What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to India one-way?

₹ 38,988 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from ₹ 40,262 and ₹ 40,602, respectively. Find deals

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 47 days in advance, which can save you up to 15% on flights from California to India compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 47 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at ₹ 95,134. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from ₹ 109,149.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to India?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to India from California. Prices for September average ₹ 96,832 per person but you can even find prices for as low as ₹ 67,273. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a September flight can save you 36% on your journey compared to booking in December

Can I find deals for flights from California to India that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on California to India flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from California to India?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to India.

Can I find deals for business class flights from California to India?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to India by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

₹ 64,759+ Flights from California to India

Cheap flight deals from California to India

Round-trip from	₹ 58,864
One-way from	₹ 38,988

Delta
27/1-10/2
4 total stops
66h 51m total
California to India

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Air India
11/2
1 total stop
20h 35m total
California to India

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Cheapest flights from California to India
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to India. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Sun 29/1220:35SFO - DEL

1 stop38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/101:45DEL - SFO

1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/12₹ 71,435

Sun 29/1216:40SFO - BLR

1 stop20h 55mDelta

Wed 5/304:55BLR - SFO

1 stop23h 20mDelta

Deal found 18/12₹ 74,238

Tue 31/1223:35SFO - MAA

1 stop35h 30mCathay Pacific

Thu 30/101:50MAA - SFO

1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/12₹ 76,532

Mon 30/1220:35SFO - DEL

1 stop38h 00mLufthansa

Wed 29/101:50DEL - SFO

1 stop30h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 18/12₹ 78,060

Mon 30/1212:50SFO - DEL

1 stop40h 00mJapan Airlines

Fri 24/119:55DEL - SFO

1 stop27h 25mJapan Airlines

Deal found 18/12₹ 79,844

Tue 31/1219:10LAX - DEL

1 stop39h 35mSWISS

Sun 2/201:45DEL - LAX

1 stop28h 15mSWISS

Deal found 19/12₹ 81,968

Sun 29/1219:25SFO - DEL

1 stop39h 20mSWISS

Tue 25/201:45DEL - SFO

1 stop28h 10mSWISS

Deal found 19/12₹ 82,902

Tue 31/1219:10LAX - BOM

1 stop37h 50mSWISS

Tue 21/101:20BOM - LAX

1 stop28h 40mSWISS

Deal found 17/12₹ 83,327

Mon 30/1210:15SFO - BLR

2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/201:50BLR - SFO

1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/12₹ 83,327

Sat 28/1217:30LAX - DEL

1 stop41h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/201:45DEL - LAX

1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12₹ 84,176

Mon 30/1213:35SFO - BLR

2 stops24h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 2/304:55BLR - SFO

2 stops32h 27mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 18/12₹ 84,261

Mon 30/1213:45LAX - BOM

1 stop21h 10mDelta

Mon 17/205:25BOM - LAX

1 stop24h 15mDelta

Deal found 18/12₹ 85,196

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Mon 27/106:00OAK - DEL

2 stops32h 45mDelta

Mon 10/203:20DEL - OAK

2 stops34h 06mDelta

Deal found 18/12₹ 58,864

Wed 22/108:25SJC - DEL

2 stops26h 10mLufthansa

Tue 28/101:50DEL - SJC

2 stops29h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 17/12₹ 62,601

Wed 22/109:40SFO - BLR

1 stop35h 35mSingapore Airlines

Thu 6/223:10BLR - SFO

1 stop22h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/12₹ 69,566

Mon 27/108:30SFO - BLR

2 stops27h 00mAir Canada

Tue 11/203:35BLR - SFO

2 stops30h 41mAir Canada

Deal found 18/12₹ 70,161

Tue 28/109:15SFO - DEL

Nonstop17h 15mAir India

Tue 18/321:20DEL - SFO

2 stops33h 10mAir India

Deal found 19/12₹ 70,246

Mon 27/113:35SFO - BLR

1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/203:35BLR - SFO

1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/12₹ 70,331

Tue 7/119:25SFO - DEL

1 stop39h 20mSWISS

Tue 4/201:45DEL - SFO

1 stop28h 10mSWISS

Deal found 17/12₹ 70,501

Mon 27/116:40SFO - BLR

1 stop20h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 11/204:55BLR - SFO

