Domestic Fixed Departure Flights Across India

Domestic fixed departure flights are pre-purchased series seats on Indian routes, sold on set dates at a fixed price with an airline PNR that is already confirmed. JourneyDeal shows Special Fixed Departure prices on busy metro routes and on the holiday routes that sell out first, with the number of seats left visible on every date.

Domestic fares in India can change sharply within days, especially before festivals, long weekends and school holidays. Series seats are bought in bulk well before travel, so in peak periods they are often cheaper than the live fare. They are not always the cheapest option, which is why we show normal fares alongside them for an honest comparison.

Metro and business routes

• Delhi to Mumbai and Mumbai to Delhi: the busiest pair in the country, with steady business demand and heavy family travel around Diwali and the summer break
• Delhi to Bangalore and Bangalore to Delhi: popular with IT professionals, students and families, with peaks on long weekends and festival holidays
• Delhi to Hyderabad: a strong business route that also fills up around Sankranti, Diwali and the end of the academic year
• Delhi to Kolkata: demand climbs sharply before Durga Puja and again around Diwali and Chhath
• Delhi to Chennai: busy around Pongal, Diwali and the December holidays

Holiday and leisure routes

• Delhi to Goa and Ahmedabad to Goa: the beach season runs from October to March, with the biggest rush over Christmas and New Year
• Delhi to Kochi: Kerala is popular from September to March, around Onam and in the winter months for backwaters and hill stations
• Delhi to Srinagar: spring and summer, roughly April to June, are the peak months for Kashmir, with winter trips for snow too
• Delhi to Leh: the Ladakh season is mainly May to September, when roads open and road trips and monasteries draw visitors

Each route page lists the available dates, the airline, flight timings, baggage and fare rules.

Festival and holiday peaks to plan around

The heaviest domestic travel in India comes around Diwali, Durga Puja, Chhath, Christmas and New Year, plus the summer school holidays in May and June and every long weekend created by a national holiday. Wedding season from November to February also fills flights between metro cities. On these dates the live fare can jump quickly, and fixed departure seats on popular dates are often the first to sell out. If you know your dates, check the route page early and book once the plan is firm.

Airlines on domestic series seats

Domestic fixed departure seats can come from IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air or SpiceJet, depending on which airline has block seats on that route and date. The airline name, flight number and timings are on each row, so you know exactly which flight you are buying.

What to check before booking

• Fare rules: series fares are usually non-refundable, and name and date changes are usually not allowed or are limited
• Baggage: the allowance is shown on each fare and varies, so check it for trips to Leh, Srinagar or Goa where you may carry more
• Names: enter names exactly as on the government photo ID you will carry to the airport
• Weather: flights to Leh and Srinagar can be affected by weather, and airlines may retime or cancel; we help rebook or refund according to the airline's rules
• Altitude: travellers to Leh should plan rest days on arrival, so choose a date that leaves room for acclimatisation

How to book

Open the route page, pick a date with a Special Fixed Departure price, add the travellers and pay online. The ticket is issued against the confirmed PNR and emailed to you. For 10 or more passengers, request a negotiated group fare instead.

For travel agents

Agencies anywhere in India can register free on our agent portal. After a KYC check, you can book the same domestic fixed departure inventory at net fares, add your markup and pay from a wallet. It is a practical way to offer confirmed seats on Goa, Kashmir, Ladakh and festival dates without buying seats in advance yourself.

Flights plus hotel

If you want the flight, stay and sightseeing together, our fixed departure holiday packages and holidays pages cover Goa, Kerala, Kashmir and Ladakh on set dates.