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

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

Which airlines fly to India?

Air India, Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa 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 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to India. Keep in mind that there are 19 different airlines that fly to India on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from California to India?

The average flight duration from California to India depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from San Francisco to New Delhi is 17h 15m on average, while flying from Los Angeles to New Delhi is 20h 15m on average. New Delhi is the most popular airport in India.

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

The number of flights available between California and India is 4 per week as of September 2025. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 25% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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

Prices for flights from California to India are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

As of September 2025, there are 19 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 a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to India.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your India trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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22:25 - 17:25SFO-BLR

30h 30m2 stops

06:40 - 20:25BLR-SFO

26h 15m2 stops

₹ 57,694Air India

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Sat, 18 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct

21:00 - 04:30SFO-BLR

18h 00mdirect

00:10 - 16:55BLR-SFO

29h 15m1 stop

₹ 57,782Air India

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Fri, 20 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar

12:55 - 00:20SFO-BOM

22h 55m1 stop

01:25 - 17:30BOM-SFO

28h 35m1 stop

₹ 58,660Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 30 Sep - Fri, 10 Oct

09:40 - 21:50SFO-BOM

46h 40m1 stop

23:35 - 07:50BOM-SFO

21h 45m1 stop

₹ 58,836Singapore Airlines

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Sat, 24 Jan - Fri, 20 Feb

12:55 - 00:20SFO-BOM

22h 55m1 stop

01:40 - 10:45BOM-SFO

21h 35m1 stop

₹ 59,187Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 28 Oct

14:00 - 23:50SFO-BOM

21h 20m1 stop

01:15 - 16:30BOM-SFO

28h 45m1 stop

₹ 59,451Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 22 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov

09:40 - 10:35SFO-BOM

35h 25m1 stop

11:50 - 07:50BOM-SFO

33h 30m1 stop

₹ 59,978Singapore Airlines

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Wed, 28 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb

19:30 - 21:45SFO-BOM

37h 45m1 stop

00:40 - 23:08BOM-SFO

34h 58m2 stops

₹ 60,153Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct

05:45 - 02:40LAX-DEL

31h 25m2 stops

05:00 - 18:17DEL-LAX

26h 47m2 stops

₹ 60,329Delta

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Sat, 22 Nov - Wed, 10 Dec

22:50 - 00:05LAX-DEL

36h 45m1 stop

01:30 - 19:35DEL-LAX

30h 35m1 stop

₹ 60,505Delta

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Delta flights from California to India

Our best Delta deals on California to India flight tickets

Delta

22 Nov

LAX05:45Los Angeles

31h 25m

2 stops

DEL02:40New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

10 Dec

DEL05:00New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

26h 47m

2 stops

LAX18:17Los Angeles

₹ 60,329

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Delta

6 Oct

LAX22:50Los Angeles

36h 45m

1 stop

DEL00:05New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

30 Oct

DEL01:30New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

30h 35m

1 stop

LAX19:35Los Angeles

₹ 60,505

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Delta

6 Oct

LAX22:50Los Angeles

36h 45m

1 stop

DEL00:05New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

3 Dec

DEL11:40New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

22h 30m

1 stop

LAX20:40Los Angeles

₹ 60,592

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SWISS

7 Mar

LAX19:10Los Angeles

39h 35m

1 stop

DEL00:15New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

13 Mar

DEL01:45New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

28h 20m

1 stop

LAX17:35Los Angeles

₹ 61,119

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SWISS

12 Oct

LAX19:35Los Angeles

39h 30m

1 stop

DEL23:35New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

7 Dec

DEL01:45New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

28h 20m

1 stop

LAX16:35Los Angeles

₹ 61,207

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SWISS

23 Oct

SFO19:30San Francisco

39h 35m

1 stop

DEL23:35New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

6 Nov

DEL01:45New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

28h 15m

1 stop

SFO16:30San Francisco

₹ 61,295

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San FranciscoBengaluru

SFO - BLR

SFOBLR

San Francisco

Sat 18/10

22:25-17:25

2 stops30h 30m

Bengaluru Intl

Fri 24/10

06:40-20:25

2 stops26h 15m

₹ 57,694

San FranciscoBengaluru

SFO - BLR

SFOBLR

San Francisco

Fri 20/2

21:00-04:30

Nonstop18h 00m

Bengaluru Intl

Sun 15/3

00:10-16:55

1 stop29h 15m

₹ 57,782

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

12:55-00:20

1 stop22h 55m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 10/10

01:25-17:30

1 stop28h 35m

₹ 58,660

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

09:40-21:50

1 stop46h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 20/2

23:35-07:50

1 stop21h 45m

₹ 58,836

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

12:55-00:20

1 stop22h 55m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 28/10

01:40-10:45

1 stop21h 35m

₹ 59,187

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Wed 22/10

14:00-23:50

1 stop21h 20m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 4/11

01:15-16:30

1 stop28h 45m

₹ 59,451

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

09:40-10:35

1 stop35h 25m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 6/2

11:50-07:50

1 stop33h 30m

₹ 59,978

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

19:30-21:45

1 stop37h 45m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 15/10

00:40-23:08

2 stops34h 58m

₹ 60,153

Los AngelesNew Delhi

LAX - DEL

LAXDEL

Los Angeles

Sat 22/11

05:45-02:40

2 stops31h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 10/12

05:00-18:17

2 stops26h 47m

₹ 60,329

Los AngelesNew Delhi

LAX - DEL

LAXDEL

Los Angeles

Mon 6/10

22:50-00:05

1 stop36h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 30/10

01:30-19:35

1 stop30h 35m

₹ 60,505

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What is the cheapest month to fly to India?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to India from California, with most prices found around ₹ 68,496. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to India from California during August instead. Flights to India in August, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around ₹ 71,657.

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

The cheapest day to depart from California to India is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for India on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as ₹ 92,653. Flights from California to India on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 125,342. 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?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to India when you can find flight prices for as low as ₹ 95,221. Flying to India in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 105,399.

What is the cheapest California to India flight route?

Fly from San Francisco to Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra 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 ₹ 93,091 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to India from California for as low as ₹ 75,521 on momondo.

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

There are 3 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?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between California to India.

Cheap California to India flight deals and tips

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Best price found	₹ 31,990
Fastest flight time	17h 00m
Direct flights	Mon, Thu, Fri and Sun
Airports in India	1 airport

The best one-way flight to India from California in the past 72 hours is ₹ 31,990. The best return flight deal from California to India found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 71,747.

The fastest flight from California to India takes 17h 00m

Direct flights go from California to India on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is Air India..

There is 1 airport near India: Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to India?
Prices for flights from California to India are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to India?
As of September 2025, there are 19 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 a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to India.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to India?
The necessary travel and health documents for your India trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to India?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to India is Boeing 777-200LR, representing 97.31% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 777-300ER at 1.43%, Airbus A350-900 at 0.60%, and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 0.31%.

Best airlines flying from California to India

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom ₹ 43,326	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,961 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 44,458	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,934 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 53,983	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,367 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 54,245	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,622 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 57,279	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,926 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom ₹ 57,476	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,000 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 59,070	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 998 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
KLM	PriceFrom ₹ 60,389	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,386 reviews	Search KLM flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 60,752	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,339 reviews	Search Emirates flights
SWISS	PriceFrom ₹ 61,213	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,737 reviews	Search SWISS flights

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