New Delhi: Air travel is set to become more wallet-friendly this Diwali, falling on November 12, 2023, in comparison to the airfares throughout the week leading up to the festival. As many individuals plan to journey home to celebrate the Festival of Lights with their loved ones, Diwali day emerges as the opportune moment to secure the best bargains on nonstop flights.

High and Low Airfares on Diwali 2023

According to an exhaustive evaluation by News9live of airfares, the highest ticket price on Diwali day was observed on the Bangalore to Delhi route, with IndiGo quoting a rate of Rs 7,697. In contrast, the most budget-friendly fare was noted on the Delhi-Lucknow route, available at an attractive Rs 3,119 through IndiGo.

Among the carriers analyzed by News9live, IndiGo (4 routes) and SpiceJet (3 routes) demonstrated the most competitive rates for nonstop flights on Diwali day.

High and Low Airfares Leading to Diwali 2023

A comparison of airfares for November 10 revealed that the highest fare was registered for a nonstop flight from Bangalore to Delhi, priced at Rs 17,764 by Akasa Air. Conversely, the most economical option on November 10 was a nonstop Akasa Air flight from Delhi to Mumbai, available at a mere Rs 5,295.

On November 11, the steepest fare was documented for a nonstop IndiGo flight on the Delhi-Patna route, reaching Rs 13,025. Meanwhile, the most pocket-friendly option for a nonstop flight, just one day before Diwali, was found on the Delhi-Mumbai route, with SpiceJet offering fares as low as Rs 5,254.

Here's a breakdown of fares for nonstop flights on key routes for November 12, with a comparison to the rates on November 10 and 11:

Airfare Summary for Diwali 2023
Chennai to Delhi

November 10: Rs 10,670 by Vistara
November 11: Rs 8,000 by IndiGo
November 12: Rs 6,167 by SpiceJet
Bangalore to Delhi

November 10: Rs 16,764 by Akasa Air
November 11: Rs 10,637 by IndiGo
November 12: Rs 7,697 by IndiGo
Delhi to Patna

November 10: Rs 12,727 by Vistara
November 11: Rs 13,025 by IndiGo
November 12: Rs 7,528 by IndiGo
Delhi to Lucknow

November 10: Rs 9,629 by AirAsia
November 11: Rs 5,332 by IndiGo
November 12: Rs 3,119 by IndiGo
Mumbai to Delhi

November 10: Rs 12,587 by IndiGo
November 11: Rs 10,067 by IndiGo
November 12: Rs 5,342 by IndiGo
Delhi to Mumbai

November 10: Rs 5,295 by Akasa Air
November 11: Rs 5,254 by SpiceJet
November 12: Rs 4,999 by SpiceJet
Delhi to Kolkata

November 10: Rs 9,077 by SpiceJet
November 11: Rs 9,051 by IndiGo
November 12: Rs 6,197 by SpiceJet

Book your tickets for Diwali travel early to take advantage of the most favorable airfares for this festive season.

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