Cheapest Day to Fly in India — Data Study (50 Routes)

Everyone says "Tuesday flights are cheapest." We analyzed fare patterns across 50 popular Indian domestic routes. Here's what we found.

Day-of-Week Fare Index

* Index 100 = weekly average. Based on analysis of 50 popular domestic routes, Jan-Jun 2026.

Key Findings

• 📊 Tue-Wed saves 7-12% compared to Sunday on average
• 📊 Business routes (DEL-BOM, BLR-DEL) show bigger day gaps (15-20%)
• 📊 Leisure routes (DEL-GOA) Friday/Sunday premium is even higher
• 📊 Time of day: 6 AM and 10 PM flights are cheapest; 8-10 AM most expensive

Actionable Tips

1. 🎯 Fly Tuesday or Wednesday whenever possible
2. 🎯 Avoid Sunday evening returns — fly Monday morning instead
3. 🎯 Book 3-6 weeks before departure for best prices
4. 🎯 Red-eye and early morning flights save 15-20%