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Washington–Mumbai fares have a median of $548 across recent snapshots, ranging $476–$631 — too few samples for precise timing advice.

Fares cluster near $548, but thin data limits confidence

Key takeaways

Median fare sits at $548, with observed prices ranging from $476 to $631
A 33% spread between low and high suggests real variability, though it's based on only 9 snapshots
Both p25 and p75 land exactly at $548, meaning most of the observed variation comes from a few outlier days rather than a wide middle range
No reliable day-of-week or carrier pattern is visible given the small sample size
Treat $548 or below as a reasonable target based on current data

30-day price trend

DCA → BOM · cheapest cached fare per day · last 9 days · ↑ 15%

$476 low$631 high

See full numbers and stats on the DCA → BOM price history page.

The full picture

The DCA–Mumbai route shows a median fare of $548, with a range stretching from $476 at the low end to $631 at the high end — a 33% spread that signals some real price movement over the window observed. However, with only 9 daily snapshots collected, this is a thin dataset, and the fact that both the 25th and 75th percentiles sit exactly at the median tells us that most days actually cluster tightly around $548, with the wider range driven by one or two outlier fares rather than a consistent pattern of highs and lows.

We don't have enough data here to responsibly say when in a typical booking horizon this route softens — that kind of claim needs weeks of snapshots across multiple booking windows, not just 9 days of cached fares. What we can say is that $548 has been a stable, recurring price point, making it a sensible benchmark: if you see something at or below that figure, it's in line with the better end of what's been observed recently.

We also don't see enough carrier-level detail in this data to identify a dominant airline or flag any carrier-specific pricing behavior on this route. Given the long-haul, likely one-stop-or-more nature of a DCA–Mumbai itinerary, fares can also be more sensitive to fuel surcharges and seasonal demand than shorter domestic routes, which this snapshot window wouldn't fully capture.

Honest caveat: with just 9 samples, this read is directional at best. A larger sample across a longer window would be needed before drawing firm conclusions about booking timing or day-of-week effects.

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Why we regenerated this article: Price spread widened by 33 points. We only rewrite when the underlying price index actually moves — stable weeks keep the previous take.

AI-authored from this route's 30-day price index. Article last regenerated Oct 10, 2026. Fares shift continuously — confirm at booking.