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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to India

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stop₹ 69,931
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stop₹ 69,376
Bengaluru
Bengaluru2 stops₹ 76,221
Hyderabad
Hyderabad2 stops₹ 79,273
Kolkata
Kolkata2 stops₹ 76,868
Chennai
Chennai2 stops₹ 80,846
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad2 stops₹ 88,246
Pune
Pune2 stops₹ 80,661
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama2 stops₹ 90,188
Kochi
Kochi2 stops₹ 86,858
Varanasi
Varanasi2 stops₹ 121,361
Srinagar
Srinagar2 stops₹ 164,559
Guwahati
Guwahati2 stops₹ 114,331
Patna
Patna2 stops₹ 118,864
Lucknow
Lucknow2 stops₹ 80,476
Jaipur
Jaipur3 stops₹ 76,776
Bagdogra
Bagdogra2 stops₹ 161,692
Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar3 stops₹ 79,921
Chandigarh
Chandigarh2 stops₹ 99,623
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stop₹ 69,931
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stop₹ 69,376
Bengaluru
Bengaluru2 stops₹ 76,221
Hyderabad
Hyderabad2 stops₹ 79,273
Kolkata
Kolkata2 stops₹ 76,868
Chennai
Chennai2 stops₹ 80,846
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad2 stops₹ 88,246
Pune
Pune2 stops₹ 80,661
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama2 stops₹ 90,188
Kochi
Kochi2 stops₹ 86,858
Varanasi
Varanasi2 stops₹ 121,361
Srinagar
Srinagar2 stops₹ 164,559
Guwahati
Guwahati2 stops₹ 114,331
Patna
Patna2 stops₹ 118,864
Lucknow
Lucknow2 stops₹ 80,476
Jaipur
Jaipur3 stops₹ 76,776
Bagdogra
Bagdogra2 stops₹ 161,692
Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar3 stops₹ 79,921
Chandigarh
Chandigarh2 stops₹ 99,623

Book Cheap San Francisco to India Plane Tickets

 
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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to India

Mon, 31 Aug - Mon, 28 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 00:01
SFO
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BOM
21h 46m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:20 - 15:11
BOM
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SFO
26h 21m
2 stops
₹ 69,376Multiple Airlines
Mon, 31 Aug - Wed, 30 Sep
Delta Logo
13:45 - 00:01
SFO
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BOM
21h 46m
1 stop
Delta Logo
02:00 - 16:03
BOM
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SFO
26h 33m
2 stops
₹ 69,468Delta
Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
Air India Logo
10:30 - 01:50
SFO
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BOM
26h 50m
2 stops
Air India Logo
01:00 - 07:00
BOM
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SFO
42h 30m
2 stops
₹ 69,653Air India
Sun, 13 Sep - Wed, 18 Nov
Delta Logo
20:10 - 23:20
SFO
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BOM
38h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
02:20 - 13:25
BOM
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SFO
24h 35m
1 stop
₹ 69,746Delta
Tue, 19 May - Tue, 30 Jun
Lufthansa Logo
21:05 - 23:55
SFO
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DEL
38h 20m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
01:45 - 19:00
DEL
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SFO
29h 45m
1 stop
₹ 69,931Lufthansa
Mon, 17 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 - 04:50
SFO
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DEL
27h 25m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:30 - 16:40
DEL
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SFO
22h 40m
1 stop
₹ 71,873Turkish Airlines
Tue, 11 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
Air India Logo
20:45 - 11:20
SFO
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BLR
26h 05m
2 stops
Air India Logo
19:00 - 07:00
BLR
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SFO
24h 30m
2 stops
₹ 76,221Air India
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 10:25
SFO
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BLR
34h 10m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:35 - 09:50
BLR
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SFO
34h 45m
1 stop
₹ 76,683Singapore Airlines
Sat, 5 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 10:25
SFO
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BLR
34h 10m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:35 - 09:50
BLR
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SFO
34h 45m
1 stop
₹ 80,661Singapore Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Sun, 24 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:55 - 09:05
SFO
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AMD
31h 40m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
00:05 - 10:50
AMD
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SFO
47h 15m
2 stops
₹ 88,246Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

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?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to India from San Francisco found in the last 72 hours was to Kolkata, at ₹ 42,508 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 ₹ 42,710.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Francisco to India depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to India is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost ₹ 92,382 on average. Morning departures are around 10% more expensive 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 ₹ 117,856.

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.

No, with an average price for the route of ₹ 81,968, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 ₹ 70,301 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of return tickets is ₹ 122,841 and ₹ 113,961 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 Tuesday, 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 Wednesday and avoiding Sundays 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 a flight from San Francisco to India, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight₹ 32,653
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (39% 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.

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: Kolkata ₹ 42,726 one-way - ₹ 88,930 round-trip; New Delhi ₹ 42,562 one-way - ₹ 79,077 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 flying 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.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1491 reviews
8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
8.0Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
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I had ordered vegetarian food. What I was presented was extremely dissatisfying and not up to the mark. I pretty much did not eat entire 19 hours. For.an airline voted as best in business, it was extremely disappointing. Seats were not comfortable to sleep. Entertainment system didn’t have much choice. WiFi didn’t work for more than half the time. Cabin crew were also difficult to understand. A bit of diversity like Emirates crew would go a long way.

2.0 MediocreGhansham, Apr 2026
EWR - SIN
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I had ordered vegetarian food. What I was presented was extremely dissatisfying and not up to the mark. I pretty much did not eat entire 19 hours. For.an airline voted as best in business, it was extremely disappointing. Seats were not comfortable to sleep. Entertainment system didn’t have much choice. WiFi didn’t work for more than half the time. Cabin crew were also difficult to understand. A bit of diversity like Emirates crew would go a long way.

A little more room from the reclining seat in the front of me.

They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

I wish there was a little more leg room between the seats. The recline was good and seats overall were comfortable. I also didn’t like the 2-4-2 configuration.

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

Food was just okay, need to improve for other menu variations

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

I love to travel again and again in Emirates. Keep up the good work.

Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Terrible. Lost our luggage for 4 days. Did not advise passengers there was a strike in Barcelona Airport and had zero personnel on hand at airport to advise passengers on where to go to file claims. We had to fend for ourselves. No assistance at all other than an online claims submission process that we had to find out about on our own.

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

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

Flight was cancelled by air India. There was no explanation provided why the flight was cancelled. Found out that the flight was cancelled because the Iran air space was closed. Meanwhile, all other flights passing through that region were operating without issues. When asked to refund money for the tickets, being told that “ As checked, we wish to share that Flight AI 116 on 15 January 2026 from New York to Mumbai was cancelled due to Iran airspace closure, which were beyond the airline’s control. While such events can disrupt travel plans, we appreciate your understanding and patience. Our team remains committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers and takes all necessary measures to minimize any issues. However, we must inform you that compensation is not applicable under these extraordinary circumstances, in accordance with the relevant regulations.” Completed unacceptable and unprofessional behavior!

Needs lots of improvement starting from crew/staff attitude, cleanliness, better quality food & in flight amenities.

Food was below par Quality and None of the Entertainment systems were Working ..and we were unable to turn it off.. Due to the glare we couldn't even sleep for the entire duration of the flight ..

Horrible flight. No entertainment or WiFi for a 14-hour flight. No explanations either. I’ll never fly Air India again.

Several seats in business class were broken. Some would not recline, others had other problems. They need to really update the seats and AV.

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

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