1 stop23h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 18/12₹ 70,756

Tue 21/113:10SFO - DEL

1 stop26h 35mTurkish Airlines

Tue 28/106:55DEL - SFO

1 stop41h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/12₹ 71,265

Sun 2/321:10SFO - DEL

1 stop35h 25mVietnam Airlines

Tue 18/323:35DEL - SFO

1 stop30h 55mVietnam Airlines

Deal found 19/12₹ 71,350

Sun 16/312:25SFO - BLR

1 stop23h 30mCathay Pacific

Tue 29/401:20BLR - SFO

1 stop22h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/12₹ 71,605

Fri 21/210:50SFO - DEL

1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/423:35DEL - SFO

1 stop24h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 19/12₹ 71,775

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Explore direct flight options from California to India based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Sun 2/320:00SFO - BOM

Nonstop17h 00mAir India

Fri 11/414:25BOM - SFO

Nonstop16h 05mAir India

Deal found 19/12₹ 75,512

Fri 4/410:30SFO - DEL

Nonstop15h 45mAir India

Thu 8/515:20DEL - SFO

Nonstop15h 30mAir India

Deal found 18/12₹ 76,447

Mon 3/220:00SFO - BLR

Nonstop17h 55mAir India

Thu 17/413:50BLR - SFO

Nonstop16h 10mAir India

Deal found 18/12₹ 76,701

Last-minute flights from California to India
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Fri 27/1216:45SFO - DEL

2 stops65h 30mAir France

Sun 26/106:15DEL - SFO

2 stops51h 05mAir France

Deal found 18/12₹ 86,809

Fri 27/1220:35SFO - BOM

1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/101:20BOM - SFO

1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12₹ 90,037

Sat 28/1217:30LAX - DEL

1 stop41h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/201:45DEL - LAX

1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12₹ 84,176

Sun 29/1220:35SFO - DEL

1 stop38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/107:00DEL - SFO

2 stops48h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/12₹ 73,304

Sun 29/1216:40SFO - BLR

1 stop20h 55mDelta

Tue 25/204:55BLR - SFO

1 stop23h 20mDelta

Deal found 19/12₹ 74,238

Sun 29/1219:25SFO - DEL

1 stop39h 20mSWISS

Mon 27/101:45DEL - SFO

1 stop28h 10mSWISS

Deal found 19/12₹ 75,003

Sun 29/1222:35SFO - DEL

2 stops60h 00mLufthansa

Mon 27/101:50DEL - SFO

1 stop30h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 19/12₹ 79,165

Sun 29/1215:25SFO - BOM

1 stop22h 05mDelta

Thu 30/105:25BOM - SFO

1 stop45h 15mDelta

Deal found 18/12₹ 85,535

Sun 29/1211:35SFO - BLR

1 stop23h 45mJapan Airlines

Sun 26/109:15BLR - SFO

2 stops38h 05mJapan Airlines

Deal found 18/12₹ 87,404

Sun 29/1211:35SFO - DEL

2 stops31h 30mJapan Airlines

Wed 26/220:00DEL - SFO

2 stops27h 20mJapan Airlines

Deal found 18/12₹ 87,574

Sun 29/1217:30LAX - BOM

2 stops49h 35mLufthansa

Sun 9/201:35BOM - LAX

1 stop27h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 19/12₹ 88,593

Sun 29/1209:15SFO - MAA

1 stop21h 35mAir India

Tue 4/209:35MAA - SFO

1 stop20h 55mAir India

Deal found 19/12₹ 89,952

One-way flights from California to India
Search for one-way flight options from California to India. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Tue 11/209:15SFO - ATQ

1 stop20h 35mAir India

Deal found 18/12₹ 38,988

Tue 11/209:40SFO - ATQ

3 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12₹ 39,582

Wed 5/310:41SFO - ATQ

2 stops30h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 18/12₹ 40,262

Sat 1/206:20SJC - DEL

2 stops31h 40mDelta

Deal found 17/12₹ 40,602

Fri 10/106:20SJC - DEL

2 stops27h 55mKLM

Deal found 18/12₹ 41,026

Tue 21/109:40SFO - BLR

3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12₹ 41,111

Tue 25/321:00SFO - BLR

Nonstop17h 55mAir India

Deal found 18/12₹ 41,196

Sat 1/209:41SJC - DEL

3 stops29h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12₹ 41,536

Sun 16/314:50SFO - BLR

1 stop21h 20mKLM

Deal found 19/12₹ 41,536

Wed 5/309:40SFO - ATQ

1 stop38h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/12₹ 41,791

Fri 17/114:25SJC - DEL

2 stops46h 45mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 19/12₹ 42,131

