Cheapest airlines flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from New Delhi to San Francisco, including Cathay Pacific, Air India has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New Delhi to San Francisco according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$849, and round-trip direct flights start at US$880.

Displayed flight fares from New Delhi to San Francisco are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

New Delhi to San Francisco Flight Details

The distance between New Delhi and San Francisco is about 12,380.43 km. The average flying time from New Delhi to San Francisco is around 17 hours 15 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$491
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$737
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance12,380.43 km
Average flight time17 hours 15 minutes
Popular airlineCathay Pacific
Flight statistics for the New Delhi–San Francisco route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from New Delhi to San Francisco?

The average price of one-way flights from New Delhi to San Francisco purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from New Delhi to San Francisco is September, with an average price of US$481; while the month with the highest flight price is usually March, with an average price of up to US$1,223.

US$1,223
US$852
US$481
US$110
    Cheapest
  • US$1,126
    Apr
  • US$795
    May
  • US$690
    Jun
  • US$853
    Jul
  • US$936
    Aug
  • US$481
    Sep
  • US$604
    Oct
  • US$695
    Nov
  • US$764
    Dec
  • US$798
    Jan
  • US$895
    Feb
  • US$1,223
    Mar

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from New Delhi to San Francisco?

The average price of round-trip flights from New Delhi to San Francisco purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from New Delhi to San Francisco are found during September, with an average price of US$694. Conversely, the highest prices are found during October, with an average price of up to US$2,797.

US$2,797
US$1,746
US$694
0
    Cheapest
  • US$1,313
    Apr
  • US$1,334
    May
  • US$1,094
    Jun
  • US$1,343
    Jul
  • US$1,215
    Aug
  • US$694
    Sep
  • US$2,797
    Oct
  • US$1,241
    Nov
  • US$1,232
    Dec
  • US$1,004
    Jan
  • US$1,154
    Feb
  • US$2,104
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco?

Average weekly flight prices from New Delhi to San Francisco by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$1,091
US$909
US$727
US$545
  • US$825
    Mon
  • US$727
    Tue
  • US$845
    Wed
  • US$808
    Thu
  • US$882
    Fri
  • US$851
    Sat
  • US$1,091
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from New Delhi to San Francisco during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from New Delhi to San Francisco are available on May 3, with fares starting at US$580.

US$873
US$727
US$580
US$434
    Cheapest
  • US$603
    27
    Apr
  • US$724
    28
  • US$605
    29
  • US$873
    30
  • US$639
    1
    May
  • US$672
    2
  • US$580
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Delhi to San Francisco (DEL-SFO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Vietnam Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$491 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DEL to SFO on Thu, Jun 4), while Vietnam Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$737 departing on Mon, May 4 and returning on Mon, May 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New Delhi to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: Cathay Pacific Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 17 hours 15 minutes to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New Delhi to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 10 flight per week flying from New Delhi to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air India: S/M/-/-/T/F/- -- AI179 (13:01) Air India: -/-/T/W/-/-/S -- AI175 (14:02) Air India: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AI173 (10:49)
  • To find best deals on flights from New Delhi to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jun 4, with one-way flights priced at just US$491.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air India.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New Delhi to San Francisco on April 21, 2026 with Vietnam Airlines, with prices starting at US$375.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco, with Indira Gandhi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (DEL-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The time difference between San Francisco and New Delhi is 13h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from New Delhi to San Francisco

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from New Delhi to San Francisco on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, China Eastern Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from New Delhi to San Francisco, with fares starting at US$644.

US$531
US$644
US$757
US$870
US$983
China Eastern Airlines
US$644
China Eastern Airlines
Qatar Airways
US$651
Qatar Airways
Cathay Pacific
US$814
Cathay Pacific
Emirates
US$896
Emirates
Air India
US$967
Air India
Japan Airlines
US$983
Japan Airlines

How many flights fly from New Delhi to San Francisco daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from New Delhi to San Francisco within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from New Delhi to San Francisco is the highest on Saturday and the lowest on Monday/Wednesday.

7
6
4
3
Highest
4
Mon
6
Tue
4
Wed
6
Thu
5
Fri
7
Sat
5
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.