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$583+ Cheap flights from India to California

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DEL — LAX
May 29 — Jun 51
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Cheapest flights from India to California
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This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/46:10 am
BOM
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SFO
2 stops39h 29m
Air Canada
Mon 8/2411:00 pm
SFO
-
BOM
2 stops39h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/26$950
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1211:10 pm
BOM
-
SFO
1 stop31h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Sat 7/1810:50 pm
SFO
-
BOM
1 stop34h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/24$951
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/511:10 pm
BOM
-
SFO
1 stop31h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 8/1210:50 pm
SFO
-
BOM
1 stop34h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/26$952
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/144:55 am
BOM
-
SFO
2 stops64h 44m
Air Canada
Sun 9/208:10 am
SFO
-
BOM
2 stops30h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/24$953
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/210:15 am
BOM
-
SFO
1 stop40h 15m
Emirates
Sun 9/65:05 pm
SFO
-
BOM
1 stop26h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 4/27$956
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1211:10 pm
BOM
-
SFO
1 stop31h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Wed 7/810:50 pm
SFO
-
BOM
1 stop34h 15m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/27$957
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2111:00 am
DEL
-
SFO
1 stop39h 30m
Emirates
Wed 9/305:05 pm
SFO
-
DEL
1 stop27h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 4/25$958
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2410:25 pm
BOM
-
SFO
1 stop28h 05m
Emirates
Wed 11/43:40 pm
SFO
-
BOM
1 stop27h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 4/24$958
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/184:25 pm
DEL
-
SFO
1 stop34h 05m
Emirates
Tue 11/103:40 pm
SFO
-
DEL
1 stop38h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 4/24$959
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/166:55 am
BOM
-
SFO
1 stop40h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/156:45 pm
SFO
-
BOM
1 stop22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/25$959
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/234:25 pm
DEL
-
SFO
1 stop34h 05m
Emirates
Wed 9/305:05 pm
SFO
-
DEL
1 stop38h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 4/24$960
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:30 am
DEL
-
SFO
1 stop40h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 2/106:50 pm
SFO
-
DEL
1 stop21h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/26$961

Find flight deals from India to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for India to California flight deals. Data was last updated April 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$950
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$583
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,277

Good round-trip deal

$1,005 or less

Good one-way deal

$593 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-Los Angeles Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-Los Angeles Los Angeles flights.
From India to California
One-way flight from India to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from India to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from India to California.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from India to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from India to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

New DelhiSan Francisco

DEL - SFO

DELSFO

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 9/13

4:25 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 10/7

5:05 pm-2:25 am

1 stop20h 50m

$980

New DelhiSan Francisco

DEL - SFO

DELSFO

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 6/8

10:05 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

5:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 30m

$988

MumbaiSan Francisco

BOM - SFO

BOMSFO

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 6/23

7:30 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop31h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 7/23

5:05 pm-2:25 am

1 stop20h 50m

$992

New DelhiSan Francisco

DEL - SFO

DELSFO

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 7/6

9:30 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop28h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 10/22

3:55 pm-8:45 am

1 stop28h 20m

$996

MumbaiLos Angeles

BOM - LAX

BOMLAX

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 6/10

6:30 am-4:50 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 8/13

7:10 pm-4:30 am

1 stop20h 50m

$1,000

MumbaiSan Francisco

BOM - SFO

BOMSFO

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 6/18

4:25 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

3:55 pm-2:40 am

1 stop22h 15m

$1,012

New DelhiSan Francisco

DEL - SFO

DELSFO

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 6/3

7:55 pm-9:05 am

1 stop25h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 10/3

12:00 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop41h 15m

$1,033

New DelhiSan Francisco

DEL - SFO

DELSFO

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 5/19

8:25 am-8:10 pm

2 stops24h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 10/2

12:45 am-6:15 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$1,045

New DelhiSan Francisco

DEL - SFO

DELSFO

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 6/7

8:25 am-8:10 pm

2 stops24h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 10/5

12:30 pm-11:35 am

2 stops34h 35m

$1,045

New DelhiLos Angeles

DEL - LAX

DELLAX

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 6/8

8:25 am-7:20 am

2 stops35h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 7/17

1:25 am-6:15 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$1,048

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Best time to book a flight from India to California

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from India to California

How far ahead should I book a flight from India to California?

The price you pay for your flight from India to California may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from India to California?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from India to California (average of $950). Flying from India to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,201). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IN to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from India to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from India to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from India to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from India to California. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their India to California flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated April 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andDelta from India to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from India to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from India to California?

    A quick flight from India to California can take about 22h 05m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $980. India and California are separated by a distance of 7688 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from India to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $350. Air India flights start at $355 while deals on Vietnam Airlines start at $360 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from India to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on India to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from India to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from India to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from India to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from India to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from India to California?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from India to California (average of $950). Flying from India to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,201). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from India to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from India to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$332Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$365Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$369Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$377Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
IndiGoCheapest$446Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
LufthansaCheapest$570Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ANACheapest$602Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$665Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$720Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$732Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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