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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to New Delhi (SFO-DEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New Delhi 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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11:30 am - 5:40 amSFO-DEL
29h 40m1 stop
9:55 pm - 9:40 amDEL-SFO
24h 15m1 stop
$586Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Tue, Oct 1
11:30 am - 5:40 amSFO-DEL
29h 40m1 stop
9:00 am - 8:15 pmDEL-SFO
23h 45m1 stop
$592Singapore Airlines
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Fri, Sep 6 - Fri, Oct 4
6:35 pm - 4:50 amSFO-DEL
21h 45m1 stop
6:30 am - 4:40 pmDEL-SFO
22h 40m1 stop
$782Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 3
4:10 pm - 1:55 amSFO-DEL
21h 15m1 stop
12:20 am - 12:21 amDEL-SFO
37h 31m2 stops
$791Qatar Airways
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Mon, Sep 16 - Sun, Nov 10
10:00 pm - 2:15 amSFO-DEL
15h 45mnonstop
4:45 pm - 5:35 pmDEL-SFO
61h 20m2 stops
$804Air India
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Sat, Sep 14 - Sat, Oct 5
5:05 pm - 2:45 amSFO-DEL
21h 10m1 stop
9:25 pm - 12:50 pmDEL-SFO
28h 55m1 stop
$806Emirates
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Tue, Oct 8 - Tue, Nov 5
6:50 pm - 5:15 amSFO-DEL
20h 55m1 stop
6:30 am - 4:40 pmDEL-SFO
22h 40m1 stop
$811Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Nov 4 - Wed, Apr 30
5:05 pm - 9:05 amSFO-DEL
27h 30m1 stop
9:50 pm - 2:00 pmDEL-SFO
28h 40m1 stop
$817Emirates
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Tue, Sep 3 - Tue, Oct 1
10:30 am - 2:45 pmSFO-DEL
15h 45mnonstop
11:20 am - 6:00 pmDEL-SFO
43h 10m2 stops
$824Air India
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Fri, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 27
4:10 pm - 1:55 amSFO-DEL
21h 15m1 stop
12:20 am - 10:35 pmDEL-SFO
34h 45m2 stops
$839Qatar Airways
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Fri, Aug 16 - Tue, Oct 29

Flights from San Francisco to New Delhi - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to New Delhi 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 New Delhi? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. The cheapest month for flights is September, and the most expensive months are June and December. To get a below average price on the flight, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. Flights between San Francisco and New Delhi usually take around 15h45m.

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

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to New Delhi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Francisco to New Delhi, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from New Delhi back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi, 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 New Delhi is September, where tickets cost $888 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,752 and $1,554 respectively.

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

The average 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.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,902, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New Delhi, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 180 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Delhi?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Singapore Airlines ($329) and British Airways ($366). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Singapore Airlines ($586) and United Airlines ($724).

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and New Delhi?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi.
There is just one airline that flies from San Francisco to New Delhi direct and that is Air India. The best one-way deal found from Air India for the route is $770.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and New Delhi per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in New Delhi, with an average flight time of 15h 45m. The most common departure time is 10:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and New Delhi?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi take?

Direct flights cover the 7,688 miles separating San Francisco to New Delhi in about 14h 34m.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to New Delhi?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 10:30 am and will be landing in New Delhi at 2:45 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to New Delhi?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to New Delhi jets off at 10:00 pm and lands at 2:15 am.

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Low season

August

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$329
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to New Delhi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to New Delhi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to New Delhi

  • How do I get from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to The Red Fort?

    The Red Fort is located approximately 16 miles from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), and there are several transportation options available to reach this destination. The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus operates from Red Fort to Dhaula Kuan, departing every 15 minutes with a travel time of around 14 minutes. Taxis also connect the two locations, with a travel time of about 23 minutes.

  • How do I get to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    The BART Rapid Rail service offers connections from northern San Mateo County, San Francisco, and the East Bay to the San Francisco International Airport Station, situated on the departures level of the international terminal. SamTrans provides a 24-hour bus service connecting San Mateo County and parts of San Francisco to the airport. Routes SFO, ECR, 292, 397, and 398 stop directly at the airport terminals.

