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Recent return flight deals from New Delhi to San Francisco

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from New Delhi to San Francisco.
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00:50 - 12:50DEL-SFO
24h 30m1 stop
13:45 - 01:55SFO-DEL
23h 40m2 stops
₹ 67,553
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Wed, 7 May - Tue, 20 May
00:50 - 12:50DEL-SFO
24h 30m1 stop
13:45 - 01:55SFO-DEL
23h 40m2 stops
₹ 67,724
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Mon, 12 May - Tue, 20 May
02:05 - 19:30DEL-SFO
29h 55m1 stop
21:20 - 00:05SFO-DEL
38h 15m1 stop
₹ 67,810Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, 8 May - Fri, 16 May
01:00 - 17:30DEL-SFO
29h 00m1 stop
00:05 - 21:10SFO-DEL
32h 35m1 stop
₹ 71,239Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 27 May - Tue, 8 Jul
01:00 - 22:40DEL-SFO
34h 10m1 stop
23:35 - 21:35SFO-DEL
32h 30m1 stop
₹ 71,839Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 12 May - Wed, 12 Nov
00:05 - 11:30DEL-SFO
23h 55m1 stop
21:18 - 22:10SFO-DEL
36h 22m2 stops
₹ 75,183United Airlines
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Tue, 6 May - Sun, 8 Jun
23:35 - 13:22DEL-SFO
26h 17m2 stops
05:00 - 21:30SFO-DEL
28h 00m2 stops
₹ 75,440United Airlines
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Wed, 4 Jun - Wed, 9 Jul
03:00 - 07:00DEL-SFO
16h 30mdirect
10:00 - 15:45SFO-DEL
17h 15mdirect
₹ 80,498Air India
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Mon, 2 Jun - Fri, 15 Aug
03:00 - 07:00DEL-SFO
16h 30mdirect
21:00 - 10:00SFO-DEL
24h 30m1 stop
₹ 80,841Air India
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Mon, 9 Jun - Tue, 15 Jul
04:15 - 14:00DEL-SFO
22h 15m1 stop
15:40 - 08:55SFO-DEL
27h 45m1 stop
₹ 82,384Emirates
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Thu, 11 Sep - Wed, 21 Jan

KAYAK's insights & trends for New Delhi to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Delhi to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New Delhi to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Delhi to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost ₹ 84,012 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 124,904 and ₹ 118,389 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Delhi to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from New Delhi to San Francisco, you should book around 10 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

₹ 32,148
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from New Delhi to San Francisco

When to book flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Delhi to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from New Delhi to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from New Delhi to San Francisco 
Verified travelerFlew with Air IndiaDEL-SFOMar 2024
Don’t choose Air India. Immigration and security checks in Delhi was very crowded, took almost an hour and half to go through. Need plenty of time to transfer from domestic to international.
Verified travelerFlew with Air IndiaDEL-SFOJan 2024
New Delhi is the most convenient airport. Even though Singapore airlines or Emirates better manage the boarding & customer service to passengers but flight time is a plus for Air India. If better customer service & newer planes start from there, more people would love to travel on a direct flight.

FAQs for booking flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

  • Where can I have a shower at San Francisco airport?

    Passengers who wish to freshen up after a long flight from New Delhi to San Francisco can head to Freshen’ Up, located in the public area of the international terminal. It is open 24 hours a day and you can have a 30-minute shower for a fee, which also includes a towel, soap and shampoo.

  • Are there any onsite airport hotels at San Francisco airport?

    If you would like to stay near the airport on arrival, there are 5 different hotels located within 5 minutes of the terminals, and all offer free airport shuttle transfer for their customers. If you have a connecting flight from San Francisco and prefer staying inside the airport, then head to Freshen Up in the international terminal, they have 3 nap rooms available that passengers can rent by the hour at any time of the day.

  • How do I get from San Francisco airport to the city centre using public transport?

    The airport is connected to the BART rail system, which passengers can catch from the airport station located at the international terminal. The BART goes from the airport to San Francisco and other areas in the bay. Bus services are also available 24 hours a day with SamTrans Public Bus Service, which you can catch from the bus stops outside Terminal 2 and 3 and the international terminal.

  • How can I get disability assistance before and after my flight?

    If you have a disability and need help with checking in, boarding and disembarking your flight on arrival, please get in touch with your airline and a member of staff will be able to assist you with all procedures from the moment you arrive at the airport. In addition, San Francisco airport is well equipped with ramps, lifts and accessible lavatories all throughout the airport for passengers with wheelchairs.

  • Can I upgrade my cabin class on flights from New Delhi Airport (DEL) to San Francisco?

