Compare available fares, airlines and cabin options from San Francisco to Bengaluru. Search online or ask a Voldeluxe travel expert to review the itinerary with you.
About 21h 5m at the quickest, 30h 45m typical, including the connection
Status
1 stop — no nonstop between San Francisco and Bengaluru in our latest live search
Popular airlines
Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines Intl
Time difference
Bengaluru is 12.5 hours ahead of San Francisco (Pacific Time) during U.S. daylight saving time, mid-March to early November, and 13.5 hours ahead the rest of the year. India doesn't change its clocks.
This week's live check
Checked October 12, 2026
A real search for San Francisco to Bengaluru, round trip in economy for one adult, leaving Nov 23 and returning Dec 7. 694 options came back.
There is no nonstop between San Francisco and Bengaluru, so every itinerary connects at least once. The quickest one-stop options take about 21h 5m; a typical itinerary takes about 30h 45m.
The most common connections are through Frankfurt, London, Paris and Munich, with the fastest one-stop options via London at about 21h 5m.
In our live search on October 12, 2026, 694 round-trip options came back for a two-week stay about six weeks out, from $1,239 round trip in economy, taxes included. Fares change daily; search your own dates for today's prices.
Airlines serving this market
Virgin Atlantic
One stop, connecting in London Heathrow.
Qatar Airways
One stop, connecting in Doha.
Japan Airlines Intl
One-stop itineraries, often with a partner airline on one of the legs.
Which connection works best from San Francisco?
Frankfurt (fastest about 21h 35m), London (fastest about 21h 5m), Paris (fastest about 22h 10m), Munich (fastest about 21h 50m) 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?
Bengaluru is mild most of the year. The monsoon brings moderate rain from June to October. Fares from San Francisco rise fastest around Diwali, Sankranti, the December holidays and the summer break, so book those dates early. Shoulder months usually price better if your dates are flexible.
Origin airport
Departing from 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.
Destination airport
Arriving in Bengaluru (BLR)
International flights use Terminal 2. If you connect to a domestic flight, check which terminal it leaves from and allow time to move between them.
Traveling with family?
With a connection, we look for itineraries that keep the family on one ticket with a comfortable layover, and request seats together on both flights where the fare allows it.
Student / long-stay fares
Students flying home to Bengaluru can compare fares by baggage allowance as well as price; we check open-return and extra-baggage options where airlines offer them.
Premium Economy & Business Class
In our latest live search, premium economy started at $2,821 and business class at $6,654 round trip on San Francisco–Bengaluru. We compare the long-haul seat, lounge access and baggage on each airline before you decide.
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No. Our latest live search found no nonstop, so every option connects at least once, most often in Frankfurt, London and Paris.
About 21h 5m at the quickest and about 30h 45m for a typical itinerary, including any connection.
Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways and Japan Airlines Intl came up most often among the cheapest options in our latest search.
In our live search on October 12, 2026, round-trip economy started at $1,239, with typical fares around $1,265, taxes included. Your price depends on the dates, so search yours or ask us for a quote.
In our latest live search, round-trip business class started at $6,654 on Japan Airlines Intl and British Airways, and premium economy at $2,821, taxes included. Business fares move a lot by date, so ask us to check yours.
Fares are highest around Diwali, Sankranti, the December holidays and the summer break. Flexible travelers usually find better prices in the shoulder months.
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