Q: What is the cheapest day to fly to India?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to India is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as ₹ 90,267. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are ₹ 122,114 on average.

Q: What is the cheapest time of day to fly to India?

The cheapest time of day to fly to India is generally at night , when round-trip flights cost ₹ 1,084 on average. Morning departures are around 3% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to India is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is ₹ 1,200.

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly from California to India?

The cheapest month for flights from California to India is March , when tickets cost ₹ 91,115 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 156,820 and ₹ 127,133 respectively.

Question 1

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to India?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to India. <a href='/flight-routes/California-USCA/India-IN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to India?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to India is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/California-USCA/India-IN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to India?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from California to India with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/California-USCA/India-IN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to India?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to India up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/California-USCA/India-IN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in India?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in India is Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport (BOM), with an average flight price of ₹ 51,543.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly to India?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to India is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as ₹ 90,267. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are ₹ 122,114 on average.

Question 7

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to India?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to India is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost ₹ 1,084 on average. Morning departures are around 3% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to India is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is ₹ 1,200.

Question 8

What is the cheapest flight to India?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to India from California found in the last 72 hours was to Bengaluru, at ₹ 458 return. The most popular route is San Francisco (SFO) to New Delhi (DEL) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was ₹ 462.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to India?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from California to India is March, when tickets cost ₹ 91,115 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 156,820 and ₹ 127,133 respectively.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to India?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from California to India, you should book around 10 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 11

How long is the flight to India?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from California to India takes 23h 59m, covering a distance of 22009 km. The shortest route is San Francisco (SFO) to New Delhi (DEL) with an average flight time of 16h 00m.

Question 12

What are the most popular destinations in India?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is New Delhi (30% of total searches to India). The next most popular destinations are Mumbai (21%) and Bengaluru (13%). Searches for flights to Hyderabad (12%), to Chennai (8%), and to Ahmedabad (4%) are also popular.

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FAQs for booking flights from California to India

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to India?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to India.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to India?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to India is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to India?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from California to India with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to India?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to India up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in India?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in India is Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport (BOM), with an average flight price of ₹ 51,543.

What is the cheapest day to fly to India?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to India is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as ₹ 90,267. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are ₹ 122,114 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to India?

What is the cheapest flight to India?

The cheapest ticket to India from California found in the last 72 hours was to Bengaluru, at ₹ 458 return. The most popular route is San Francisco (SFO) to New Delhi (DEL) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was ₹ 462.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to India?

The cheapest month for flights from California to India is March, when tickets cost ₹ 91,115 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 156,820 and ₹ 127,133 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to India?

To get a below-average price on the flight from California to India, you should book around 10 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

How long is the flight to India?

An average direct flight from California to India takes 23h 59m, covering a distance of 22009 km. The shortest route is San Francisco (SFO) to New Delhi (DEL) with an average flight time of 16h 00m.

What are the most popular destinations in India?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is New Delhi (30% of total searches to India). The next most popular destinations are Mumbai (21%) and Bengaluru (13%). Searches for flights to Hyderabad (12%), to Chennai (8%), and to Ahmedabad (4%) are also popular.

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