  • Can I book a direct flight from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    Two airlines, Air India and United, offer direct flights from San Francisco to New Delhi. For some airlines, travelers may experience at least one layover in cities such as Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, or another destination. The airlines serving this route include China Eastern, Air China, and Cathay Pacific. International flights arriving at the Delhi International Indira Gandhi Airport will land at Terminal 3.

  • How can I get from the New Delhi Airport to the city center?

    There are several public transport options from the airport to the city center. The Delhi Metro offers a super-fast Airport Express Line that connects the airport to New Delhi Railway Station. Trains depart every 10-15 minutes, and tickets can be purchased at the automatic ticket issuing machines at the international arrivals hall or the counters at the IGI Airport Station Terminal (T3). Regular shuttle bus services operate every 30 minutes from the airport to central parts of Delhi, including Connaught Place and the Interstate Bus Terminal. Additionally, you can hail taxis or hire rideshare companies to reach your hotel or accommodation.

  • Are there any services for passengers with limited mobility at DEL upon their arrival?

    Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) provides services to persons with mobility limitations when they arrive from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Affected persons should make early arrangements with their airline at least 72 hours before departure. Some of the services include wheelchair access at critical points such as counters, luggage collection points, and restrooms.

  • Are luggage storage facilities available at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)?

    Yes, you can keep your luggage at DEL airport without worry, 24/7. The storage service, CloakRoom, can be found at the Metro station building toward Terminal 3, level 2. Charges depend on the duration of storage.

  • Are there currency exchange bureaus at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)?

    Those who have just arrived at DEL and want to change their dollars into Indian rupees can do so easily. The Forex currency exchange counters are situated in both the pre-customs and post-customs areas of the arrival section in Terminal 3

  • Where can I relax before my flight at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    There are two dedicated yoga rooms at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) where travelers can stretch and relax before departing. Additionally, before your flight, you can treat yourself to a massage, manicure, or pedicure at one of the three XpresSpa outlets.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi was $329 for a one-way ticket and $586 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in New Delhi.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    American Airlines, and Asiana Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to New Delhi flight route.

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

    The Boeing 777-200LR is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to New Delhi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and New Delhi.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to New Delhi on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,200 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,143 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 New Delhi.

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

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

    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 New Delhi with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and DEL 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 New Delhi?

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

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to New Delhi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $610 or less one-way and $906 or less round-trip.
  • SFO has only one International Terminal and three other terminals (1, 2, and 3) for domestic arrivals and departures. There are also seven concourses (Boarding Areas A through G) with a total of 115 gates arranged alphabetically in a counterclockwise ring. Transfer between the terminals is facilitated by the AirTrain. Additionally, for those who are fit or want to burn some calories, walking from one terminal to another is an option.
  • Flights from San Francisco to New Delhi depart from San Francisco International Airport and land at the main international airport in India. The average flight time for this route is about 16 hours.
  • If you plan to park your rental car before your journey from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), you won't miss the convenient parking facilities. The long-term parking garage is connected to the airport via shuttle services at Terminals 1 and 3, as well as the International Terminal on the Departure Level. This shuttle service operates every 5-15 minutes.
  • Anyone can access lounges at SFO at a reduced cost, regardless of the carrier they are flying with. Lounges come in handy for early morning check-ins, breakfast, connecting flights, or in the event of a canceled flight. Multiple airlines operate their lounges at this airport, including The Centurion Lounge and the American Airlines Admirals Club, among others.
  • If you have an early morning departure from SFO, plan to spend a relaxing night at one of the elegant hotels near the airport. Typically, these hotels provide complimentary vehicles to drop you off at the airport. Therefore, to avoid the morning traffic on your way to the terminal, endeavor to book a room at the Villa Montes Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection.
  • Lactating and nursing moms should be aware that SFO is equipped with private rooms for their comfort while breastfeeding or pumping, available both pre-security and post-security in Terminals 1, 2, and 3. Additionally, SFO has 6 Mamava lactation pods located throughout the terminals. Nursing Room/Lactation Pod locations are available in Terminal 1. Other amenities in these rooms include power sockets, sinks, and seating.
  • Families traveling with children can enjoy the Kids' Spots, exploration areas that allow children to "let off steam" before their flights. In Terminal 2, Kids' Spots are located post-security near Gates D7 and D15, featuring original artworks by Bay Area artists Walter Kitundu and Charles Sowers that operate as interactive learning and play stations. In Harvey Milk Terminal 1, the Kids' Spots evoke playful forests and are located post-security near the checkpoint recompose area and across from Gate B23.
  • Grab a healthy meal or a snack before you depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). With more than 60 eateries, there is a wide range of international cuisine to choose from. If you have time to dine in, Iron Chef Cat Cora’s Kitchen in Terminal 2 serves fresh seafood and delicious cocktails. There are also plenty of organic options, gourmet delis, and specialty coffee shops.
  • While waiting for your flight from San Francisco to New Delhi, explore the wide selection of shops and luxury brands at the airport. There are more than 65 outlets for last-minute purchases, offering a variety of items, including apparel, books, souvenirs, and travel accessories.
  • San Francisco Airport (SFO) boasts more than forty exhibitions throughout the terminals every year, curated by the SFO Museum. These exhibitions, featuring works of art, installations, and educational programs, provide travelers with a glimpse into the thriving local art scene. Additionally, a permanent collection of aviation history and collectibles is on display at the San Francisco Airport Commission Aviation Library and Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to New Delhi?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Monday

Air India

Air India

Tuesday

Air India

Air India

Wednesday

Air India

Air India

Thursday

Air India

Air India

Friday

Air India

Air India

Saturday

Air India

Air India

Sunday

Air India

Air India

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Nonstop returns

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air India

Air India

Tuesday

Air India

Air India

Wednesday

Air India

Air India

Thursday

Air India

Air India

Friday

Air India

Air India

Saturday

Air India

Air India

Sunday

Air India

Air India

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to New Delhi

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3754 reviews
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8.3Crew
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7.9Food
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We did not fly and our agent has been uncilling and uncooperative to help us rebook flight. We will never use Kayak ever again to book our flights, and we will let our network of friends know that using Kayak is equal to losing $$$$$.

2.0 Mediocretony, Jul 2024BOS - DXB
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We did not fly and our agent has been uncilling and uncooperative to help us rebook flight. We will never use Kayak ever again to book our flights, and we will let our network of friends know that using Kayak is equal to losing $$$$$.

The experience of the flight. The food options have definitely gone down

I am vegan. The food was balanced, tasty and enough. I enjoyed the ride. The crew was very friendly and went out of their way to please the passengers.

Food service must be faster and make vegetarian food in good quality

On time take off and early arrival, what else can one want

My last few flights with Emirates have always been delayed at least a half an hour. When my layover is only an hour and a half to two hours, 30 minutes makes a big difference. I’m going to check out other airlines.

we bought trip insurance from you and could not use it. 'underrated' only return 50 % of trip cost. my doctor told me i have stage 4 cancer and that I might not live till the end of the month..

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

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

Check in desk people constrained by fear. Obvious typo on Uganda visa, even though approved, caused loss of flight. Something is definitely wrong with this system.

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

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.

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Awful. They cancelled my seats and demanded $1360 to rebook me

United failed me in cancelling flight to Chicago. Then put me on American Airlines standby to Miami for onward connection to RMO via IST. Standby failed. They looked me for Sunday morning 24 hours late at this point). Made it to Miami but Turkish airlines cancelled my seats and demanded $1360 to rebook the flights for the following day ! I went to United, spent two hours negotiating with Mr Ruis ? Who said he could do anything for me as he could fix problems that United caused in Miami. He suggested I call the 800 number. When I managed to.get through on my 6th call, I was on hold 2 hours and 30 minutes waiting for an agent when the call was cut off by United phone system. I went back to American. At last a lady , who had zero responsibility in this fiasco, helped me to find a replacement flight that night with Polish airlines to RMO through Warsaw at a cost of $968 including bag charge. I booked it with only a few hours to spare. The lady at American helped to recover and redirect my checked suitcase that had arrived in Miami a day earlier United customer service were awful. United partner Turkish airlines were horrendous and took zero responsibility. I ended up being late to my appointment overseas by 45 hours with zero compensation, no food vouchers, no replacement flights until I found one and paid for it myself. I reporting the entire fiasco to the secretary of state for Tennessee for law violations and refusal to remedy and compensate. I now need help to extend the trip by two days but United are not responding to communications

I was flying with Turkish Airlines from Tashkent to Dallas and from Dallas to Tashkent. In both directions the flights were late. I missed my connecting flight from Istanbul to Dallas in Istanbul airport because of that. That led to a no show case with a rental company in Dallas and I lost 460 US dollars. On the way from Dallas to Tashkent with a layover in Istanbul the plane was also late and I almost missed my connecting flight to Tashkent. Then my bag did not arrive with the same plane and only on the next morning flight from Istanbul. I was about to leave Tashkent the same day to Astana in Kazakhstan and then from there for work in Saudi Arabia. Luckily I had an excess in time before the next flight and I manage to get my bag back. Otherwise I would have missed 3 flights automatically because I couldn't travel for work without my bag and all valuables in it. So, overall, very bad experience with Turkish Airlines. Will never use these airlines again.

