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Cheap flights from San Francisco to India from ₹ 44,013

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DEL
15 Jun — 22 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to India
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to India. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 May 2026.

Sat 19/918:45
SFO
-
DEL
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 14/1006:30
DEL
-
SFO
1 stop40h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5₹ 85,534
Tue 1/911:45
SFO
-
ATQ
1 stop32h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 30/910:45
ATQ
-
SFO
1 stop35h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/5₹ 85,629
Sat 19/906:00
SFO
-
DEL
2 stops29h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 13/1002:05
DEL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/5₹ 87,835
Wed 4/1112:50
SFO
-
DEL
1 stop39h 45m
Japan Airlines
Mon 7/1219:55
DEL
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 11/5₹ 88,698
Sun 13/910:30
SFO
-
DEL
1 stop20h 40m
Air India
Sat 17/1010:50
DEL
-
SFO
Nonstop17h 15m
Air India
Deal found 12/5₹ 89,849
Wed 19/810:30
SFO
-
DEL
1 stop20h 40m
Air India
Thu 10/900:05
DEL
-
SFO
1 stop19h 25m
Air India
Deal found 11/5₹ 89,944
Mon 23/1116:45
SFO
-
DEL
1 stop26h 45m
Delta
Tue 8/1203:20
DEL
-
SFO
1 stop22h 00m
Delta
Deal found 11/5₹ 90,040
Mon 23/1116:45
SFO
-
DEL
1 stop26h 45m
Delta
Thu 10/1211:30
DEL
-
SFO
1 stop40h 40m
Delta
Deal found 11/5₹ 90,136
Tue 18/812:55
SFO
-
BOM
1 stop27h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 1/906:55
BOM
-
SFO
1 stop22h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5₹ 90,232
Tue 18/810:30
SFO
-
ATQ
1 stop36h 40m
Air India
Tue 1/911:05
ATQ
-
SFO
2 stops32h 25m
Air India
Deal found 12/5₹ 90,232
Thu 17/923:15
SFO
-
DEL
1 stop21h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 16/1002:05
DEL
-
SFO
2 stops34h 06m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/5₹ 90,232
Fri 21/810:30
SFO
-
DEL
1 stop20h 40m
Air India
Tue 8/900:05
DEL
-
SFO
1 stop19h 25m
Air India
Deal found 11/5₹ 90,328

Find flight deals from San Francisco to India

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to India flight deals. Data was last updated 16 May 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 85,534

One-way from

₹ 44,013

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 94,355

Good round-trip deal

₹ 158,914 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 51,371 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/9-14/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 25m total
  • San Francisco to India
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SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 45m total
  • San Francisco to India
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (₹ 686,382 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 286,322 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 16 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to India that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

07:00-00:05

2 stops28h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 7/10

02:05-20:18

2 stops30h 43m

₹ 93,109

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

12:50-18:05

1 stop39h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 16/12

19:55-10:15

1 stop27h 50m

₹ 94,547
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Wed 4/11

16:45-02:50

1 stop20h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 28/11

06:00-14:50

1 stop22h 20m

₹ 95,985

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Thu 20/8

23:50-00:50

2 stops36h 30m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 28/8

02:30-22:33

2 stops32h 33m

₹ 96,273

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Wed 19/8

08:55-00:01

2 stops26h 36m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 1/10

01:20-18:39

2 stops29h 49m

₹ 96,657

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Wed 12/8

17:05-09:05

1 stop27h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 26/8

22:05-14:00

1 stop28h 25m

₹ 97,807

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

15:05-22:50

1 stop43h 15m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 9/10

03:55-16:02

2 stops24h 37m

₹ 101,164

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

20:10-23:20

1 stop38h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 9/6

02:00-15:53

2 stops26h 23m

₹ 103,369

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Fri 7/8

17:05-02:25

1 stop20h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 20/8

04:25-14:00

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 103,848

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Thu 1/10

11:45-05:40

1 stop29h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 28/10

18:00-08:50

2 stops27h 20m

₹ 104,520

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to India

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to India from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to India

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

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to India is 68 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 month to book a flight from San Francisco to India?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to India (average of ₹ 74,027). Flying from San Francisco to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 140,286). 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 SFO to IN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 16 May 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to India in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to India?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to India. Price data was last updated on 9 May 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to India

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to India. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 16 May 2026.

The most flights from SFO to IN0 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from San Francisco to India delayed?

About 42% of weekly flights between San Francisco and India have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 201 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to India flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to India flights?

Over the past year, Air India have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 42% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing India

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to India. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to India. Reviews last updated 16 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to India, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,517 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,517 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,517 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,517 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,331 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,517 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,004 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,517 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,957 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,517 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to India?

    Located just 17.7 km from the city centre, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to India from San Francisco.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to India flight route?

    Within the past month, 136 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to India.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to India?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to India in 20h 35m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, Japan Airlines, or Scandinavian Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 13501 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 26,133. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to India for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to India?

    The most popular route from San Francisco to India is San Francisco - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. You may also consider San Francisco - Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl or San Francisco - Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to India?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to India? While on average our users pay ₹ 234,534, our data indicates the cheapest price to be ₹ 48,674. The most popular route (San Francisco - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl), is priced around ₹ 67,314.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to India?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to India?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to India (average of ₹ 74,027). Flying from San Francisco to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 140,286). 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 San Francisco to India

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 16 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 44,802Average₹ 127,886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 45,712Average₹ 93,810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapest₹ 47,310Average₹ 79,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 49,269Average₹ 98,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 50,253Average₹ 107,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 64,501Average₹ 116,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapest₹ 67,551Average₹ 98,689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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ITA AirwaysCheapest₹ 67,954Average₹ 87,974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest₹ 69,040Average₹ 80,943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 71,811Average₹ 108,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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