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$477+ Cheap flights from California to India

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Dec 23 — Dec 301
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to India (IN0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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$737
(Expedia)

One-way from

$478
(Delta)
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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 December 18, 2024.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:25 pmSFO - DEL
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/247:00 amDEL - SFO
3 stops44h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$856
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/294:40 pmSFO - BLR
1 stop20h 55mDelta
Tue 3/44:55 amBLR - SFO
1 stop23h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/18$874
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/287:25 pmSFO - DEL
1 stop39h 20mSWISS
Tue 1/281:45 amDEL - SFO
1 stop28h 10mSWISS
Deal found 12/17$883
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/308:35 pmSFO - DEL
1 stop38h 00mLufthansa
Wed 1/291:50 amDEL - SFO
2 stops34h 53mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$927
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/305:30 pmLAX - DEL
1 stop41h 05mLufthansa
Wed 1/291:50 amDEL - LAX
1 stop26h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$949
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:50 pmSFO - DEL
1 stop40h 00mJapan Airlines
Fri 1/247:55 pmDEL - SFO
1 stop27h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/18$952
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3010:15 amSFO - BLR
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/251:50 amBLR - SFO
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$981
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:10 pmLAX - BOM
1 stop37h 50mSWISS
Tue 1/211:20 amBOM - LAX
1 stop28h 40mSWISS
Deal found 12/17$981
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/285:30 pmLAX - DEL
1 stop41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/111:45 amDEL - LAX
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$991
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/301:35 pmSFO - BLR
2 stops24h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 3/24:55 amBLR - SFO
2 stops32h 27mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/18$992
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Sat 12/288:00 pmLAX - BOM
1 stop39h 20mSAUDIA
Wed 1/2911:05 amBOM - LAX
1 stop41h 30mSAUDIA
Deal found 12/17$996
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/315:30 pmSFO - BOM
1 stop41h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 1/272:15 amBOM - SFO
1 stop26h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/18$1,013

Find flights from California to India within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to India that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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San JoseNew Delhi

SJC - DEL

SJCDEL

San Jose

Wed 3/19

6:35 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops37h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 3/26

1:50 am-9:09 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$711

San JoseNew Delhi

SJC - DEL

SJCDEL

San Jose

Wed 1/22

8:25 am-12:05 am

2 stops26h 10m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 1/28

1:50 am-6:00 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$737

San JoseNew Delhi

SJC - DEL

SJCDEL

San Jose

Mon 1/27

5:50 am-4:15 am

2 stops32h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 2/10

5:29 am-9:14 am

2 stops65h 15m

$795

San FranciscoBengaluru

SFO - BLR

SFOBLR

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

1:35 pm-1:00 am

1 stop21h 55m

Bengaluru Intl

Wed 2/12

2:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$816

San JoseMumbai

SJC - BOM

SJCBOM

San Jose

Mon 1/27

8:25 am-11:55 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 2/14

1:35 am-5:59 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$817

San FranciscoBengaluru

SFO - BLR

SFOBLR

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

9:40 am-10:45 am

1 stop35h 35m

Bengaluru Intl

Thu 1/30

11:10 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$819

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

9:15 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop17h 15m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 3/26

9:20 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$827

San FranciscoBengaluru

SFO - BLR

SFOBLR

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

6:50 pm-1:00 am

2 stops40h 40m

Bengaluru Intl

Wed 3/12

3:35 am-5:30 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$829

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

9:40 am-8:00 pm

1 stop44h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 3/17

9:45 am-8:50 am

1 stop35h 35m

$829

San FranciscoNew Delhi

SFO - DEL

SFODEL

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

7:25 pm-12:15 am

1 stop39h 20m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 2/5

1:45 am-4:25 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$830

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Best time to book a flight from California to India

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to India from California with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from California to India

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to India including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $834). Flying from California to India in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,472). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from California to India. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to India as you normally would.

Rainfall in India by month

Plan your trip to India by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in India ranges from 0.3 - 9.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit India when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in India by month

Plan your trip to India by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 93.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing India

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to India. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to India. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Finnair and Cathay Pacific from California to India have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

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
1,273 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

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
839 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

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
1,443 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

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
1,329 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

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
3,412 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to India. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports serve California to India flights?

    Airports that serve flights from California to India vary on the location that is chosen to fly from and the location that is chosen as the destination. For the most part, many airports in California will serve flights to India, including smaller airports such as Long Beach Municipal Airport, located in Long Beach, California. Los Angeles International Airport will also serve flights from California to India as it has multiple terminals to do so. Airports in India also can vary from the popular Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, India, and Jaipur International Airport, which was declared the World’s Best Airport,  and is located in Jaipur, India.

  • Which airlines fly directly from California to India?

    Airlines that fly directly from California to India vary based on locations selected. If you choose to leave from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport you will find JetBlue and Air India have the most available flights. If you choose to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Jaipur International Airport, you will find a larger variety of airlines that will fly direct from California to India such as Etihad Airways, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines. Prices can range from each airline varying depending on the number of stopovers and flight time you choose.

  • What are the stopover options between California to India?

    The amount of stopovers from California to India can range from two stopovers to possibly three stopovers depending on the airline and locations. When flying from Los Angeles to Jaipur the typical stopovers can vary from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, which is located in the Philippines to Kuala Lumpur International Airport which is located in Malaysia. These flights can vary from 26h 30m-33h 43m. If you are flying from Long Beach to Mumbai the stopover locations can be at San Francisco Airport and Hong Kong Airport with the times ranging from 38h 42m-24h 59m.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from California to India?

    If you are a US Citizen planning to visit India, you will need a visa in order to do so, regardless of the purpose of visit or the length of stay. Tourists who are planning to travel to India for personal pleasure and aren’t planning to stay longer than 30 days can apply for an e-visa online. A passport will be needed in order to apply for a visa and must be valid for six months prior to applying for a visa.

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

    $478 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and KLM, with prices starting from $480 and $483, 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 vacation 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 $834). Flying from California to India in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,472). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to India. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$678Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
EVA AirCheapest$713Average$2,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$734Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$735Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$745Average$1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$745Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$753Average$1,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$759Average$1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$759Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SAUDIACheapest$780Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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