Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to New Delhi?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Francisco to New Delhi flights typically cost between £1,256 and £811 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £749 on Virgin Atlantic (1 Sept-3 Nov).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to New Delhi on Cheapflights.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to New Delhi flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

How often are flights from San Francisco to New Delhi delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 45% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New Delhi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 204 minutes.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 55m.

Question 6

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to New Delhi flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Air India have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 45% of flights being delayed.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 33m.

Question 8

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.San Francisco to New Delhi flights typically cost between £1,256 and £811 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £749 on Virgin Atlantic (1 Sept-3 Nov).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £746.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Flights from San Francisco to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl have been viewed 5 times in the past calendar month.

Question 11

How long is the flight from San Francisco to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from San Francisco to New Delhi can take about 24h 10m. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £788. The distance between San Francisco and New Delhi is about 7688 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at £566, Air India will fly you from San Francisco to New Delhi and back. In addition to Air India, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Turkish Airlines for as low as £599. Air India is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 13

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi, you should look to book at least 81 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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi (average of £588). Flying from San Francisco to New Delhi in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,004). 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.

Question 15

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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.

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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).

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to DEL?

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

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

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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.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from San Francisco to New Delhi?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to New Delhi from San Francisco today with Cheapflights!

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from San Francisco to New Delhi?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from San Francisco to New Delhi by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from San Francisco to New Delhi with no change fees?

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Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£747
One-way from	£378
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£1,004

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air India	Cheapest£566	Average£749	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£599	Average£698	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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