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Cheap flights from California to India from ₹ 42,138

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DEL
10 Aug — 17 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from California to India
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to India. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 July 2026.

Sun 13/906:10
SJC
-
BOM
2 stops29h 21m
Delta
Wed 18/1102:30
BOM
-
SJC
2 stops31h 58m
Delta
Deal found 9/7₹ 78,460
Mon 21/911:36
SJC
-
DEL
2 stops25h 49m
Delta
Wed 30/903:55
DEL
-
SJC
2 stops28h 26m
Delta
Deal found 6/7₹ 78,460
Sat 19/907:00
SJC
-
BOM
2 stops27h 50m
Delta
Sun 22/1102:00
BOM
-
SJC
2 stops28h 30m
Delta
Deal found 9/7₹ 78,555
Sun 20/909:52
SJC
-
DEL
2 stops24h 28m
Delta
Wed 30/900:50
DEL
-
SJC
2 stops27h 25m
Delta
Deal found 6/7₹ 78,555
Tue 10/1118:12
SJC
-
DEL
2 stops43h 28m
Delta
Sun 15/1103:20
DEL
-
SJC
2 stops34h 04m
Delta
Deal found 10/7₹ 78,936
Mon 14/920:53
SJC
-
BOM
2 stops37h 57m
Delta
Sun 22/1105:10
BOM
-
SJC
2 stops27h 18m
Delta
Deal found 10/7₹ 79,032
Tue 22/918:13
SJC
-
DEL
2 stops43h 12m
Delta
Mon 28/903:55
DEL
-
SJC
2 stops28h 26m
Delta
Deal found 10/7₹ 79,032
Tue 15/918:13
SJC
-
BOM
2 stops40h 37m
Delta
Sun 22/1105:10
BOM
-
SJC
2 stops30h 07m
Delta
Deal found 9/7₹ 79,127
Wed 23/920:53
SJC
-
DEL
2 stops40h 32m
Delta
Mon 28/903:55
DEL
-
SJC
2 stops43h 27m
Delta
Deal found 10/7₹ 79,508
Tue 6/1018:11
SJC
-
BOM
2 stops40h 39m
Delta
Mon 25/105:10
BOM
-
SJC
2 stops46h 29m
Delta
Deal found 9/7₹ 79,604
Fri 2/1018:13
SJC
-
BOM
2 stops40h 37m
Delta
Mon 25/105:10
BOM
-
SJC
2 stops48h 35m
Delta
Deal found 9/7₹ 80,271
Sun 26/707:00
SJC
-
BOM
2 stops28h 31m
Delta
Thu 8/1002:00
BOM
-
SJC
2 stops33h 30m
Delta
Deal found 9/7₹ 80,366

Find flight deals from California to India

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to India flight deals. Data was last updated 11 July 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 78,460

One-way from

₹ 42,138

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 115,449

Good round-trip deal

₹ 132,499 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 56,913 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 13/9-16/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 19m total
  • California to India
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  • Delta
  • 21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 40m total
  • California to India
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 244,596 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to India that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 11 July 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

San JoseNew Delhi

SJC - DEL

SJCDEL

San Jose

Fri 11/9

07:00-22:50

2 stops27h 20m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 24/9

03:55-20:10

2 stops28h 45m

₹ 78,460

San JoseMumbai

SJC - BOM

SJCBOM

San Jose

Sun 11/10

06:00-23:20

2 stops28h 50m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 7/11

02:30-17:02

2 stops28h 02m

₹ 80,366

San JoseMumbai

SJC - BOM

SJCBOM

San Jose

Sun 11/10

06:00-23:20

2 stops28h 50m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 5/11

02:30-23:00

2 stops34h 00m

₹ 80,366

San JoseMumbai

SJC - BOM

SJCBOM

San Jose

Sun 11/10

06:00-23:20

2 stops28h 50m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 6/11

02:30-17:43

2 stops28h 43m

₹ 80,366

San JoseMumbai

SJC - BOM

SJCBOM

San Jose

Thu 24/9

11:32-09:35

2 stops33h 33m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 5/10

04:15-20:10

2 stops28h 25m

₹ 82,178

San JoseMumbai

SJC - BOM

SJCBOM

San Jose

Tue 28/7

07:20-00:01

2 stops28h 11m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 9/10

02:00-21:53

2 stops32h 23m

₹ 82,750

Los AngelesMumbai

LAX - BOM

LAXBOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 28/7

09:55-02:10

2 stops27h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 28/10

11:05-21:40

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 97,622

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Thu 6/8

09:30-17:45

2 stops43h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 17/8

19:55-19:43

2 stops36h 18m

₹ 98,766

Los AngelesNew Delhi

LAX - DEL

LAXDEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 8/8

06:00-19:20

2 stops24h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 30/1

08:55-20:58

2 stops49h 33m

₹ 99,147

Los AngelesMumbai

LAX - BOM

LAXBOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 23/11

09:59-02:35

2 stops27h 06m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 6/12

04:55-20:31

2 stops29h 06m

₹ 100,100

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Best time to book a flight from California to India

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to India

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to India?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to India (average of ₹ 82,178). Flying from California to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 140,617). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to IN?

Find hourly flight availability from California to India. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 July 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from California to India by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to India?

The best time to book flights from California to India is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to India?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from California to India. Price data was last updated on 4 July 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their California to India flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to India. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to India?

    Airlines like Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and China Eastern fly from California to India in about 27h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 25m. The distance between California and India is about 12413 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to India one-way?

    ₹ 25,981 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Singapore Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and KLM, with prices starting from ₹ 28,618 and ₹ 31,252, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to India that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to India flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to India?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to India.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to India?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to India by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to India?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to India (average of ₹ 82,178). Flying from California to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 140,617). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to India

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to India. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 11 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest₹ 43,198Average₹ 88,916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 47,930Average₹ 114,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 48,983Average₹ 109,835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 49,962Average₹ 127,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SWISSCheapest₹ 60,869Average₹ 84,772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 63,733Average₹ 101,853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 63,796Average₹ 121,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 64,127Average₹ 121,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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ITA AirwaysCheapest₹ 67,587Average₹ 85,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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KLMCheapest₹ 67,634Average₹ 111,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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