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₹ 33,995 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New Delhi

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Cheapest return fare
₹ 67,623
Typical prices: ₹ 75,183-₹ 100,656
Air India
Thu 12/3Sun 26/4
SFO - DEL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
₹ 67,623
Typical prices: ₹ 84,575-₹ 103,451
Air India
Tue 31/3Tue 7/4
SFO - DEL • Direct
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Cheapest • from ₹ 67,532 (return)
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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.
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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to New Delhi

Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 26 Apr
Air India Logo
11:00 - 20:05
SFO
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DEL
20h 35m
1 stop
Air India Logo
02:15 - 07:00
DEL
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SFO
17h 15mdirect
₹ 67,623Air India
Sun, 22 Feb - Thu, 9 Apr
Air India Logo
15:00 - 01:05
SFO
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DEL
20h 35m
1 stop
Air India Logo
10:50 - 15:35
DEL
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SFO
17h 15mdirect
₹ 67,715Air India
Wed, 18 Feb - Tue, 21 Apr
Air India Logo
16:30 - 19:15
SFO
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DEL
37h 15m
2 stops
Air India Logo
10:50 - 15:35
DEL
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SFO
17h 15mdirect
₹ 67,898Air India
Mon, 20 Apr - Sun, 17 May
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12:00 - 01:10
SFO
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DEL
24h 40m
2 stops
ITA Airways Logo
03:00 - 10:45
DEL
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SFO
44h 15m
2 stops
₹ 67,990ITA Airways
Wed, 11 Mar - Mon, 18 May
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16:40 - 04:15
SFO
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DEL
23h 05m
1 stop
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00:50 - 18:00
DEL
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SFO
29h 40m
1 stop
₹ 68,082Delta
Tue, 10 Mar - Sun, 17 May
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14:55 - 01:10
SFO
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DEL
21h 45m
1 stop
KLM Logo
00:50 - 18:00
DEL
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SFO
29h 40m
1 stop
₹ 68,173KLM
Tue, 7 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Delta Logo
17:55 - 09:15
SFO
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DEL
26h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
04:10 - 15:45
DEL
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SFO
24h 05m
1 stop
₹ 68,265Delta
Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar
Air India Logo
15:00 - 01:05
SFO
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DEL
20h 35m
1 stop
Air India Logo
10:25 - 13:25
DEL
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SFO
15h 30mdirect
₹ 68,357Air India
Fri, 27 Mar - Thu, 9 Apr
Air India Logo
15:25 - 00:40
SFO
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DEL
20h 45m
1 stop
Air India Logo
10:50 - 15:35
DEL
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SFO
17h 15mdirect
₹ 68,448Air India
Sun, 12 Apr - Tue, 29 Sep
Delta Logo
07:25 - 22:50
SFO
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DEL
26h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
00:50 - 12:50
DEL
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SFO
24h 30m
1 stop
₹ 68,540Delta
Booking Insights

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 March.

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 Mondays 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 Sunday 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 ₹ 69,639 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 121,686 and ₹ 114,630 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 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight₹ 33,995
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi was ₹ 33,995 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 67,532 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?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi, Delta or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi are Delta and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of ₹ 77,562 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 85,664 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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 ₹ 46,246 or less one-way and ₹ 77,747 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8125 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

10.0 ExcellentEric, Jan 2026
SFO - ATL
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Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

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

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

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

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Some flight attendants were great others were cranky. Seats were very tight and sitting on an aisle was very hard as the carts and people walking constantly bumped shoulder and arm.

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

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

United airlines has the best customer experience from booking to arrival. I always fly United airlines. The mileage program is excellent

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

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

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 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.

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.

Very old aircraft. Business class seats don’t work right. No way to get out my tray table. Crew didn’t seem surprised about the aircraft and didn’t have any real answers. Old 777 seems to not have been updated ever.

They rescheduled flight..no customer care to even reach or accommodate

Bad weather in Amritsar cancelled the flight while we were at the gate in Delhi but the ground crew took good care of us and exceeded our expectations. Once on the plane, we enjoyed the best experience we’ve had on any flight in years. Their customer support was also impressively quick to answer and immediately helpful.

Poor entertainment. Charging station was broken, not clean washrooms, 6hrs delay , no apologies given

Aircraft condition poor, no inflight entertainment, broken seats, seats worn, split armrests, flat seat cushions and seat would recline. Aircraft needs refitting completely!

There’s no comparison for new avatar of air India. Long live Air India. Amazing hospitality and ultra soft polite charming crew

Bad seats. Broken entertainment system. Charging port not working. Seats were broken worn out. Crew was amazing. They helped as much as they could.

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.

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.

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