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Cheap flights from California to India from $285

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12:00 pm - 10:30 amSFO-BOM
34h 00m1 stop
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11:35 pm - 7:50 amBOM-SFO
21h 45m1 stop
$538Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Sat, Nov 22
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12:00 pm - 10:30 amSFO-BOM
34h 00m1 stop
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11:45 am - 9:40 amBOM-SFO
34h 25m1 stop
$539Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Sat, Oct 4
Air India Logo
8:00 pm - 1:55 pmSFO-DEL
29h 25m3 stops
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4:00 am - 7:00 amDEL-SFO
15h 30mnonstop
$566Air India
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Oct 29
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9:00 pm - 8:05 pmSFO-BOM
34h 35m1 stop
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1:10 pm - 6:00 pmBOM-SFO
17h 20mnonstop
$570Air India
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Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 9:30 pmLAX-DEL
33h 01m1 stop
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11:35 pm - 12:45 pmDEL-LAX
25h 40m1 stop
$597United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 30
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6:10 am - 9:00 pmSFO-DEL
26h 20m1 stop
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11:30 pm - 11:26 amDEL-SFO
24h 26m1 stop
$632American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 28
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10:43 pm - 9:00 pmSFO-DEL
33h 47m1 stop
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11:55 pm - 9:21 amDEL-SFO
45h 56m1 stop
$634American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:30 pmLAX-DEL
27h 00m1 stop
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11:35 pm - 1:08 pmDEL-LAX
26h 03m1 stop
$638United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 15
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1:25 pm - 12:20 amLAX-BOM
22h 25m1 stop
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1:25 am - 11:20 amBOM-LAX
22h 25m1 stop
$643Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 27
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1:25 pm - 11:50 pmLAX-DEL
21h 55m1 stop
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1:15 am - 11:20 amDEL-LAX
22h 35m1 stop
$643Cathay Pacific
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Air India flights from California to India

Our best Air India deals on California to India flight tickets
Air India
Aug 20
SFO8:00 pmSan Francisco
29h 25m
3 stops
DEL1:55 pmNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Oct 29
DEL4:00 amNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
15h 30m
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
$566
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Air India
Sep 15
SFO9:00 pmSan Francisco
34h 35m
1 stop
BOM8:05 pmMumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Sep 30
BOM1:10 pmMumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
17h 20m
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
$570
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Air India
Aug 18
SFO9:00 pmSan Francisco
41h 25m
2 stops
DEL2:55 amNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Oct 27
DEL4:00 amNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
15h 30m
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
$571
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Lufthansa flights from California to India

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Lufthansa
Sep 1
LAX7:00 amLos Angeles
26h 00m
1 stop
DEL9:30 pmNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sep 15
DEL11:35 pmNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
24h 54m
1 stop
LAX11:59 amLos Angeles
$656
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Lufthansa
Sep 1
LAX6:00 amLos Angeles
27h 00m
1 stop
DEL9:30 pmNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Sep 15
DEL11:35 pmNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
31h 35m
1 stop
LAX6:40 pmLos Angeles
$675
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Lufthansa
Aug 8
LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles
41h 50m
1 stop
BOM11:50 pmMumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Sep 8
BOM4:25 amMumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
47h 20m
2 stops
LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles
$908
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to India that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

12:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop34h 00m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 11/22

11:35 pm-7:50 am

1 stop21h 45m

$538

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

12:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop34h 00m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 10/4

11:45 am-9:40 am

1 stop34h 25m

$539

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

8:00 pm-1:55 pm

3 stops29h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 10/29

4:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop15h 30m

$566

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

9:00 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 9/30

1:10 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop17h 20m

$570

Los AngelesNew Delhi

LAX - DEL

LAXDEL

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

11:59 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop33h 01m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 9/30

11:35 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$597

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

6:10 am-9:00 pm

1 stop26h 20m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 9/28

11:30 pm-11:26 am

1 stop24h 26m

$632

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

10:43 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop33h 47m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 10/27

11:55 pm-9:21 am

1 stop45h 56m

$634

Los AngelesNew Delhi

LAX - DEL

LAXDEL

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-9:30 pm

1 stop27h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 9/15

11:35 pm-1:08 pm

1 stop26h 03m

$638

Los AngelesMumbai

LAX - BOM

LAXBOM

Los Angeles

Thu 8/21

1:25 pm-12:20 am

1 stop22h 25m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 8/27

1:25 am-11:20 am

1 stop22h 25m

$643

Los AngelesNew Delhi

LAX - DEL

LAXDEL

Los Angeles

Tue 8/19

1:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 8/27

1:15 am-11:20 am

1 stop22h 35m

$643

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What is the cheapest month to fly to India?

In general, May 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 $917. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to India from California during September instead. Flights to India in September, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $922.

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

The cheapest day to depart from California to India is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,075. Flights from California to India on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,272. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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 evening. Our users have found flights to India in the evening for as low as $1,101. Flights to India are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,230. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest California to India flight route?

Fly from San Francisco to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl for the best California - India flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,044 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 $812 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to India flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to India flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to India flights?

You could potentially save up to 33% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to India flight.

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Best Price Found

$285

Fastest flight time

16h 00m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in India

4 airports
The best one-way flight to India from California in the past 72 hours is $285. The best round-trip flight deal from California to India found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $538.
The fastest flight from California to India takes 16h 00m
Direct flights go from California to India every day.
There are 4 airports near India: Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM), Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD), Bengaluru Intl (BLR), New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL)
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    Prices for flights from California to India are updated daily.

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  • 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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Best airlines flying from California to India

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Vietnam AirlinesPriceFrom $444Free CancellationRating
7.5
197 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $552Free CancellationRating
8.4
922 reviews
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7.4
655 reviews
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7.5
1,686 reviews
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SAUDIAPriceFrom $629Free CancellationRating
7.4
627 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $646Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $657Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,900 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $705Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,465 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $713Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,220 reviews
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ITA AirwaysPriceFrom $724Free CancellationRating
6.7
1,011 reviews
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