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Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to New Delhi:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from San Francisco to New Delhi takes 0h 00m, covering 7,688 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 San Francisco to New Delhi range from £626 to £943, with an average of £746 over the past 12 months. Anything below £626 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of £746. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £647 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with £712 for direct.

Air India is the only airline operating San Francisco to New Delhi flights. 53% 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 Airbus A350-900 variants.

One-way fares from San Francisco to New Delhi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £1,230, which is 180% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from San Francisco to New Delhi usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 San Francisco to New Delhi route, 47% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 21 minutes.

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 15% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 10% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the San Francisco to New Delhi route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £722 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £787, a difference of £65. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 13m, compared to 21h 55m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 22h 02m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

Some of the most popular sights in New Delhi are Karol Bagh, Hauz Khas Market, and Lajpat Nagar Central Market. These are among the most viewed places in New Delhi on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.