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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to India

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stop$946
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stop$904
Hyderabad
Hyderabad1 stop$901
Bengaluru
Bengaluru1 stop$962
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad2 stops$1,032
Chennai
Chennai2 stops$961
Kochi
Kochi2 stops$1,189
Kolkata
Kolkata2 stops$1,111
Amritsar
Amritsar1 stop$1,105
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram2 stops$1,034
Vadodara
Vadodara2 stops$903
Vijayawada
Vijayawada2 stops$1,086
Jaipur
Jaipur2 stops$942
Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam2 stops$853
Pune
Pune2 stops$1,110
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama2 stops$842
Coimbatore
Coimbatore2 stops$866
Lucknow
Lucknow2 stops$1,174
Chandigarh
Chandigarh3 stops$944
Nagpur
Nagpur3 stops$845
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stop$946
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stop$904
Hyderabad
Hyderabad1 stop$901
Bengaluru
Bengaluru1 stop$962
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad2 stops$1,032
Chennai
Chennai2 stops$961
Kochi
Kochi2 stops$1,189
Kolkata
Kolkata2 stops$1,111
Amritsar
Amritsar1 stop$1,105
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram2 stops$1,034
Vadodara
Vadodara2 stops$903
Vijayawada
Vijayawada2 stops$1,086
Jaipur
Jaipur2 stops$942
Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam2 stops$853
Pune
Pune2 stops$1,110
Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama2 stops$842
Coimbatore
Coimbatore2 stops$866
Lucknow
Lucknow2 stops$1,174
Chandigarh
Chandigarh3 stops$944
Nagpur
Nagpur3 stops$845
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to India flights

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

Are flights from San Francisco to India cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from San Francisco to India are running about 8% lower than they were around this time last year, averaging $1,060 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from San Francisco to India right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from San Francisco to India on KAYAK in the last week:

• Indore (IDR) from $828
• Vishakhapatnam (VTZ) from $853
• Coimbatore Peelamedu (CJB) from $866
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) from $901
• Vadodara (BDQ) from $903

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to India?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $891. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $1,507.

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to India?

Book your flights 8 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 11% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in India is the cheapest to fly to from San Francisco?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into India are:

• Indore (IDR) from $1,030
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) from $1,042
• Bhubaneswar (BBI) from $1,076

What’s the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to India?

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to India, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 8% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to India?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to India during the night with average prices of $1,045. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,211.

Key details for San Francisco to India flights

Low season

September

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One-way flight from San Francisco to Hyderabad

Your San Francisco to India flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from San Francisco to India?

    Fares from San Francisco to India are around their usual level right now. A round-trip under $899 is considered a good deal, so it's worth keeping an eye out, or setting a Price Alert to catch price changes.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from San Francisco to India?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from San Francisco to India have ranged from $899 to $1,499.

  • What are the main airports serving India?

    India has 47 airports. The three busiest are New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) (42% of arrivals), Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) (15%) and Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) (11%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to India?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, just one airline regularly flies nonstop from San Francisco to India: Air India.

  • Where in India can I fly nonstop from San Francisco?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from San Francisco to Kolkata.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from San Francisco to India?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from San Francisco to India average $1,027 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Beijing Capital (PEK) from $889
    • Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) from $962
    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) from $968

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

    Flights from San Francisco to India take 17h 01m on average.

  • How often are flights from San Francisco to India delayed and what's the average delay?

    47% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 3h 21m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to India?

    On flights from San Francisco to India you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in India?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in India include:

    • Juhu Beach
    • Taj Mahal
    • Gateway of India
    • Karol Bagh

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Francisco to India?

    The earliest nonstop flight from San Francisco to India departs at 10:55 am and the latest departs at 7:35 pm. Nonstop flights take about 17h 01m.

  • Are there any direct flights to New Delhi from San Francisco?

    Although there are no direct flights to New Delhi, United Airlines, Air Canada, and Lufthansa-Vistara all offer one-stop flights that are approximately 20h and 30min in duration. Most flights depart in the late afternoon, but there are options for earlier flights. Most stops are approximately 1h and 30min and arrival times are close to 10-11 a.m.

  • What are the passport laws for travel from San Francisco to India?

    To travel to India, you must have a passport that is valid for at least six months. You must also have two blank pages in the passport for stamping purposes. Make certain your information page is legible, as this contains all your information. To travel to India, you must have an e-visa as well as your passport.

