Q: Can I fly back to California from India?

Returning to California from India COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from India are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering California. Quarantine requirements Visitors from India are not required to quarantine after entering California.

Question 1

How popular is this California to India flight route?

Accepted Answer

Within the past month, 1,170 users have taken a look at flights from California to India.

Question 2

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

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$379 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from SWISS. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Air India, with prices starting from $439 and $455, respectively.

Question 3

Can I fly to India from California right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from California to India

Most visitors from California can enter India without restrictions.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from California are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering India.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from California are not required to quarantine after entering India.

Question 4

Can I fly back to California from India?

Accepted Answer

Returning to California from India

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from India are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering California.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from India are not required to quarantine after entering California.

Question 5

Can I find flights from California to India for under $700 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from California to India for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $666, but on average you can expect to pay $748.

Question 6

Are there nonstop flights from California to India for under $900 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from California to India under $900. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to India is less than $1,009.

Question 7

Are there last-minute flights available from California to India for under $900?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from California to India within the next 7 days for less than $900.

Question 8

Which airlines flying from California to India have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

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Some of the carriers operating flights from California to India that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Air India, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

To save up to 11% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 46 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from California to India from $1,340 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,471 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 10

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to India. Flights to India from California in February are about $1,271 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $777.

Question 11

When is the cheapest time to fly from California to India (CA - IN)?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to India as you normally would.

Question 12

What airports serve California to India flights?

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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.

Question 13

Which airlines fly directly from California to India?

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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.

Question 14

What are the stopover options between California to India?

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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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Hong Kong Airlines	Cheapest$505	Average$919	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	COVID-19 safety	Search Hong Kong Airlines flights
Vistara	Cheapest$558	Average$966	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Vistara flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$605	Average$1,046	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	COVID-19 safety	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$610	Average$686	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	COVID-19 safety	Search Philippine Airlines flights
Air France	Cheapest$681	Average$1,075	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	COVID-19 safety	Search Air France flights
SWISS	Cheapest$698	Average$1,600	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	COVID-19 safety	Search SWISS flights
Jet Airways	Cheapest$717	Average$1,061	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	COVID-19 safety	Search Jet Airways flights
ANA	Cheapest$730	Average$1,394	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	COVID-19 safety	Search ANA flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$736	Average$1,089	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	COVID-19 safety	Search Etihad Airways flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$739	Average$1,151	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	COVID-19 safety	Search Alaska Airlines flights

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