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Flights from Delhi to San Francisco

Nonstop flights from Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO) take about 15h 59m (12,382 km). Air India flies it. Lowest fare seen: $855 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Delhi to San Francisco

Carriers on DEL–SFO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Indianonstop fare seen

Delhi to San Francisco fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Apr 2027, from $643 one-way. With stops: May 2027, from $455. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Nov 2026	$100125 Nov 2026 · Air India	$561 · 2 stops25 Nov 2026 · Air India
Jan 2027	$16668 Jan 2027 · Air India	$596 · 1 stop8 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$134121 Feb 2027 · Air India	$605 · 1 stop21 Feb 2027
Apr 2027	$64329 Apr 2027 · Air India	$505 · 1 stop29 Apr 2027
May 2027	$8607 May 2027 · Air India	$455 · 1 stop8 May 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $455 in May 2027, against $561 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Delhi to San Francisco, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Delhi to San Francisco flights

How long is the flight from Delhi to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from Delhi (DEL) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 15h 59m, covering 12,382 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Delhi from San Francisco by air?

The great-circle distance between Indira Gandhi International Airport and San Francisco International Airport is 12,382 km (7,694 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Delhi to San Francisco?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DEL–SFO route include Air India. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Delhi to San Francisco cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DEL–SFO was $855 USD with Air India (nonstop), departing 27 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Delhi to San Francisco?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in May 2027 were cheapest, from $455 one-way, against $605 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Delhi to San Francisco?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $519 with 2 stops against $855 nonstop, a saving of $336. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from India to San Francisco?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San Francisco visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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