  • What is the best way to get to the city from Bengaluru Airport?

    There are many ways to get to and around the city. The subway system, the Namma Metro, and the BMTC bus system are inexpensive and available from the airport. For taxis, which are a little pricier, there are Ola Cab, Beecabs, and Savaari. Japan Airlines has the best flight with one stop that departs around 1:30 p.m.

  • Are there any direct flights from San Francisco to Hyderabad?

    For travel to Hyderabad, no non-stop flights are available, but Air Emirates offers a one-stop flight that departs close to 5:05 p.m., with a layover in Dubai of 7h and 30min. The flight arrives in Hyderabad at approximately 1:45 p.m.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to India flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 8 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 11% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 8% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Indore (IDR) is the cheapest airport to fly into from San Francisco. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in New Delhi, which is the most popular destination in India. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the San Francisco to India nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via Beijing Capital (PEK) is usually the cheapest.
  • For travel from San Francisco to India, United Airlines offers a direct flight to New Delhi. For travel to Mumbai, United Airlines, Air India, and Jet Blue have one or two stop flights with no change fees.
  • Travel from San Francisco serves many different cities in India, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Direct flights and flights with one or two stops are available.
  • After a long day of travel, refresh and recharge in the T3 terminal at New Delhi Airport. The Welcome Group Green Lounge offers premium spa services.
  • For travelers flying into Bengaluru Airport, know that its security features include Facial Recognition for Biometric Boarding, which makes boarding faster and more secure. It also eliminates all the paperwork, so no forms are required to travel.
  • Passengers traveling to India should know that satellite phones are illegal, and United States currency of more than $5,000 must be reported when entering the country. Check with the Indian Embassy before you travel to understand the laws.
  • Child car seats are required for car rentals in most cities in India. Most car rental companies have them available, but keep in mind some taxis may not have seat belts.
  • If you are planning on driving in India, keep in mind that most larger cities have red-light cameras and other devices to enforce traffic laws. In some areas, motorists share the roads with motorcycles and scooters, as well as mules or donkeys.
  • If you’re traveling to New Delhi Airport, be assured that it’s the perfect place to sleep if you have another flight the next day. The T3 terminal is equipped with plenty of large couches, premium spas and lounges.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to India

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to India? 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.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1623 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.3Boarding
7.8Food
Airline reviews

I had selected seats together for my family of three when I first booked my tickets in February. However, I realized only when I checked in at the airport that the seats I had selected were no longer assigned to us and we were completely scattered across three different middle seats instead of being seated together! After requesting the Singapore staff to have us seated together on a full flight, they managed to find something but it was right next to the rest rooms and the whole journey of 15+ hours was really unpleasant. They said that the seat selection isn't locked and the airline can reallocate the seats anytime. No one ever told us this and it was a terribly unpleasant surprise. Will avoid Kayak/underpricer and Singapore in future

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jun 2026
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I had selected seats together for my family of three when I first booked my tickets in February. However, I realized only when I checked in at the airport that the seats I had selected were no longer assigned to us and we were completely scattered across three different middle seats instead of being seated together! After requesting the Singapore staff to have us seated together on a full flight, they managed to find something but it was right next to the rest rooms and the whole journey of 15+ hours was really unpleasant. They said that the seat selection isn't locked and the airline can reallocate the seats anytime. No one ever told us this and it was a terribly unpleasant surprise. Will avoid Kayak/underpricer and Singapore in future

Very concerned with guest comforts going out of their way to accommodate special dietary needs when the guests hadn’t pre-ordered.

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

On time boarding I would like to see ground hostess to help transit customers to direct them to the right terminal and boarding gate. Last night, all the transit customers on SQ484 arriving Singapore had to merry go round to look for terminal and boarding gate to board SQ128 transit to KL Malaysia. We went to Terminal 3 taking the Skytrain to T3 and back to T3 to get out to look for different Skytrain to T2. On arrival t2, we had to go round to ask which boarding gate to KL. We only had 5 minutes to make to the boarding time at 6:55pm but we already spent more than 30 minutes running around to find the boarding gate. We were late at the boarding gate.

Leg room and flight sound insulation is very bad. They broke 3 of my bags with bad handling

I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

People were so nice! Economy seats were small and cramped feeling for me. I’m slender and 6 feet tall

The singapore airline now compared before covid, I like the service before covid. SQ was the best of all airlines but now I am going to look for different airline if I am travelling in asia.

