How many flights depart from California to India on average per day?

1 flights are operational daily from California to India as of September 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 10:00AM, with 100% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from California to India on average per week?

As of September 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from California to India. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

How long is the flight from California to India?

On average, it takes 20h 30m to fly from California to India if you fly out of San Francisco (the most popular airport in California) and into New Delhi (the most popular airport in India). If you’re flying out of Los Angeles and into New Delhi, then the flight time is around 21h 05m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to India?

Air India, Delta, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from California to India

What airlines fly to India?

Air India, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to India from California according to our data. Air India is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to India. Keep in mind that there are 34 different airlines that fly to India on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to India?

Prices for flights from California to India are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to India?

As of September 2026, there are 34 operators available to choose from for flights from California to India.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to India?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to India.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to India?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to India may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at India. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to India?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from California to India. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $948. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to India from California during January instead. Flights to India in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $952.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to India?

Our data shows that the cheapest California to India flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to India in the morning for as low as $906. Flights to India are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,429. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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How far in advance should I book a flight from California to India?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to India from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to India for around $1,095 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to India from California for as low as $926 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	20h 30m
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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to India?
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As of September 2026, there are 34 operators available to choose from for flights from California to India.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to India?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to India.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to India?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to India may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at India. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
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Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from California to India is Boeing 777-300ER (97.60% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A350-900 (0.68%), Boeing 777-200LR (0.63%), and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (0.52%).

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