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Cheapest return fare
₹ 89,355
Typical prices: ₹ 71,619-₹ 98,512
ITA Airways
Sat 15/8Tue 15/9
SFO - DEL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
₹ 89,741
Typical prices: ₹ 76,535-₹ 98,561
Air India
Tue 8/9Sat 10/10
SFO - DEL • Direct
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Shortest trip • 21h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New Delhi (SFO-DEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to New Delhi 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 New Delhi

Sat, 15 Aug - Tue, 15 Sep
ITA Airways Logo
15:15 - 01:10
SFO
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DEL
21h 25m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
01:45 - 13:15
DEL
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SFO
48h 00m
2 stops
₹ 89,355ITA Airways
Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 20 Sep
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10:30 - 20:15
SFO
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DEL
21h 15m
1 stop
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00:05 - 07:00
DEL
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SFO
19h 25m
1 stop
₹ 89,355Air India
Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep
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07:00 - 22:50
SFO
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DEL
27h 20m
2 stops
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00:50 - 12:50
DEL
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SFO
24h 30m
1 stop
₹ 89,452Delta
Tue, 18 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep
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08:55 - 22:50
SFO
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DEL
25h 25m
2 stops
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00:50 - 18:00
DEL
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SFO
29h 40m
1 stop
₹ 89,452Delta
Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct
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20:10 - 22:50
SFO
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DEL
38h 10m
1 stop
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00:50 - 15:54
DEL
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SFO
27h 34m
2 stops
₹ 89,452KLM
Sun, 23 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep
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05:36 - 22:50
SFO
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DEL
28h 44m
2 stops
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00:50 - 12:50
DEL
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SFO
24h 30m
1 stop
₹ 89,452Air France
Sun, 4 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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10:30 - 20:15
SFO
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DEL
21h 15m
1 stop
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11:00 - 13:35
DEL
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SFO
16h 05mdirect
₹ 89,548Air India
Fri, 8 Jan - Fri, 26 Mar
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16:40 - 09:00
SFO
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DEL
26h 50m
1 stop
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04:55 - 20:18
DEL
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SFO
27h 53m
2 stops
₹ 89,934Virgin Atlantic
Wed, 6 Jan - Fri, 26 Mar
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16:40 - 09:00
SFO
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DEL
26h 50m
1 stop
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04:55 - 20:18
DEL
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SFO
27h 53m
2 stops
₹ 89,934Virgin Atlantic
Thu, 17 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
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15:15 - 01:10
SFO
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DEL
21h 25m
1 stop
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03:00 - 13:15
DEL
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SFO
22h 45m
1 stop
₹ 90,512ITA Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to New Delhi flights

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

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to New Delhi?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to New Delhi from San Francisco usually cost between ₹ 74,318 and ₹ 104,392 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 89,355 on ITA Airways (15 Aug–15 Sept).

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to New Delhi, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New Delhi, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New Delhi, 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 New Delhi is September, where tickets cost ₹ 80,102 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 133,214 and ₹ 129,840 respectively.

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

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 New Delhi, 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 New Delhi, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

₹ 50,606
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San Francisco to New Delhi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to New Delhi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to New Delhi

  • How do I get to San Francisco International Airport?

    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.

  • Where can I relax before my flight?

    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.

  • Can I book a direct flight from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    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.

  • How can I get from the New Delhi Airport to the city center?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi was ₹ 50,606 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 89,355 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    Only SWISS offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to New Delhi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to New Delhi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and New Delhi, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of ₹ 88,732 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 102,316 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    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 New Delhi.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Delhi from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New Delhi with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    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 to New Delhi from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to New Delhi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 67,472 or less one-way and ₹ 159,419 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from San Francisco to New Delhi depart from the international airport in San Francisco and land at the main international airport in India. The average flight time for this route is about 25 hours.
  • While you’re waiting for your flight from San Francisco to New Delhi to depart, browse through the wide selection of shops and luxury brands. There are more than 65 outlets within the airport for last-minute purchases, including apparel, books, souvenirs, and travel accessories.
  • Families traveling with children will enjoy the Kids’ Spot interactive play areas located in Terminal 3 of San Francisco airport. Children of all ages can also keep busy by taking a 50-minute self-guided tour of Terminal 3 with a ride on the free AirTrain.
  • Grab a healthy meal or a snack before you depart from San Francisco International Airport. With more than 60 eateries, there is a wide range of international cuisine to choose from. If you have time to dine in, Iron Chef Cat Cora’s Kitchen in Terminal 2 serves fresh seafood and delicious cocktails. There are also plenty of organic options, gourmet delis, and specialty coffee shops.
  • San Francisco Airport boasts more than forty exhibitions throughout the terminals every year, curated by the SFO Museum. These works of art, installations, and educational programs offer travelers a glimpse into the thriving local art scene. There is also a permanent collection of aviation history and collectibles on display at the San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library and Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to New Delhi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to New Delhi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to New Delhi? 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8483 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
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My son’s suitcase was left behind at SFO and did not make the flight.

6.0 GoodJorge, Jul 2026
SFO - GDL
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My son’s suitcase was left behind at SFO and did not make the flight.

Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Wrong numbers on the seats, side rows had different numbers than middle row caused lot of confusion.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Entertainment system is okay, flight attendants were ok. Leg space very narrow, I couldn’t get what I wanted to eat, dinner nor breakfast.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

It would be great if the flight attendants could inform people travelling with small children that at take off and landing the children should drink liquid or chew/swallow something so their ears don’t hurt. Also, Emirates serves the food to the children first. Really good idea. Best of all would be to put all children in the same area.

Luggage never made it it’s been 2 days and no proper update

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

The staff at IST airport could have been more helpful. Too much wasted time and the plane from IST to KHI was just horrible. The plane was not clean and smelled bad!

This is my 2nd time with the Turkish airline. Would definitely recommend. In stability we connected to Indiago would not recommend, very cramped seating. No inflight entertainment..service was inferior.

Did not expect no entetainment, food was ok. No alcohol on a. International flight

Boarding on time. Limited food and drinks options . Few Crew was rude and unconcerned. Entertainment system is old and barely any new contents.

Process for on line checking needs a lot of improvement. Very frustrating.

The pilot was late so we didn’t take off til almost 2 hours late.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

Excellent communication from the staff. We actually arrived early. Very friendly and professional staff.

No extra snacks were available. Meals quality is terrible. Crew was not friendly.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

I paid for a confirmed upgraded aisle seat and was moved to a center seat in the back of the plane at the last minute.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Check how old the airframe is, some older ones have inoperable seat back entertainment or power.

They set someone on our assigned seats and we ended up finding seats for ourselves to ensure the family sits together.

The food from Delhi to Frankfurt went bad or something cause I got sick after I ate the meal and felt ill the rest of my travel back to NY

Flight LH760 from Germany to New Delhi, the food was excellent, the crew was fantastic, the seats in economy are usually tight these days, so I can say that the seats were Ok, the entertainment was OK because for some reason the sound is not very clear, overall I enjoyed this flight, compared to the flight (UA 962) I took with united from San Francisco to Frankfurt in this trip, that flight was horrible. Thank you Lufthansa.

The Lufthansa flight was delayed, and I missed the connecting flight. Lufthansa staff have not been helpful in rebooking the subsequent flight with Air India (another airline that is part of the Star Alliance). Lufthansa told me it's not their responsibility, and Air India says the PNR is part of Lufthansa, so they are not responsible for rebooking. Lufthansa customer service asked me to contact the counter at Delhi airport, but no one was available there. I am caught between these two airlines, and ultimately, Air India decided to reschedule my flight after 18 hours. I am stranded at Delhi airport. I can't go out because if I do, I can't come back in, and I can't get past security to get food. My 3-year-old and I are stranded here for 12 hours without food and water.

Very poor. Lost my luggage. Luggage never came in New Delhi from Munich and I created a lost luggage report with Lufthansa. Still waiting for luggage. Overall poor experience.

Good boarding experience, staff was very friendly. No entertainment was provided and vegan/veg food items did not taste good.

The premium economy seat is one of the most comfortable that I experience. The food is also better than the ones you get in Economy, though the boarding was a missed opportunity, no priority observed, a complete mess.

No entertainment. Food was okay! Seats were okay as well. Overall boring trip.

Food was good. Plane was new as well. I think I can not complain any thing.

The seat selection before check in seemed to be complicated rest all is good

Very old plane. Broken tray tables n seats. Entertainment system super slow to operate and very little content.

Screen are not working. Windows not clean. Staff is very good. Food is okay. Experience is good. I hope the up coming is more then betters for others airlines thank you.

This time I felt better. Air hostlers. Need more and more improvement on transit. Get more trouble and painful with service.

Lot of things AIR INDIA needs to improve. Poor service for wheelchair. Crew has improved after TATA took over, yet there are some crew who are still live in old mindset . Throughout the journey we have faced number of issues. For example , my wife boarding pas was issued in some other passenger's name which put us in problem. When AIR INDIA at San Franscisco later issued correct boarding pass, they did not change tag on checked in bag with correct name, This led to hold on of our checked bag. They moved us here and there to get our bag. Food was dried.eg. Rice plate was hot but it rice were dried. Once, I was not given my food even upto all completed their dish. It was given after reminders and when I got later some items were missing. Wheelchair service is poor. The wheelchair carriers ask money at every stage, not only that but they demand more money. How can they ask money from old, aged citizens and disabled persons. This is absolutely nonsense. Even I did not get my checked in bag at Vadodara Airport, it is still missing. They have not given me copy of complaint, only they registered complaint. I also got my one checked bag in damaged condition. There are different issues at different locations which I do not want to highlight. So overall service is poor.

Recliner wasn’t working tv wasn’t working business class cabin was ridiculous not worth my money

Delayed flight. Noisy . Unable to hear the announcements due to noise of engine. Dirty lavatory. Delayed serving of food. Emirates is far better.

Overall experience was good. The movie collection was very limited. That was the only point to improve for me.

Many TV screens were not working.In all vagetarian food paneer was there.So too much paneer.In connecting flight also paneer kathiroll.

Please improve plane conditions. Display is broken and map doesn't work

Nothing was like, service was very poor to worst. Front TV 70% we’re not working, after several request nobody was listing or behavior was like do not care what traveler thinking. Seat wire was came out from seat and seat were horrible. I thought Tata has buy the airline, there should be good service , but it was worst than before. Plain condition was horrible. I am very much afraid for return flight, we are75+ need comfort

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