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Seattle to Mumbai fares show a median of $692 over 16 days of fares in the last 30, with a wide range — watch for dips toward $361.
Written from this route's 30-day price index (16 daily samples). Article last regenerated Nov 7, 2026.
See full numbers and stats on the SEA → BOM price history page.
The data shows a wide band of outcomes on the Seattle–Mumbai route, with fares ranging from $361 on the cheapest days up to $916 at the high end — a spread of 154%. That's large even for a long-haul international itinerary, and it suggests this market isn't priced consistently day to day. The median of $692 is a reasonable planning number, but it masks real variation: a quarter of observed fares came in at or below $361, meaning low fares aren't rare flukes, they show up often enough to be worth watching for.
We only have cached fares for 16 of the last 30 days, which is a thinner sample than we'd like for a route this long-haul. That limits how confident we can be about precise timing within the booking window. What we can say is that the gap between the low and median fares is wide enough that patience or flexibility could meaningfully pay off — travelers who can wait for a dip rather than booking the first fare they see stand to save several hundred dollars based on what's been observed.
No single carrier or weekly pattern is visible in this data, so we can't point to specific days or airlines as consistently cheaper. The likely explanation for the spread is a mix of routing options (one-stop versus two-stop itineraries, different connecting hubs) rather than classic calendar-based pricing dynamics. Given the thin sample and the size of the spread, treat $692 as a ballpark median rather than a firm target, and treat $361 as evidence that worthwhile deals do appear — not as a guaranteed floor. The honest takeaway: this route's pricing is noisy, and anyone booking should compare several dates rather than assume the first quote is representative.
Why we regenerated this article: Median fare ↑ 92% ($361 → $692). 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 Nov 7, 2026. Fares shift continuously — confirm at booking.