$306 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Delhi (DEL)

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Popular airlines from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Delhi (SFO-DEL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $306 for one-way flights and $638 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Oct 1
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$638 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$638
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Wed, Oct 1, priced at $638 found 2 hours ago
United
Sun, Jan 18 - Tue, Feb 3
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$659 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$659
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, Jan 18 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Tue, Feb 3, priced at $659 found 4 days ago
Delta
Sun, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 26
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$683 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$683
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Nov 16 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Wed, Nov 26, priced at $683 found 6 hours ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 22
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$709 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$709
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Mon, Sep 22, priced at $709 found 1 day ago
ITA Airways
Mon, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 13
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$709 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$709
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select ITA Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $709 found 6 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Feb 23
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$724 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$724
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 18 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Mon, Feb 23, priced at $724 found 3 days ago
Lufthansa
Tue, Jan 20 - Fri, Feb 20
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$729 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$729
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Tue, Jan 20 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Fri, Feb 20, priced at $729 found 1 day ago
KLM
Mon, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 25
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$740 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$740
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Mon, Sep 15 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Thu, Sep 25, priced at $740 found 6 hours ago
Air India
Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Nov 17
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$749 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$749
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Air India flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Mon, Nov 17, priced at $749 found 1 hour ago
British Airways
Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 18
SFO
San Francisco
DEL
Delhi
$767 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$767
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Sun, Mar 1 from San Francisco to Delhi, returning Wed, Mar 18, priced at $767 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to New Delhi (DEL)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $646 - $979 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near New Delhi

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Ghaziabad (HDO-Hindon) HDO. Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 20 minutes. Flights from $1,182
HDO
Ghaziabad (HDO-Hindon)
Closest
Average driving time to city center20 min
Flights from $1,182
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Delhi (DEL)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Indira Gandhi Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air France, Air India, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Delta, Emirates, ITA Airways, Japan Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic
Roundtrip price
$637
Distance
7693 mi
Average flight time
16 hours 50 mins

San Francisco to Delhi Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Delhi

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Delhi are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Delhi with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Delhi

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Delhi: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Delhi

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Francisco to Delhi in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $306 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Francisco to Delhi flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Francisco to Delhi airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

*Terms apply.

 

Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL) cost?
Get a cheap one-way flight from $306 or cheap return flight from $638 from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL)?
Planning your getaway for September can help you save, as it's the cheapest month for flights between SFO and DEL. You'll usually find the lowest prices during off-peak months.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL)?
When heading out of San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), you can hop on a direct flight to Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL) with Air India.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL)?
Use the filter tool on Expedia to compare airlines and find the most affordable carrier that'll take you from SFO to DEL. Then, sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to snag a good deal.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL)?
On average, only 1 direct flight departs daily from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL). Need more options? Use Expedia's filter tool to discover flights with layovers and add a new destination to your journey.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL)?
The 9 AM departures from SFO to DEL are the busiest. Greater demand means you'll likely pay more for these departures. If you're looking to save, pick a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to DEL?
Saturday has the most flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL). Consider taking off on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that fits your plans.
What is the earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL)?
Hop on the earliest flight at around 9:15AM UTC-8, heading out of San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). You'll be traveling for approximately 17h 15m, touching down at Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL) at approximately 4:00PM UTC+5.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL)?
The average flight time from SFO to DEL is 17 hours and 3 minutes, covering a distance of 7,700 mi.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL)?
To arrive at Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL) on schedule, pick a flight that leaves San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Delhi from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL) is the only airport in Delhi with direct flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Check out your options and discover cheap fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL) last-minute?
Holding off until just before your trip to book a flight from SFO to DEL often results in higher prices. While you may come across some last-minute offers, they're not always guaranteed. Keep your travel schedule open for the best chance of getting a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to DEL flight and hotel package?
You'll generally save money by securing a SFO to DEL flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, travelers could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's easy to manage everything in one convenient place. After choosing your preferred accommodations and flights, consider adding extras such as tours, activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi Intl. Airport (DEL)?
It's generally possible to cancel or reschedule your SFO to DEL flight. However, for bookings made more than 24 hours ago, additional fees may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and if any costs are involved. You'll also find further details on our Customer Service portal.

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