Traveling is one of those things almost everyone would like to do more of, though high ticket prices can often times keep travel plans from ever leaving the ground. India is a beautiful country rich in culture and vast in landscape. The most popular airports to fly into are Mumbai (Bombay), India (BOM), Bangalore (BLR) and Delhi (DEL).
Depending on the departure city flights to India usually range from $1,000-$2,500 US Dollars. Climate is of concern when booking a flight to India. There are basically four seasons with winter being from December through February, the weather is cool and dry. March through May are the summer months and temperatures in May can be unbearable. Overall, the best time to fly to Mumbai, Delhi and Goa would be mid-September through March. The cheapest time to fly to India is during the Monsoon season, June through September, due to heavy rain. Keep in mind that Monsoons can offset plane schedules and completely shut off electricity.
Searching for flight deals online or booking through airline websites directly are both quick and efficient ways to find flights, though not always the cheapest. Some great websites to check for deals are Kayak, Travelocity, Priceline, and Orbitz. Though it is a gamble, some times waiting until the last minute (a few weeks before departure date) can really pay off as airlines are offering lower prices to fill the seats on upcoming flights. If you are a student there are plenty of websites devoted to finding cheap student air fares. A very popular site for students is S.T.A. Travel, they run monthly deals to multiple destination cities and the travel agents will work closely with you to find you the best deal out there.
Some airlines such as Korean, Lufthansa, and Cathay Pacific run deals on flights to India, but often the discounted fares are not given to the customer directly. Travel agencies buy seats in bulk at a discounted price and pass the savings on to you. So it would be wise to look into any Indian travel agencies in your area, that would be a sure way to find out about any current flight deals.
Again, depending on your departure city and your relationship with flying, it may be a good idea to keep an open mind to multiple flight connections. In an ideal world it would be best to walk onto one plane and a matter of hours later walk off at your destination....then again, in an ideal world, everyone would fly in their private jet. If you are someone who can tolerate multiple take offs and landings without running the risk of air sickness, allowing multiple connections is a sure way to knock a few hundred dollars off your ticket price. Also, if you allow some flexibility with your travels dates your search results will yield greater savings. One last tip, an airline insider secret: the cheapest day of the week to fly is Tuesday, so start your search there!
