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Can I get a direct flight to Ranchi Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between New Zealand and Ranchi Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Ranchi?

The best price we found for a return flight to Ranchi is $1,980. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Ranchi Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Ranchi Airport is Monday, 14 September 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Ranchi?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Ranchi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Ranchi with?

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Ranchi.

Flying to Ranchi

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,980
Cheapest month to fly	September

Discover Ranchi

How to find cheap flights to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)

$1,980 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Birsa Munda Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to IXR, the lowest fare is $1,559.
Let the deals come to you by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to IXR. We'll keep an eye on it for you, delivering updates when fares go down.
Avoid leaving things to the last moment. You're more likely to lock in the best price on tickets to Ranchi, where Birsa Munda Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of scoring cheap flights to Ranchi. This will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, as well as different fares.
If there's no rush to get to Ranchi, consider taking a little detour. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Birsa Munda Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.

Best time to go to Ranchi

You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Ranchi in May.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to IXR that suits your budget and schedule.
November is the most popular month for flights to IXR. Travel then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Ranchi.
The quietest time of the year to travel is January. Book your plane tickets to Ranchi then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Ranchi is warmest in May, with averages of between 24ºC and 39ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
With one day of rain on average, November is the driest month in Ranchi.
July brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 24 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.

Travelling to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR): What you need to know

Take the quickest route to Ranchi with IndiGo. This airline operates direct flights to Birsa Munda Airport.
IndiGo offers the most punctual service. Up to 62% of its flights into this airport land without being late, making it a smart choice when booking your IXR plane ticket.
You'll be arriving in the UTC+5:30 timezone at IXR.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Birsa Munda Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to IXR:
Birsa Munda Airport has an on-time performance of 53%. This percentage is a snapshot of how reliably flights from IXR touch down when expected.

Getting to central Ranchi from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)

The distance from IXR to central Ranchi is about 8 kilometres.
You'll get to the centre in around 20 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to IXR.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Ranchi has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to consider for your visit:

Ranchi highlights

Put these popular sights high on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Ranchi:
- Jagannath Temple: The perfect place to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is located around 5 kilometres southwest of the city centre.
- Birsa Munda Museum Garden: Here's where you can slow things down a little when exploring Ranchi. You'll find this park roughly 6 kilometres north of the centre.
- Sun Temple: Need one more reason to visit Ranchi? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 8 kilometres east of the city centre.

How to get to Bokāro from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)

The nearby city of Bokāro is about 105 kilometres from IXR. Heading to the centre by taxi or ride-share takes around 2 hours 55 minutes.

Travelling from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Hazaribagh

If Hazaribagh is on your radar, it's about 72 kilometres from Birsa Munda Airport.
The drive time to Hazaribagh is roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.

Explore more of India

There's a whole lot more of India waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres north of Ranchi, set out for Patna. On the must-do list? Begin with Gurudwara, Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue.
Jamshedpur is another popular destination in India and is roughly 105 kilometres southeast of Ranchi. Hit some of the best spots right away at Rock Garden, Birla Temple and Krishna Temple.
Round out your journey with Durgapur. Roughly 209 kilometres east of Ranchi, B-Zone Major Park, A-Zone Major Park and Durga Mandir are reason enough to go.