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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Delhi from £260

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DEL
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to New Delhi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to New Delhi (DEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£617

One-way from

£260

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£727

Good one-way deal

£247 or less
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 14/5-13/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 20m total
  • San Francisco to New Delhi
27/8
  • 27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 30m total
  • San Francisco to New Delhi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£68 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Delhi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to New Delhi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Sun 5/1022:45SFO - DEL
2 stops36h 50mDelta
Mon 24/1110:55DEL - SFO
1 stop40h 50mDelta
Deal found 29/4£617
Wed 14/509:25SFO - DEL
2 stops26h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 13/611:15DEL - SFO
2 stops25h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 29/4£620
Wed 8/1021:00SFO - DEL
2 stops39h 40mITA Airways
Wed 19/1103:40DEL - SFO
1 stop22h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 29/4£623
Sat 10/507:05SFO - DEL
2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 28/523:35DEL - SFO
2 stops30h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£638
Fri 2/511:09SFO - DEL
2 stops26h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/600:50DEL - SFO
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£643
Sun 30/1111:25SFO - DEL
1 stop23h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 15/1201:30DEL - SFO
1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4£644
Fri 2/511:09SFO - DEL
2 stops26h 16mKLM
Fri 13/603:55DEL - SFO
2 stops24h 44mKLM
Deal found 29/4£650
Wed 27/808:30SFO - DEL
2 stops26h 55mLufthansa
Sun 28/901:45DEL - SFO
2 stops30h 12mLufthansa
Deal found 28/4£691
Mon 6/1017:05SFO - DEL
1 stop33h 10mEmirates
Mon 24/1104:10DEL - SFO
1 stop22h 10mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£720

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to New Delhi 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to New Delhi that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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New Delhi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

22:45-00:05

2 stops36h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 24/11

10:55-14:15

1 stop40h 50m

£617

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

09:25-00:05

2 stops26h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 13/6

11:15-00:20

2 stops25h 35m

£620

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Wed 8/10

21:00-01:10

2 stops39h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 19/11

03:40-13:05

1 stop22h 55m

£623

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

07:05-21:30

2 stops25h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 28/5

23:35-17:40

2 stops30h 35m

£638

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Sun 11/5

00:10-21:30

2 stops32h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 18/5

01:05-16:10

1 stop27h 35m

£652

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

08:30-23:55

2 stops26h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 28/9

01:45-19:27

2 stops30h 12m

£691

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Mon 6/10

17:05-14:45

1 stop33h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 24/11

04:10-12:50

1 stop22h 10m

£720

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

07:00-21:00

2 stops25h 30m

£260

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

16:05-09:20

1 stop28h 45m

£264

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

21:20-09:20

1 stop23h 30m

£272

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Delhi from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to New Delhi

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to New Delhi. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi, you should look to book at least 75 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 San Francisco to New Delhi?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi (average of £558). Flying from San Francisco to New Delhi in July is currently the most expensive (average of £886). 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 SFO to DEL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to New Delhi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in New Delhi by month

Plan your trip to New Delhi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Delhi ranges from 7.0 - 248.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 248.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit New Delhi when rainfall is around 7.0 mm.

Temperature in New Delhi by month

Plan your trip to New Delhi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Delhi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 34.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Delhi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Delhi. 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 New Delhi. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, ANA and Singapore Airlines from San Francisco to New Delhi by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
8.3
Very Good

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to New Delhi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this San Francisco to New Delhi flight route?

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

    Currently priced at £617, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from San Francisco to New Delhi and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and ITA Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £617 and £623, respectively. Virgin Atlantic is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £264 on Virgin Atlantic. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from £272 and KLM from £276 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi is generally £249, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £217. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl), you can expect to pay £594 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi (average of £558). Flying from San Francisco to New Delhi in July is currently the most expensive (average of £886). 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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