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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to California

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to California?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to California from India found in the last 72 hours was to San Francisco, at $922 round-trip. The most popular route is Ahmedabad (AMD) to San Francisco (SFO) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $922.

What is the cheapest month to fly from India to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from India to California, 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 India to California is October, when tickets cost $1,111 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,574 and $1,561 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from India to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to California, 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 India to California, you should book around 14 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in California?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in California is San Francisco Airport (SFO), with an average flight price of $908.


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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$389
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from New Delhi to San Francisco

Flights from India to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from India to California 
PuneetFlew with Air IndiaBOM-SFOJul 2024
offer more food and more often. 8 awake hours without any food was a horrible experience. be upfront with passengers when food will be served.
amarjitFlew with Air IndiaBOM-SFOJan 2024
I would like to suggest before leaving your home, keep some medicine with you.
MITESHFlew with Air IndiaBOM-SFOJan 2024
Don’t go with any regular expectations. This is point a to point b. Put on your noise cancelling headphones, bring your own food, close your eyes and go. This is still the most efficient flight travel time wise.

FAQs for booking flights from India to California

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from India to California?

    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 India to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from India to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from India to California 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 India to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from India to California 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 India to California?

    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 India to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to California?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to California is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,222. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,354 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $1,091 on average. Morning departures are around 7% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,164.

Top 5 airlines serving from India to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from India to California. 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 India to California? 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.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1292 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.7Food
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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.

10.0 ExcellentPierre, Mar 2025PDX - SFO
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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.

Loved the airline with the exception of their carry on limitations. They enforce a strict 7 kilo limit for carry on baggage which is ridiculous. We traveled from SFO to SIN with carry on with no difficulty yet when we checked in Delhi they forced us to check the carry on bags. The weight of our carry on bags were 11 and 12 kilos and while they exceeded the limitations set by Singapore Airlines they were well under weight limitations set by may other carriers. Interestingly my wife and I were each allowed two 22 KG bags to check in addition to the 7 kg carry on for a total weight of 102 KG's. Our total weight with the one bag we planned to check and our two carry ons was 46 kgs.

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

I very much liked and appreciated the service on board. The seating arrangement in Business feels uncomfortable. It's not made for tall people, in any case.

Great airline. Excellent service, good food & lots of TV movies/shows to choose from.

Everything was good except food , food choices was very less. Washrooms were closed.overall good experience.

Crews were very caring and polite. Washroom was surprisingly clean. Overall experience was good , only food choices was very limited. Thanks

Food option Hindu veg to Hindu non veg request was unheard

This flight was 16 hours and they made it very tolerable. Seats were comfortable and the staff very accommodating. I had plenty of inflight entertainment. Food was very good.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

They were very pleasant and helpful. My husband and I were sitted apart. We asked if we could be seated together were told flight ws fuly booked but would try. After a while they were able to make it work we got seats together. Their food is good and attendents are very friendly/helpful.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

Boarding is a mess. They never check group # so lots of people crowding in. Comfortable seats this flight. I had an empty seat next to me, very convenient. Food was really not good, but I was starved. The pizza snack thing was horrible. Crew was grand. They really make it enjoyable.

Too much long line at the TSA and Security. Prepare for long walk for baggage claim.

Crew very helpful and friendly. Food is so so. Main meal is not always the best. Did have a choice of a snack part way which was either a cookie, corn snack, or similar. Second kind of meal was basically like a pizza pastry that really wasn’t a favorite but probably a European snack? Screens and selections of movies, tv and such were good. No WI-Fi unless you buy so no free texting or such on the long flight but I think that might be any overseas flight.

The boarding process was quite loud and chaotic. The flight attendants kept barking over the PA system about people needing to only stow large items in the overhead bins. During the one and only service, I was hit by the service cart. At the same time, a passenger was returning from the bathroom and the crew definitely saw him but stopped a few seats short of allowing him to sit down before starting service and made him wait a good 10 minutes before passing his seat and allowing him to sit down, after which he had to ask for his snack and beverage or he would have been passed over. Neither flight attendant thanked passengers as they left; in fact, I did not see them again once the plane door was opened.

Flight Attendant Karen Lynn was an absolute delight. She assisted in every portion of the services provided throughout the flight, aided with any and all concerns expressed by passengers, and even helped comfort an upset child who was one of five of a traveling family. This quality of service is what keeps me coming back to American. Thank you!

The worst, flight cancelled because the aircraft was not full. Heathrow ground crew totally not helpful and arrogant. Lady proposed us flight with 40min layover instead of direct and said it is our problem of course she was unable to do anything as everything was beyond her control she claimed. after calling on hotline another flight was booked. Flight was cancelled last second so we could not take direct from Zurich but we had to stay overnight in London.

The seats in row 31 are terrible and small and uncomfortable. Don't ever sit there. The window seat is so close to the curve of the plane is so annoying. I paid extra for this seat and I hated all 10 hours in it.

Food was terrible , crew were excellent , IFE was dire . Overall comfortable seat and cabin. Nothing special .

If my tv wasn’t broken and I wasn’t in a seat that didn’t allow for sleeping

Delayed flight due to lack of crew caused me to miss my connection

Food is good, staff is good... Wi-fi quality is poor, disembarkment after landing is atrocious.

Flight crew was lovely. Bathrooms should have been cleaner. The handsets in business class for watching the entertainment are horrible. Very difficult to figure out which buttons are for what. I managed to get the flight maps on my screen but it wasn't easy. Never got anything else up.

