Deal Alert: US Cities to India From $609 Round-Trip
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It's rare to find discounted fares to India, but today we're seeing some great deals with prices starting from just $609 round-trip on a variety of carriers. Better yet, there are deals to be found from all over the US, including Baltimore (BWI), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA) and Newark (EWR) to both Mumbai (BOM) and New Delhi (DEL). These deals are generally available for departures from September through October of this year, but exact availability depends on your desired itinerary.
Airline: Air China, Air Canada, Etihad, United
Routes: BWI/ORD/LAX/MIA/EWR to BOM/DEL
Cost: $609+ round-trip in economy
Dates: September — October 2017
Booking Link: Orbitz or Expedia
Pay With: Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Los Angeles (LAX) to New Delhi (DEL) for $609 round-trip on Air China:
Chicago (ORD) to Mumbai (BOM) for $657 round-trip on Etihad:
Baltimore (BWI) to New Delhi (DEL) for $693 round-trip on Air Canada/United:
Miami (MIA) to New Delhi (DEL) for $708 round-trip on United:
Newark (EWR) to Mumbai (BOM) for $724 round-trip on United:
Maximize Your Purchase
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express® Gold Card or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
If you’re able to score one of these tickets, please share the good news in the comments below!
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