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Cheapest round-trip
$862
Typical prices: $804-$1,385
Air India
Fri 9/28Fri 10/19
SFO - BLR • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$439
Typical prices: $447-$831
Singapore Airlines
Fri 1/12
SFO - BLR • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Bengaluru. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $469 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 20h 06m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru (SFO-BLR)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Bengaluru

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 20
Air India Logo
11:00 am - 12:25 amSFO  San Francisco-BLR Bengaluru Intl
24h 55m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
10:30 pm - 7:00 amBLR  Bengaluru Intl-SFO San Francisco
21h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
$862Air India
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 21
Air India Logo
11:00 am - 12:25 amSFO  San Francisco-BLR Bengaluru Intl
24h 55m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
2:40 pm - 7:00 amBLR  Bengaluru Intl-SFO San Francisco
28h 50m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
$862Air India
Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 10:40 amSFO  San Francisco-BLR Bengaluru Intl
34h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 7:50 amBLR  Bengaluru Intl-SFO San Francisco
33h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
$872Singapore Airlines
Wed, Feb 17 - Thu, Mar 11
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 9:55 pmSFO  San Francisco-BLR Bengaluru Intl
22h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 7:50 amBLR  Bengaluru Intl-SFO San Francisco
26h 20m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi
$884Singapore Airlines
Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 10:35 amSFO  San Francisco-BLR Bengaluru Intl
35h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 4:30 pmBLR  Bengaluru Intl-SFO San Francisco
25h 10m1 stop Zurich
$926Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 18 - Thu, Mar 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 10:35 amSFO  San Francisco-BLR Bengaluru Intl
35h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 4:30 pmBLR  Bengaluru Intl-SFO San Francisco
25h 10m1 stop Zurich
$926Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27
Japan Airlines Logo
9:44 pm - 12:15 amSFO  San Francisco-BLR Bengaluru Intl
38h 01m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Tokyo Narita
Japan Airlines Logo
2:20 am - 11:55 amBLR  Bengaluru Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 05m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$954Japan Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Fri, Oct 2
Japan Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 12:15 amSFO  San Francisco-BLR Bengaluru Intl
21h 50m1 stop Tokyo Narita
Japan Airlines Logo
2:55 am - 11:30 amBLR  Bengaluru Intl-SFO San Francisco
21h 05m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$957Japan Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 2:30 amSFO  San Francisco-BLR Bengaluru Intl
22h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
9:10 pm - 1:35 pmBLR  Bengaluru Intl-SFO San Francisco
28h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$995Qatar Airways
Mon, Oct 12 - Wed, Nov 25
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3:55 pm - 8:55 amSFO  San Francisco-BLR Bengaluru Intl
28h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
3:50 am - 12:40 pmBLR  Bengaluru Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$995Qatar Airways
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Bengaluru flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru start at $862. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $804 to $1,385. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $862 on Air India.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Bengaluru?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Bengaluru, it is 5% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 7% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Bengaluru?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Bengaluru at $771 round-trip.
  • December ($1,496) and July ($1,398) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 94% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from San Francisco to Bengaluru the cheapest?

Flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 29% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on BLR

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Key details for San Francisco to Bengaluru flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$439
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 43% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru

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Your San Francisco to Bengaluru flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru?

    Unfortunately, there are no nonstop flights between San Francisco and Bengaluru. But you can find the shortest route on KAYAK. Different airlines fly this route, including Delta Air Lines, India Air, and Emirates Airways. You can get a flight by Delta Air Lines from San Francisco International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru with two stops at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). There’s also a British Airways flight that includes a stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) that you could book through KAYAK.

  • Does Bengaluru Airport offer services for disabled travelers?

    The airport offers buggy and wheelchair rental services. If you need assistance, contact the airport staff to place a reservation. They also have assistants if you need help navigating the facility.

  • Are there on-site hotels at the Bengaluru Airport?

    While at the Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, you can check in to the Day Hotel, located in the Domestic Departures section. The hotel is open 24 hours and is accessible to passengers with flight tickets or boarding passes. Services available include a premium lounge, free Wi-Fi, a private restaurant, and a spa. There are 20 rooms in different categories to suit each passenger’s needs.

  • What amenities are available for travelers at the Bengaluru Airport?

    The airport offers different amenities, including prayer rooms, restrooms, showers, a child care room, and currency exchange services. For support, they have an interactive voice response system, and you can use their self-service check-in kiosks. If you need to move luggage, there are luggage carts.

  • Where can I go in San Francisco (SFO) to relax before my flight?

