How long does it take to fly to New Delhi?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in California, such as Los Angeles or San Francisco, and flying into New Delhi, then you can expect flight times to average 20h 10m and 20h 30m, respectively.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl?

Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from California to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Which airlines fly to New Delhi?

Air India, Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Delhi from California according to our data. Air India is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New Delhi. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to New Delhi on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

5 flights are operational weekly from California to New Delhi as of March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from California to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport?

As of March 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from California to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport?

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 California to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

₹ 34,823 Cheap Flights from California to New Delhi in 2026

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Early arrival? Instantly customie your results

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from California to New Delhi

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Direct

Cheap return flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

21:10 - 00:05

SNA

DEL

38h 25m

2 stops

00:50 - 22:05

DEL

SNA

33h 45m

2 stops

₹ 66,736Delta

Fri, 15 May - Thu, 11 Jun

06:20 - 01:55

SJC

DEL

31h 05m

2 stops

03:55 - 17:05

DEL

SJC

25h 40m

2 stops

₹ 69,927Delta

Mon, 4 May - Tue, 19 May

13:45 - 01:55

SFO

DEL

23h 40m

1 stop

03:55 - 16:02

DEL

SFO

24h 37m

2 stops

₹ 70,115KLM

Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct

11:45 - 05:40

SFO

DEL

29h 25m

1 stop

00:05 - 15:15

DEL

SFO

27h 40m

2 stops

₹ 70,397Multiple Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep

15:15 - 01:10

SFO

DEL

21h 25m

1 stop

02:50 - 13:15

DEL

SFO

46h 55m

2 stops

₹ 70,584ITA Airways

Tue, 8 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

15:15 - 01:10

SFO

DEL

21h 25m

1 stop

01:45 - 13:15

DEL

SFO

48h 00m

2 stops

₹ 70,960ITA Airways

Tue, 7 Apr - Mon, 28 Sep

15:40 - 22:50

LAX

DEL

42h 40m

1 stop

00:50 - 18:35

DEL

LAX

30h 15m

1 stop

₹ 71,711Multiple Airlines

Sat, 9 May - Fri, 29 May

20:35 - 09:10

LAX

DEL

24h 05m

1 stop

02:05 - 21:25

DEL

LAX

31h 50m

1 stop

₹ 72,274Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 18 May - Sun, 14 Jun

