Bangalore-Delhi is India's second busiest domestic route with 30+ daily flights. Competition means great fares — if you know when to book.
Quick Facts
- Distance: 2,000 km
- Flight time: 2 hrs 30 min
- Daily flights: 30+
- Airlines: IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, SpiceJet
- Fare range: ₹3,000-₹10,000
Pricing Strategy
- 📊 Cheapest day to fly: Tuesday-Wednesday
- 📅 Book 14-21 days early for best fares
- ✈️ Early morning (5-7 AM) and late night (9-11 PM) flights are cheapest
- 💡 IndiGo vs Akasa: Akasa often undercuts IndiGo by ₹200-₹500 on this route
- 🏢 Business travelers: Air India's frequency means easy same-day returns
Train Alternative?
- 🚂 34+ hours: At 2,000 km, the train is not competitive. Fly
- 💰 Time value: Even the cheapest ₹3,000 flight saves 31 hours vs Rajdhani