    If you want to travel in style you can find an airline that offers superior cabin classes. For example, American Airlines provide First Class cabin classes, so you can enjoyed enhanced comfort throughout. This cabin class includes fully reclining seats, so you can get a good rest during the journey.

  • Can I lower my CO2 footprint on a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    You can use the KAYAK search function to find flights that emit less CO2. For instance, Turkish Airlines completes this route releasing about 47% less CO2 than the average airline. Therefore, rather than releasing 3532kg CO2 per passenger this airline releases about 1877kg CO2.

  • Which nearby cities are served by San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    From San Francisco Airport you can reach a range of nearby locations easily. For example, you can go by car to Fremont in about 30min, San Jose in around 35 minutes and Modesto in approximately 1h 40min.

  • What are common transfers on flights to San Francisco from New Delhi?

    Even though there are direct flights between New Delhi to San Francisco, it might be more convenient to get an indirect flight. For example, Turkish Airlines operate this route with a transfer at Istanbul Airport (IST), whilst ANA stop at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND).

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco was ₹ 375 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 788 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    New Delhi and San Francisco are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave New Delhi from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl and will be arriving at San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777-200LR is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Delhi to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between New Delhi and San Francisco.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco, Emirates or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco are Emirates and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of ₹ 95,712 and an overall rating of 8.0, Emirates is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 82,487 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    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 New Delhi to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Delhi to San Francisco?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Delhi to San Francisco?

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    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 to San Francisco from New Delhi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New Delhi to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 55,610 or less one-way and ₹ 99,235 or less round-trip.
  • Air India is the only airline offering direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco, while most of the other airlines offer flights with one stop over. If you are looking for comfortable leg room, Air India and Korean Air offer more than average space with 84cm, but if you are looking for entertainment, Emirates Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss Air all have Wi-Fi available on board.
  • If you would like to have a massage before your flight, head to O2 Spa at Terminal 3 of New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl airport for a Thai-Indian style spa treatment. XpresSpa at San Francisco airport can offer you a range of massages, face and nail treatments on arrival after a long flight. They have multiple locations throughout the airport.
  • Should you find yourself in need of help on arrival, whether it’s because you’re feeling stranded or because there's an emergency such as having money stolen, look for Travelers’ Aid volunteers who are located across all terminals of San Francisco airport and are there to assist distressed passengers.
  • If you are travelling with kids, there are child care lounges available at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl airport in Terminal T1D, T2 and T3, all equipped with changing tables and cots, as well as some toys. Once you arrive at San Francisco airport, if you need to care for your baby, you can head to one of the nursing rooms located throughout all terminals, before and after passport control.
  • Passengers who wish to stretch out after a long flight from New Delhi to San Francisco can head to one of the yoga rooms. There are 2 of them in the San Francisco airport, located in Terminal 2 in boarding area D, and in Terminal 3 in boarding area E. They are open 24 hours a day and are equipped with mats.
  • If you want to stay in touch with your loved ones, or if you need to do some work, you should look for airlines that provide you with internet on flights from New Delhi to San Francisco. For example, if you fly with Cathay Pacific you will be able to access Wi-Fi from take-off to touchdown.
  • Should you want to use your phone or tablet flights from New Delhi to San Francisco Airport (SFO), you should look for flights that provide you with charging ports. For instance, Air India provide you with a USB outlet, whilst Cathay Pacific provides both USB and power outlets.
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Prefer to fly direct from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air India

Air India

Tuesday

Air India

Air India

Wednesday

Air India

Air India

Thursday

Air India

Air India

Friday

Air India

Air India

Saturday

Air India

Air India

Sunday

Air India

Air India

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Direct returns

San Francisco to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Monday

Air India

Air India

Tuesday

Air India

Air India

Wednesday

Air India

Air India

Thursday

Air India

Air India

Friday

Air India

Air India

Saturday

Air India

Air India

Sunday

Air India

Air India

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Top 5 airlines serving from New Delhi to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Delhi to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
EmiratesOverall score based on 3189 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
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The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025DXB - MIA
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The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

They were very pleasant and helpful. My husband and I were sitted apart. We asked if we could be seated together were told flight ws fuly booked but would try. After a while they were able to make it work we got seats together. Their food is good and attendents are very friendly/helpful.

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

Worst experience I have ever had with any airline in over 25 years.

Crew was great. But a bit understaffed. The business class seat, etc were dated. But comfortable. Some legs had entertainment system from a decade ago. Selections were rather poor. Food was mediocre at best. Actually poor for business class standards. I liked the lounge in Hong Kong. Showers were great. Food was nice.

