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Flights from San Francisco to Mumbai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Mumbai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Mumbai?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Mumbai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Francisco to Mumbai, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Mumbai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Mumbai is September, where tickets cost £732 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is £1,577 and £1,341 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Mumbai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Mumbai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Mumbai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 87 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Mumbai?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Mumbai.
There is just one airline that flies from San Francisco to Mumbai direct and that is Air India. The best one-way deal found from Air India for the route is £669.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Mumbai per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from San Francisco and lands in Mumbai, with an average flight time of 17h 25m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 4 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Mumbai?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Mumbai?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 20:30 and will be landing in Mumbai at 02:25.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Mumbai?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Mumbai jets off at 20:30 and lands at 02:25.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Mumbai

Low season

August

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (57% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Mumbai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Mumbai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Mumbai

  • How can I get from Mumbai Airport to Mumbai’s city center?

    Outside the terminal buildings, taxis await to take you to the city center. You are advised to only take licensed airport taxis, for the rates are fixed and they are certified to drive you. The two biggest airport taxi companies are Black & Yellow Cabs and Cool Cabs. Both of them are prepaid for a rate of approximately ₹ 500-600 ($8-$9), which can be paid at the taxi counters in the arrivals hall of the respective terminal.

  • Can I rent a car at Mumbai Airport?

    There are various companies situated at Mumbai Airport from where you can rent a car, either to drive yourself or with a driver. Companies include Avis, Hertz, or Travelocar and their counters can be found in the arrivals hall and Meet & Greet Areas. Cars can be pre-booked or rented directly from the counters.

  • Is there a hotel at Mumbai Airport?

    Yes, the Niranta Transit Airport Hotel is located at Terminal 2 and welcomes guests with snug beds and a 24h reception desk. There are business facilities at the hotel as well as work areas where you can catch up on business. If you want to stay nearby but leave the airport, there is the luxurious Hilton Mumbai International Airport, which boasts spa facilities, a gym, and a swimming pool. Situated conveniently close at just over 7 mi from the airport, this hotel pampers its guest with style.

  • Are there eateries in the arrivals area at Mumbai Airport?

    Have a little snack after your flight from San Francisco to Mumbai at one of the many restaurants and snack bars available. In Terminal 2 in the arrivals hall, you’ll find cafés like the Chai Point, where the finest tea is served. For those with a sweet tooth, the Rubrium is the perfect place, serving waffles, shakes, and cakes. In Terminal 1 you’ll find the Balaji, a fast food restaurant serving Indian cuisine.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    The Boeing 777-200LR is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Mumbai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Mumbai.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    You can catch a direct flight from San Francisco to Mumbai on on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Mumbai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Mumbai from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Mumbai with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Mumbai from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Mumbai

  • Instead of the hassle of various layovers, choose to fly with only one stop on your flight from San Francisco to Mumbai and book with airlines like Air China, Lufthansa, or Hong Kong Airlines.
  • The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has plenty to offer to keep you entertained while waiting for your flight. One of their highlights is their Wag Brigade, a bunch of lovable dogs – and one pig – which roam the airport and greet everyone with their cool snouts and wagging tails. You can recognize them by their "Pet Me" vests, and they will certainly be happy if you do so.
  • There are various airline lounges at San Francisco airport that also grant access to economy class flyers. If you are departing from Concourse A, you can check in at the KLM Air France Lounge, where you will find comfy chairs, beverages, and snacks. Entry passes cost approximately $56 for 3h. Slightly more expensive is the American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge that charges approximately $60 for a three-hour pass and is located at Terminal 2 in boarding area D.
  • Culture can be enjoyed at San Francisco airport, as the SFO Museum and Arts Commission exhibit regional artists in the halls and corridors of the airport. Explore the various art installations that can be found all around the airport and make your pre-boarding time more educational as well as cultural.
  • Tense after a long flight? At Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Mumbai Airport (BOM), the O2 Spa can be found in various locations. Here you can unwind, enjoy a massage, and relax during a beauty treatment. The spa is located in the Domestic Terminal as well as the Transit Hotel, or inside the GVK Lounge.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Mumbai?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wednesday

Air India

Air India

Thursday

Air India

Air India

Saturday

Air India

Air India

Sunday

Air India

Air India

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Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air India

Air India

Tuesday

Air India

Air India

Friday

Air India

Air India

Saturday

Air India

Air India

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Mumbai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Mumbai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Mumbai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
5.6
Air IndiaOverall score based on 2980 reviews
4.6Entertainment
5.5Comfort
6.2Boarding
6.6Crew
5.8Food
Airline reviews

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

2.0 MediocreRebecca, Apr 2024IAD - DEL
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Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

Need to update the staff of the airport. They tell luggage weight according to they want.

It would have been perfect if there was onboard entertainment.

Food was unfit even for prisoners. larger front seats are terribly uncomfortable, which is ironic. Thorough need to upgrade aircraft on such a long route.

Food could be better they need a better caterer in DC flight from India always has better food

On time boarding, proper information, friendly and cordial approach of staff, particularly crew members and the most important timely available of checked in baggage after arrival.

Very old plane. Broken tray tables n seats. Entertainment system super slow to operate and very little content.

Service was good, crew response was prompt. The baked fish and Malay fish as well as the sauces with them were bland.

Screen are not working. Windows not clean. Staff is very good. Food is okay. Experience is good. I hope the up coming is more then betters for others airlines thank you.

This time I felt better. Air hostlers. Need more and more improvement on transit. Get more trouble and painful with service.

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