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Delhi has nonstop service from JFK, EWR, ORD, and SFO on United and Air India, with flight times around 14 to 15 hours.
Winter (November–February) is cool, dry, and the most popular, priciest season. Summer (April–June) is extremely hot; monsoon (July–September) is humid and rainy — both are cheaper but less comfortable for sightseeing.
There's no dedicated low-cost carrier flying nonstop from the US — Air India and United are both full-service, so booking within the optimal window matters more than airline choice.
6 to 8 weeks out on full-service carriers, or 5 to 7 weeks out on lower fare classes.
Summer (April–June) and monsoon season (July–September) are cheaper but hot and humid. Winter (November–February) is the most comfortable and most expensive.
No dedicated budget carrier flies nonstop from the US — Air India and United are full-service, so timing matters more than airline choice.
US citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online in advance — India is not visa-free for US passport holders.