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Cheap Flights from India to San Francisco

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from India to San Francisco 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 round-trip flight deals from India to San Francisco

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 15
Air India Logo
9:10 am - 7:00 am
ATQ
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SFO
34h 20m
2 stops
Air India Logo
10:30 am - 12:15 pm
SFO
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ATQ
37h 15m
2 stops
$955Air India
Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Jan 22
Etihad Airways Logo
4:30 pm - 10:22 pm
COK
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SFO
43h 22m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
10:37 pm - 7:50 pm
SFO
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COK
31h 43m
2 stops
$964Etihad Airways
Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 15
Air India Logo
9:10 am - 7:00 am
ATQ
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SFO
34h 20m
2 stops
Air India Logo
8:45 pm - 12:15 pm
SFO
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ATQ
27h 00m
2 stops
$972Air India
Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Jan 20
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 7:50 am
CCU
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SFO
21h 40m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 10:25 pm
SFO
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CCU
23h 15m
1 stop
$974Singapore Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Jan 19
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 7:50 am
CCU
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SFO
21h 40m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 10:25 pm
SFO
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CCU
23h 15m
1 stop
$974Singapore Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Feb 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 11:10 am
CCU
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SFO
27h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:37 pm - 2:25 am
SFO
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CCU
38h 18m
2 stops
$1,004Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Etihad Airways Logo
4:15 am - 7:56 pm
COK
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SFO
28h 11m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
11:59 pm - 8:00 pm
SFO
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COK
31h 31m
2 stops
$1,013Etihad Airways
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Dec 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 1:35 pm
TRV
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SFO
63h 55m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 8:45 am
SFO
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TRV
47h 50m
2 stops
$1,018Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Sep 21
British Airways Logo
12:50 pm - 5:30 pm
BOM
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SFO
41h 10m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
9:46 am - 11:40 pm
SFO
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BOM
25h 24m
2 stops
$1,077British Airways
Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Nov 26
British Airways Logo
12:50 pm - 1:50 pm
BOM
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SFO
37h 30m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
7:26 am - 12:15 am
SFO
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BOM
27h 19m
2 stops
$1,077British Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San Francisco

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

What is the cheapest flight to San Francisco?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to San Francisco was found on the route from Kolkata, at $955 return. The most popular connection is from New Delhi to San Francisco and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $1,092 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco?

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,001. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $1,171 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to San Francisco, 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 to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost $957 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from India is $1,313 and $1,289 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $546.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco?

The average price for all round-trip flights to San Francisco depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $920 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San Francisco is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,082.

What is a good deal for flights to San Francisco?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to San Francisco, 25% of our users found tickets to San Francisco for the following prices or less: From New Delhi $1,262 round-trip.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to San Francisco, 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, you should book around 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$508
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from Kolkata to San Francisco

Flights from India to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from India to San Francisco 
MITESHFlew with Air India
BOM
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SFO
Jan 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.
amarjitFlew with Air India
BOM
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SFO
Jan 2024
I would like to suggest before leaving your home, keep some medicine with you.

FAQs - booking San Francisco flights

  • Is it possible to hire a car at San Francisco International Airport?

    There are a number of reputable car hire companies at San Francisco International Airport that are handily located in one central location. Book your car online in advance and when you land, take the AirTrain Blue Line from the airport terminals to the Rental Car Center, where you can collect your car.

  • Which hotels are there near San Francisco International Airport?

    The Westin San Francisco Airport is only a mile (1.6kms) from the airport and offers a free airport transfer. A slightly less expensive option is the La Quinta Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport West, which is almost 2 miles (3.2kms) from San Francisco International Airport and also offers a free shuttle service for airport transfers.

  • Are there showers at San Francisco International Airport?

    There are private shower rooms pre-security in the international terminal near Gate G for travellers to freshen up after flights to San Francisco. If you don’t have soap and shampoo, don’t worry, it is possible to buy travel-sized bath and toiletry products when you pay for the use of the shower.

  • Are there car parking facilities at San Francisco International Airport?

    There are car parks located at every terminal, which are either charged hourly or are long-term stay. You can use either cash or credit card to pay the fee and this is done when you are leaving the parking space after arriving on flights to San Francisco.

  • What is the cheapest flight to San Francisco?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to San Francisco was found on the route from Kolkata, at $955 return. The most popular connection is from New Delhi to San Francisco and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $1,092 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is San Francisco Airport from central San Francisco?

    The city center of San Francisco is 11 miles from San Francisco Airport.

  • What is the name of San Francisco’s airport?

    All flights to San Francisco land at San Francisco Airport. The airport code is SFO,and it can also be referred to as San Francisco or San Francisco Intl.

  • How much is a flight to San Francisco?

    On average, a flight to San Francisco costs $939. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $441 and departed from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport.

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

    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 to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 to San Francisco?

    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 to San Francisco 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 to San Francisco?

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to San Francisco

  • Looking for cheap airfare to San Francisco? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to San Francisco for the following prices or less: From Mumbai $593, from New Delhi $952, from Bengaluru (Bangalore) $2,718
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San Francisco flight deals.
  • Flights to San Francisco from the main airports in India will land at San Francisco International Airport, which is situated approximately 12 miles (almost 20kms) outside the city centre and is the main airport for international flights into San Francisco. There are no direct flights from India to San Francisco, with most carriers making at least one stopover, so you may wish to choose an airline that stops somewhere you'd like to visit.
  • Travellers who are stressed about flying and who love dogs can seek out members of San Francisco International Airport’s ‘Wag Brigade’. This Brigade consists of dogs that are part of the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and who, with their handlers, stroll through the terminals to bring calm and happiness to those afraid of flying. The animals, selected for their temperament and suitability for airports, have vests with the words “Pet Me!” written on them so that you can identify them easily.
  • For passengers with layovers of four hours or more after flights to San Francisco, why not venture out into San Francisco and the Peninsula Bay area. This is easily done on public transport – if you take the BART train from the airport to, for example, Montgomery Street Station, you will be able to visit Chinatown, the historic heart of San Francisco, and Northbeach, with its Italian influence, which boasts a variety of jazz clubs, galleries, restaurants and ice-cream shops. The journey time for this excursion is 30 minutes one way and you can buy tickets at the airport train station.
  • If you need to escape the noise of the terminal and retreat to do some reflection, meditation or prayer, seek out the Berman Reflection room in the main hall of the international terminal at San Francisco Airport. Here you can spend some time in quiet contemplation before embarking on the next leg of your journey.
  • Travelling with children? San Francisco International Airport has a wide range of activities to entertain them in between flights. There are play areas in T2 and T3, or why not visit the Aviation Museum and Library, which is free of charge and consists of exhibitions that tell the story of the history of air transport and the development of commercial flight. For those who love aviation (children and adults alike) – this is a good place to spend some time.

Everything you need to know for your flight to San Francisco

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