    For those who don’t like flying or wish to release some stress before their flight to Bengaluru (BLR), there are Yoga Rooms inside the airport terminals. You’ll find them in both Terminals 2 and 3. In Terminal 2 it’s on Level 2, located in the corridor connecting the areas past the C and D Security Checkpoint, and in Terminal 3 it’s on Level 2 next to Gate E6.

  • Are there any pet relief stations at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

    If you’re traveling out of San Francisco International Airport with your pet or service animal, make sure you visit one of the pet relief areas before boarding your flight to Bengaluru (BLR). The indoor locations are post-security in Terminals 1, 2, and 3, and outdoors in Terminals 2 and 3. In the International Terminals A and G, from where you’d be departing to BLR, they are next to Gates A10 and G5.

  • How can I get from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to the Bangalore Palace?

    The Bangalore Palace is just north of the city center. There are public buses, the Kias-5A route, that make the trip from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to the palace taking around two hours for about ₹235 ($3). However, a taxi takes about half an hour, and you can expect to pay around ₹1,170 ($15).

  • Are there any baby care facilities in the Bangalore Airport (BLR)?

    For those arriving at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) with babies or young infants after a long flight, you’ll want to freshen them up. Make your way to the baby care facilities in the international arrivals area. You’ll locate them on the first floor, after exiting the International Departures Hall and before going through Immigration Check.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Bengaluru?

    Flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru?

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

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

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from San Francisco to Bengaluru?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $469 round-trip via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), compared to $904 for nonstop.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru?

    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.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru pass through?

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

    • Singapore Changi (SIN) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 9% of one-stop connections

    Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the San Francisco to Bengaluru route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,000 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,124, a difference of $124. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Francisco to Bengaluru flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 15% above the route average of $1,047. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru?

    A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru takes 0h 00m, covering 8,685 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Bengaluru?

    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.

  • How are flight prices from San Francisco to Bengaluru looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Francisco to Bengaluru are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $496, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Bengaluru?

    Flying via Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 06m, compared with 21h 27m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 21h 58m via Tokyo Narita (NRT).

  • What is the time difference between San Francisco and Bengaluru?

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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Bengaluru flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru range from $804 to $1,385, with an average of $1,047 over the past 12 months. Anything below $804 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Bengaluru flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average $1,000 - about $124 less than Saturday (11% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 29% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Bengaluru trip for February. Fares historically average $771 round-trip in that month - typically $725 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $469 round-trip on this route - about $435 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Bengaluru Intl Airport.
    - 080 Transit Hotel, T2
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the ideal option if you’re traveling from San Francisco to Bengaluru. It’s also easy to access from different parts of the Bay.
  • For business travelers, the San Francisco International Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout its terminals, and there are work stations at the terminals. In addition, you get power outlets for all your gadgets.
  • You can rent a private shower room at the San Francisco Airport to tidy up before your flight. The shower facilities are in the International Terminal Main Hall. There are travel-size toiletry and bath products if you need to buy some.
  • If you’re traveling with kids, the San Francisco Airport has your needs covered. You can entertain your children at the nursery or rent a car seat.
  • The Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) is the main airport if you’re traveling to Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, an Indian state in the country's southern part.
  • When you arrive in Bengaluru, you can use the airport’s free Wi-Fi. You need to register to use the service and you’ll receive a password. Also, you can use internet stations inside the airport.
  • Explore transit services at the Bengaluru Airport. Indulge in a meal at the airport, unwind at one of the airport’s lounges, or rejuvenate at the spa. Contact the airport for assistance.
  • If you need to move around from the Bengaluru Airport, you can choose different means. There are daily bus connections to the city center. A taxi takes 1h to reach the city center. To explore the city on your own, you can use car rental services, which you can book online.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a United Airlines hub. In this case, you’ll find them offering more frequent direct routes from San Francisco to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) than other airlines, such as Air India.
  • Although there are some direct flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), there are more options that are also generally more affordable, with a layover in between. For instance, KLM operates routes with a layover in Amsterdam (AMS) and Air India stopping in New Delhi (DEL).
  • If you’re renting a car upon your arrival at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), the car rental agencies' desks are located within the terminal, in the arrival hall. They’re between the coffee bistro and the information counter.
  • Avoid the traffic and dealing with parking and take public transportation to fly out of San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The Bay Area Rapid Transit has trains connecting downtown San Francisco with the airport. The Yellow-S Line goes directly there in about 35-40 minutes.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has an art program you can enjoy if you have some time to spare before boarding your flight to Bangalore. There are various public art pieces featured throughout the airport, like the Light Beams for the Sky of a Transfer Corridor at the far end of the International Terminal Main Hall.

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