Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Delhi from £346

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DEL
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£554

One-way from

£346

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£933

Good one-way deal

£307 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 24/8-17/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 15m total
  • San Francisco to New Delhi
Delta
  • Delta
  • 4/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 15m total
  • San Francisco to New Delhi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£95 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£29 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 29 July 2025.

Sun 24/807:29SFO - DEL
2 stops28h 06mDelta
Mon 15/900:50DEL - SFO
2 stops34h 49mDelta
Deal found 28/7£554
Thu 11/918:45SFO - DEL
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 24/906:20DEL - SFO
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/7£562
Fri 12/921:20SFO - DEL
1 stop38h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 15/902:05DEL - SFO
2 stops30h 13mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/7£573
Fri 24/1015:15SFO - DEL
1 stop21h 25mITA Airways
Fri 7/1103:40DEL - SFO
1 stop22h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 28/7£574
Sat 13/907:00SFO - DEL
2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1123:45DEL - SFO
2 stops45h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/7£586
Fri 10/1021:00SFO - DEL
1 stop24h 10mAir India
Sat 18/1003:00DEL - SFO
Nonstop16h 30mAir India
Deal found 29/7£602

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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 24/8

07:29-00:05

2 stops28h 06m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 17/9

00:50-23:29

2 stops35h 09m

£554

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Thu 11/9

18:45-04:40

1 stop21h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 24/9

06:20-16:40

1 stop22h 50m

£562

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Fri 12/9

21:20-00:05

1 stop38h 15m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 15/9

02:05-19:48

2 stops30h 13m

£573

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Fri 24/10

15:15-01:10

1 stop21h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 16/11

03:40-13:05

1 stop22h 55m

£574

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Sat 13/9

07:00-21:30

2 stops26h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 1/11

23:45-08:35

2 stops45h 20m

£586

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

21:00-09:40

1 stop24h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 18/10

03:00-07:00

Nonstop16h 30m

£602

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Sat 4/10

21:20-00:05

1 stop38h 15m

£346

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Sun 28/9

21:20-14:40

2 stops28h 50m

£347

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Fri 9/1

18:50-05:20

1 stop21h 00m

£380

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Tue 7/10

09:00-21:30

2 stops24h 00m

£388

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

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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 July 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 72 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 £879). 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 29 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New Delhi

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New Delhi. 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 29 July 2025.

The most flights from SFO to DEL 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 stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi?

Share of one-stop return flights from San Francisco to New Delhi chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to New Delhi on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from San Francisco to New Delhi, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £745.

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

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

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 55m.

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

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

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 43m.

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 29 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to New Delhi, such as Delta, Cathay Pacific, andVietnam Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi?

    You will need to book a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl if you want to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi. At least 3 different airlines have flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to New Delhi from the San Francisco airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SFO to DEL to be around 26h 35m.

  • 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 £554, Delta will fly you from San Francisco to New Delhi and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Virgin Atlantic - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £569 and £573, respectively. Delta is currently priced 31% 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 £346 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Atlantic from £347 and Turkish Airlines from £380 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 £773, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £301. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl), you can expect to pay £544 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 £879). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£406Average£910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air IndiaCheapest£422Average£867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£601Average£702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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