Are direct flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with one or more stops can sometimes be more affordable. Consider your budget and time constraints when deciding between direct and connecting flights.

Can flexible travel dates help on San Francisco to Bengaluru flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to significant savings on flights. Mid-week travel or flying during off-peak seasons may result in lower fares compared to weekends or popular holiday periods. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days can sometimes make a difference.

What extra costs should I check before booking San Francisco to Bengaluru flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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San Francisco to Bengaluru: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru are not currently available, you can expect to make multiple stops on your journey.

When looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru, fares typically range from $1062 to $1948, with a median price of $1498. Right now, fares are significantly below the typical level, and approximately 20% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Bengaluru is often in January, with a median fare of $687. Other affordable months include April, where the median fare is $690, and February, with a median fare of $812. Planning your trip during these months could lead to substantial savings.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Bengaluru takes approximately 49h 10m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 13,987 km. Given the distance and the typical number of connections, travelers should factor in a significant amount of travel time for this intercontinental journey.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Bengaluru

Regular price: $701 - $814

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru is $701 to $814. The current lowest deal is $694 with Singapore Airlines, for travel from Sep 9-Sep 29.

now $694

Low $701

High $814

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Bengaluru

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Bengaluru is January, with a median price of $687. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $2253. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $687

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,253

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru

Air India Limited

Singapore Airlines

Qatar Airways

Japan Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Bengaluru

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Bengaluru

San Francisco (SFO) - Bengaluru (BLR)

Air India Limited

$1,079

$1,004

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Bengaluru

San Francisco (SFO) - Bengaluru (BLR)

Air India Limited

$1,088

$1,003

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Bengaluru

San Francisco (SFO) - Bengaluru (BLR)

Air India Limited

$1,181

$1,038

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Bengaluru

San Francisco (SFO) - Bengaluru (BLR)

All Nippon Airways

$1,393

$1,297

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Bengaluru

San Francisco (SFO) - Bengaluru (BLR)

Air India Limited

$1,074

$1,005

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Bengaluru

San Francisco (SFO) - Bengaluru (BLR)

Air India Limited

$1,203

$1,052

One-way

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

14 nights

Feb 9 - Feb 23

$1,168 → $899

23%

11 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 12

$1,264 → $1,025

19%

11 nights

Feb 14 - Feb 25

$1,200 → $984

18%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$1,268 → $1,057

17%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Bengaluru

San Francisco - Bengaluru route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent SFO to BLR fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from San Francisco to Bengaluru are below the typical level, with 20% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly from SFO to BLR.

Historically, January, April, and February offer the lowest median prices for flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru.

⏱️ Flight duration

SFO to BLR flights typically take 49h 10m.

The median flight duration from San Francisco to Bengaluru is 49 hours and 10 minutes, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for SFO to BLR.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with Air India Limited and Singapore Airlines offering deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Singapore Airlines offers a recent deal for $694.

A recent deal from Singapore Airlines to Bengaluru was found for $694 via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals from San Francisco to Bengaluru are frequent.

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru are frequent, with many appearing monthly.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a great option for flights to Bengaluru, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$820

Bengaluru main airports to arrive at

Bengaluru International (BLR)

Cheapest

Bengaluru International Airport is the primary airport for Bengaluru, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$820

Airports nearby Bengaluru used as alternative

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International is a reliable alternative for long-haul international flights with extensive global and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~350 km from destination city (reachable by high-frequency rail and road links)

💸 Flights from ~$735

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From SFO

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Sep 16

Bengaluru, India

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$6,050

$3,893

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From SFO

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Bengaluru, India

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From SFO

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Bengaluru, India

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$6,413

$4,164

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From SFO

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Sep 05

Bengaluru, India

91% AI deal score

$6,081

$4,153

Save $1,928

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Sep 01

Bengaluru, India

91% AI deal score

$5,977

$4,153

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Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Sep 12

Bengaluru, India

91% AI deal score

$6,181

$4,164

Save $2,017

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Sep 07

Bengaluru, India

91% AI deal score

$6,090

$4,244

Save $1,846

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Bengaluru, India

91% AI deal score

$6,079

$4,264

Save $1,815

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Bengaluru, India

91% AI deal score

$20,906

$15,682

Save $5,224

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From SFO

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Sep 02

Bengaluru, India

90% AI deal score

$5,969

$4,343

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Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Aug 11

Bengaluru, India

89% AI deal score

$7,193

$4,745

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From SFO

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Nov 27

Bengaluru, India

89% AI deal score

$20,655

$16,874

Save $3,781

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bengaluru

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can also help you identify better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Monitoring price trends for your specific route can help you decide on an optimal booking window. Prices can fluctuate based on demand and other factors.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal alternative flight options or more competitive pricing. While not always necessary, it may be a useful strategy if your primary departure or arrival airport shows higher fares. Always consider the additional travel time and cost to reach these alternative airports.

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San Francisco to Bengaluru: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Bengaluru

Regular price: $701 - $814

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru is $701 to $814. The current lowest deal is $694 with Singapore Airlines, for travel from Sep 9-Sep 29.

now $694

Low $701

High $814

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Bengaluru

January

Cheapest

Flights from $687

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,253

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru

Air India Limited

Singapore Airlines

Qatar Airways

Japan Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Bengaluru

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Bengaluru

San Francisco (SFO) - Bengaluru (BLR)

Air India Limited

$1,079

$1,004

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Bengaluru

San Francisco (SFO) - Bengaluru (BLR)

Air India Limited

$1,088

$1,003

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Bengaluru

San Francisco (SFO) - Bengaluru (BLR)

Air India Limited

$1,181

$1,038

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Bengaluru

San Francisco (SFO) - Bengaluru (BLR)

All Nippon Airways

$1,393

$1,297

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Bengaluru

San Francisco (SFO) - Bengaluru (BLR)

Air India Limited

$1,074

$1,005

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Bengaluru

San Francisco (SFO) - Bengaluru (BLR)

Air India Limited

$1,203

$1,052

One-way

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

14 nights

Feb 9 - Feb 23

$1,168 → $899

23%

11 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 12

$1,264 → $1,025

19%

11 nights

Feb 14 - Feb 25

$1,200 → $984

18%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$1,268 → $1,057

17%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Bengaluru

San Francisco - Bengaluru route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent SFO to BLR fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from San Francisco to Bengaluru are below the typical level, with 20% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly from SFO to BLR.

Historically, January, April, and February offer the lowest median prices for flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru.

⏱️ Flight duration

SFO to BLR flights typically take 49h 10m.

The median flight duration from San Francisco to Bengaluru is 49 hours and 10 minutes, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for SFO to BLR.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with Air India Limited and Singapore Airlines offering deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Singapore Airlines offers a recent deal for $694.

A recent deal from Singapore Airlines to Bengaluru was found for $694 via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals from San Francisco to Bengaluru are frequent.

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru are frequent, with many appearing monthly.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a great option for flights to Bengaluru, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$820

Bengaluru main airports to arrive at

Bengaluru International (BLR)

Cheapest

Bengaluru International Airport is the primary airport for Bengaluru, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$820

Airports nearby Bengaluru used as alternative

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International is a reliable alternative for long-haul international flights with extensive global and domestic connectivity.

Bengaluru, India

89% AI deal score

$7,193

$4,745

Save $2,448

From SFO

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Nov 27

Bengaluru, India

89% AI deal score

$20,655

$16,874

Save $3,781

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bengaluru

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Bengaluru

San Francisco to Bengaluru: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Bengaluru

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Bengaluru

Direct flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Bengaluru

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Bengaluru

San Francisco - Bengaluru route insights

Recent SFO to BLR fares are below the typical level.

January is historically the cheapest month to fly from SFO to BLR.

SFO to BLR flights typically take 49h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant for SFO to BLR.

Singapore Airlines offers a recent deal for $694.

Deals from San Francisco to Bengaluru are frequent.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Bengaluru main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Bengaluru used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Bengaluru

Best Elite deals to Bengaluru

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Sep 19

Sep 05

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Sep 12

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bengaluru

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru?

When should I book flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru?

Are direct flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on San Francisco to Bengaluru flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking San Francisco to Bengaluru flights?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Bengaluru from other cities

San Francisco to Bengaluru: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Bengaluru

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Bengaluru

Direct flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Bengaluru

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Bengaluru

San Francisco - Bengaluru route insights

Recent SFO to BLR fares are below the typical level.

January is historically the cheapest month to fly from SFO to BLR.

SFO to BLR flights typically take 49h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant for SFO to BLR.

Singapore Airlines offers a recent deal for $694.

Deals from San Francisco to Bengaluru are frequent.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Bengaluru main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Bengaluru used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Bengaluru

Best Elite deals to Bengaluru

Sep 16

Sep 16

Sep 19

Sep 05

Sep 01

Sep 12

Sep 07

Sep 06

Nov 20

Sep 02

Aug 11

Nov 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Bengaluru

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru?

When should I book flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from San Francisco to Bengaluru?