International route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Mumbai
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM). 8,395 miles, 16h 45m nonstop.
SFO to BOM at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 8,395 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 16h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UAAI2 airlinesUnited, Air India
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 12h 30m aheadMumbai vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Mumbai
Round trips from $537
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
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 San Francisco to Mumbai
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 23 more with one stop.
- AIAir IndiaStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB, SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YUL · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, PDX, ANC · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via ORD, PHL, 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 · 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, SEA, JFK · first checked bag from $35
- EKEmiratesConnecting via DXB · first checked bag included
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- FJFiji AirwaysoneworldConnecting via NAN · first checked bag included
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT, KIX · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS · first checked bag from $40
- KEKorean AirSkyTeamConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via LGW · first checked bag from $80
- PRPhilippine AirlinesConnecting via MNL · first checked bag included
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via LIS · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via MAN · first checked bag from $75
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via TIJ · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Seattle (SEA)DLAS2 airlines
- Tokyo (HND)JLNH2 airlines
- Tokyo (NRT)JLNH2 airlines
- Seoul (ICN)KEOZ2 airlines
- Taipei (TPE)BRCI2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
San 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 United and Air India fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through SEA or HND 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 $537; September 2026 is the most expensive at $713 and up, a difference of $176 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Sunday 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.
- Mumbai is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 13 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search San Francisco to MumbaiSan Francisco to Mumbai: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Mumbai?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Mumbai (BOM) takes about 16h 45m gate to gate, covering 8,395 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to BOM?
United Airlines and Air India operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Mumbai (BOM), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through SEA, HND and NRT.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Mumbai?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Mumbai (BOM), starting at $537 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Mumbai 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 San Francisco and Mumbai?
Mumbai is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and BOM on Asia/Kolkata time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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