When is Chhath Puja 2026?

Chhath Puja 2026 runs from Friday 13 November to Monday 16 November. The main Sandhya Arghya is on Sunday 15 November.

How much is a Delhi to Patna flight during Chhath 2026?

In September 2026, early-November Delhi–Patna fares were about ₹8,400–₹9,500, compared with a usual ₹5,500. Fares on the days just before Nahay Khay are typically higher.

Is it too late to book flights for Chhath Puja?

No, but fares rise as seats fill. Booking now, flying mid-week and checking nearby airports gives you the best chance at a reasonable fare.

Which airport is cheapest for Chhath travel to Bihar?

It depends on the date. Compare Patna with Gaya, Purnea, Darbhanga and Varanasi for your dates before booking.

When do return flight prices drop after Chhath?

Return fares are highest on 16–17 November. Flying back from 18 November onward usually costs less.

Is there a discount code for Chhath Puja flights?

Yes. Use YOVO200 at checkout for ₹200 off domestic flights, including Delhi–Patna and Mumbai–Patna. For international flights, YOVO500 gives ₹500 off.

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Chhath · 13–16 Nov

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Chhath Puja 2026 Flights: Book Cheap Tickets to Patna, Darbhanga & Ranchi

Last updated: 23 September 2026

Chhath Puja 2026 runs from 13 to 16 November, and flights into Patna, Darbhanga and Ranchi are already priced well above normal. With the festival under eight weeks away, seats on the busiest dates are going fast. Compare fares below and book your trip home now.

Chhath Puja 2026 Flight Routes & Fares

Route	Usual one-way fare	Festive season fare	Why it fills up
Delhi to Patna	₹2,600 onwards	₹9,000–₹18,000+	Busiest Bihar route; sells out around Chhath week
Delhi to Darbhanga	₹3,000 onwards	₹9,000–₹16,000+	Gateway to Mithila; smallest airport, fewest seats
Mumbai to Patna	₹4,200 onwards	₹10,500–₹18,000+	Largest Bihari community outside Bihar
Mumbai to Darbhanga	₹4,500 onwards	₹10,500–₹18,000+	Sharpest spikes of any Chhath route
Bangalore to Patna	₹3,800 onwards	₹10,000–₹18,000+	Large Bihari IT workforce; few nonstops
Hyderabad to Patna	₹3,500 onwards	₹9,500–₹17,000+	Limited nonstop capacity
Delhi to Varanasi	₹2,900 onwards	₹7,800–₹13,000+	Second-largest Chhath gathering after Patna

Usual and festive fares are the published ranges from each route’s own fare guide. Live fares change daily; open a route page for today’s price.

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Best Dates to Fly for Chhath Puja 2026

Fly out by 10–11 November and return from 18 November onward to miss the worst of the rush.

Outbound: Demand peaks from 10 to 13 November as people arrive before Nahay Khay. Flying earlier in the week is usually cheaper.
Return: The days right after Usha Arghya (16–17 November) see a second spike as everyone heads back to work. Adding one or two days to your trip can save a lot.
Diwali + Chhath in one trip: Diwali is on 8 November, just five days before Nahay Khay. Many travellers fly home once for both, which avoids paying peak fares twice.

Why Chhath Puja Flights Get So Expensive

Chhath brings the sharpest domestic fare spike of the year on routes into Bihar. Lakhs of people working in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Hyderabad travel home in the same week, and confirmed train tickets sell out months ahead. Airlines add extra flights, but Patna, Darbhanga and Gaya have limited airport capacity, so demand still outstrips supply.

How to Save on Chhath Puja Flights

Try nearby airports: Gaya, Purnea, Deoghar, Varanasi and Gorakhpur can be cheaper than Patna, depending on where home is.
Fly mid-week: Tuesday and Wednesday flights are usually cheaper than weekend ones.
Pick early or late flights: Early-morning and late-night departures often cost less.
Book one-ways separately: Compare two one-ways against a return fare; sometimes mixing airlines is cheaper.
Set a fare alert: Track your route instead of checking manually.

Chhath Puja 2026 Dates & Schedule

Day	Date	Ritual
Day 1	Friday, 13 November	Nahay Khay: holy bath and a simple sattvik meal
Day 2	Saturday, 14 November	Kharna: day-long fast, broken at sunset with kheer
Day 3	Sunday, 15 November	Sandhya Arghya: offering to the setting sun (main day)
Day 4	Monday, 16 November	Usha Arghya: offering to the rising sun, fast ends

Arghya timings follow local sunrise and sunset, so check your city's panchang for exact times.

Where Chhath Puja Is Celebrated

Patna sees the largest gathering, with lakhs of devotees on the Ganga ghats. Varanasi draws a similar crowd, and Darbhanga in the Mithila region is among the most Chhath-observant parts of Bihar. Ranchi and other Jharkhand towns hold major celebrations too. Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Kolkata now host large ghat ceremonies for their Bihari and Purvanchali communities.

What Is Chhath Puja?

Chhath Puja is a four-day Hindu festival devoted to the sun god Surya and Chhathi Maiya. It falls on Kartik Shukla Shashthi, shortly after Diwali, and is also called Surya Shashthi or Dala Chhath. Devotees fast and stand in rivers or ponds to offer arghya to the setting and rising sun.

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