Cheap flights from India to California from ₹ 52,296

The cheapest month to fly to California from India is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around ₹ 98,258, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from India averaging around ₹ 99,697.

The cheapest day to depart from India to California is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as ₹ 106,403. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around ₹ 116,703. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to California.

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from India to California when you can find flight prices for as low as ₹ 102,421. Flying to California in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around ₹ 117,610. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from India when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around ₹ 107,981 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from India for as low as ₹ 91,445 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on India to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

Emirates, Air India and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from India according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 24 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The number of flights available between India and California is 3 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

The average flight duration from India to California depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Hyderabad to Los Angeles is 20h 35m on average, while flying from Mumbai to Los Angeles is 22h on average. Los Angeles is the most popular airport in California.