Compare available fares, airlines and cabin options from San Francisco to Delhi. Search online or ask a Voldeluxe travel expert to review the itinerary with you.
Direct on Air India with a fuel stop in CCU; otherwise 1 stop
Popular airlines
Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, Swiss
Time difference
Delhi 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 Delhi, round trip in economy for one adult, leaving Nov 23 and returning Dec 7. 1229 options came back.
Air India flies San Francisco–Delhi on one flight number with a fuel or crew stop in CCU, about 20h 30m. You stay on board; every other option connects once.
The most common connections are through Dubai, Frankfurt, London and Paris, with the fastest one-stop options via London at about 20h 30m.
In our live search on October 12, 2026, 1229 round-trip options came back for a two-week stay about six weeks out, from $1,124 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.
Lufthansa
One stop, connecting in Frankfurt or Munich.
Swiss
One stop, connecting in Zurich.
Which connection works best from San Francisco?
Dubai (fastest about 21h), Frankfurt (fastest about 21h 20m), London (fastest about 20h 30m), Paris (fastest about 22h 30m) 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?
October to March is the most pleasant time in Delhi. May and June are very hot, and from mid-December to January dense fog often delays early-morning flights. Fares from San Francisco rise fastest around Diwali, the December holidays and the May–July 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 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.
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 Delhi 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 $2,793 and business class at $6,252 round trip on San Francisco–Delhi. We compare the long-haul seat, lounge access and baggage on each airline before you decide.
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Not a true nonstop. Air India flies it on one flight number with a fuel or crew stop in CCU, so you stay on the plane. Other options connect once.
About 20h 30m at the quickest and about 28h 50m for a typical itinerary, including any connection.
Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa and Swiss 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 $1,124, with typical fares around $1,176, 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 $6,252 on British Airways, Air India and Finnair, and premium economy at $2,793, taxes included. Business fares move a lot by date, so ask us to check yours.
Fares are highest around Diwali, the December holidays and the May–July summer break. Flexible travelers usually find better prices in the shoulder months.
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