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$310+ Cheap flights from California to India

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DEL
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Tue 4/14
Tue 4/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to India

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 March 15, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/111:45 am
SFO
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BLR
1 stop21h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/1411:05 pm
BLR
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SFO
1 stop23h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/13$665
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 4/216:45 pm
SFO
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BLR
2 stops40h 55m
Air India
Tue 4/285:30 am
BLR
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SFO
1 stop22h 35m
Air India
Deal found 3/10$666
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Thu 8/1311:45 am
SFO
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BLR
1 stop21h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/2111:05 pm
BLR
-
SFO
1 stop23h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/10$667
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2811:45 am
SFO
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BLR
1 stop21h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 9/611:05 pm
BLR
-
SFO
1 stop47h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/11$668
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:45 pm
SFO
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BLR
2 stops30h 05m
Air India
Mon 6/2912:15 am
BLR
-
SFO
2 stops30h 00m
Air India
Deal found 3/10$671
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 10/1310:30 am
SFO
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BLR
2 stops46h 55m
Air India
Sun 10/189:00 am
BLR
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SFO
1 stop34h 30m
Air India
Deal found 3/11$672
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:45 pm
SFO
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BLR
2 stops30h 05m
Air India
Wed 7/15:35 pm
BLR
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SFO
2 stops25h 55m
Air India
Deal found 3/10$674
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 3/3110:30 am
SFO
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BLR
2 stops37h 40m
Air India
Tue 5/195:35 pm
BLR
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SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Air India
Deal found 3/12$675
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 4/286:45 pm
SFO
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BLR
2 stops30h 05m
Air India
Thu 5/145:35 pm
BLR
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SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Air India
Deal found 3/12$676
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Sun 8/1611:45 am
SFO
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BLR
1 stop34h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 8/3011:05 pm
BLR
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SFO
1 stop23h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/14$677
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/2210:30 am
SFO
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BLR
1 stop38h 20m
Air India
Wed 5/65:35 pm
BLR
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SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Air India
Deal found 3/13$678
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:45 pm
SFO
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BLR
2 stops30h 05m
Air India
Thu 5/75:35 pm
BLR
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SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Air India
Deal found 3/10$679

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 March 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$665
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$310
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$982

Good round-trip deal

$794 or less

Good one-way deal

$418 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to India 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 March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to India that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseMumbai

SJC - BOM

SJCBOM

San Jose

Tue 5/12

5:50 am-12:01 am

2 stops29h 41m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 5/25

1:45 am-5:05 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$728

Los AngelesNew Delhi

LAX - DEL

LAXDEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/25

3:30 pm-9:10 am

2 stops29h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 5/9

2:05 am-1:10 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$774

Los AngelesNew Delhi

LAX - DEL

LAXDEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/25

11:15 pm-9:10 am

1 stop21h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 5/8

2:05 am-8:41 pm

2 stops31h 06m

$779

Los AngelesNew Delhi

LAX - DEL

LAXDEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 6/5

8:20 am-10:50 pm

2 stops26h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 6/22

12:50 am-11:40 am

1 stop23h 20m

$795

Los AngelesMumbai

LAX - BOM

LAXBOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

3:30 pm-9:35 am

2 stops29h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 5/10

11:25 am-9:31 pm

2 stops46h 36m

$820

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

7:35 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop39h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 6/10

1:05 am-6:32 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$823

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

7:35 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop39h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 6/10

1:05 am-6:32 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$823

Los AngelesMumbai

LAX - BOM

LAXBOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/17

5:59 pm-9:35 am

2 stops27h 06m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 6/13

4:35 am-12:12 am

2 stops32h 07m

$823

Los AngelesNew Delhi

LAX - DEL

LAXDEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/25

7:59 pm-9:10 am

2 stops24h 41m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 6/3

2:05 am-7:50 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$823

Los AngelesNew Delhi

LAX - DEL

LAXDEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

3:15 pm-1:10 am

1 stop21h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 5/21

3:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$831

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to India (average of $176). Flying from California to India in June is currently the most expensive (average of $759). 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 March 15, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from California to India in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% 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 September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to India flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon 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 21h 45m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $764. California and India are separated by a distance of 8407 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?

    $200 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air India and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from $254 and $269, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to India (average of $176). Flying from California to India in June is currently the most expensive (average of $759). 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$364Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$498Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$533Average$1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SWISSCheapest$582Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
SAUDIACheapest$604Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
China EasternCheapest$626Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$641Average$1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$645Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$648Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
KLMCheapest$670Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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