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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stop₹ 41,404
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stop₹ 46,677
Bengaluru
Bengaluru1 stop₹ 47,541
Hyderabad
Hyderabad1 stop₹ 55,580
Kochi
Kochi1 stop₹ 55,148
Kolkata
Kolkata1 stop₹ 61,285
Chennai
Chennai1 stop₹ 54,802
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad1 stop₹ 63,532
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama1 stop₹ 77,621
Pune
Pune1 stop₹ 76,843
Srinagar
Srinagar1 stop₹ 84,623
Varanasi
Varanasi1 stop₹ 91,538
Guwahati
Guwahati1 stop₹ 102,948
Lucknow
Lucknow2 stops₹ 103,294
Jaipur
Jaipur2 stops₹ 82,030
Patna
Patna3 stops₹ 77,621
Bagdogra
Bagdogra2 stops₹ 81,165
Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar2 stops₹ 75,720
Amritsar
Amritsar1 stop₹ 53,937
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stop₹ 41,404
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stop₹ 46,677
Bengaluru
Bengaluru1 stop₹ 47,541
Hyderabad
Hyderabad1 stop₹ 55,580
Kochi
Kochi1 stop₹ 55,148
Kolkata
Kolkata1 stop₹ 61,285
Chennai
Chennai1 stop₹ 54,802
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad1 stop₹ 63,532
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama1 stop₹ 77,621
Pune
Pune1 stop₹ 76,843
Srinagar
Srinagar1 stop₹ 84,623
Varanasi
Varanasi1 stop₹ 91,538
Guwahati
Guwahati1 stop₹ 102,948
Lucknow
Lucknow2 stops₹ 103,294
Jaipur
Jaipur2 stops₹ 82,030
Patna
Patna3 stops₹ 77,621
Bagdogra
Bagdogra2 stops₹ 81,165
Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar2 stops₹ 75,720
Amritsar
Amritsar1 stop₹ 53,937

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to India

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to India that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to India

Mon, 3 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Emirates Logo
15:40 - 19:55SFO-DEL
38h 45m1 stop
Emirates Logo
04:10 - 12:50DEL-SFO
22h 10m1 stop
₹ 41,404Emirates
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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:30 - 10:30SFO-BOM
34h 30m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 09:40BOM-SFO
34h 25m1 stop
₹ 46,677Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 28 Jul - Tue, 2 Sep
Air India Logo
10:00 - 20:20SFO-VGA
21h 50m1 stop
Air India Logo
12:40 - 07:00VGA-SFO
30h 50m1 stop
₹ 58,519Air India
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Mon, 28 Jul - Thu, 4 Sep
Air India Logo
10:00 - 20:20SFO-VGA
21h 50m1 stop
Air India Logo
12:40 - 07:00VGA-SFO
30h 50m1 stop
₹ 59,037Air India
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Wed, 3 Sep - Mon, 17 Nov
Virgin Atlantic Logo
07:05 - 00:05SFO-DEL
28h 30m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
05:05 - 22:32DEL-SFO
30h 57m2 stops
₹ 59,988Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, 3 Sep - Mon, 17 Nov
Virgin Atlantic Logo
07:05 - 00:05SFO-DEL
28h 30m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
05:05 - 22:32DEL-SFO
30h 57m2 stops
₹ 60,334Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, 3 Sep - Thu, 30 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
14:00 - 23:50SFO-BOM
21h 20m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
01:35 - 15:50BOM-SFO
26h 45m1 stop
₹ 68,718Lufthansa
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Sun, 31 Aug - Sun, 14 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
14:00 - 06:00SFO-ATQ
27h 30m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
20:40 - 14:30ATQ-SFO
30h 20m2 stops
₹ 69,323Lufthansa
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Mon, 21 Jul - Tue, 21 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 02:50SFO-MAA
22h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 13:35MAA-SFO
21h 45m1 stop
₹ 78,227Qatar Airways
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Sun, 24 Aug - Wed, 10 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 02:50SFO-MAA
22h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
21:50 - 13:35MAA-SFO
28h 15m1 stop
₹ 79,177Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to India flights

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to India flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from San Francisco to India.

The cheapest ticket to India from San Francisco found in the last 72 hours was to Bengaluru, at ₹ 39,565 return. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to New Delhi (DEL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was ₹ 39,937.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to India?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at ₹ 146,169 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to India?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to India, 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 San Francisco to India is September, when tickets cost ₹ 72,867 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of return tickets is ₹ 139,857 and ₹ 115,568 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to India clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to India on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to India. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to India, 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 San Francisco 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.


Good to know

Low seasonAugust
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight₹ 24,376
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (46% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru (Bangalore)

FAQs - booking India flights

  • Are there any direct flights to New Delhi from San Francisco?

    Although there are no direct flights to New Delhi, United Airlines, Air Canada, and Lufthansa-Vistara all offer one-stop flights that are approximately 20h and 30min in duration. Most flights depart in the late afternoon, but there are options for earlier flights. Most stops are approximately 1h and 30min and arrival times are close to 10-11 a.m.

  • What are the passport laws for travel from San Francisco to India?

    To travel to India, you must have a passport that is valid for at least six months. You must also have two blank pages in the passport for stamping purposes. Make certain your information page is legible, as this contains all your information. To travel to India, you must have an e-visa as well as your passport.

  • What is the best way to get to the city from Bengaluru Airport?

    There are many ways to get to and around the city. The subway system, the Namma Metro, and the BMTC bus system are inexpensive and available from the airport. For taxis, which are a little pricier, there are Ola Cab, Beecabs, and Savaari. Japan Airlines has the best flight with one stop that departs around 1:30 p.m.

