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Flights from San Francisco to Mumbai

Fares, airlines, flight time and both airports for SFO–BOM.

From $331 one-way · seen 11 Sept 2026
About 17h 23m flying time
13,511 kmdistance
~17h 23mflying time
from $331one-way, 1 stop, seen 11 Sept 2026
Ultra long-haulroute

Route snapshot: San Francisco to Mumbai

San Francisco (SFO) to Mumbai (BOM) is 13,511 km in a straight line, the equivalent of about 17h 23m in the air; we have not seen a nonstop fare on this pair. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $331 with Singapore Airlines (1 stop), departing 15 Jan 2027 — as of 11 Sept 2026.

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Fares seen

The lowest one-way fare seen was $331 with Singapore Airlines (1 stop), departing 15 Jan 2027. Checked 11 Sept 2026 — fares move daily.

Seasonality

Mumbai demand usually strengthens around October – March, which can push fares higher on this corridor.

Who flies it

We have not confirmed a nonstop carrier on SFO–BOM; most travellers connect through a hub.

Airlines flying San Francisco to Mumbai

We have not confirmed which airlines fly SFO–BOM nonstop. Search the route to see every carrier selling it today, including connections.

San Francisco–Mumbai route intelligence

Updated analysis of the SFO–BOM corridor — distance, timing, and connecting options.

Route class
Ultra-long-haul
Distance
13,510 km
Flight time
16h 45m

Route profile

San Francisco (SFO) to Mumbai (BOM) is a ultra-long-haul corridor spanning approximately 13,510 km, with typical block time around 16h 45m.

Best time to book

Ultra-long-haul corridors reward early planners — fares are softest 12-16 weeks before departure. Premium-cabin awards open ~330 days out.

Demand-spike calendar: Diwali (Oct/Nov) and the wedding season (Nov-Feb) drive enormous intra-India and inbound demand. Summer school break (May-June) sees outbound India price spikes toward leisure destinations.

Connecting hubs to compare

If a nonstop on the SFO–BOM corridor is sold out or overpriced, one-stop itineraries through Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), London (LHR) and Frankfurt (FRA) are typically the strongest alternatives — often 20-40% cheaper than nonstop, with 3-12 hours added to total journey time.

Visa & arrival

Passport-validity and visa requirements differ between and India — most arriving travellers need at least six months of remaining passport validity. Check AirConnect's visa checker for your nationality before booking, especially if you plan to connect through a third country en route.

Best time to fly to Mumbai

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The cool season (October–March) is the most comfortable nationwide. April–June is extremely hot in the plains. The monsoon (June–September) is vibrant but disrupts travel in some regions.

Peak season: October – March

Direct & Connecting Flights

We have not seen a nonstop fare between San Francisco (SFO) and Mumbai (BOM), so most itineraries connect through a hub.

Fares & Price Guide

The lowest one-way fare seen on SFO–BOM was $331 USD (1 stop) as of 11 Sept 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.

About Mumbai, India

Flights arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM). Best visited during October – March. See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.

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