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$390+ Cheap flights from California to India

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Cheapest flights from California to India
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to India. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Air India deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 India is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:30 pmSFO - BLR
Nonstop20h 45mAir India
Wed 2/251:40 pmBLR - SFO
Nonstop20h 40mAir India
Deal found 12/11$700
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:30 pmSFO - BLR
2 stops25h 55mAir India
Thu 2/261:40 pmBLR - SFO
1 stop20h 40mAir India
Deal found 12/11$702
This Air India deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 India is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:30 pmSFO - BLR
Nonstop20h 45mAir India
Thu 1/152:00 amBLR - SFO
1 stop26h 00mAir India
Deal found 12/10$703
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/274:30 pmSFO - BLR
2 stops29h 05mAir India
Sun 2/2211:40 pmBLR - SFO
2 stops34h 40mAir India
Deal found 12/10$705
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:25 pmSFO - BLR
2 stops29h 30mAir India
Wed 1/147:45 amBLR - SFO
1 stop20h 15mAir India
Deal found 12/11$706
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/314:30 pmSFO - BLR
2 stops25h 55mAir India
Thu 1/222:00 amBLR - SFO
2 stops26h 00mAir India
Deal found 12/11$713
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/302:25 pmSFO - BLR
2 stops27h 25mAir India
Mon 1/1910:30 pmBLR - SFO
2 stops29h 30mAir India
Deal found 12/10$715
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/282:25 pmSFO - BLR
2 stops27h 25mAir India
Thu 2/2611:40 pmBLR - SFO
2 stops34h 40mAir India
Deal found 12/11$716
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/294:30 pmSFO - BLR
1 stop20h 45mAir India
Fri 1/232:00 amBLR - SFO
2 stops26h 00mAir India
Deal found 12/11$718
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:30 pmSFO - BLR
2 stops27h 45mAir India
Mon 1/1910:30 pmBLR - SFO
2 stops29h 30mAir India
Deal found 12/11$720
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/264:30 pmSFO - BLR
1 stop20h 45mAir India
Fri 2/209:15 amBLR - SFO
2 stops25h 05mAir India
Deal found 12/10$721
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/264:30 pmSFO - BLR
1 stop20h 45mAir India
Sat 2/219:15 amBLR - SFO
2 stops25h 05mAir India
Deal found 12/11$722

Find flight deals from California to India

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to India flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$700
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$390
(Air India)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,457

Good round-trip deal

$787 or less

Good one-way deal

$463 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl flight deals.
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From California to India
One-way flight from California to India
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to India.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to India.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to India that are best for you.

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San FranciscoBengaluru

SFO - BLR

SFOBLR

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

4:30 pm-2:45 am

Nonstop20h 45m

Bengaluru Intl

Mon 2/9

10:30 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$703

San JoseNew Delhi

SJC - DEL

SJCDEL

San Jose

Sun 3/22

9:40 am-1:10 am

2 stops27h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 4/13

2:15 am-6:45 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$759

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

9:00 am-12:20 am

2 stops25h 50m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 2/12

5:10 am-11:14 pm

2 stops31h 34m

$766

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

10:55 pm-12:20 am

2 stops35h 55m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 2/2

2:20 am-11:04 pm

2 stops34h 14m

$766

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

5:45 am-3:00 am

2 stops31h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 2/1

2:20 am-7:20 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$766

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-12:20 am

2 stops28h 50m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 3/3

2:25 am-11:02 pm

2 stops34h 07m

$767

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

8:54 am-12:25 am

2 stops26h 01m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 3/8

2:20 am-11:16 pm

2 stops33h 26m

$767

San FranciscoBengaluru

SFO - BLR

SFOBLR

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

4:30 pm-2:45 am

Nonstop20h 45m

Bengaluru Intl

Wed 2/18

1:40 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop20h 40m

$784

San FranciscoBengaluru

SFO - BLR

SFOBLR

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

4:30 pm-2:45 am

Nonstop20h 45m

Bengaluru Intl

Sun 2/8

7:45 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop20h 15m

$785

San FranciscoBengaluru

SFO - BLR

SFOBLR

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

4:30 pm-7:45 am

1 stop25h 45m

Bengaluru Intl

Wed 2/25

1:40 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop20h 40m

$786

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Best time to book a flight from California to India

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to India (average of $352). Flying from California to India in June is currently the most expensive (average of $763). 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 CA to IN?

Find hourly flight availability from California to India. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to India in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to India. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to India. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve California to India flights?

    Airports that serve flights from California to India vary on the location that is chosen to fly from and the location that is chosen as the destination. For the most part, many airports in California will serve flights to India, including smaller airports such as Long Beach Municipal Airport, located in Long Beach, California. Los Angeles International Airport will also serve flights from California to India as it has multiple terminals to do so. Airports in India also can vary from the popular Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, India, and Jaipur International Airport, which was declared the World’s Best Airport,  and is located in Jaipur, India.

  • Which airlines fly directly from California to India?

    Airlines that fly directly from California to India vary based on locations selected. If you choose to leave from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport you will find JetBlue and Air India have the most available flights. If you choose to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Jaipur International Airport, you will find a larger variety of airlines that will fly direct from California to India such as Etihad Airways, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines. Prices can range from each airline varying depending on the number of stopovers and flight time you choose.

  • What are the stopover options between California to India?

    The amount of stopovers from California to India can range from two stopovers to possibly three stopovers depending on the airline and locations. When flying from Los Angeles to Jaipur the typical stopovers can vary from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, which is located in the Philippines to Kuala Lumpur International Airport which is located in Malaysia. These flights can vary from 26h 30m-33h 43m. If you are flying from Long Beach to Mumbai the stopover locations can be at San Francisco Airport and Hong Kong Airport with the times ranging from 38h 42m-24h 59m.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from California to India?

    If you are a US Citizen planning to visit India, you will need a visa in order to do so, regardless of the purpose of visit or the length of stay. Tourists who are planning to travel to India for personal pleasure and aren’t planning to stay longer than 30 days can apply for an e-visa online. A passport will be needed in order to apply for a visa and must be valid for six months prior to applying for a visa.

  • How long is the flight from California to India?

    A quick flight from California to India can take about 20h 45m. Air India provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $703. California and India are separated by a distance of 8685 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $249 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Air France, with prices starting from $271 and $283, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to India 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 California to India?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to India (average of $352). Flying from California to India in June is currently the most expensive (average of $763). 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 California to India

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to India. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$364Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$510Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$552Average$1,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
SWISSCheapest$582Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$592Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$598Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
SAUDIACheapest$621Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
American AirlinesCheapest$646Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$656Average$1,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$663Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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