A Guide To The Best Airlines To Fly To India From USA

January 30, 2016 admin

For pure comfort on board the flight, I strongly recommend that you fly to India with Emirates, British Airways or Singapore as they are the best airlines to fly to India from USA. However, those flying from the West Coast should choose Singapore.

Please be sure to wear a mask on flights and maintain social distancing due to coronavirus.

Although there are quite a few factors that decide the overall comfort of an airline, for me, domestic transfers and delayed layovers can really spoil the whole experience. But in all honesty some other points to consider are:

Where in the US you are flying from
Where in India you are going
What time you plan on landing in India

Here We Are Discussing The 7 Best Airlines To Fly To INDIA From USA:

Here are some of my favorite airlines:

1. VIRGIN ATLANTIC:

Ever since the COVID 19 pandemic, there has been a complete ban on air travel and only a few airlines were allowed to fly. Virgin Atlantic has been operational since September 2020 to fly between USA and India. Virgin Atlantic provides connecting flights to India from USA via London.

S.No.	FROM	TO	Category
1	New York	Delhi	Two-stops
2	New York	Mumbai	Two-stops
3	San Francisco	Delhi	One-stop
4	San Francisco	Mumbai	One-stop
5	Austin	Hyderabad	Two-stops
6	Los Angeles	Delhi	One-stops
7	Boston	Delhi	One-stop
8	Atlanta	Mumbai	One-stop

Virgin Atlantic Baggage Policy:

Carry-on baggage: You can carry up to 7 kg of luggage whose sum of length, width, and height of each piece should not exceed 115 cm (for economy class).
Checked baggage: You can carry 2 pieces of luggage up to 23kg each (for economy class).

Virgin Atlantic Cancellation Policy:

With its updated cancellation policy, if you cancel your booking with Virgin Atlantic then you can convert your booking into a travel voucher to travel at a later date. This travel Voucher can be used up until 30 April 2023. This voucher will be the equivalent to your cancelled booking
If your flight has been cancelled by Virgin Atlantic then you can rebook the flight on a different destination subject to seat availability. If there are any additional charges, then customers need to pay the difference.

Virgin Atlantic Infant Policy:

Babies up to the age of 2 are classed as infants. The airline charges 10% of the adult fare (plus any taxes fees or charges). Only one baby per lap.
Child fares apply for children between 2 and 11.
Young adult fares apply for children between 12 and 16.

Read More : Which is the best airline to fly from USA to India with an infant?

Virgin Atlantic Ranking:

SKYTRAX	TRIPADVISOR	AIRHELP
4/5 stars	4/5 stars	7.69/10 stars

2. UNITED AIRLINES:

The next airline in the category of cheap flights to India from USA is United. Being considered as one of the major airlines of America, it operates more than 5,400 flights on daily basis. The carrier supports domestic and international flights to more than 319 destinations in 54 countries on six continents.

S.No.	FROM	TO	Category
1	Newark	Delhi	Non-stop
2	Newark	Mumbai	Non-stop

United Airlines Baggage Policy:

Carry-on baggage: Dimensions related to carry-on are 45 linear inches (22 x 14 x 9 in) or 115 centimeters (56 x 36 x 23 cm).
Checked baggage: It includes maximum dimensions of 62 inches or 157 centimeters and the maximum weight of 50 pounds or 23 kg.

Read More : United Airlines Reviews, Rating-Baggage Fees and Fares

United Airlines Cancellation Policy:

You can also make changes to your flights within 24 hours of booking without change fee through Manage Reservations, the app, etc.
Contact the airlines or talk to an airport representative if you are unable to complete your desired flight changes.

Read More : United Airlines Flight Cancellation Policy And Re-booking Information!

United Airlines Infant Policy:

A child whose age is less than 2 years is considered as an infant.
The infant fare in domestic flight is 10% of the adult fare at the time of infant ticketing.

Read More : What You Need To Know Regarding Infant Policies Of Top Airlines Of US?

United Airlines Ranking:

SKYTRAX	TRIPADVISOR	AIRHELP
3/5 stars	3/5 stars	7.6/10 stars

3. DELTA AIRLINES:

Talking about the best airlines to India from USA, Delta does hold a spot on that list. It operates more than 5,400 flights on daily basis and supports a network serving 319 destinations in 54 countries.

