06 September, 2025
Destination Profile
Come to India to stand on the haunting ghats of Varanasi, where Hindu offerings scent the skies and lotus flowers drift down the Ganges. Come to taste pungent Tamil curries bursting with tamarind and coconut. Come for intrepid treks deep into the wild valleys of Ladakh and Leh. Choose India for the majestic Rajput palaces of Rajasthan and the shimmering beaches of Goa. Choose it for Mumbai's tangy street food and Delhi's Mughal UNESCO sites. Sound like your sort of adventure? Cheap flights to India from New Zealand can take you to cities up and down the subcontinent. Common departure airports are in Auckland and Christchurch. Most trips include at least a single stopover, taking between 20-30 hours per leg.
The Taj Mahal is considered one of the greatest treasures of the Mughal age. It awaits in the historic city of Agra with white-tipped domes and grand gardens.
From party-mad Anjuna to hippy-favorite Palolem, Goa has arguably the best beaches in all of India.
The Himalayas hardly need any introduction! This is the tallest mountain range in the world, with the likes of Everest and Annapurna beckoning daring climbers and hikers.
At the moment, the most affordable times in the year to take a flight to India are March/2026 and October/2025. The most expensive month is February/2026.
No airlines fly direct between New Zealand and India.
Malaysia Airlines is the cheapest airline that flies to India from New Zealand.
Qatar Airways is the best airline to fly between New Zealand and India.