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New Delhi.$696 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep, returning Thu, 18 Sep.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Indira Gandhi International .Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Indira Gandhi International on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $696, select.
New Delhi.$725 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Aug, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Indira Gandhi International .Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Indira Gandhi International on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $725, select.
New Delhi.$726 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Sat, 13 Sep.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Indira Gandhi International .Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Indira Gandhi International on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $726, select.
New Delhi.$726 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Nov, returning Tue, 16 Dec.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Indira Gandhi International .Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Indira Gandhi International on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $726, select.
New Delhi.$773 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Thu, 2 Oct.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Indira Gandhi International .Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Indira Gandhi International on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $773, select.
New Delhi.$834 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul, returning Wed, 27 Aug.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Indira Gandhi International .Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Indira Gandhi International on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $834, select.
New Delhi.$864 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Oct, returning Sat, 18 Oct.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Indira Gandhi International .Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Indira Gandhi International on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $864, select.
New Delhi.$1,009 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Aug, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Indira Gandhi International .Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Indira Gandhi International on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,009, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Indira Gandhi International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Indira Gandhi International flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
from $1,086
Jun
from $1,212
Jul
from $1,223
Aug
from $1,037
Sep
from $696
Oct
from $864
Nov
from $1,094
Dec
from $1,028
Jan
from $1,125
Feb
from $1,140
Mar
from $1,148
Apr
from $1,350

Direct flights from San Francisco International to Indira Gandhi International

San Francisco International to Indira Gandhi International : Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to New Delhi below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Indira Gandhi International .

San Francisco to New Delhi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$696
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time16 hrs, 38 mins
Most popular airlineAir India
Average flights per week11

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Indira Gandhi International : Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Indira Gandhi International is $697. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
16 hours and 38 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Indira Gandhi International .
Air India flies direct from San Francisco International to Indira Gandhi International .
As of May 2025, there are 11 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Indira Gandhi International .
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Indira Gandhi International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday, 4 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 16 hours and 38 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Indira Gandhi International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New Delhi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air India offers the cheapest flight tickets to Indira Gandhi International .

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport is 15 hours 50 minutes.

  • New Delhi's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes New Delhi 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.

  • Choose from 21 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flights. The 09:15 departure with Air India is the earliest you can take. Air India operates the latest service of the day at 22:00.

  • Your SFO to DEL flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • Getting to New Delhi (and then discovering more of India!) is a cinch with Air India. This popular carrier offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.

  • Air India is the top choice for travellers on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier that offers SFO to DEL flights is Air India. Its services land as scheduled 66.67% of the time.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SFO and DEL include:

    • Kempegowda International Airport

    • Vancouver International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

  • $548 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Return flights start from $697. These fares may change based on availability and demand.

  • Book nine months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SFO to DEL.

  • August is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SFO to DEL.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.36% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SFO:

Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to DEL if you're on a late San Francisco International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Follow your own route with an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and chase adventure across New Delhi and beyond.

  • To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Indira Gandhi International Airport about four weeks ahead.

Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi

  • Indira Gandhi International Airport to central New Delhi has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.

When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to New Delhi in April.

  • When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in New Delhi, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from SFO to DEL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.

Explore more of India

  • Delhi is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of New Delhi. Around 3 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.

  • Kanpur is another essential stop in India and is around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi. No journey is complete without dropping by Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.

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