S.No.	FROM	TO	Category
1	NEW YORK	Delhi	One stop
2	NEWARK	Mumbai	One stop
3	NEW YORK	Bengaluru	One stop
4	CHICAGO	Delhi	One stop

Delta Baggage Policy:

Carry-on baggage: The carry-on baggage must meet carry on size limits of 22″ x 14″ x 9″ or 56 x 35 x 23 cm.
Checked baggage: Maximum dimensions of the baggage are 62 inches or 157 centimeters and maximum weight is 50 pounds.

Read More : Delta Airline Reviews, Rating and Fares

Delta Cancellation Policy:

Passengers can cancel the airline tickets via online, in person or by phone.
The fares are non-refundable if it has been longer than 24 hours since purchase.

Read More : Delta Airlines Cancellation Policy, Refund Status And Delays!

Delta Infant Policy:

Children aging less than 2 years are considered as infants.
Charges are 10% of the adult fare at the time of infant ticketing plus the international taxes and surcharges.

Read More : What You Need To Know Regarding Infant Policies Of Top Airlines Of US?

Delta Ranking:

SKYTRAX	TRIPADVISOR	AIRHELP
3/5 stars	4/5 stars	7.4/10 stars

Flights with a Middle Eastern Transit Point:

Airlines: Qatar Airways, Etihad, and Emirates.

Layovers will be based on the nation of the airlines.

The aircrafts on this route are excellent with some of the most modern fleets to offer passengers the best possible experience. Not only do the airlines on this route offer cheap flights to India from USA but also give you true value for money. Emirates has won the award for ‘Best In-flight Entertainment’ for many years.

4. QATAR AIRWAYS:

Qatar Airways is the flag carrier of Qatar which links over 150 international destinations across Africa, Central Asia, Europe, etc. It is counted as one of the best airlines from USA to India.

S.No.	FROM	TO	Category
1	New York	Amritsar	One stop
2	Boston	Delhi	One stop
3	Philadelphia	Mumbai	One stop
4	Washington	Kolkata	One stop
5	Atlanta	Chennai	One stop
6	Miami	Ahmedabad	One stop
7	Chicago	Cochin	One stop
8	Denver	Bengaluru	One stop
9	Los Angeles	Trivandrum	One stop

Qatar Airways Baggage Policy:

Carry-on baggage: You can only carry one piece which should not exceed the total weight of 7 kg.
Checked baggage: You can carry two pieces of weight 32kg or 70lb and dimension of 158cm.

Read More : Qatar Airways Baggage Weight Limit

Qatar Airways Cancellation Policy:

You can cancel your reservation within 24 hours without any penalty before the departure of your flight.
If your flight is canceled or delayed by more than 3 hours, you can request the refund

Read More : Qatar Airways Cancellation Policy, Refunds & Rebooking Of Tickets!

Qatar Airways Infant Policy:

Two infants with one adult are allowed: The Second infant should be over 12 months and able to sit on a seat with a seatbelt.
Children between 2-5 years should be accompanied by an adult over 16 years of age when traveling.

Qatar Airways Ranking:

SKYTRAX	TRIPADVISOR	AIRHELP
5/5 stars	4/5 stars	8.46/10 stars

5. ETIHAD AIRWAYS:

Etihad Airways is the second-largest airline of the UAE. It operates more than 1,000 flights per week which include the arrivals and departure of passengers in Asia, Africa, Europe, America, etc.

S.No.	FROM	TO	Category
1	New York	Delhi	One Stop
2	Washington	Mumbai	One Stop
3	Chicago	Chennai	One Stop
4	Los Angeles	Delhi	One Stop
5	Dallas	Mumbai	One Stop

Etihad Airways Baggage Policy:

Carry-on baggage: Maximum dimensions are 115 cm (40 cm x 50 cm x 25 cm) with weight 7 kg (economy class).
Checked baggage: Dimensions are 158cm (50 x 70 x 38cm) with weight 23 kg in economy class.

Read More : Etihad Airways Baggage Allowance & Restricted Item List

Etihad Airways Cancellation Policy:

For refund purpose, you need to check out the Etihad Guest Service Centre up to 24 hours prior to departure.
A refund fee of 10% of the miles required for the redemption ticket will apply on GuestSeats.

Etihad Airways Infant Policy:

Children whose age is up to two years, they are not required to have their own seat.
There is the availability of bassinets also; on first come first serve basis.