Sat 15/316:25SFO - BLR

1 stop43h 10mAir France

Deal found 19/12₹ 42,385

Find flights from California to India within your budget

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandNew Delhi

OAK - DEL

OAKDEL

Oakland

Mon 27/1

06:00-04:15

2 stops32h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 10/2

03:20-23:56

2 stops34h 06m

₹ 58,864

San JoseNew Delhi

SJC - DEL

SJCDEL

San Jose

Wed 22/1

08:25-00:05

2 stops26h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 28/1

01:50-18:00

2 stops29h 40m

₹ 62,601

San JoseNew Delhi

SJC - DEL

SJCDEL

San Jose

Mon 27/1

10:09-04:15

2 stops28h 36m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 10/2

05:29-09:14

2 stops65h 15m

₹ 67,528

San FranciscoBengaluru

SFO - BLR

SFOBLR

San Francisco

Mon 20/1

13:35-01:00

1 stop21h 55m

Bengaluru Intl

Wed 12/2

02:50-14:50

1 stop25h 30m

₹ 69,312

San FranciscoBengaluru

SFO - BLR

SFOBLR

San Francisco

Wed 22/1

09:40-10:45

1 stop35h 35m

Bengaluru Intl

Thu 6/2

23:10-07:50

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 69,566

San FranciscoBengaluru

SFO - BLR

SFOBLR

San Francisco

Mon 27/1

16:35-01:00

2 stops42h 55m

Bengaluru Intl

Wed 19/3

02:50-21:42

2 stops31h 22m

₹ 70,161

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Tue 28/1

09:15-16:00

Nonstop17h 15m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 18/3

21:20-18:00

2 stops33h 10m

₹ 70,246

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Sat 5/4

11:30-05:40

1 stop29h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 21/4

21:55-09:40

1 stop24h 15m

₹ 70,331

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

19:25-00:15

1 stop39h 20m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 4/2

01:45-16:25

1 stop28h 10m

₹ 70,501

San FranciscoBengaluru

SFO - BLR

SFOBLR

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

18:50-01:00

2 stops40h 40m

Bengaluru Intl

Tue 11/3

03:35-17:31

2 stops26h 26m

₹ 70,671

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Best time to book a flight from California to India

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Travel insights for flights from California to India

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to India?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to India (average of ₹ 105). Flying from California to India in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 139). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to IN?

When flying from California to India, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in India by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in India ranges from 7.0 - 248.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 248.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit India when rainfall is around 7.0 mm.

Temperature in India by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to India, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 34.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing India

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to India, such as Cathay Pacific, Air France and Lufthansa. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,272 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,272 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,272 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

ANA

8.4

Very Good

842 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,272 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,442 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,272 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,331 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,272 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,410 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very Good

1,272 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to India one-way?
₹ 38,988 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from ₹ 40,262 and ₹ 40,602, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from California to India that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on California to India flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from California to India?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to India.
Can I find deals for business class flights from California to India?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to India by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to India?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to India (average of ₹ 105). Flying from California to India in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 139). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to India

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Emirates	Cheapest₹ 33,027	Average₹ 131,080	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Delta	Cheapest₹ 45,148	Average₹ 90,284	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest₹ 51,611	Average₹ 96,605	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest₹ 52,470	Average₹ 121,230	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest₹ 54,697	Average₹ 119,194	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
SWISS	Cheapest₹ 55,749	Average₹ 109,319	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest₹ 59,403	Average₹ 83,330	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Air India	Cheapest₹ 61,203	Average₹ 122,018	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
United Airlines	Cheapest₹ 62,406	Average₹ 87,528	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest₹ 63,834	Average₹ 133,858	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to India?

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Reviews of airlines servicing India

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