  • Are there any direct flights from San Francisco to Hyderabad?

    For travel to Hyderabad, no non-stop flights are available, but Air Emirates offers a one-stop flight that departs close to 5:05 p.m., with a layover in Dubai of 7h and 30min. The flight arrives in Hyderabad at approximately 1:45 p.m.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to India.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to India up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to India is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost ₹ 1,134 on average. Morning departures are around 6% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to India is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is ₹ 1,282.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to India

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from San Francisco to the following destinations at these prices or less: Bengaluru (Bangalore) ₹ 55,385 one-way - ₹ 40,333 round-trip; New Delhi ₹ 53,714 one-way - ₹ 72,720 round-trip
  • For travel from San Francisco to India, United Airlines offers a direct flight to New Delhi. For travel to Mumbai, United Airlines, Air India, and Jet Blue have one or two stop flights with no change fees.
  • Travel from San Francisco serves many different cities in India, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Direct flights and flights with one or two stops are available.
  • After a long day of travel, refresh and recharge in the T3 terminal at New Delhi Airport. The Welcome Group Green Lounge offers premium spa services.
  • For travelers flying into Bengaluru Airport, know that its security features include Facial Recognition for Biometric Boarding, which makes boarding faster and more secure. It also eliminates all the paperwork, so no forms are required to travel.
  • Passengers traveling to India should know that satellite phones are illegal, and United States currency of more than $5,000 must be reported when entering the country. Check with the Indian Embassy before you travel to understand the laws.
  • Child car seats are required for car rentals in most cities in India. Most car rental companies have them available, but keep in mind some taxis may not have seat belts.
  • If you are planning on driving in India, keep in mind that most larger cities have red-light cameras and other devices to enforce traffic laws. In some areas, motorists share the roads with motorcycles and scooters, as well as mules or donkeys.
  • If you’re traveling to New Delhi Airport, be assured that it’s the perfect place to sleep if you have another flight the next day. The T3 terminal is equipped with plenty of large couches, premium spas and lounges.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to India

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to India? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3273 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.8Food
8.1Boarding
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Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

10.0 ExcellentBharat, Feb 2025DXB - BOM
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Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

I was a member of Krisflyer for ten years, but my last flight to Tokyo was a disaster. I had to stand in line for four hours before check-in because they were late opening the counter, and there were more than 50 people behind me. The plane was extremely small, and the food could have been better. When I dropped off my stroller before boarding the plane, I expected to receive it upon exiting for my transfer. However, they returned the stroller to the checked baggage because they said I was late getting off the plane. Of course, I was late; they assigned me a seat at the back of the aircraft, and I was traveling with a baby! The worst part was when I arrived in Jakarta. They damaged my stroller and refused to approve my claim, so I had to pay for stroller rental because of the damage they caused. I don’t know what happened to Singapore Airlines, but I felt like I was flying with a budget airline.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

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

My flight was late from US to Frankfurt so I missed my connecting flight flight and I had to wait for long to catch the next flight which was very tiring. Otherwise everyone was very nice.

Everything went really well. Snacks could be better and there was no tea/coffee service after dinner. Crew was helpful and friendly.

Lufthansa charged me $280 to take skiiis when in the US the boot bag and skiis are one check-in bag. This was not advertised and a real shock at the airport. They only took the boot bag as a check-in item. The seats have been squeezed together like any economy airline and legroom is not as good as it used to be. Otherwise, the flight was fine and staff was helpful for making my connection.

Professional crew and staff, very organized boarding and on time flights, baggage handling. Indian vegetarian meals were good, though could improve by offering Indian bread (naan/paratha/roti) as well. Very helpful pre flight emails with details of onboard experience 👍 Above average selection of movies. Consider offering more movies with subtitles and ratings indicators (e.g., IMDB scores).

Never can get flight and nof light for three days .finally travel by bus. Very bad experience.

Food not of any international or even Indian standard. We have many cuisine available but only paneer & sundry items. Improve & provide some good indian items. Entertainment website or channel out of order.

First and the foremost I was shocked to see airindia standards have come down so low . The food was horrible . They served us 3 meals for vegetarian and all the was paneer . The orange juice was not at all cold it was smelly . After you take this heavy price air India should learn from other air lines . I at one point felt like throwing up . After all this when we landed we were not given landing slip . We had to wait for 45 min at the immigration just because no one was given landing slip . To top it all we were 3 passengers and had checked in 4 check in luggage . Out of which 3 have not yet arrived . Basically status says the loaded it in our flight ( this was a direct fight ) and it never reached . We are still waiting . There is nothing great to tell about our flight . The he only good thing was the crew were very helpful .

Lay out shows 1st row and second row given after taking payment. It's a fraud

The seats were extremely uncomfortable. Air India seats used to be very comfortable . with sufficient legroom. In this aircraft there was no legroom. It is a shame that for your profit margins you are trying to pack people like cattle on these long haul flights. The food was terrible. The bread was hard like a rock. Mr CEO of Air India, why don’t you take a flight in economy from India to USA and experience the hardships first hand. It is utter disgrace

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

BAD experience. Entertainment system was not working and most of the passengers had this issue. Staff was not helpful. Meal was yuck. Bad old flights.

Overall good experience. I got first row seats with extra legroom. It does make a difference. Entertainment system was working. However, they kept serving me a VEGAN meal instead of a VEGETERIAN meal. I asked them and showed my tickets that Vegeterian meal is selected but the staff didn't care. VEGAN meal was medicore and not enough to fill tummy. Also unhealthy with butter made from palm oil.

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

It would have been perfect if there was onboard entertainment.

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