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The BART Rapid Rail service offers connections from northern San Mateo County, San Francisco, and the East Bay to the San Francisco International Airport Station, located on the departures level of the international terminal. SamTrans provides a 24-hour bus service connecting San Mateo County and parts of San Francisco to the airport. Routes SFO, ECR, 292, 397, and 398 stop directly at the airport terminals.

There are two dedicated Yoga Rooms in the San Francisco International Airport for travelers to relax and practice yoga before departing. You can also treat yourself to a massage, manicure, or pedicure at one of three XpresSpa outlets before your flight.

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to New Delhi. Depending on the airline you choose, travelers will have at least one layover in Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, or another city. Airlines serving this route include Air India, China Eastern, Air China, and Cathay Pacific. International flights landing at the Delhi International Indira Gandhi Airport will arrive at Terminal 3.

There are a number of public transport options from the airport to the center. The Delhi Metro has a super fast Airport Express Line that connects the airport to New Delhi Railway Station. Trains depart every 10-15 minutes and tickets can be purchased at the automatic ticket issuing machines at the international arrivals hall or the counters at the IGI Airport Station Terminal (T3). Regular shuttle bus services operate every 30 minutes from the airport to the central parts of Delhi, including Connaught Place and the Interstate Bus Terminal. You can also hail taxis or hire rideshare companies to reach your hotel or accommodation.

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

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.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 81,208 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with ₹ 89,358 for direct.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 15% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 10% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the San Francisco to New Delhi route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 90,572 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 98,720, a difference of ₹ 8,148. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 San Francisco to New Delhi route, 40% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 30 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are New Delhi Railway Station, Connaught Place, and Paharganj. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of ₹ 93,616. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from San Francisco to New Delhi takes 0h 00m, 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.

One-way fares from San Francisco to New Delhi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 47,598, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Air India is the only airline operating San Francisco to New Delhi flights. 60% of its flights are on time.

Evening 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.

Flying via Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 13m, compared to 21h 55m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 22h 02m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

Return flights from San Francisco to New Delhi range from ₹ 78,542 to ₹ 118,383, with an average of ₹ 93,616 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 78,542 counts as a good deal.