Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 15 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is 12 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
Flights from DEL to SFO start at 02:55 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 15:20 with Air India. In total, you can choose from 21 weekly Indira Gandhi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DEL to SFO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Air India has direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Air India has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Among carriers operating DEL to SFO flights, Air India has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DEL and SFO:
Hong Kong International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
R 6,247 is the best price for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 10,562. These prices can change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from DEL to SFO, book your trip six months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DEL to SFO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
67.17% of flights that depart Indira Gandhi International Airport land at their destination on time.
Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central New Delhi. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near DEL:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel near SFO if you're catching a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond San Francisco's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from DEL to SFO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel about 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its top sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
