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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. San Francisco to New Delhi flights typically cost between £604 and £753 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £676 on Vietnam Airlines (5 Nov–16 Feb).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

About 40% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New Delhi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 210 minutes.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £689.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 15m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Wednesday 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 6

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.San Francisco to New Delhi flights typically cost between £604 and £753 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £676 on Vietnam Airlines (5 Nov–16 Feb).

Question 7

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 40% of flights being delayed.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to New Delhi on Cheapflights.

Question 9

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 2h 15m.

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 22h 25m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £683. 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 £546, 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 Air India and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £561 and £711, respectively. Virgin Atlantic is currently priced 31% 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?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi, you should look to book at least 54 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi (average of £665). Flying from San Francisco to New Delhi in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,032). 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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New Delhi

Accepted Answer

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).

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Accepted Answer

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 18

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi, you may want to consider flying on Air India, Emirates or Virgin Atlantic as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 19

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 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 20h 50m.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 24

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

Accepted Answer

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 25

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

Accepted Answer

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 26

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from San Francisco to New Delhi with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 27

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

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from San Francisco to New Delhi and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	£676
One-way from	£362
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£690

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£546	Average£881	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Air India	Cheapest£561	Average£793	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Emirates	Cheapest£711	Average£811	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi, you should look to book at least 54 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?

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

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to New Delhi in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to New Delhi flights typically cost between £604 and £753 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £676 on Vietnam Airlines (5 Nov–16 Feb).

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New Delhi

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).

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

About 40% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New Delhi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 210 minutes.

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

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

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

Wednesday 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.

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

Over the past year, Air India have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 40% of flights being delayed.

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

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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?

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £689.

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

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 15m.

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

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 15m.

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San Francisco to New Delhi flights typically cost between £604 and £753 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £676 on Vietnam Airlines (5 Nov–16 Feb).