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$442+ 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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — DEL
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Mon 8/31
Mon 9/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 1, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/207:21 am
SJC
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BOM
2 stops27h 29m
Delta
Fri 10/21:20 am
BOM
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SJC
2 stops33h 16m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$750
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:10 am
SJC
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DEL
2 stops31h 15m
Delta
Sat 9/1912:50 am
DEL
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SJC
2 stops31h 31m
Delta
Deal found 7/28$750
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1912:51 pm
SJC
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BOM
2 stops45h 59m
Delta
Fri 10/21:20 am
BOM
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SJC
2 stops33h 16m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$756
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/195:45 pm
SJC
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BOM
2 stops27h 20m
Delta
Sat 10/31:20 am
BOM
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SJC
2 stops33h 16m
Delta
Deal found 7/28$765
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/192:41 pm
SJC
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DEL
2 stops29h 59m
Delta
Thu 9/2412:50 am
DEL
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SJC
2 stops29h 04m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$765
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/177:21 am
SJC
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BOM
2 stops30h 09m
Delta
Fri 12/45:10 am
BOM
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SJC
2 stops30h 28m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$785
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/232:53 pm
SJC
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BOM
2 stops46h 37m
Delta
Wed 12/22:00 am
BOM
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SJC
2 stops27h 46m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$790
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/237:07 pm
SJC
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BOM
2 stops42h 23m
Delta
Fri 12/45:10 am
BOM
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SJC
2 stops30h 28m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$791
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/171:35 pm
SJC
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BOM
2 stops23h 55m
Delta
Mon 11/305:15 am
BOM
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SJC
2 stops41h 13m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$799
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/235:54 pm
SJC
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BOM
2 stops43h 36m
Delta
Mon 11/3010:40 am
BOM
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SJC
2 stops44h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$805
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/206:10 am
SJC
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BOM
2 stops29h 21m
Delta
Sat 10/31:20 am
BOM
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SJC
2 stops28h 34m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$816
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/311:40 pm
SJC
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BOM
2 stops48h 55m
Delta
Mon 11/302:30 am
BOM
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SJC
2 stops33h 17m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$821

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 August 1, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$750
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One-way from

$442
(Delta)

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Average price

$915

Good round-trip deal

$954 or less

Good one-way deal

$428 or less
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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 August 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to India that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

San JoseMumbai

SJC - BOM

SJCBOM

San Jose

Wed 10/14

7:00 am-11:20 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 10/23

1:45 am-10:08 pm

2 stops32h 53m

$824

San JoseMumbai

SJC - BOM

SJCBOM

San Jose

Mon 8/24

6:10 am-12:01 am

2 stops29h 21m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 9/10

2:00 am-5:46 pm

2 stops28h 16m

$824

San JoseMumbai

SJC - BOM

SJCBOM

San Jose

Sat 9/19

8:41 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops38h 09m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 10/13

1:20 am-3:47 pm

2 stops26h 57m

$830

San JoseNew Delhi

SJC - DEL

SJCDEL

San Jose

Wed 8/12

6:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops28h 20m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 8/20

6:15 am-8:13 pm

2 stops26h 28m

$833

San JoseMumbai

SJC - BOM

SJCBOM

San Jose

Wed 11/18

11:37 am-11:55 pm

2 stops46h 48m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 11/30

5:15 am-8:58 am

2 stops41h 13m

$843

San JoseNew Delhi

SJC - DEL

SJCDEL

San Jose

Tue 8/11

2:45 pm-4:15 am

2 stops25h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 11/10

5:10 am-6:37 pm

2 stops26h 57m

$928

Los AngelesNew Delhi

LAX - DEL

LAXDEL

Los Angeles

Tue 8/25

2:00 pm-1:55 am

2 stops23h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 9/5

6:15 am-7:34 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$957

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

5:45 pm-9:35 am

2 stops27h 20m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 11/14

5:15 am-11:51 pm

2 stops32h 06m

$964

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

4:35 pm-6:00 am

1 stop24h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 10/4

8:10 am-1:50 pm

1 stop42h 10m

$976

Los AngelesMumbai

LAX - BOM

LAXBOM

Los Angeles

Thu 9/24

11:15 am-12:01 am

2 stops24h 16m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 10/14

2:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop22h 20m

$977

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to India (average of $862). Flying from California to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,505). 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 August 1, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from California to India in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to India. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 23h 25m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $957. California and India are separated by a distance of 7995 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?

    $183 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from KLM. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from $200 and $268, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to India (average of $862). Flying from California to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,505). 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 August 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$131Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$364Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air ChinaCheapest$496Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air CanadaCheapest$502Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$535Average$1,633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
SWISSCheapest$535Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
China EasternCheapest$555Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air FranceCheapest$564Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$573Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LOTCheapest$604Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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