New Delhi to Los Angeles (DEL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DEL Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 32 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DEL and LAX. Nearest airports to DEL with scheduled service: Maharaja Agrasen International Airport (HSS, 93 mi) · Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR, 110 mi) · Moradabad Airport (MZS, 112 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TPE Taoyuan 18h 58m CI AVBRCI Taoyuan (TPE) to Los Angeles flights
NRT Narita 19h 5m 6EJLUL 5YJLKD Narita (NRT) to Los Angeles flights
SFO San Francisco 19h 5m AI AAAFAM San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles flights
YVR Vancouver 19h 55m AI AAACAN Vancouver (YVR) to Los Angeles flights
HKG Hong Kong 20h AICXET 3SCXDL Hong Kong (HKG) to Los Angeles flights
ICN Seoul 20h 20m AIKE APZCMKE Seoul (ICN) to Los Angeles flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 20h 30m AIMU 3SCACK Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Los Angeles flights
IST Istanbul 21h 26m 6ETK 6EHYNZ Istanbul (IST) to Los Angeles flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 22h AYUL AY Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Los Angeles flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 22h 3m ACAIAZ 3SDELH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Los Angeles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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New Delhi to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-12.5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DEL and LAX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DEL to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,178
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEL → LAX
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
LAX → DEL
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-12.5h
Los Angeles is 12.5 hours behind New Delhi.
DEL: IST · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, it's 5.5:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Visa & Entry

Indian passport holders need a visa to enter the United States. The B-1/B-2 tourist and business visa is the standard category. Apply online through the DS-160 form at ceac.state.gov, pay the $185 application fee, and schedule an in-person interview at a US consulate in India. Interview wait times vary by city and season. Check ustraveldocs.com/in for current wait times.

B-1/B-2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries. Each stay is limited to 6 months as determined by the CBP officer at entry. Indian nationals are not eligible for the Visa Waiver Program or ESTA. There is no visa on arrival.

Getting to DEL

Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.

Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

DEL–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Delhi to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Time difference-12.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEL
IATA / ICAODEL / VIDP
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr77.8M
Elevation777 ft / 237 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEL to LAX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Taiwan Taoyuan, Narita and San Francisco.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LAX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Los Angeles is 12.5 hours behind New Delhi.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiwan Taoyuan, Narita and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.