23:15 - 09:10

LAX

DEL

21h 25m

1 stop

02:05 - 21:31

DEL

LAX

31h 56m

2 stops

₹ 72,462Virgin Atlantic

Thu, 7 May - Wed, 13 May

11:53 - 01:55

SNA

DEL

25h 32m

2 stops

03:55 - 21:17

DEL

SNA

29h 52m

2 stops

₹ 78,938KLM

Sun, 10 May - Sat, 16 May

KLM flights from California to New Delhi

Our best KLM deals on California to New Delhi flight tickets

KLM

1 Sept

SFO13:45San Francisco

23h 40m

1 stop

DEL01:55New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

12 Oct

DEL03:55New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

24h 37m

2 stops

SFO16:02San Francisco

₹ 70,115

KLM

31 Aug

SFO20:10San Francisco

38h 10m

1 stop

DEL22:50New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

12 Oct

DEL03:55New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

24h 37m

2 stops

SFO16:02San Francisco

₹ 71,335

KLM

10 Sept

SFO13:00San Francisco

24h 25m

2 stops

DEL01:55New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

30 Sept

DEL00:50New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

24h 30m

1 stop

SFO12:50San Francisco

₹ 74,339

ITA Airways flights from California to New Delhi

Our best ITA Airways deals on California to New Delhi flight tickets

ITA Airways

8 Sept

SFO15:15San Francisco

21h 25m

1 stop

DEL01:10New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

21 Sept

DEL02:50New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

46h 55m

2 stops

SFO13:15San Francisco

₹ 70,584

ITA Airways

7 Apr

SFO15:15San Francisco

21h 25m

1 stop

DEL01:10New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

28 Sept

DEL01:45New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

48h 00m

2 stops

SFO13:15San Francisco

₹ 70,960

ITA Airways

14 May

SFO15:15San Francisco

21h 25m

1 stop

DEL01:10New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

25 Jul

DEL01:45New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

48h 00m

2 stops

SFO13:15San Francisco

₹ 72,180

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Santa AnaNew Delhi

SNA - DEL

SNADEL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 15/5

21:10-00:05

2 stops38h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 11/6

00:50-22:05

2 stops33h 45m

₹ 66,736

San JoseNew Delhi

SJC - DEL

SJCDEL

San Jose

Mon 4/5

06:20-01:55

2 stops31h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 19/5

03:55-17:05

2 stops25h 40m

₹ 69,927

Fastest return journey

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

13:45-01:55

1 stop23h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 12/10

03:55-16:02

2 stops24h 37m

₹ 70,115

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

11:45-05:40

1 stop29h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 5/9

00:05-15:15

2 stops27h 40m

₹ 70,397

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

15:15-01:10

1 stop21h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 21/9

02:50-13:15

2 stops46h 55m

₹ 70,584

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

15:15-01:10

1 stop21h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 28/9

01:45-13:15

2 stops48h 00m

₹ 70,960

Los AngelesNew Delhi

LAX - DEL

LAXDEL

Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

15:40-22:50

1 stop42h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 29/5

00:50-18:35

1 stop30h 15m

₹ 71,711

Los AngelesNew Delhi

LAX - DEL

LAXDEL

Los Angeles

Mon 18/5

20:35-09:10

1 stop24h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 14/6

02:05-21:25

1 stop31h 50m

₹ 72,274

Los AngelesNew Delhi

LAX - DEL

LAXDEL

Los Angeles

Thu 7/5

23:15-09:10

1 stop21h 25m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 13/5

02:05-21:31

2 stops31h 56m

₹ 72,462

Santa AnaNew Delhi

SNA - DEL

SNADEL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 10/5

11:53-01:55

2 stops25h 32m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 16/5

03:55-21:17

2 stops29h 52m

₹ 78,938

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to New Delhi

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Prices

Airlines

Other information

What is the cheapest month to fly to New Delhi?

The month of August is another great option to travel to New Delhi, with average flight prices from California averaging around ₹ 75,277.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Delhi?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to New Delhi. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as ₹ 98,020. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from California because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around ₹ 115,467.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to New Delhi is in the afternoon. Flights from California to New Delhi during this time can be as low as ₹ 93,742. Flights to New Delhi are more costly at midday, with an average ticket price of ₹ 119,591. Departure times at midday fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest California to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl flight route?

Fly from San Francisco to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl for the best California - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to New Delhi?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Delhi from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Delhi for around ₹ 92,126 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Delhi from California for as low as ₹ 77,624 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on California to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl 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 New Delhi flights?

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to New Delhi flight.

Cheap California to New Delhi flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to New Delhi

Best price found	₹ 43,108
Fastest flight time	20h 10m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in New Delhi	1 airport

The best one-way flight to New Delhi from California in the past 72 hours is ₹ 43,108. The best return flight deal from California to New Delhi found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 80,343.

The fastest flight from California to New Delhi takes 20h 10m

Direct flights go from California to New Delhi every day.

There is 1 airport in New Delhi. From California there are direct flights to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

Search flight deals

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from California to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport?
As of March 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from California to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport?
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 California to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from California to New Delhi?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between California and New Delhi, the leading plane model is Boeing 777-300ER, making up 99.02% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A350-900 with 0.49%, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 0.12%, and Airbus A350-1000 with 0.12%.

Best airlines flying from California to New Delhi

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from California to New Delhi with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 48,227	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,484 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 49,190	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,500 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 50,429	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,974 reviews	Search Air India flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 60,391	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,493 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 63,609	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,231 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Delta	PriceFrom ₹ 63,853	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,336 reviews	Search Delta flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 66,517	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,173 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 67,090	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,282 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 69,607	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,871 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom ₹ 70,326	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 685 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

Gurugram

Noida

Faridabad

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from California to New Delhi?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to New Delhi from California.

Can I find flights from California to New Delhi with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from California to New Delhi on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from California to New Delhi?

Once all potential California to New Delhi flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight from California to New Delhi right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Of course. momondo tracks the price of California to New Delhi flights. All you need is a valid email address and we will do the rest; it is that quick and easy.