Very noisy and careless crew on this overnight flight. They should understand customers want to sleep

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

The flight was delayed for 30 mins. The overall experience was good.

When comes to Taiwan airlines China airlines is the best rest are pure trash

flight delayed 45 mins - missed connection - 1 hr layover became 8 hr layover waiting for next flight -

Fast boarding flight on time boarded plane back to front instead of stupid zone groups like US airlines do...

Horrible. No good food. Baggage missed to onboard and came after a day. No support to compensate the delay. Customer care cannot see the status of the complaint. No reply of the email.

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

We were delayed 3x and because I didn’t purchase my tickets directly from United Airlines I was told I Have to take care of it myself so I called Underpricer and they helped me but before I changed my flights I took the risk of sticking by what my tickets were and was lucky to have gotten on the original all flight with only 15 mins before take off. not sure if I will do this again

Everything good until we waited for jet bridge at SFO. Then pilot gets on speaker & said it won’t reach plane- too short, need to go to different gate. Then 5 min later, adjusted plane/jetbridge & all ok?!?

I was very happy with everything, thank you for the smooth flight ✈️

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

I enjoyed my flight back with Lufthansa because the food was good, and the flight attendants were nice and helped you when you asked a question. The flight attendants always came around and asked if you needed anything which I liked a lot.

Entertainment system is old. Food can be tastier Need to provide toothbrush and toothpaste at least when asked.

The flight was cancelled due to tech problem with the plane

I pre-ordered my meal and did not receive it. The seats are very old, uncomfortable and dirty. The crew was excellent and made my stay on board comfortable and enjoyable.

It was great. The airline staff was very friendly. The FRA security was a bit harsh doing their job but friendly overall.

I wish seats were not reclinable. It's so claustrophobic when the person in front of you spends most of a nine hour flight leaned all the way back. The crew was really nice though and the dinner (red Thai curry) was pretty compelling.

Our flights were severely delayed, then canceled and we had to fly out next day with no sleep accommodation help. This led to our baggage being lost and the service reps after baggage couldn’t be bothered to help. They kept sending us to different counters when we were at the right counter to begin with. The only saving grace was the angel woman supervisor with blond hair who helped us put in a missing baggage claim.

The boarding system was all bogus - employees at the boarding gate were not sound like proffesional or may be possibly rational

Food is good, staff is good... Wi-fi quality is poor, disembarkment after landing is atrocious.

Flight crew was lovely. Bathrooms should have been cleaner. The handsets in business class for watching the entertainment are horrible. Very difficult to figure out which buttons are for what. I managed to get the flight maps on my screen but it wasn't easy. Never got anything else up.

Uneventful trip. Good flight crew. Food could have been better and a bit more of it. Cabin cleanliness was ok.

Inflight Services are poor compared to other airlines. They do not offer even water during 15 hr flight. Food is little in portion and I had food poisoning after last meal ( rajma chawal)

This was a bery good experience as it was a newer plane . AI older plane bussiness class is bad .

What a pathetic plane it was. Entertainment system didn’t work. USB port was broken. There was a hole on top of folding serving table. Broken restrooms in the middle of flight.

Our seat monitor did not Not work either way going to Vietnam. I had a bulkhead seat with plenty of room, but with No monitor, it was a long flight with no movies. Fun was good, staff was Excellent.

I will never ever book air india in the future. I was with my family and at delhi airport I had to go through too with horrible experience. My 12 years daughter saud that she will never come bqck to india the way people treated us. There was no line for bags drop off since we checked online and print tag at their Kiosk as per email instruction. People working at the counter were so careless and rude. They were keep talking to each other than taking care the customers. I will not recommend anyone to fly via air india. I had horrible experience. Especially, the staff at checking counters was very very rude and careless. I have feeling if air india won't change the way they doing their operations they will out of business in a few years. Air hostes were not happy . I did not see a smile on anyone in the plane. I called twice for the assistance and no one showed up. I hope you will sene this to the Hire authority. I left a video with an another employee of air india who asked me about my experiences. I hope they will make some changes ASAP. Regars, Mohinder Kumar

Food quality deteriorated after Tata aquired the airline. No alcoholic drinks till last meal on a long haul 15 hour flight. Entertaiment systems needs a complete overhaul.

only 3 meals in a 17 hr long flight. first meal after take off then nothing for 8hrs for people boarding at 2pm at orgin. you expect people to go without any food for 8 waking hours? there should have been 4 meals during a 17hr long flight. food quantity was also less. when asked for food the flight attended said they are about to begin food service then didnt do it for 2hours after saying that. terrible experience

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