When to book and when to fly for cheaper flights from Canada to India, plus the busiest seasons to avoid and simple ways to save.
Flights from Canada to India can cost a lot more in December than in February. When you book and when you fly make a bigger difference than almost anything else. Here’s a simple guide to getting the timing right.
Short answer · Book 2 to 3 months ahead for normal dates and 4 to 6 months ahead for December, summer and Diwali. The cheapest months to fly are usually late January to March and September to early October
Fares are often lower from late January to March, once the holiday rush ends, and from September to early October, before Diwali. Weather is also pleasant in much of North India from February to March.
The monsoon months (roughly June to September) can also bring lower prices in India, but overlap with Canadian summer holidays, which pushes fares up on flights from Canada.
Vancouver and Toronto have nonstop flights to Delhi, and Toronto has also had nonstops to Mumbai at times. Most other Canadian cities connect through one of these, or through hubs in Europe, the Middle East or Asia.
Usually February or March, or September to early October, outside the December holidays, summer and Diwali.
About 2 to 3 months ahead for normal dates, and 4 to 6 months ahead for December, summer holidays and Diwali.
Rarely, especially in busy seasons. Prices usually rise as the travel date gets closer.
Compare fares from Canada across hundreds of airlines and booking sites.
Search flights
