Domestic airfare prices increase ahead of Diwali weekend

In the wake of the Diwali holidays, flight ticket rates on some have witnessed a sharp rise.The ticket fares from 21-24 October in the country have increased multi-fold. The civil aviation ministry in August this year removed the limits imposed on domestic airfares after a span of approximately 27 months. With this, airlines are free to decide what to charge passengers post 31 August.

Mumbai-Goa air ticketfares: The  Mumbai-Goa flights ranges between Rs 9,228-16,000 for a round trip.

Mumbai-Kochi air ticket fares: For Mumbai Kochi route, for a 1hr 45 min journey, the non stop IndiGo flight costs around Rs 26,310 for a round trip. Ticket fares for IndiGo and Air Asia ranges between Rs 14,000- Rs 20,000.

Delhi-Kochiairticketfares: On this route for 3 hours 15 minutes journey on an Air Asia non-stop flight costs around Rs 18,092. However, non-stop flight on a Vistara flight costs around Rs 19,950. And Air India flight ticket costs around Rs 20,602 while an IndiGo flight costs around Rs 18,417.

Mumbai-Jaipurairticketfares: On this route for 1 hour 45 minute journey on IndiGo flight costs Rs 22,535. Air ticket on Air Asia flight costs Rs 23,561 while Vistara flight costs Rs 26,360.

Delhi-Jaipurairticketfares: IndiGo non-stop flight for a round trip costs around Rs 9,290. Air Asia ticket price begins at Rs 9,685 while SpiceJet flight costs around Rs 9,290.

Delhi-Patnaairticketfares: For Delhi-Patna route, the ticket price for a non-stop Go First flight costs around Rs 17,984 while that of Vistara costs around Rs 20,110. SpiceJet flight ticket costs around Rs 22,531 while price of IndiGo flight is Rs 23,732.