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Cheap flights from California to India from ₹ 42,637

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 25/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DEL
29 Jul — 5 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 29 June 2026.

Sun 20/906:10
SJC
-
BOM
2 stops28h 40m
Delta
Sat 17/1002:00
BOM
-
SJC
2 stops29h 28m
Delta
Deal found 26/6₹ 77,462
Mon 14/909:42
SJC
-
DEL
2 stops24h 38m
Delta
Thu 1/1003:55
DEL
-
SJC
2 stops28h 45m
Delta
Deal found 24/6₹ 77,462
Sun 13/906:10
SJC
-
DEL
2 stops28h 10m
Delta
Tue 29/903:55
DEL
-
SJC
2 stops29h 16m
Delta
Deal found 24/6₹ 77,557
Tue 4/817:10
SJC
-
DEL
2 stops41h 10m
Delta
Wed 19/800:50
DEL
-
SJC
2 stops33h 53m
Delta
Deal found 26/6₹ 77,933
Sat 5/914:40
SJC
-
BOM
2 stops44h 10m
Delta
Mon 28/901:20
BOM
-
SJC
2 stops33h 55m
Delta
Deal found 25/6₹ 78,027
Sat 12/920:33
SJC
-
DEL
2 stops37h 47m
Delta
Tue 29/900:50
DEL
-
SJC
2 stops27h 25m
Delta
Deal found 24/6₹ 78,027
Sat 5/912:46
SJC
-
BOM
2 stops46h 04m
Delta
Tue 29/901:20
BOM
-
SJC
2 stops32h 32m
Delta
Deal found 25/6₹ 78,121
Thu 6/811:38
SJC
-
DEL
2 stops46h 42m
Delta
Wed 19/800:50
DEL
-
SJC
2 stops33h 53m
Delta
Deal found 26/6₹ 78,592
Tue 29/1222:20
SJC
-
BOM
2 stops60h 35m
Delta
Thu 28/102:25
BOM
-
SJC
2 stops32h 03m
Delta
Deal found 25/6₹ 80,004
Tue 29/1222:20
SJC
-
BOM
2 stops60h 35m
Delta
Thu 28/105:10
BOM
-
SJC
2 stops30h 07m
Delta
Deal found 25/6₹ 80,098
Tue 29/1222:20
SJC
-
BOM
2 stops60h 35m
Delta
Mon 25/105:10
BOM
-
SJC
2 stops53h 18m
Delta
Deal found 25/6₹ 80,568
Mon 30/1115:00
SJC
-
BOM
2 stops28h 15m
Delta
Sun 6/1202:25
BOM
-
SJC
2 stops34h 59m
Delta
Deal found 27/6₹ 81,133

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 29 June 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 77,462

One-way from

₹ 42,637

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 122,453

Good round-trip deal

₹ 130,815 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 56,190 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 20/9-17/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 08m total
  • California to India
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  • Delta
  • 25/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 29m total
  • California to India
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 254,546 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 29 June 2026.
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San JoseMumbai

SJC - BOM

SJCBOM

San Jose

Tue 4/8

06:00-23:20

2 stops28h 50m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 12/8

01:20-22:50

2 stops34h 00m

₹ 81,792

San JoseNew Delhi

SJC - DEL

SJCDEL

San Jose

Mon 16/11

13:35-02:35

2 stops23h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 22/11

03:20-18:48

2 stops28h 58m

₹ 85,839

Los AngelesMumbai

LAX - BOM

LAXBOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 11/9

06:00-19:00

2 stops24h 30m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 18/9

05:00-21:08

2 stops28h 38m

₹ 95,157

Los AngelesMumbai

LAX - BOM

LAXBOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 12/10

14:00-23:20

1 stop20h 50m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 26/11

05:10-20:18

2 stops28h 38m

₹ 96,099

Los AngelesMumbai

LAX - BOM

LAXBOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/11

11:33-00:25

2 stops23h 22m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 8/12

02:25-11:45

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 97,040

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Fri 17/7

09:20-17:45

2 stops43h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 16/8

19:55-15:50

2 stops32h 25m

₹ 97,510

Los AngelesMumbai

LAX - BOM

LAXBOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 14/10

16:40-20:45

1 stop39h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 18/1

10:25-12:45

1 stop39h 50m

₹ 97,699

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Thu 13/8

18:45-04:50

1 stop21h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 2/9

06:30-10:50

1 stop40h 50m

₹ 99,016

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

23:59-19:20

2 stops30h 51m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 26/9

04:50-23:31

2 stops31h 11m

₹ 102,499

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Thu 24/9

11:30-21:30

1 stop21h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 27/9

23:35-13:12

2 stops26h 07m

₹ 102,593

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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 ₹ 76,992). Flying from California to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 138,924). 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 29 June 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% 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 20 June 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, ITA Airways, and Emirates fly from California to India in about 21h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 10m. The distance between California and India is about 12373 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    ₹ 25,651 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 ₹ 28,254 and ₹ 30,855, 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 ₹ 76,992). Flying from California to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 138,924). 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 29 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest₹ 42,649Average₹ 88,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 47,321Average₹ 107,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 48,361Average₹ 104,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 49,327Average₹ 125,905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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SWISSCheapest₹ 60,095Average₹ 83,694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 62,986Average₹ 117,624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 63,312Average₹ 120,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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ITA AirwaysCheapest₹ 66,701Average₹ 83,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest₹ 67,276Average₹ 87,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 67,709Average₹ 112,921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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