What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to India?

Air India, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to India

What airlines fly to India?

Lufthansa, Japan Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to India from San Diego according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to India. Keep in mind that there are 10 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 San Diego Airport to India?

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to India were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to India?

As of August 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to India.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to India?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport 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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6:51 pm - 8:15 pmSAN San Diego-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

36h 54m2 stops San Francisco Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

4:25 am - 12:25 pmDEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 30m1 stop San Francisco

$867Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Dec 8

1:10 pm - 3:45 amSAN San Diego-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

26h 05m2 stops San Francisco Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

4:25 am - 12:25 pmDEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 30m1 stop San Francisco

$869Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Dec 8

9:05 am - 4:10 pmSAN San Diego-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

42h 35m2 stops San Francisco Tokyo Haneda

4:35 am - 11:35 amDEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SAN San Diego

19h 30m1 stop Tokyo Narita

$932Japan Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

1:35 pm - 3:00 amSAN San Diego-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

24h 55m1 stop Tokyo Narita

4:35 am - 11:05 amDEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SAN San Diego

19h 00m1 stop Tokyo Narita

$950Japan Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Oct 8

8:40 am - 2:35 amSAN San Diego-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

28h 25m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 9:08 pmBOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-SAN San Diego

31h 23m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl

$974Qatar Airways

Wed, Jan 20 - Thu, Feb 4

7:00 am - 11:50 amSAN San Diego-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

40h 20m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:25 am - 6:59 pmBOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-SAN San Diego

32h 04m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

$985Air India

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 9

8:34 pm - 2:40 amSAN San Diego-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

41h 36m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Doha Hamad Intl

10:10 pm - 9:08 pmBOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-SAN San Diego

36h 28m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl

$996Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Dec 8

7:00 am - 12:55 pmSAN San Diego-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

41h 25m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl

3:10 am - 12:23 pmDEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 43m1 stop San Francisco

$1,067Air India

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Oct 13

10:47 am - 7:50 pmSAN San Diego-COK Kochi

44h 33m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 6:54 pmCOK Kochi-SAN San Diego

28h 19m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,074Etihad Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10

10:23 am - 2:55 amSAN San Diego-COK Kochi

28h 02m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:30 am - 7:07 pmCOK Kochi-SAN San Diego

45h 07m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,099Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

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8:40 pm - 7:20 pmSAN San Diego-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

34h 10m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:50 am - 7:07 pmDEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SAN San Diego

26h 47m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,053Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Sep 30

8:40 pm - 7:20 pmSAN San Diego-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

34h 10m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:50 am - 9:08 amDEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SAN San Diego

40h 48m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,087Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Sep 12

9:48 am - 3:15 amSAN San Diego-BLR Bengaluru Intl

28h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:15 am - 6:43 pmBLR Bengaluru Intl-SAN San Diego

44h 58m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,215Etihad Airways

Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 29

2:23 pm - 8:35 amSAN San Diego-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 42m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

4:10 am - 7:54 pmBOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-SAN San Diego

28h 14m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,300Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 26

9:59 pm - 12:01 amSAN San Diego-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

37h 32m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

2:00 am - 6:14 pmBOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-SAN San Diego

28h 44m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,317Delta

Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 25

3:05 pm - 8:35 amSAN San Diego-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 00m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

4:10 am - 10:00 pmBOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-SAN San Diego

30h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$1,319Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 25

6:30 am - 9:30 pmSAN San Diego-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

26h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

11:35 pm - 12:22 pmDEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SAN San Diego

25h 17m1 stop Newark

$1,320United Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Wed, Sep 30

1:40 pm - 12:01 amSAN San Diego-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

21h 51m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

2:00 am - 11:00 pmBOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-SAN San Diego

33h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,457Delta

Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 25

12:41 pm - 9:30 pmSAN San Diego-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

44h 19m3 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

11:35 pm - 9:24 pmDEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-SAN San Diego

34h 19m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,650United Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Sep 12

10:20 pm - 8:30 pmSAN San Diego-CCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

33h 40m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:50 am - 9:22 pmCCU Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra-SAN San Diego

30h 02m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$5,426Etihad Airways

Sat, Aug 15 - Thu, Aug 20

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Japan Airlines flights from San Diego to India

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Japan Airlines

Sep 23

SAN9:05 amSan Diego

42h 35m

2 stops

DEL4:10 pmNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sep 30

DEL4:35 amNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

19h 30m

1 stop

SAN11:35 amSan Diego

$932

Japan Airlines

Aug 31

SAN1:35 pmSan Diego

24h 55m

1 stop

DEL3:00 amNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sep 23

DEL4:35 amNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

19h 30m

1 stop

SAN11:35 amSan Diego

$950

Japan Airlines

Aug 31

SAN7:15 amSan Diego

31h 15m

2 stops

DEL3:00 amNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sep 23

DEL4:35 amNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

19h 30m

1 stop

SAN11:35 amSan Diego

$954

Etihad Airways flights from San Diego to India

Our best Etihad Airways deals on San Diego to India flight tickets

Etihad Airways

Sep 23

SAN10:23 amSan Diego

27h 12m

2 stops

BOM2:05 amMumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Oct 22

BOM11:15 amMumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

45h 16m

2 stops

SAN8:01 pmSan Diego

$1,002

Etihad Airways

Sep 22

SAN10:23 amSan Diego

28h 17m

2 stops

DEL3:10 amNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Oct 5

DEL9:15 pmNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

34h 27m

2 stops

SAN7:12 pmSan Diego

$1,007

Etihad Airways

Sep 23

SAN10:23 amSan Diego

28h 17m

2 stops

DEL3:10 amNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Oct 6

DEL9:15 pmNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

34h 27m

2 stops

SAN7:12 pmSan Diego

$1,031

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San DiegoNew Delhi

SAN San Diego - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SANDEL

San Diego

Wed 10/7

6:51 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops36h 54m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 12/8

4:25 am-12:25 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$867

San DiegoNew Delhi

SAN San Diego - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SANDEL

San Diego

Thu 10/8

1:10 pm-3:45 am

2 stops26h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 12/8

4:25 am-12:25 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$869

San DiegoNew Delhi

SAN San Diego - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SANDEL

San Diego

Wed 9/23

9:05 am-4:10 pm

2 stops42h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/30

4:35 am-11:35 am

1 stop19h 30m

$932

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San DiegoNew Delhi

SAN San Diego - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SANDEL

San Diego

Fri 9/4

1:35 pm-3:00 am

1 stop24h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 10/8

4:35 am-11:05 am

1 stop19h 00m

$950

San DiegoMumbai

SAN San Diego - BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

SANBOM

San Diego

Wed 1/20

8:40 am-2:35 am

2 stops28h 25m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 2/4

3:15 am-9:08 pm

2 stops31h 23m

$974

San DiegoMumbai

SAN San Diego - BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

SANBOM

San Diego

Tue 10/20

7:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 20m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 11/9

12:25 am-6:59 pm

1 stop32h 04m

$985

San DiegoMumbai

SAN San Diego - BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

SANBOM

San Diego

Sun 10/11

8:34 pm-2:40 am

2 stops41h 36m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 12/8

10:10 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops36h 28m

$996

San DiegoNew Delhi

SAN San Diego - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

SANDEL

San Diego

Wed 9/16

7:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop41h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 10/13

3:10 am-12:23 pm

1 stop21h 43m

$1,067

San DiegoKochi

SAN San Diego - COK Kochi

SANCOK

San Diego

Tue 10/27

10:47 am-7:50 pm

2 stops44h 33m

Kochi

Tue 11/10

4:05 am-6:54 pm

2 stops28h 19m

$1,074

San DiegoKochi

SAN San Diego - COK Kochi

SANCOK

San Diego

Wed 9/23

10:23 am-2:55 am

2 stops28h 02m

Kochi

Sun 9/27

10:30 am-7:07 pm

2 stops45h 07m

$1,099

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What is the cheapest month to fly to India?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to India. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,091. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to India from San Diego during January instead. Flights to India in January, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $1,091.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to India from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to India for around $1,236 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to India from San Diego for as low as $1,004 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	21h 50m
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The fastest flight from San Diego to India takes 21h 50m

There are no direct flights from San Diego to India. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to India.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to India

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to India?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to India were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to India?
As of August 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to India.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to India?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport 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.

Best airlines flying from San Diego to India

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $701	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,102 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $751	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,177 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom $791	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,556 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $794	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,505 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air India	PriceFrom $858	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,948 reviews	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $913	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,502 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $921	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $979	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,897 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,584 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,105	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,154 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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