Uneventful trip. Good flight crew. Food could have been better and a bit more of it. Cabin cleanliness was ok.

Inflight Services are poor compared to other airlines. They do not offer even water during 15 hr flight. Food is little in portion and I had food poisoning after last meal ( rajma chawal)

Boarding at Mumbai airport was terrible, the staff had no idea how to handle it. It was chaos - and led to a delay

My seats that I paid for were changed last minute and I had to sit in uncomfortable chairs

This was a bery good experience as it was a newer plane . AI older plane bussiness class is bad .

What a pathetic plane it was. Entertainment system didn’t work. USB port was broken. There was a hole on top of folding serving table. Broken restrooms in the middle of flight.

Our seat monitor did not Not work either way going to Vietnam. I had a bulkhead seat with plenty of room, but with No monitor, it was a long flight with no movies. Fun was good, staff was Excellent.

I will never ever book air india in the future. I was with my family and at delhi airport I had to go through too with horrible experience. My 12 years daughter saud that she will never come bqck to india the way people treated us. There was no line for bags drop off since we checked online and print tag at their Kiosk as per email instruction. People working at the counter were so careless and rude. They were keep talking to each other than taking care the customers. I will not recommend anyone to fly via air india. I had horrible experience. Especially, the staff at checking counters was very very rude and careless. I have feeling if air india won't change the way they doing their operations they will out of business in a few years. Air hostes were not happy . I did not see a smile on anyone in the plane. I called twice for the assistance and no one showed up. I hope you will sene this to the Hire authority. I left a video with an another employee of air india who asked me about my experiences. I hope they will make some changes ASAP. Regars, Mohinder Kumar

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Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights to California found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/4Wed
2 stops
28h 37mDEL-SFO
6/16Mon
2 stops
35h 29mSFO-DEL
$623
6/11Wed
2 stops
28h 37mDEL-SFO
6/24Tue
2 stops
35h 29mSFO-DEL
$645
9/4Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
34h 25mBOM-SFO
10/15Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
34h 30mSFO-BOM
$764
9/8Mon
1 stopSingapore Airlines
34h 25mBOM-SFO
11/9Sun
1 stopSingapore Airlines
35h 25mSFO-BOM
$765
6/18Wed
1 stopAir India
38h 00mMAA-SFO
7/17Thu
1 stopAir India
23h 55mSFO-MAA
$770
6/25Wed
1 stopAir India
33h 05mMAA-SFO
7/1Tue
1 stopAir India
20h 45mSFO-MAA
$818
6/19Thu
1 stopBritish Airways
37h 15mBOM-SFO
12/5Fri
1 stopBritish Airways
38h 05mSFO-BOM
$920
6/8Sun
1 stopBritish Airways
41h 00mBOM-LAX
11/18Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
24h 40mLAX-BOM
$928
6/2Mon
1 stopEmirates
28h 30mMAA-SFO
10/12Sun
1 stopEmirates
20h 55mSFO-MAA
$1,079
6/4Wed
1 stopEmirates
22h 30mMAA-SFO
10/14Tue
1 stopEmirates
20h 55mSFO-MAA
$1,089

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to California found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/27Tue
2 stops
43h 02mDEL-SFO
$389
5/27Tue
2 stops
42h 30mDEL-SFO
$394
6/8Sun
1 stopSingapore Airlines
22h 35mBOM-LAX
$421
10/8Wed
1 stopAir India
19h 30mHYD-SFO
$505
10/7Tue
1 stopAir India
24h 15mHYD-SFO
$517
7/3Thu
1 stopSingapore Airlines
22h 35mBOM-LAX
$540
9/24Wed
1 stopEmirates
22h 05mBOM-SFO
$579
5/27Tue
1 stopEmirates
22h 30mMAA-SFO
$659
5/15Thu
1 stopBritish Airways
41h 00mBOM-LAX
$796
7/9Wed
1 stopBritish Airways
28h 25mBOM-LAX
$839

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Last minute flights to California

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to California that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Mon
multi-stop
44h 39mDEL-SFO
5/12Mon
multi-stop
35h 33mSFO-DEL
$921
5/3Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
43h 52mDEL-SFO
5/25Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
26h 10mSFO-DEL
$930
5/6Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
34h 49mBOM-LAX
8/27Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
31h 48mLAX-BOM
$1,131
5/6Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
34h 49mBOM-LAX
8/28Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
29h 10mLAX-BOM
$1,151
5/6Tue
multi-stopEmirates
34h 10mDEL-SFO
1/27Tue
multi-stopEmirates
27h 45mSFO-DEL
$1,197
5/6Tue
multi-stopAir India
26h 30mDEL-SFO
8/20Wed
multi-stopAir India
26h 15mSFO-DEL
$1,217
5/6Tue
multi-stopEmirates
34h 10mDEL-SFO
9/12Fri
multi-stopEmirates
21h 00mSFO-DEL
$1,228
5/6Tue
multi-stopAir India
23h 40mBLR-SFO
11/3Mon
multi-stopAir India
25h 25mSFO-BLR
$1,231
5/3Sat
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
29h 21mDEL-SJC
9/12Fri
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
52h 10mSJC-DEL
$2,021
5/3Sat
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
42h 16mDEL-SJC
9/16Tue
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
49h 25mSJC-DEL
$2,075

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