International route
Cheap flights from New Delhi to San Francisco
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 7,694 miles, 14h 55m nonstop.
DEL to SFO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,694 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 14h 55mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AI1 airlineAir India
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 12h 30m behindSan Francisco vs New Delhi
New Delhi to San Francisco
Round trips from $563
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 27.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying New Delhi to San Francisco
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 29 more with one stop.
- AIAir IndiaStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG · first checked bag from $75
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via MIA, LAX, DCA · first checked bag from $40
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via HND, NRT · first checked bag included
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR, LGW · first checked bag from $75
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, DTW, SLC, SEA, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- EKEmiratesConnecting via DXB · first checked bag included
- EYEtihad AirwaysConnecting via AUH · first checked bag included
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT, KIX · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, FLL · first checked bag from $40
- KLKLM Royal Dutch AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via AMS · first checked bag from $75
- KEKorean AirSkyTeamConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via MUC · first checked bag from $75
- PRPhilippine AirlinesConnecting via MNL · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via EWR · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR, MAN · first checked bag from $75
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMY42 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Tokyo (HND)JLNH2 airlines
- Tokyo (NRT)JLNH2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
New DelhiSan Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only Air India flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through BOS or MEX is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $563; September 2026 is the most expensive at $783 and up, a difference of $220 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- San Francisco is 12 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi. A morning departure lands in San Francisco with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate
San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.
Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.
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Search New Delhi to San FranciscoNew Delhi to San Francisco: common questions
How long is the flight from New Delhi to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 14h 55m gate to gate, covering 7,694 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DEL to SFO?
Air India operates nonstop flights from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through BOS, MEX and LHR.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $563 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New Delhi to San Francisco flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between New Delhi and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 12 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi. DEL is on Asia/Kolkata time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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