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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to New Delhi takes 00m, covering 7,688 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to New Delhi range from $829 to $1,250, with an average of $988 over the past 12 months. Anything below $829 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $988 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $857 round-trip via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared to $943 for nonstop.

Air India is the only airline operating San Francisco to New Delhi flights. 53% of its flights are on time.

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.

One-way fares from San Francisco to New Delhi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $478, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from San Francisco to New Delhi usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to New Delhi route, 47% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 21m.

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

• Istanbul (IST) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 15% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from San Francisco to New Delhi. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $956 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,042, a difference of $86.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 13m, compared with 21h 55m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 22h 02m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Karol Bagh, Pragati Maidan and Khan Market. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The Red Fort is about 20 km from DEL. One option is the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus from Red Fort to Dhaula Kuan, which departs every 5 minutes and takes around 52 minutes. Taxis also connect the two locations.

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. SamTrans provides a 24-hour bus service connecting San Mateo County and parts of San Francisco to the airport. Routes 292, 397 and late-night ECR OWL stop directly at the airport terminals.

Travelers can take the Delhi Metro Airport Express Line from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to New Delhi Railway Station. Shuttle buses also run every 30 minutes from DEL to central Delhi, including Connaught Place and the Interstate Bus Terminal. Taxis and rideshare services are available as well for trips to hotels and other accommodations.

Yes, arriving travelers can exchange dollars for Indian rupees at Forex currency exchange counters.

Yes, DEL provides services for passengers with limited mobility on arrival. Wheelchair assistance can be arranged through the airline when flight arrangements are made.

SFO has three dedicated yoga rooms for travelers to stretch and relax before departure.