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A direct flight from Bengaluru to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 8,685 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Bengaluru to San Francisco range from £759 to £1,008, with an average of £869 over the past 12 months. Anything below £759 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the £869 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £657 return and stopover options via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) at £649.

Air India is the only airline operating Bengaluru to San Francisco flights. 0% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-200LR variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £770 to £7,088. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Bengaluru to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £443, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £47 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Bengaluru to San Francisco usually depart from Bengaluru Intl (BLR) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bengaluru to San Francisco route, 100% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h.

One-stop flights from Bengaluru to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Tokyo Narita (NRT) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Bengaluru to San Francisco. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £818 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £919, a difference of £101.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 18m, compared to 22h 04m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 22h 14m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

San Francisco is 12 hours behind Bengaluru (Pacific Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Yes, the airport does have free Wi-Fi, but only for a total of 45 minutes. Choose ‘BLR Airport Free Wifi’, complete the login form and click on the ‘Send OTP’ option, after which an SMS with the Wi-Fi code will be sent to your phone. You can then simply enter this on the login form to start surfing.

If you wish to take a taxi from the city to the airport, make sure you contact one of the three taxi companies operating in partnership with the airport: Karnataka Taxi, MegaCabs or Meru Cabs. These can be booked by phone or on their websites and provide convenient, cost-effective and air conditioned journeys to the airport.

The Westin San Francisco Airport is just under 1 km from the airport and has a free airport transfer service. A slightly more reasonably priced option is the La Quinta Inn & Suites San Francisco Airport West, which is 3.2 km from the airport and provides guests with a free shuttle service.

Private showers are located in the international terminal, pre-security, near Gate G, where travellers can freshen up after flights from Bengaluru to San Francisco. It is possible to buy a travel-sized shower gel and toiletry products when you pay for use of the shower.

When your child is flying alone, it is essential you book them an Unaccompanied Minors service. Lufthansa will collect the child at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), monitor them and deliver the child to the appropriate guardian on arrival at San Francisco. The service is required for children aged five to 11 and optional for older teens up to 17 years of age.

If you require assistance between Bengaluru and San Francisco, Air India will gladly oblige. Book 48 hours ahead of departure so the airline can brief the crew according to your needs. They offer assistance with handling devices, boarding, luggage, plane familiarisation and mid-air assistance.

If you want your inflight meal to align with your culture, book 24 hours ahead. This way you can guarantee a delicious Kosher, Jain or Hindu meal. You can also get vegetarian options for all religious meals as well as a host of health-oriented meals.

The traffic in San Francisco can be quite congested. Avoid it by jumping on the BART trains that connect the airport to the downtown region. There are trains leaving the airport’s International Terminal regularly. It will take about 30 minutes to complete the trip.