DEL–SFO

Flights from Delhi to San Francisco

Compare available fares, airlines and cabin options from Delhi to San Francisco. Search online or ask a Voldeluxe travel expert to review the itinerary with you.

Duration
About 16h 5m nonstop
Status
Nonstop on Air India, plus one-stop options
Popular airlines
EVA Airways
Time difference
San Francisco (Pacific Time) is 12.5 hours behind Delhi during U.S. daylight saving time, mid-March to early November, and 13.5 hours behind the rest of the year. India doesn't change its clocks.

This week's live check

Checked October 2, 2026

A real search for Delhi to San Francisco, round trip in economy for one adult, leaving Nov 13 and returning Nov 27. 1235 options came back.

Nonstop
Yes · Air India
Quickest
16h 5m
Typical, cheaper fares
30h 50m
Lowest round trip
$995
Most common connections
  • Dubai · from 22h 55m
  • Frankfurt · from 22h 30m
  • Newark · from 26h 2m
  • Paris · from 45h 15m
  • Zurich · from 28h 15m

Airlines among the cheapest options: EVA Airways.

Search your datesPrices change daily and are confirmed with the airline before you pay.

Flying from Delhi to San Francisco

Air India flies Delhi–San Francisco nonstop, about 16h 5m in the air. One-stop itineraries are usually cheaper and add a few hours.

The most common connections are through Dubai, Frankfurt, Newark and Paris, with the fastest one-stop options via Frankfurt at about 22h 30m.

In our live search on October 2, 2026, 1235 round-trip options came back for a two-week stay about six weeks out, from $995 round trip in economy, taxes included. Fares change daily; search your own dates for today's prices.

Airlines serving this market

EVA Airways

One-stop itineraries, often with a partner airline on one of the legs.

Which connection works best from Delhi?

Dubai (fastest about 22h 55m), Frankfurt (fastest about 22h 30m), Newark (fastest about 26h 2m), Paris (fastest about 45h 15m) came up most often in our latest search. Gulf hubs usually give the shortest total time; European hubs can work better on price, baggage or schedule. We also check the layover length, terminal changes and transit visa rules for your passport before you book.

When should you book?

Departures from Delhi to the USA are busiest in May and June, when parents visit family for the summer, and in late July and August for students starting the fall semester. October to March is the most pleasant time in Delhi. Book peak dates early; February to April and October to November usually price better.

Origin airport

Departing from Delhi (DEL)

International flights use Terminal 3. Some domestic flights leave from Terminal 1, so check the terminal for any onward flight and allow time for the transfer.

Destination airport

Arriving in San Francisco (SFO)

Long-haul flights leave from the International Terminal, Boarding Areas A and G. BART stops at the airport, so you can arrive without a car.

Traveling with family?

On the nonstop, a family's seat request covers one flight. We request seats together where the fare allows advance seat selection and check child and infant fares; adjoining seats remain subject to airline policy.

Student / long-stay fares

Students starting a semester in San Francisco can compare one-way and open-return fares and the two-bag allowance most airlines give on India–USA routes.

Premium Economy & Business Class

Business and Premium Economy availability on Delhi–San Francisco depends on the airline and aircraft on each leg. We compare the long-haul cabin, lounge access and baggage before you decide.

Why book with Voldeluxe?

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Delhi to San Francisco FAQ

Yes. In our latest live search, Air India flew DEL–SFO nonstop, about 16h 5m.

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