On my flight the menus showed different food and different was available. I think that was a miscommunication maybe. Other than that flight was wonderful.

Request for “strict vegan” as in the airlines meal selection was not strictly adhered to. My two travelling partners with their Asian vegetarian meals said that their meals were not Asian.

We waited 4 hours in the flight to take off but then the flight was cancelled.

It was ok. This flight was for my 80 year old grandparents and when they arrived to Beirut no wheelchair (as requested) was waiting for them. My grandpa had to pick up his own luggage, he got soooo tired. No one to help him as we submitted the request ahead of time

Terrible seats are very uncomfortable and narrow. Really hard time eating and painful buttons.. crew was very rud not allow anyone to stand not even to go to the toilets

Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

It wasn't clear that there will be additional charge for checked in baggage. Very, very disappointed making me pay extra $75. Food was not tasty and not healthy. Lufthansa used to be good, not any more. Unfortunately has gone down big time and continues to go down.

This was not a UA flight. This was Lufthansa. Good experience overall

Okay, the flight was over an hour late leaving LAX! I barely made my connecting flight! Very stressful experience! Lufthansa 747 biz class needs a serious upgrade to its seating! The food was good, but the staff was mostly very cold but did a good job!

Food was tasteless, service pretty bad (no water offered after dinner throughout the night); seats were narrow and tight, with very little legroom.

The Lufthansa flight was delayed, and I missed the connecting flight. Lufthansa staff have not been helpful in rebooking the subsequent flight with Air India (another airline that is part of the Star Alliance). Lufthansa told me it's not their responsibility, and Air India says the PNR is part of Lufthansa, so they are not responsible for rebooking. Lufthansa customer service asked me to contact the counter at Delhi airport, but no one was available there. I am caught between these two airlines, and ultimately, Air India decided to reschedule my flight after 18 hours. I am stranded at Delhi airport. I can't go out because if I do, I can't come back in, and I can't get past security to get food. My 3-year-old and I are stranded here for 12 hours without food and water.

Poor, we had 1 hour to grab our checked luggage, go through customs, recheck bags and run across terminals to make our United flight. Poorly planned connections.

Staff didn’t care in business class. Closed the door on my mom while she was on the jetbridge and flight attendant told me she would make it from the connecting flight. They lied. My luggage was damaged on arrival. No success in filing damage claim.

Overall, the flight was comfortable without any serious issues. Transit through Frankfurt airport was a little confusing, but not too difficult if you follow the signs

Staff disappeared after dinner service until breakfast, no help with beds, no help running to our gate to catch connection cause flight was late, our luggage didn’t make it, took over 24 hours to get luggage to hotel, no compensation!!

Second time I took this flight, and they lost my luggage both times. Waiting for my suitcase now, last time it took two days to get it back.

The tv didn’t work and the seats were too small

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

BAD experience. Entertainment system was not working and most of the passengers had this issue. Staff was not helpful. Meal was yuck. Bad old flights.

Overall good experience. I got first row seats with extra legroom. It does make a difference. Entertainment system was working. However, they kept serving me a VEGAN meal instead of a VEGETERIAN meal. I asked them and showed my tickets that Vegeterian meal is selected but the staff didn't care. VEGAN meal was medicore and not enough to fill tummy. Also unhealthy with butter made from palm oil.

Crew were slow in serving, as a result many of the passengers were not served Tea/Coffee. There is a scope for improvement

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct. However, the TV's in our entire row did not work so I'm glad we brought our own entertainment......

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

Their security process is excessive. We were checked when we got off our incoming plane, at the gate and up the stairs when boarding the plane. Come on.

It would have been perfect if there was onboard entertainment.

Food could be better they need a better caterer in DC flight from India always has better food

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