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£266 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New Delhi

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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to New Delhi (SFO-DEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to New Delhi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to New Delhi

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to New Delhi.
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United Airlines Logo
11:25 - 22:10SFO-DEL
22h 15m1 stop
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23:35 - 19:00DEL-SFO
31h 55m2 stops
£508United Airlines
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Thu, 8 May - Thu, 18 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:30 - 05:40SFO-DEL
29h 40m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
21:50 - 07:50DEL-SFO
23h 30m1 stop
£509Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 3 Sep - Mon, 17 Nov
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08:15 - 22:10SFO-DEL
25h 25m1 stop
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01:05 - 16:10DEL-SFO
27h 35m1 stop
Thu, 22 May - Wed, 28 May
Delta Logo
21:20 - 00:05SFO-DEL
38h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
02:05 - 01:39DEL-SFO
36h 04m2 stops
£523Delta
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Sat, 17 May - Wed, 28 May
Delta Logo
21:20 - 00:05SFO-DEL
38h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
02:05 - 14:15DEL-SFO
24h 40m1 stop
£526Delta
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Thu, 8 May - Mon, 19 May
Virgin Atlantic Logo
16:20 - 09:20SFO-DEL
28h 30m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
02:05 - 19:30DEL-SFO
29h 55m1 stop
£530Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, 14 May - Wed, 21 May
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11:35 - 21:30SFO-DEL
21h 25m1 stop
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01:45 - 14:30DEL-SFO
25h 15m1 stop
Thu, 4 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
Virgin Atlantic Logo
16:05 - 09:20SFO-DEL
28h 45m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:15 - 07:53DEL-SFO
33h 08m2 stops
£554Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, 14 May - Fri, 23 May
Lufthansa Logo
14:40 - 00:55SFO-DEL
21h 45m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
01:45 - 17:07DEL-SFO
51h 52m2 stops
£581Lufthansa
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Wed, 13 Aug - Sun, 14 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
21:05 - 23:55SFO-DEL
38h 20m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
01:50 - 18:45DEL-SFO
30h 25m1 stop
£689Lufthansa
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Sat, 19 Jul - Wed, 21 Jan

Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to New Delhi

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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SFO

Take advantage of kerbside check-in at SFO with airlines like United and Delta for a smoother departure experience.

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DEL

Use the Delhi Metro Orange Line for a quick 15-minute ride from DEL to New Delhi Station.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to New Delhi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to New Delhi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to New Delhi clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New Delhi on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New Delhi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi is September, where tickets cost £643 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,220 and £1,123 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to New Delhi?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £1,065, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New Delhi, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to New Delhi, you should book around 11 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to New Delhi

Low season

August

High season

February

Cheapest flight

£266
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to New Delhi

When to book flights from San Francisco to New Delhi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to New Delhi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to New Delhi

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi was £356 for a one-way ticket and £679 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    The Boeing 777-200LR is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to New Delhi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and New Delhi.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to New Delhi on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi, Virgin Atlantic or Air India?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi are Virgin Atlantic and Air India. With an average price for the route of £704 and an overall rating of 7.4, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. Air India is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £930 and an overall rating of 5.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to New Delhi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Delhi from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New Delhi with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Delhi from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to New Delhi

  • Looking for a cheap flight from New Delhi to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £248 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to New Delhi?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Monday

Air India

Air India

Tuesday

Air India

Air India

Wednesday

Air India

Air India

Thursday

Air India

Air India

Friday

Air India

Air India

Saturday

Air India

Air India

Sunday

Air India

Air India

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Direct returns

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air India

Air India

Tuesday

Air India

Air India

Wednesday

Air India

Air India

Thursday

Air India

Air India

Friday

Air India

Air India

Saturday

Air India

Air India

Sunday

Air India

Air India

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Top 4 airlines serving from San Francisco to New Delhi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to New Delhi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to New Delhi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3560 reviews
7.3Food
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
7.5Boarding
7.4Entertainment
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This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

10.0 ExcellentItimad, Mar 2025BOS - DOH
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This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

Professional & courteous cabin crew. Food was very good even in economy class

my experience with kayak was terrible. Team kayak just left me with a booking and limbo and preffered not to contact me.. Instead when I contacted the team they said the booking is cancelled. Seriously 5 days after booking u were waiting of my call to inform me of the incompetence of the team. This will be taken up with higher authorities

Poor hygiene in the lavatories. Limited control of passengers who often were up standing around my seat talking loudly with their friends.

Too many changes in departure time (4-5 times before the actual departure time was determined) with no reasons provided.

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

BAD experience. Entertainment system was not working and most of the passengers had this issue. Staff was not helpful. Meal was yuck. Bad old flights.

Overall good experience. I got first row seats with extra legroom. It does make a difference. Entertainment system was working. However, they kept serving me a VEGAN meal instead of a VEGETERIAN meal. I asked them and showed my tickets that Vegeterian meal is selected but the staff didn't care. VEGAN meal was medicore and not enough to fill tummy. Also unhealthy with butter made from palm oil.

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

It would have been perfect if there was onboard entertainment.

Food could be better they need a better caterer in DC flight from India always has better food

Everything! To start with, seats, food tray table, entertainment console all are broken! Imposing duty free baggage fees for $250 as a surprise penalty cannot be appreciated! Airlines should be responsible for transferring the checked baggages to the connecting flight. Having customer go through the transfer is painful considering the travel tiredness! No soft drinks served on flight is another crumble!

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