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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₹ 67,702
Mumbai
Mumbai2 stops₹ 65,870
Bengaluru
Bengaluru1 stop₹ 59,640
Hyderabad
Hyderabad2 stops₹ 67,977
Kolkata
Kolkata2 stops₹ 67,336
Chennai
Chennai1 stop₹ 67,519
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad1 stop₹ 79,062
Pune
Pune2 stops₹ 68,802
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama3 stops₹ 77,505
Kochi
Kochi1 stop₹ 68,252
Srinagar
Srinagar3 stops₹ 429,025
Varanasi
Varanasi2 stops₹ 73,107
Guwahati
Guwahati3 stops₹ 80,711
Patna
Patna2 stops₹ 768,270
Jaipur
Jaipur2 stops₹ 76,772
Lucknow
Lucknow2 stops₹ 78,146
Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar3 stops₹ 74,756
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stop₹ 67,702
Mumbai
Mumbai2 stops₹ 65,870
Bengaluru
Bengaluru1 stop₹ 59,640
Hyderabad
Hyderabad2 stops₹ 67,977
Kolkata
Kolkata2 stops₹ 67,336
Chennai
Chennai1 stop₹ 67,519
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad1 stop₹ 79,062
Pune
Pune2 stops₹ 68,802
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama3 stops₹ 77,505
Kochi
Kochi1 stop₹ 68,252
Srinagar
Srinagar3 stops₹ 429,025
Varanasi
Varanasi2 stops₹ 73,107
Guwahati
Guwahati3 stops₹ 80,711
Patna
Patna2 stops₹ 768,270
Jaipur
Jaipur2 stops₹ 76,772
Lucknow
Lucknow2 stops₹ 78,146
Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar3 stops₹ 74,756

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, 16 Mar - Sun, 3 May
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 21:50
SFO
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BLR
22h 40m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:05 - 09:10
BLR
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SFO
22h 35m
1 stop
₹ 59,640Singapore Airlines
Tue, 14 Apr - Mon, 4 May
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:00 - 21:50
SFO
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BLR
22h 20m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:05 - 09:10
BLR
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SFO
22h 35m
1 stop
₹ 59,824Singapore Airlines
Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 20 May
Air India Logo
10:00 - 12:40
SFO
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BLR
38h 10m
2 stops
Air India Logo
17:35 - 07:00
BLR
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SFO
25h 55m
1 stop
₹ 60,923Air India
Tue, 31 Mar - Sun, 10 May
Air India Logo
10:00 - 12:40
SFO
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BLR
38h 10m
2 stops
Air India Logo
17:35 - 07:00
BLR
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SFO
25h 55m
1 stop
₹ 61,289Air India
Sun, 24 May - Thu, 12 Nov
Delta Logo
06:05 - 23:20
SFO
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BOM
28h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
02:20 - 13:25
BOM
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SFO
24h 35m
1 stop
₹ 65,870Delta
Mon, 25 May - Thu, 12 Nov
Delta Logo
09:30 - 00:01
SFO
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BOM
26h 01m
2 stops
Delta Logo
02:20 - 13:25
BOM
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SFO
24h 35m
1 stop
₹ 65,962Delta
Fri, 20 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar
SWISS Logo
19:25 - 22:40
SFO
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BOM
37h 45m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
01:25 - 17:30
BOM
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SFO
28h 35m
1 stop
₹ 66,236SWISS
Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 25 Mar
Lufthansa Logo
21:25 - 00:05
SFO
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DEL
37h 10m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
01:55 - 20:35
DEL
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SFO
31h 10m
1 stop
₹ 67,702Lufthansa
Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
Lufthansa Logo
16:00 - 00:05
SFO
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DEL
66h 35m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
01:45 - 19:00
DEL
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SFO
29h 45m
1 stop
₹ 67,977Lufthansa
Thu, 19 Feb - Sun, 28 Jun
SWISS Logo
10:35 - 21:50
SFO
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DEL
21h 45m
1 stop
SWISS Logo
01:05 - 16:15
DEL
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SFO
27h 40m
1 stop
₹ 68,435SWISS
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 Mumbai, at ₹ 53,500 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 ₹ 62,680.

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 ₹ 81,181, 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 ₹ 69,535 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of return tickets is ₹ 121,663 and ₹ 114,608 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 Monday, 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 16% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight₹ 28,950
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Kochi (Cochin)

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 ₹ 91,306 on average. Morning departures are around 14% 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 ₹ 122,621.

  • How many flights are there between San Francisco and India per day?

    Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from San Francisco and land in India, with an average flight time of 16h 50m. The most common departure time is 10:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Kolkata. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

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) ₹ 38,481 one-way - ₹ 81,155 round-trip; Mumbai ₹ 41,991 one-way - ₹ 76,485 round-trip; New Delhi ₹ 46,704 one-way - ₹ 77,732 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 1443 reviews
8.3Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

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.

8.0 Excellentpuravi, Dec 2025
EWR - SIN
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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.

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

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.

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.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

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.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

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

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

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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