Etihad Airways Ranking:

SKYTRAX	TRIPADVISOR	AIRHELP
5/5 stars	3.5/5 stars	8.48/10 stars

6. EMIRATES:

Emirates is a Dubai based airline which operates more than 3,600 flights per week to about 140 cities in 81 countries across six continents.

S.No.	FROM	TO	Category
1	Boston	Delhi	One Stop
2	New York	Mumbai	One Stop
3	Washington	Hyderabad	One Stop
4	Orlando	Bengaluru	One Stop
5	Fort Lauderdale	Ahmedabad	One Stop
6	Denver	Trivandrum	One Stop
7	Chicago	Cochin	One Stop
8	Houston	Kolkata	One Stop
9	Los Angeles	Chennai	One Stop

Emirates Baggage Policy:

Carry-on baggage: Maximum dimensions attached to it are 22 x 15 x 8 inches or 55 x 38 x 20 cm and maximum weight is 15 lbs or 7 kg.
Checked baggage: Passengers can check 30 kg of baggage free of charge (economy class)

Read More : EMIRATES AIRLINES: BAGGAGE LIMITS, ALLOWANCES & PROHIBITED ITEM LIST

Emirates Cancellation Policy:

To flights booked on the official website of Emirates to or from the US, you may request a refund within 24 hours of booking without penalty.
Your refund will be processed within seven days of submitting the ticket refund form.

Emirates Infant Policy:

Tickets for infants traveling on the parent’s lap or in a bassinet are discounted from the full adult fare.
Lap children and infant seats are not allowed in Exit Rows.

Emirates Ranking:

SKYTRAX	TRIPADVISOR	AIRHELP
4/5 stars	4.5/5 stars	7.82/10 stars

Flight with Pacific transit (majority of flights from West Coast)

Airlines: Singapore Airlines

Layovers will be based on the nation of the airlines.

Although flights on this route are long but the redeeming factor is their consistency in offering good service and entertainment. Singapore Airlines is without a doubt the best airline in the world, and Thai and Cathay Pacific are not bad either. Transits are great with the only hiccup being in the long stopovers and few hub options for US and Indian passengers flying from the West Coast.

7. SINGAPORE AIRLINES:

Singapore Airlines is the flag carrier of Singapore and one of the best airlines to fly to India. It also supports two subsidiaries i.e. SilkAir (for regional flights to secondary cities) and Scoot (which is a low-cost carrier).

S.No.	FROM	TO	Category
1	New York	Delhi	Two stop
2	San Francisco	Mumbai	One stop
3	Washington	Kolkata	Two stop
4	Los Angeles	Delhi	Two stop
5	Honolulu	Mumbai	Two stop

Singapore Airlines Baggage Policy:

Carry-on baggage: You can carry up to 7 kg of luggage whose sum of length, width, and height of each piece should not exceed 115 cm (for economy class).
Checked baggage: You can carry 2 pieces of luggage up to 23kg each (for economy class).

Singapore Airlines Cancellation Policy:

If you are booking flights to or from the USA, you can cancel your ticket without penalty within 24 hours of your booking.
In case you are canceling a non-refundable ticket, then only the taxes will be refunded

Singapore Airlines Infant Policy:

One adult can travel with two infants whose age must be between 7 days to 2 years.
There is a small bassinet which you can book prior to making payment for your flight.

Singapore Airlines Ranking:

SKYTRAX	TRIPADVISOR	AIRHELP
5/5 stars	4.5/5 stars	8.73/10 stars

FAQ:-

1.> Which is the best airline to fly to India?

Etihad
United Airlines
Qatar Airways
Emirates
Virgin Atlantic
Singapore Airlines

2.> Which is the best airline to fly to USA from India?

Ans:- Virgin Atlantic is the best airline to travel from India

3.> Which airlines are flying to India from USA?

Ans:- Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada & United Airlines fly the most frequently from the United States to India.

4.> What are the options to fly from USA to India?

Ans:- There are various options available to fly from USA to India. You can choose non-stop flights or flights with one-stop or two stops. Non stop flights to India are a little costlier than other flights. Virgin Atlantic has great fares to offer.

5.> What is the cheapest month to fly to USA?

Ans:- High season is considered to be January, February and December. The cheapest month to fly to the United States is June.