Toronto to Mumbai Over the Holidays: Etihad Fares for Mid-December Travel

Planning to fly from Toronto to Mumbai over the winter holidays? This is one of the busiest times of the year for India travel, and fares reflect that. Here are two Etihad Airways options FJ Travels quoted for a mid-December departure, and what they tell you about timing your trip.

The route

• Route: Toronto to Mumbai, return
• Airline: Etihad Airways
• Departure: mid-December 2026
• Return options: early January 2027

Travellers sometimes ask about routing through the USA to save money. For this trip, FJ's lower quote was an Etihad itinerary without a US stop, so there was no need to plan around US transit requirements.

What it costs

Two fares were quoted for the same mid-December departure:

| Return | Trip length | Fare (CAD) | |---|---|---| | Early January (about 16 nights) | Shorter stay | $3,655 | | A couple of days later in early January (about 18 nights) | Slightly longer stay | $3,290 |

The longer trip was the cheaper one. During the holidays, the fare can change with the return date because of seat availability on each flight. Moving your return by even a day or two can make a real difference, so it is worth asking for several options.

Tips for booking

• Be flexible on your return date. Checking a few return dates around your preferred one is the easiest way to find a lower fare.
• Ask about routing. An itinerary with no US stop avoids extra transit paperwork.
• Book early. Mid-December to early January is peak season for flights to India, and seats at the lower fares go quickly.
• Confirm what the fare covers. Ask your agent about the number of passengers, baggage allowance and fare class before you pay.

Good to know

The fares above were the best FJ could find for those exact dates on Etihad. Prices for holiday travel can move as flights fill, so a quote from a few weeks ago may no longer be available.

FJ Travels and Tours is a TICO-registered Canadian agency that has been helping travellers book flights to India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh since 2008. If you are looking at Toronto to Mumbai for the holidays, our agents can compare several date combinations for you.

Prices were quoted in September 2026 in Canadian dollars, include taxes, and are subject to seat availability and change. Contact FJ Travels and Tours for today's price.