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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Delhi (SFO-DEL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $375 for one-way flights and $674 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Singapore Airlines
Tue, Feb 25 - Tue, Jun 17
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$674 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$674
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 25 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Tue, Jun 17, priced at $674 found 2 hours ago
United
Thu, May 1 - Thu, Oct 30
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$683 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$683
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, May 1 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Thu, Oct 30, priced at $683 found 2 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Mon, Sep 22 - Wed, Nov 5
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$708 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$708
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Wed, Nov 5, priced at $708 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Mon, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 7
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$747 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$747
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $747 found 10 hours ago
Lufthansa
Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 21
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$763 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$763
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Tue, Oct 21, priced at $763 found 7 hours ago
Delta
Fri, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 31
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$771 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$771
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, Sep 26 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $771 found 8 hours ago
Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 23
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$771 Roundtrip, just found
$771
Roundtrip
just found
Select Virgin Atlantic flight, departing Tue, Nov 11 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Sun, Nov 23, priced at $771 just found
Vietnam Airlines
Thu, Nov 20 - Tue, Dec 2
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$811 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$811
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Vietnam Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Tue, Dec 2, priced at $811 found 12 hours ago
KLM
Mon, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 25
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$813 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$813
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Tue, Nov 25, priced at $813 found 4 days ago
Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 21 - Fri, May 16
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$824 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$824
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 21 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Fri, May 16, priced at $824 found 3 days ago
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Delhi (DEL)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Indira Gandhi Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air France, Air India, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Delta, Emirates, Finnair, ITA Airways, Japan Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic
Roundtrip price
$673
Distance
7693 mi
Average flight time
30 hours 7 mins

San Francisco to Delhi Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Delhi

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Delhi are during the month of February. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Delhi with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Delhi

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Delhi: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Delhi

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Francisco to Delhi in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $375 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Francisco to Delhi flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Francisco to Delhi airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

*Terms apply.

Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Airport to Delhi Airport?
Air India has a direct flight jetting off from San Francisco Airport at 10:30AM and touching down at Delhi Airport at 2:45PM — a total flying time of 15 hours and 45 minutes. Pick your perfect seat, pack some things to keep you occupied and the time will whiz by.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Airport to Delhi Airport last minute?
Being a spontaneous soul is a rewarding way to explore the world, but it isn’t always the cleverest way to pick up a cheap airfare. It’s better to book your SFO to DEL trip in advance instead of waiting until the last minute. Based on flight pricing and demand studies in 2022, we have found that the best time to book domestic flights is between 28 – 35 days ahead of the departure date, and international flights three to four months in advance. Save up that spontaneity for when you get to your destination!
What airline has the least delays from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL)?
If you don’t want to be waiting for hours — or worse, have your vacation upended due to a flight delay — opt for Air India. Around 29% of its SFO to Delhi Airport services touch down on time. You can check your flight status before you get to the airport through the free Expedia App. It also delivers real-time notifications about other important info, like gate changes, luggage carousel numbers and directions to your hotel. Keep all the details in your pocket with this all-in-one travel companion.
What airports do you fly into for Delhi from San Francisco?
Take off from San Francisco to Delhi and land at Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL). The terminal is around 10 mi southwest of the center of Delhi. Kick off your great urban adventure with an excursion to Lajpat Nagar Central Market and Laxmi Nagar Market, just two of Delhi’s top sights.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Airport to Delhi Airport?
For Air India flights jetting out from San Francisco Airport to Delhi Airport, the busiest period is between 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM. If you’d like to avoid any delays, book the earliest flight. This way you can avoid air traffic that builds up as the day goes by.
Can I change the date of my flight from San Francisco Airport to Delhi Airport?
It’s a piece of cake to make amendments to your SFO to Delhi Airport trip yourself. Simply go to the Expedia Trips portal and hit “change flight.” Look for new flights and secure the one that works best with your plans. You’ll see an estimate of flight change fees that may apply. You can also use our Customer Service portal to connect with our Virtual Agent and quickly get answers to all your questions.
San Francisco nearby Airports

San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. to Delhi
$666.55

Oakland

Oakland Intl. to Delhi
$785.35
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