Are there direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco?

Direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flights. Historically, direct flights accounted for approximately 9.5% of all options. For connecting flights, travelers typically experienced one stopover. This suggests that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common for this route.

What's the flight time from New Delhi to San Francisco?

The direct flight time from New Delhi to San Francisco is typically around 16 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 12,380 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extended to approximately 24 hours and 10 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for travelers prioritizing shorter journey times.

How much do direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco have been more expensive than connecting flights. Across the trailing 90 days, direct flights had a median price of $1044, while connecting flights had a median price of $937. This represents an 11% premium for direct routes. Direct flights also made up about 10.9% of the available options during that period.

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New Delhi to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

A typical journey from New Delhi to San Francisco takes about 28h 20m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the common travel experience. This is a long-haul route, covering a significant distance of 12,380 km.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from New Delhi to San Francisco, right now, fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $760–$1,382, with a median of $978. Currently, only 5% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco? The most affordable months to fly are October, with a median fare of $638, followed by November at $669, and February at $793. Planning your trip during these months could result in lower travel costs.

Most itineraries for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco connect at least once, with only 9.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals appear almost daily for this route, indicating frequent opportunities to find flights.

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to San Francisco

Regular price: $846 - $1,285

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco is $846-$1285. The current lowest deal is $773 with Vietnam Airlines, for travel from Mar 13-Mar 25.

now $773

Low $846

High $1,285

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Delhi to San Francisco is October, with a median price of $638. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1803. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $638

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,803

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to San Francisco

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - San Francisco

New Delhi (DEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

EVA Air

$1,169

$949

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - San Francisco

New Delhi (DEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

EVA Air

$980

$1,002

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - San Francisco

New Delhi (DEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

EVA Air

$1,040

$1,091

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - San Francisco

New Delhi (DEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Japan Airlines

$1,039

$1,112

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - San Francisco

New Delhi (DEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Air India Limited

$968

$951

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - San Francisco

New Delhi (DEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

EVA Air

$964

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

2 nights

Mar 13 - Mar 15

$948 → $815

14%

3 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 27

$1,063 → $941

12%

2 nights

Mar 9 - Mar 11

$911 → $793

13%

3 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 23

$1,125 → $1,017

10%

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco

New Delhi - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from DEL to SFO are above the typical level, with 5% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median price

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco, at $638.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 28h 20m median flight time

Flights from New Delhi to San Francisco typically take 28h 20m, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Air India Limited is one of the airlines offering direct flights on the New Delhi to San Francisco route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco appear frequently, about every 30 days.

New Delhi main airports to depart from

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a primary gateway for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco.

📍 ~12 km from New Delhi city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$775

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$774

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART rail system)

💸 Flights from ~$1,258

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Jan 20

San Francisco, United States

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$17,162

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San Francisco, United States

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$17,601

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Sep 26

San Francisco, United States

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$4,685

$3,552

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Oct 29

San Francisco, United States

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$4,759

$3,552

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Sep 27

San Francisco, United States

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$4,681

$3,552

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Business Class

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Sep 27

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$4,681

$3,552

Save $1,129

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From DEL

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Feb 25

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$5,369

$4,018

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From DEL

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Feb 16

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$15,812

$10,917

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San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$16,137

$10,919

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San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$15,798

$11,023

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Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From DEL

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Feb 06

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$16,651

$11,189

Save $5,462

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From DEL

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Oct 15

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$4,623

$3,542

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SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco has been 14-27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was around $977. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw average prices rise to $1145, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in average prices of $1241. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days in advance showed average prices of $1192 across the trailing quarter.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco is typically $760 or less. The median price for this route has been $978. Prices can vary, with 75% of flights historically costing $1382 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around the $760 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco have been October and November. In October, the median price was $638, and in November, it was $669. February also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $793. The annual median price for this route was $978, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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New Delhi to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to San Francisco

Regular price: $846 - $1,285

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco is $846-$1285. The current lowest deal is $773 with Vietnam Airlines, for travel from Mar 13-Mar 25.

now $773

Low $846

High $1,285

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco

October

Cheapest

Flights from $638

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,803

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to San Francisco

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - San Francisco

New Delhi (DEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

EVA Air

$1,169

$949

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - San Francisco

New Delhi (DEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

EVA Air

$980

$1,002

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - San Francisco

New Delhi (DEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

EVA Air

$1,040

$1,091

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - San Francisco

New Delhi (DEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Japan Airlines

$1,039

$1,112

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - San Francisco

New Delhi (DEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Air India Limited

$968

$951

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

DEL - San Francisco

New Delhi (DEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

EVA Air

$964

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

2 nights

Mar 13 - Mar 15

$948 → $815

14%

3 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 27

$1,063 → $941

12%

2 nights

Mar 9 - Mar 11

$911 → $793

13%

3 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 23

$1,125 → $1,017

10%

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco

New Delhi - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from DEL to SFO are above the typical level, with 5% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median price

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco, at $638.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 28h 20m median flight time

Flights from New Delhi to San Francisco typically take 28h 20m, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Air India Limited is one of the airlines offering direct flights on the New Delhi to San Francisco route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco appear frequently, about every 30 days.

New Delhi main airports to depart from

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a primary gateway for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco.

📍 ~12 km from New Delhi city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$775

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$774

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic options and direct BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$4,623

$3,542

Save $1,081

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from New Delhi to San Francisco

New Delhi to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco

Direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco

New Delhi - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October offers the lowest median price

Expect a 28h 20m median flight time

Connecting flights are dominant

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

New Delhi main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Jan 21

Sep 26

Oct 29

Sep 27

Sep 27

Feb 25

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

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

How much should a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco?

Are there direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco?

What's the flight time from New Delhi to San Francisco?

How much do direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco cost compared to connecting flights?

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New Delhi to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from New Delhi to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco

Direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from New Delhi to San Francisco

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

Popular Airports to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco

New Delhi - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October offers the lowest median price

Expect a 28h 20m median flight time

Connecting flights are dominant

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on this route

New Delhi main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Jan 20

Jan 21

Sep 26

Oct 29

Sep 27

Sep 27

Feb 25

Feb 16

Feb 18

Feb 15

Feb 06

Oct 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

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

How much should a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco?