How many flights from San Francisco to New Delhi are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 11.1% of flights from San Francisco to New Delhi were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant majority of travelers on this route typically experience at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from San Francisco to New Delhi?

The median direct flight time from San Francisco to New Delhi is approximately 20 hours and 45 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 22 hours and 35 minutes. The distance between these two cities is approximately 12,380 kilometers. Travelers should account for these durations when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from San Francisco to New Delhi come up?

Historically, cheap flights from San Francisco to New Delhi have been frequent. This route consistently offers opportunities for travelers to find good value. The availability of these deals has been observed across the trailing 30 days, indicating regular price fluctuations that can benefit flexible travelers.

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San Francisco to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi

A typical journey from San Francisco to New Delhi takes about 20h 45m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the common travel experience. The substantial distance between these two cities contributes to the overall travel time.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to New Delhi, prices typically range from $1069–$2087, with a median of $1574. Right now, fares are below the typical level, which can present opportunities for savings. Currently, about 3% of recent fares are classified as a good price for this route, indicating that competitive offers are available but may require timely booking.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi? You'll find the lowest median fares in August, with prices around $807. September also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $817. Another economical option is February, where the median fare is approximately $847. These months tend to be more budget-friendly for this long-haul journey.

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi connect at least once, with only 11.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should generally expect a journey with at least one intermediate stop, influencing the overall travel time and planning.

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

Regular price: $850 - $1,553

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi is between $850 and $1553. The current lowest deal is $706 with Air India Limited for travel from Oct 6-Oct 20.

now $706

Low $850

High $1,553

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Delhi is April, with a median price of $644. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $2085. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $644

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,085

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to New Delhi

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to New Delhi

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Delhi

San Francisco (SFO) - New Delhi (DEL)

Air India Limited

$893

$798

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Delhi

San Francisco (SFO) - New Delhi (DEL)

Air India Limited

$893

$799

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Delhi

San Francisco (SFO) - New Delhi (DEL)

Air India Limited

$893

$807

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Delhi

San Francisco (SFO) - New Delhi (DEL)

Air India Limited

$893

$807

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Delhi

San Francisco (SFO) - New Delhi (DEL)

Air India Limited

$892

$799

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Delhi

San Francisco (SFO) - New Delhi (DEL)

Air India Limited

$892

$799

One-way

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

23 nights

Dec 28 - Jan 20

$1,273 → $907

29%

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

$1,221 → $877

28%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$1,225 → $886

28%

15 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 16

$1,224 → $888

27%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi

San Francisco - New Delhi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to New Delhi are below the typical level at $706.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi, with a median price of $644.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 20h 45m

The median flight duration for a direct flight from San Francisco to New Delhi is 20h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11.1% of flights from San Francisco to New Delhi are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air India Limited offers direct flights

Air India Limited is one airline offering direct flights from San Francisco to New Delhi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient option for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$711

New Delhi main airports to arrive at

Indira Gandhi International (DEL)

Cheapest

Indira Gandhi International Airport serves as a primary gateway to New Delhi and surrounding regions.

📍 ~12 km from New Delhi city center

💸 Flights from ~$711

Airports nearby New Delhi used as alternative

Hindon Airport (HDO)

Hindon Airport is a useful alternative for travelers located in East Delhi and Noida, offloading traffic from DEL.

📍 ~20 km from New Delhi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,080

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Delhi

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi have been found within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price was $685. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw prices rise significantly to an average of $2016. Travelers looking to optimize their flight cost should consider booking closer to their travel date based on past trends.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1069. The median price for this route over the same period was $1574. Prices above $2087 were observed in the higher quartile of fares. Monitoring prices against these benchmarks can help identify favorable opportunities.

Based on historical data from the trailing 270 days, August has typically been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi, with a median price of $807. September also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $817. The overall annual median price for this route was $1574, indicating significant savings are possible during these months.

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San Francisco to New Delhi: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi

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

Regular price: $850 - $1,553

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi is between $850 and $1553. The current lowest deal is $706 with Air India Limited for travel from Oct 6-Oct 20.

now $706

Low $850

High $1,553

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi

April

Cheapest

Flights from $644

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,085

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to New Delhi

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to New Delhi

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Delhi

San Francisco (SFO) - New Delhi (DEL)

Air India Limited

$893

$798

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Delhi

San Francisco (SFO) - New Delhi (DEL)

Air India Limited

$893

$799

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Delhi

San Francisco (SFO) - New Delhi (DEL)

Air India Limited

$893

$807

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Delhi

San Francisco (SFO) - New Delhi (DEL)

Air India Limited

$893

$807

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Delhi

San Francisco (SFO) - New Delhi (DEL)

Air India Limited

$892

$799

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - New Delhi

San Francisco (SFO) - New Delhi (DEL)

Air India Limited

$892

$799

One-way

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

23 nights

Dec 28 - Jan 20

$1,273 → $907

29%

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

$1,221 → $877

28%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$1,225 → $886

28%

15 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 16

$1,224 → $888

27%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi