Airfare: $926 round trip from LAX to New Delhi on Air China

Flowers in full bloom this month are seen at the Mughal Gardens of the Indian presidential palace in New Delhi. Air China is offering a round-trip fare from LAX to New Delhi for $973 for travel in April.

By Los Angeles Times Staff

Feb. 28, 2014 8 AM PT

Air China will take you from LAX to New Delhi and back for $926, including all taxes and fees.

New Delhi, in north-central India, co-exists with Old Delhi, and together the area is home to about 16 million people. Summer-like weather generally begins in the middle of March, and temperatures frequently hover around 100 degrees during the day. Summer ends toward the end of June, when monsoon season begins. During the season, the area can get as much as 2 feet of rain. The coolest month generally is January with highs in the 60s and 70s.

This fare will put you in the city in April, in time for hot summer weather. It’s good for a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday departure between April 17 and 29.

Travelers on this fare may not stay more than six months; the special fare is subject to availability.

Info: Air China, (800) 882-8122

Source: Airfarewatchdog