Service was great. Food was perfect. My mom needed a wheelchair and I was worried that I will miss the connecting flight. Emirates ground staff and wheelchair staff ensured we get to our gate on time.

Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

The plane and services in Emirates flight from Los Angeles to Dubai were very good . But plane and services in flight from Dubai to Delhi were very poor/uncomfortable. Staff at Dubai and crew in Dubai plane was very very disappointing|shabby. Wheel chair was given only for a very small part of layover at Dubai and we faced great inconvenience. In short , our experience Dubai onwards(fly Dubai) was very bad and uncomfortable.

Very attentive crews Flight was very smooth and safe Only little disappointment was the slight delay of departure (~30 minutes ) which rarely happen with CX flights

Not at all satisfactory. I had stomach upsets after taking food. Quality of Asian vegetarian meal was awful. Further there was no snacks/ fruits/ biscuits available as in between snacks.. only peanuts and pitzels.. except courteous staff rest of my experience was far from satisfactory

Staff was very courteous. Plane was clean and quite spacious even in the last rows. Veg food could have been better.

The flight from Hong Kong to Hyderabad didn’t have any power points to charge my mobile. Given we are no longer allowed to use power banks, giving customers the ability to charge even on short flights is critical part of the overall experience.

when i ask for help all the crew members had a look like why are you calling me? very terse and rude.

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage and don’t want to reimburse for the basis items. Pathetic customer service

Bathroom was not cleaned as often as other airlines does. It was gross for a less than full flight capacity.

While I was in great pain, the seat was sufficiently comfortable to allow me to rest and not be in so much pain.

Flight crew was especially thoughtful and attentive, made sure our seats were comfortable so we could rest on the long flight

We flew with Qatar Airlines before (2021) , the service was much better than this time, the flight attendants were not very friendly and cheerful . One of the attendants asked the person setting next to me (by the window) are you Mr. ……, if you may need any thing to let her know . I asked for a dinner meal with beef , she said, we are out, only chicken is available, then she said wait I may get you one with beef, she came back and gave me chicken. Then she gave the gentleman next to me the beef meal . The bathrooms were left dirty and full of overfilled paper tissues, urine every where on the floor and on the toilet seat . Qatar Airways has an excellent reputation and deserves better . Thank you 🙏

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

The overall experience for the price we paid was mediocre. Nothing outstanding! Check in process was standard. Flight attendants could have been more well mannered. I found it rude when the attendant nudged me with the snack box to grab my attention when not looking. She could have said ,’excuse me’ instead. My son’s in flight entertainment was not working. The food was not great either. The snack options were not so great with kids in mind. Overall, might not travel qatar again.

Crew members service are at its best Seating area is very compact, could be better

Boarding was delayed by 2 hours since the machine that assigned boarding passes broke down and we were left waiting to drop our luggage

Excellent service and very comfortable business class for a long journey. Carry on bags in business class weight limits

The boarding was very unorganized, they had my dad “83 years old “ stand for long time to Wait in the line then stand behind the counter, we had two kids with us but the separated my dad from us for long time

Several seats in business class were broken. Some would not recline, others had other problems. They need to really update the seats and AV.

Never can get flight and nof light for three days .finally travel by bus. Very bad experience.

First and the foremost I was shocked to see airindia standards have come down so low . The food was horrible . They served us 3 meals for vegetarian and all the was paneer . The orange juice was not at all cold it was smelly . After you take this heavy price air India should learn from other air lines . I at one point felt like throwing up . After all this when we landed we were not given landing slip . We had to wait for 45 min at the immigration just because no one was given landing slip . To top it all we were 3 passengers and had checked in 4 check in luggage . Out of which 3 have not yet arrived . Basically status says the loaded it in our flight ( this was a direct fight ) and it never reached . We are still waiting . There is nothing great to tell about our flight . The he only good thing was the crew were very helpful .

Lay out shows 1st row and second row given after taking payment. It's a fraud

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.

Food was ok. Crew were good. Tv and outlets weren't working at all so nothing to watch and no way to charge devices on a 17 1/2 hr flight. That was not great. Bathrooms were dirty and smelled terrible. Also my multi tool was stolen out of my checked suitcase.

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

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