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$419+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Mumbai (BOM)

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SFO — BOM
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Mumbai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Mumbai (BOM). 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 June 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$790
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$419
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,318

Good round-trip deal

$1,038 or less

Good one-way deal

$600 or less
From San Francisco to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($169 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1310:00 amSFO - BOM
1 stop25h 10mAir India
Sat 9/271:25 pmBOM - SFO
Nonstop17h 05mAir India
Deal found 6/12$790
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 11/189:40 amSFO - BOM
1 stop47h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 1/2211:50 amBOM - SFO
1 stop33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/12$793
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/202:00 pmSFO - BOM
1 stop21h 20mLufthansa
Thu 9/181:30 amBOM - SFO
1 stop25h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 6/12$795
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/42:20 pmSFO - BOM
2 stops25h 50mSWISS
Sun 10/1912:40 amBOM - SFO
1 stop28h 25mSWISS
Deal found 6/13$801
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/92:00 pmSFO - BOM
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/2912:40 amBOM - SFO
1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$803
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/42:05 pmSFO - BOM
2 stops67h 10mAir Canada
Tue 10/1412:40 amBOM - SFO
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$807
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2310:22 amSFO - BOM
2 stops29h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/86:00 pmBOM - SFO
2 stops30h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$808
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/310:50 pmSFO - BOM
1 stop34h 15mVietnam Airlines
Wed 9/1711:10 pmBOM - SFO
1 stop32h 00mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 6/13$821
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sat 8/308:55 amSFO - BOM
2 stops28h 15mDelta
Thu 9/184:05 amBOM - SFO
1 stop27h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/14$830
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Fri 9/51:45 pmSFO - BOM
1 stop22h 00mKLM
Sun 10/191:20 amBOM - SFO
1 stop24h 00mKLM
Deal found 6/13$833
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 9/67:05 amSFO - BOM
2 stops30h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 9/244:05 amBOM - SFO
1 stop27h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/12$837
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:55 pmSFO - BOM
1 stop22h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 10/121:25 amBOM - SFO
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/13$859

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Mumbai 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 June 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Mumbai that are best for you.

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San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

8:30 pm-2:35 am

Nonstop17h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 10/7

1:10 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop17h 20m

$790

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

9:40 am-10:10 pm

1 stop47h 00m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 1/22

11:50 am-7:50 am

1 stop33h 30m

$793

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

2:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 9/18

1:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$795

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

2:20 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop42h 55m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 9/29

12:40 am-4:35 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$801

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

2:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 9/29

12:40 am-4:35 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$803

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

2:05 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops67h 10m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 10/14

12:40 am-9:40 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$807

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

10:22 am-4:15 am

2 stops29h 23m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 10/8

6:00 pm-12:11 pm

2 stops30h 41m

$808

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

10:50 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop34h 15m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 9/17

11:10 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$821

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

4:05 pm-1:40 am

1 stop21h 05m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 9/20

1:20 am-6:15 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$830

San FranciscoMumbai

SFO - BOM

SFOBOM

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

1:45 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 00m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 10/19

1:20 am-12:50 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$833

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Airports
SFO

For a smooth departure, plan extra time for traffic and the AirTrain ride to the Rental Car Center.

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BOM

Upon arrival at BOM, choose from various transportation options like BEST buses, taxis, and auto rickshaws for city travel.

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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Mumbai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mumbai from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Mumbai

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Mumbai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Mumbai. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Mumbai, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Mumbai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Mumbai (average of $841). Flying from San Francisco to Mumbai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,301). 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 SFO to BOM?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Mumbai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 14, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Mumbai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Mumbai. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Mumbai flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Mumbai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mumbai ranges from 0.0 - 32.2 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 32.2 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Mumbai when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Mumbai by month

Plan your trip to Mumbai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mumbai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Mumbai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mumbai. 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 Mumbai. Reviews last updated June 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Delta and KLM from San Francisco to Mumbai to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

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  • How popular is this San Francisco to Mumbai flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Mumbai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air India ($791), Lufthansa ($795), and SWISS ($801) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Mumbai. Air India is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Mumbai one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Mumbai are American Airlines ($419), Singapore Airlines ($420), and Turkish Airlines ($422).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Mumbai? While on average our users pay $2,018, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $428. The most popular route (San Francisco - Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl), is priced around $540.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Mumbai?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Istanbul?

    If you're on a layover in Istanbul and looking for things to do, consider visiting Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, or Beyazit Meydani. Travelers on a layover in Istanbul can visit Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani, by traveling 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively after landing at Istanbul. Travelers in need of a car in Istanbul can rent one for about $40 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus more than any other notable places. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $44 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Singapore?

    Singapore travelers tend to visit Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Geylang Serai New Market more than any other attractions. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Geylang Serai New Market can be accessed by traveling approximately 13.4 mi, 13.4 mi, and 6.9 mi, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travelers in need of a car in Singapore can rent one for about $137 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Mumbai flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Mumbai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Mumbai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Mumbai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Mumbai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Mumbai 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 San Francisco to Mumbai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Mumbai (average of $841). Flying from San Francisco to Mumbai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,301). 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 San Francisco to Mumbai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Mumbai. 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 June 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$503Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$576Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$580Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EVA AirCheapest$713Average$2,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Cathay PacificCheapest$734Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$747Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$750Average$1,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$787Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
EmiratesCheapest$790Average$1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$858Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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