the team they said the booking is cancelled. Seriously 5 days after booking u were waiting of my call to inform me of the incompetence of the team. This will be taken up with higher authorities

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

BAD experience. Entertainment system was not working and most of the passengers had this issue. Staff was not helpful. Meal was yuck. Bad old flights.

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

It would have been perfect if there was onboard entertainment.

Food could be better they need a better caterer in DC flight from India always has better food

Everything! To start with, seats, food tray table, entertainment console all are broken! Imposing duty free baggage fees for $250 as a surprise penalty cannot be appreciated! Airlines should be responsible for transferring the checked baggages to the connecting flight. Having customer go through the transfer is painful considering the travel tiredness! No soft drinks served on flight is another crumble!

Old creaky plane, poor entertainment, USB port did not work. Food was ok.

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