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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Delhi to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 03:10 and lands at 19:21
• Latest: departs at 11:00 and lands at 03:11.

The flight takes about 16h 11m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New Delhi to San Francisco:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from New Delhi to San Francisco takes 16h 11m, covering 19,912 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from New Delhi to San Francisco range from ₹ 93,972 to ₹ 124,809, with an average of ₹ 107,138 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 93,972 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 10% above the route average of ₹ 107,138. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 76,989 return via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), compared with ₹ 104,914 for direct.

Air India is the only airline operating New Delhi to San Francisco flights. 51% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 9,572–₹ 9,572 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-200LR variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to San Francisco flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from New Delhi to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 56,595, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 1,462 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from New Delhi to San Francisco usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New Delhi to San Francisco route, 49% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4 hours 11 minutes.

One-stop flights from New Delhi to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Narita (NRT) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 11% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the New Delhi to San Francisco route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 102,716 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 111,141, a difference of ₹ 8,424. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air India operates flights between New Delhi and San Francisco.

Flying via Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 07m, compared to 22h 06m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 22h 15m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

San Francisco is 12 hours behind New Delhi (Pacific Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Union Square, Moscone Center, and Fisherman's Wharf. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New Delhi to San Francisco flights:

• Air India: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).