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$520+ Cheap flights from New Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to San Francisco are usually found in October or September, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Round-trip from

$889
(oojo)

One-way from

$520
(Booking.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,168

Good round-trip deal

$1,060 or less

Good one-way deal

$603 or less
From New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($35 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 July 2025
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This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/1012:35 pmDEL - SFO
1 stop41h 55mAir India
mié. 12/310:15 amSFO - DEL
Nonstop17h 15mAir India
Deal found 7/28$889
This Cathay Pacific 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/1010:40 pmDEL - SFO
1 stop36h 30mCathay Pacific
dom. 11/3010:55 pmSFO - DEL
1 stop33h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/28$893
This EaseMyTrip 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/281:05 amDEL - SFO
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/256:38 pmSFO - DEL
2 stops44h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$898
This Turkish Airlines 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/256:20 amDEL - SFO
1 stop40h 45mTurkish Airlines
mar. 11/116:50 pmSFO - DEL
1 stop21h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/27$900
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.
jue. 9/43:55 amDEL - SFO
2 stops32h 22mDelta
dom. 9/286:00 amSFO - DEL
2 stops28h 20mDelta
Deal found 7/28$913
This Virgin Atlantic 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/102:05 amDEL - SFO
2 stops30h 53mVirgin Atlantic
mié. 9/247:05 amSFO - DEL
2 stops28h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/28$931
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/1211:35 pmDEL - SFO
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
dom. 9/146:00 amSFO - DEL
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$936
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/71:05 amDEL - SFO
1 stop27h 35mSWISS
mar. 12/27:25 pmSFO - DEL
1 stop39h 20mSWISS
Deal found 7/28$940

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Delhi to San Francisco that are best for you.

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New DelhiSan Francisco

DEL - SFO

DELSFO

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

vie. 10/10

12:35 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop41h 55m

San Francisco

mié. 12/3

10:15 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop17h 15m

$889

New DelhiSan Francisco

DEL - SFO

DELSFO

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

vie. 10/10

10:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop36h 30m

San Francisco

dom. 11/30

10:55 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$893

New DelhiSan Francisco

DEL - SFO

DELSFO

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

jue. 8/28

1:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 35m

San Francisco

sáb. 10/25

6:38 pm-3:15 am

2 stops44h 07m

$898

New DelhiSan Francisco

DEL - SFO

DELSFO

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

jue. 9/25

6:20 am-10:35 am

1 stop40h 45m

San Francisco

mar. 11/11

6:50 pm-5:20 am

1 stop21h 00m

$900

New DelhiSan Francisco

DEL - SFO

DELSFO

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

dom. 9/7

12:50 am-12:50 pm

1 stop24h 30m

San Francisco

dom. 9/14

9:20 pm-9:20 am

1 stop23h 30m

$922

New DelhiSan Francisco

DEL - SFO

DELSFO

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

mié. 9/10

2:05 am-8:28 pm

2 stops30h 53m

San Francisco

mié. 9/24

7:05 am-12:05 am

2 stops28h 30m

$931

New DelhiSan Francisco

DEL - SFO

DELSFO

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

vie. 9/12

11:35 pm-3:01 pm

2 stops27h 56m

San Francisco

sáb. 9/13

12:43 am-9:30 pm

2 stops32h 17m

$936

New DelhiSan Francisco

DEL - SFO

DELSFO

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

mar. 10/7

1:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 35m

San Francisco

mar. 12/2

7:25 pm-12:15 am

1 stop39h 20m

$940

New DelhiSan Francisco

DEL - SFO

DELSFO

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

sáb. 8/23

10:40 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop36h 45m

$520

New DelhiSan Francisco

DEL - SFO

DELSFO

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

dom. 9/7

2:15 am-6:00 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$529

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Airports
DEL

Plan to arrive four hours before your international flight at DEL due to potentially long security lines.

Read more about DELby Jessica Macdonald
SFO

Use BART for an affordable 40-minute trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Jessica Macdonald

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from New Delhi with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Delhi to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Delhi to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from New Delhi to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 DEL to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from New Delhi to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 28, 2025.

When flying from New Delhi to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Delhi to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New Delhi to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from New Delhi to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated julio 28, 2025.

The most flights from DEL to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New Delhi to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of 1-stop itineraries from New Delhi to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New Delhi to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $868.

What’s the fastest layover option from New Delhi to San Francisco?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New Delhi to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New Delhi to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 28m.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated julio 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, Delta, and KLM from New Delhi to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Delhi to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    Booking a flight from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO) is your only option if you wish to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Indira Gandhi Intl to San Francisco, all of which are around 15h 45m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 19 airlines when you book a flight from Indira Gandhi Intl to San Francisco.

  • How popular is this New Delhi to San Francisco flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Delhi to San Francisco round-trip?

    Air India, at $889, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Delhi to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and Turkish Airlines. Air India is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $520 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from $529 and KLM from $533 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New Delhi to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $1,981, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $460. The most popular route (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $614.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New Delhi to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Istanbul?

    Most Istanbul visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani. Travelers on a layover in Istanbul can visit Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani, by traveling 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively after landing at Istanbul. Travelers in need of a car in Istanbul can rent one for about $46 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Hong Kong?

    Most Hong Kong visitors opt to spend their time at Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park are located about 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.9 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Dubai?

    Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab, by traveling 6.8 mi, 6.5 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $21 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New Delhi to San Francisco flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Delhi to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Delhi to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Delhi to San Francisco 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 New Delhi to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from New Delhi to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 New Delhi to San Francisco

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Delhi to San Francisco. 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 julio 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$607Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$662Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$742Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$761Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$769Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$774Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$796Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$836Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$841Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Cathay PacificCheapest$849Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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