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Varanasi.$565 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 24, returning Tue, Mar 3.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from New York Newark on Tue, Feb 24, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Varanasi on Tue, Mar 3, arriving in New York Newark.Price includes taxes and charges.From $565, select.
Varanasi.$769 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 14, returning Wed, Jan 21.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Jan 14, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Varanasi on Wed, Jan 21, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $769, select.
Varanasi.$835 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jan 31, returning Sat, Feb 7.Round-trip flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, Jan 31, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Varanasi on Sat, Feb 7, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $835, select.
Varanasi.$928 per passenger.Departing Fri, Feb 13, returning Fri, Feb 20.Round-trip flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, Feb 13, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Varanasi on Fri, Feb 20, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $928, select.
Varanasi.$1,022 per passenger.Departing Sun, Apr 26, returning Tue, Apr 28.Round-trip flight with SWISS and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Tampa International on Sun, Apr 26, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Varanasi on Tue, Apr 28, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,022, select.
Varanasi.$1,029 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 24, returning Thu, Aug 27.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa and Air India Express.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, Jul 24, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with Air India Express, departing from Varanasi on Thu, Aug 27, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,029, select.
Varanasi.$1,198 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jan 25, returning Sun, Mar 1.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, Jan 25, arriving in Varanasi.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Varanasi on Sun, Mar 1, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,198, select.

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Airports near Varanasi

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Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Varanasi. But we found flights with one or more stops from $563.
The cheapest month to fly to Varanasi is usually February.
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No airlines currently offer direct flights between United States and Varanasi Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Varanasi is $563. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Varanasi Airport is Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Varanasi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air India offers the cheapest flight tickets to Varanasi.

Flying to Varanasi

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Cheapest flight found$563
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How to find cheap flights to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)

  • The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is $362. A round-trip plane ticket to VNS right now is $563.

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  • The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to land some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Varanasi, where Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is located.

  • Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Varanasi. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.

  • Search for plane tickets to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport that come with a stop. Taking an indirect route can help you save. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.

Best time to go to Varanasi

  • May is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Varanasi.

  • Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to VNS that suits your budget and itinerary.

  • Travel to Varanasi in July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to VNS, but also when fares are typically more expensive.

  • April is the quietest time of year to travel if you prefer a more relaxed vibe. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Varanasi then.

  • Check the weather before you head off. May is the warmest time of year in Varanasi, averaging between 79ºF and 109ºF.

  • January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 50ºF to 77ºF.

  • Hoping for a clearer forecast? November is the driest month in Varanasi.

  • The wettest time of year is August. Plan your getaway then and you can expect to get around 22 days of rainfall.

Traveling to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS): What you need to know

  • Offering direct flights to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, these airlines make reaching Varanasi easy:

  • Consider booking your VNS plane ticket with Air India. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 86% of flights into this hub landing on time.

  • You'll be arriving in the UTC+5:30 timezone at VNS.

  • Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to VNS:

  • Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport has an on-time performance of 55%. This percentage is a snapshot of how reliably flights from VNS reach their destination as scheduled.

Getting to central Varanasi from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)

  • The distance from VNS to central Varanasi is about 15 miles.

  • If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to VNS, it'll take around 35 minutes to reach the center.

  • Varanasi is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to put on your short list:

Varanasi highlights

  • These leading attractions should be on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Varanasi:

    • I ️️ Banaras: The perfect place to start your city tour, this landmark is around 2 miles south-west of the city center.

    • SARASWATI GARDEN: You'll find this park roughly 3 miles south of the center. It's a great place to take a breather while exploring Varanasi.

    • The holy Ganga (पावन गंगा): Take on this landmark next. About 4 miles south-east of the city center, it's worth checking out to get the full Varanasi experience.

How to get to Mau from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS)

  • The nearby city of Mau is about 85 miles from VNS. The drive to the center in a ride-share or cab will take around 2 hours 35 minutes.

Traveling from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) to Mirzāpur

  • Located about 30 miles away, Mirzāpur is another city that's not far from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. It'll take you around 21 hours 15 minutes to make the trip by public transport from VNS.

  • It'll take you 1 hour 40 minutes or so to drive to Mirzāpur.

Explore more of India

  • Craving more adventure? Kanpur will add more excitement to your journey through India. It's about 170 miles north-west of Varanasi and features ISKCON Kanpur, Sri Sri Radha Madhav Temple, Jagannath Temple and Shree Somnath Mandir.

  • Lucknow is another popular destination in India and is roughly 150 miles north-west of Varanasi. Set your sights on top attractions like ImamBada, Sultan Palace and The city of Nawabs - Lucknow, India (Self-Guided walking tour) by FreeGuides.com. Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO) is the main hub serving this city.

  • Or set out for Patna, roughly 140 miles east of Varanasi. Jangi Masjid - جنگی مسجد, Jama Masjid - جامع مسجد and Devi temple are among the many reasons to go.

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