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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,312
Typical prices: C$ 1,238-C$ 2,056
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 3/2Thu 8/3
SFO - BOM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 664
Typical prices: C$ 697-C$ 1,127
Singapore Airlines
Sun 14/1
SFO - BOM • 1 stop
Direct flights
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Mumbai. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 14 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,118 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 21h 42m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Mumbai (SFO-BOM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Mumbai

Wed, 3 Feb - Mon, 8 Mar
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4:45 p.m. - 4:30 a.m.SFO  San Francisco-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
22h 15m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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6:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-SFO San Francisco
21h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
C$ 1,312Scandinavian Airlines
3+ days ago
Sun, 8 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
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1:50 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.SFO  San Francisco-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
21h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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2:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
C$ 1,322KLM
2 days ago
Mon, 19 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
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9:46 a.m. - 12:01 a.m.SFO  San Francisco-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
25h 45m2 stops Salt Lake City Amsterdam Schiphol
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2:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
C$ 1,325Delta
5 hours ago
Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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1:50 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.SFO  San Francisco-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
21h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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2:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
C$ 1,326Delta
3+ days ago
Sat, 7 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec
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10:55 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.SFO  San Francisco-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
36h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
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2:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
C$ 1,332Delta
1 day ago
Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
KLM Logo
10:35 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.SFO  San Francisco-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
24h 25m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
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2:30 a.m. - 4:14 p.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-SFO San Francisco
27h 14m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Salt Lake City
C$ 1,333KLM
3+ days ago
Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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1:50 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.SFO  San Francisco-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
21h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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5:10 a.m. - 1:12 a.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-SFO San Francisco
33h 32m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,339Delta
2 days ago
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov
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5:45 p.m. - 4:30 a.m.SFO  San Francisco-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
22h 15m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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6:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-SFO San Francisco
21h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
C$ 1,341Scandinavian Airlines
2 days ago
Sat, 6 Feb - Fri, 5 Mar
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4:45 p.m. - 4:30 a.m.SFO  San Francisco-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
22h 15m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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6:30 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-SFO San Francisco
21h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
C$ 1,342Scandinavian Airlines
3+ days ago
Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Delta Logo
1:50 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.SFO  San Francisco-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
21h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Delta Logo
5:10 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-SFO San Francisco
45h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
C$ 1,343Delta
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for San Francisco to Mumbai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Mumbai?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Mumbai typically range from C$ 1,238 to C$ 2,056. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 1,312, on Scandinavian Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Mumbai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Mumbai. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 4% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Mumbai?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Mumbai at C$ 1,121 round-trip.
•December (C$ 2,107) and July (C$ 1,938) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 87% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Francisco to Mumbai the cheapest?

Flights from San Francisco to Mumbai are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 11% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Mumbai

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on BOM

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Key details for San Francisco to Mumbai flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

C$ 664
Beat the crowds with an average 63% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 247% increase in traveller numbers.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Mumbai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Mumbai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your San Francisco to Mumbai flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Mumbai.

  • How long does a flight from San Francisco to Mumbai take?

    A direct flight from San Francisco to Mumbai takes 00m, covering 21,728 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Mumbai flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Mumbai range from C$ 1,238 to C$ 2,056, with an average of C$ 1,543 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,238 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Francisco to Mumbai flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the C$ 1,543 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,118 round-trip via Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU), compared to C$ 1,623 for direct.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    The Boeing 777-200LR family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

  • How are flight prices from San Francisco to Mumbai looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Francisco to Mumbai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 711, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    Flights from San Francisco to Mumbai usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Mumbai pass through?

    One-stop flights from San Francisco to Mumbai most commonly connect through:

    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 16% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 14% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 11% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from San Francisco to Mumbai. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,489 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,614, a difference of C$ 125.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    Flying via Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 42m, compared with 21h 42m via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) and 21h 58m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • What is the time difference between San Francisco and Mumbai?

    Mumbai is 12 hours ahead of San Francisco (India Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Mumbai?

    Some of the most popular sights in Mumbai are Juhu Beach, Haji Ali Dargah, and Aksa Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Mumbai on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking San Francisco to Mumbai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average C$ 1,489, about C$ 125 less than Friday fares (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 14 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 11% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Mumbai trip for February. Fares historically average C$ 1,121 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 986 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra Airport (CCU) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 1,118 round-trip on this route – about C$ 505 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport.

    • The Lalit Mumbai
    • Hilton Mumbai International Airport
    • The Leela Mumbai

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