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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Mumbai:

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 21:54
• Latest: departs at 12:15 and lands at 03:59.

The flight takes about 15h 44m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Mumbai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from New York to Mumbai takes 15h 44m, covering 7,781 miles.

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.

Return flights from New York to Mumbai range from £567 to £924, with an average of £677 over the past 12 months. Anything below £567 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the £677 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £574 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with £690 for direct.

Air India is the only airline operating New York to Mumbai flights. 38% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to Mumbai flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from New York to Mumbai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £685, which is 71% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from New York to Mumbai may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 New York to Mumbai route, 62% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 4h 39m.

One-stop flights from New York to Mumbai most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from New York to Mumbai. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £656 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £724, a difference of £68.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air India operates flights between New York and Mumbai.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 19h 26m, compared to 19h 26m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 19h 31m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Mumbai is 9 hours ahead of New York (India Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Mumbai are Juhu Beach, Cooperage Football Ground, and Wankhede Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Mumbai on KAYAK.

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

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.