As inflation bites, travellers globally are on the lookout for the best deals out there. To help bargain hunters on their way, digital travel platform Agoda shares the most affordable routes booked on Agoda in early August by travellers from India.
With thousands of flight routes from India to choose from on Agoda, Indian travellers had access to fares starting as low as INR 1,329. This fare is for the route between Mumbai to Goa and has ranked 5th among 10 Asia Pacific markets for the lowest domestic rate. Thailand and the Philippines, both having offered an INR 665 domestic flight, shared the top spot.
Regionally, India ranked 9th with an INR 4,985 flight from Delhi to Kathmandu. Indians did however have the most affordable intercontinental flight: Delhi to Dubai was available at some point for only INR 7,478.
Krishna Rathi, Country Director India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives at Agoda: “It’s great to see travellers finding such amazing flight deals on Agoda. These bargains show there are real deals to be found if you are prepared to be flexible with carrier, route, and timing. Pricing of course changes with demand, and we seek to get the best prices available for wherever you want to fly. Domestic, regionally, or cross continents.”
The most affordable flights from India:
Domestic: Mumbai (BOM) -> Goa (GOX), INR 1,329
The most affordable domestic flight booked in India took off from Mumbai and landed in Goa, costing no more than INR 1,329. Goa is one of India’s most popular tourist destinations, known for its beaches, nightlife, and laid-back atmosphere. The flight duration is only 75 minutes, making it a quick and easy getaway from the hustle and bustle of Mumbai.
Regional: Delhi (DEL) -> Kathmandu (KTM), INR 4,985
A journey from New Delhi to the enchanting city of Kathmandu was booked for a mere 4,985 INR. Nepal’s rich tapestry of traditions and landscapes await, from colourful markets to awe-inspiring Himalayan Mountain vistas. The flight time from Delhi to the capital of Nepal is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Intercontinental: Delhi (DEL) to Dubai (DBX), INR 7,478
Middle Eastern magic can be discovered on a trip to Dubai, the cosmopolitan city with something for everyone. Whether you want to shop, dine, or party, you’ll find it in Dubai. The flight is only 4 hours and 30 minutes long and with a total fare of only INR 7,478, Delhi to Dubai was the cheapest intercontinental flight booked on Agoda in early August.
Agoda looked at the total fare per passenger, including taxes and surcharges, in ten markets across Asia Pacific. The fares are the cheapest fares from actual bookings made on Agoda between 1 and 14 August and for travel in September and October this year.
Agoda built its global reputation as an online travel booking platform for hotels and vacation homes and has seen its flight bookings take off since launching on the platform in 2019. There are now 130,000 flight routes available to book on Agoda.
Lowest flight fares for departures in September – October, booked between 1-14 August 2023
| Domestic | |||
| # | Origin | Destination | Fare (INR) |
| 1 | Bangkok (BKK), Thailand | Krabi (KBV), Thailand | 665 |
| Roxas (RXS), Philippines | Manila (MNL), Philippines | 665 | |
| 3 | Kota Bharu (KBR), Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia | 784 |
| 4 | Seoul (GMP), South Korea | Jeju (CJU), South Korea | 1,080 |
| 5 | Mumbai (BOM), India | Goa (GOX), India | 1,329 |
| 6 | Tokyo (NRT), Japan | Hiroshima (HIJ), Japan | 1,413 |
| 7 | Da Nang (DAD), Vietnam | Hanoi (HAN), Vietnam | 1,911 |
| 8 | Ballina (BNK), Australia | Sydney (SYD), Australia | 2,327 |
| 9 | Jakarta (CGK), Indonesia | Bandar Lampung (TKG), Indonesia | 2,410 |
| 10 | Penghu (MZG), Taiwan | Taichung (RMQ), Taiwan | 4,404 |
| Regional | |||
| # | Origin | Destination | Fare (INR) |
| 1 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia | Singapore (SIN) | 997 |
| 2 | Medan (KNO), Indonesia | Penang (PEN), Malaysia | 1,662 |
| 3 | Manila (MNL), Philippines | Hong Kong (HKG) | 2,160 |
| Bangkok (DMK), Thailand | Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia | 2,160 | |
| 5 | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Vietnam | Singapore (SIN) | 2,991 |
| 6 | Taipei (TPE), Taiwan | Manila (MNL), Philippines | 3,157 |
| 7 | Seoul (ICN), South Korea | Angeles/Mabalacat (CRK), Philippines | 3,573 |
| 8 | Fukuoka (FUK), Japan | Seoul (ICN), South Korea | 3,739 |
| 9 | Delhi (DEL), India | Kathmandu (KTM), Nepal | 4,985 |
| 10 | Sydney (SYD), Australia | Fiji (NAN), Fiji Islands | 11,882 |
| Intercontinental | |||
| # | Origin | Destination | Fare (INR) |
| 1 | Delhi (DEL), India | Dubai (DXB), UAE | 7,478 |
| 2 | Perth (PER), Australia | Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia | 9,722 |
| 3 | Bali (DPS), Indonesia | Adelaide (ADL), Australia | 13,045 |
| 4 | Manila (MNL), Philippines | Perth (PER), Australia | 15,289 |
| 5 | Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Vietnam | Melbourne (MEL), Australia | 16,120 |
| 6 | Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Malaysia | Sydney (SYD), Australia | 16,701 |
| 7 | Seoul (ICN), South Korea | Melbourne (MEL), Australia | 18,031 |
| 8 | Bangkok (BKK), Thailand | Melbourne (MEL), Australia | 18,114 |
| 9 | Tokyo (NRT), Japan | Sydney (SYD), Australia | 20,689 |
| 10 | Taipei (TPE), Taiwan | Perth (PER), Australia | 22,600 |
