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$361 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Mumbai

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Cheapest round-trip
$723
Overall average: $930
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Sat 4/18Fri 5/8
SFO - BOM • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$851
Typical prices: $775-$1,197
Air India
Sun 2/22Sat 2/28
SFO - BOM • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Mumbai (SFO-BOM)

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

Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, May 8
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8:10 am - 7:50 am
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35h 10m
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1:45 am - 7:00 pm
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29h 45m
1 stop
$723Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Apr 20
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3:25 pm - 11:40 am
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BOM
31h 45m
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11:55 pm - 3:35 pm
BOM
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28h 10m
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$724Air India
Thu, Feb 19 - Tue, Feb 24
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3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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BOM
39h 30m
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8:00 am - 2:30 pm
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20h 00m
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$725Air India
Sun, Mar 22 - Tue, Apr 21
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3:25 pm - 10:30 am
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BOM
30h 35m
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7:00 am - 3:35 pm
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SFO
21h 05m
1 stop
$726Air India
Sun, Mar 1 - Fri, Jun 5
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3:40 pm - 12:20 am
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BOM
43h 10m
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1:20 am - 6:00 pm
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29h 10m
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$727Delta
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 26
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8:10 am - 7:50 am
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35h 10m
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12:45 am - 4:15 pm
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28h 00m
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$728Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Mar 3
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1:30 pm - 11:55 pm
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BOM
20h 55m
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1:25 am - 4:30 pm
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28h 35m
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$729Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18
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10:20 am - 12:20 am
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BOM
24h 30m
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2:25 am - 4:04 pm
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26h 09m
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$730Delta
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 17
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3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
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35h 15m
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7:25 am - 1:25 pm
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42h 30m
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$731Air India
Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 3
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8:25 am - 7:50 am
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33h 55m
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1:25 am - 9:22 pm
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33h 27m
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$732Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Mumbai flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Mumbai? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Mumbai?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Mumbai on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Mumbai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Mumbai, 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 Mumbai is September, where tickets cost $736 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,447 and $1,272 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Mumbai?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $913 on average.

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

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 Mumbai, 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 Mumbai, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Mumbai

 
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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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KAYAK's tips to save more on a San Francisco to Mumbai flight

When flying from San Francisco to Mumbai, the cheapest day of the week to fly is generally Tuesday, while the cheapest month to fly is typically September.

Book Early: Tickets are generally cheaper when booked at least 180 days in advance.

Choose Airlines: Singapore Airlines tends to offer the cheapest flights for this route.

Consider Layovers: Flights with one stop are usually cheaper than direct flights.

Fly Tuesday: Tuesday is typically the cheapest day of the week to fly.

Travel September: September is generally the cheapest month to fly.

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$361
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 47% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Mumbai

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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Mumbai

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Mumbai was $361 for a one-way ticket and $723 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Mumbai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Mumbai from San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Mumbai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Mumbai?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Mumbai from San Francisco?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Mumbai.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Mumbai, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Mumbai are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $721 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,266 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

    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 Mumbai.

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

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

    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 Mumbai with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and BOM can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    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 Mumbai 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 Mumbai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $423 or less one-way and $811 or less round-trip.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Mumbai. 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3513 reviews
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
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Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

8.0 ExcellentAmod, Feb 2026
DXB - DEL
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Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

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

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

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.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

After arriving in Istanbul, the transit information on the electronic board showed a tight departure time, and the gate changed in the middle, making it difficult to make it on time.

Typically good service onboard but baggage delay in airport was significant

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

It would be great if the flight attendants could inform people travelling with small children that at take off and landing the children should drink liquid or chew/swallow something so their ears don’t hurt. Also, Emirates serves the food to the children first. Really good idea. Best of all would be to put all children in the same area.

They oversold the tickets by one which was my ticket so I didn’t have a ticket till last second

Not good. I was supposed to be in Mint but got in economy class

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Turkish Airline canceled our tickets in the very last minute, with our luggage and everything else, all prepared and good to go. It’s clear that they sold the tickets for better money to someone else. Bad, Bad, Bad business!!!

Awful seating. Bad food. Staff only have one bottle of water and no cans.

Flight was cancelled by air India. There was no explanation provided why the flight was cancelled. Found out that the flight was cancelled because the Iran air space was closed. Meanwhile, all other flights passing through that region were operating without issues. When asked to refund money for the tickets, being told that “ As checked, we wish to share that Flight AI 116 on 15 January 2026 from New York to Mumbai was cancelled due to Iran airspace closure, which were beyond the airline’s control. While such events can disrupt travel plans, we appreciate your understanding and patience. Our team remains committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers and takes all necessary measures to minimize any issues. However, we must inform you that compensation is not applicable under these extraordinary circumstances, in accordance with the relevant regulations.” Completed unacceptable and unprofessional behavior!

Needs lots of improvement starting from crew/staff attitude, cleanliness, better quality food & in flight amenities.

Food was below par Quality and None of the Entertainment systems were Working ..and we were unable to turn it off.. Due to the glare we couldn't even sleep for the entire duration of the flight ..

Flight was delayed in phases from 84ppm to 2am. And at 2am it was cancelled. Only refund option provided and no stay was provided. Poor communication throughout and shameless behaviour from the airline with no regard for seniors citizens and those travelling with children.

The boarding experience was very organized and easy to follow. The flight was pleasant and the food provided was also very good. Both Delhi and Mumbai airport have metro connections which make getting around much easier.

Horrible flight. No entertainment or WiFi for a 14-hour flight. No explanations either. I’ll never fly Air India again.

Food, choice of menu and quantity were poor. Crew services were even poorer, not attending call bittons

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

I reached the check in counter 1 hour before take off and was denied boarding because the luggage could no longer be transferred to the flight. I was aback when throughout the world(including India) for a domestic flight, you need to report 1 hour before boarding. Then on top of that i was made to buy a brand new ticket. I had paid $350 for a business ticket between delhi and mumbai and then was made to buy another economy ticket for $100, No concessions/discounts were made for the airline's own inefficiency! The reservation counter was also extremely rude and unapologetic about making me pay a second time. For such a mediocre airline, there seems to be zero focus on providing good service to their customers and providing a pleasant experience.

Overall it was good. But air planes should be upgraded.

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