Flights from San Francisco to Mumbai
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Comparing San Francisco to Mumbai fares? The routing pairs San Francisco (SFO) with Mumbai (BOM). Most itineraries make one stop and take about 18h - 26h in total. One-stop fares connect through Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Frankfurt. Expect one-way economy from about $850, climbing past $1,700 at busy times.
For the cheapest seats, aim for February. Prices peak in June, July, August, November and December, driven by the summer break and the festival and wedding season. Booking six to eight weeks ahead and flying mid-week keeps costs down.
Mumbai — India's financial and entertainment capital — is popular with travellers visiting family, attending weddings, exploring Marine Drive, the Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, and Bollywood. Metairfare specializes in USA-to-India travel — our team has been arranging trips for the South Asian community for years. Rather than running a search-and-book engine, we work like a travel concierge: tell us your dates and preferences, and our experts will search across every major carrier serving SFO–BOM and bring you 2-3 best options, including unpublished group fares, senior fares, and last-minute deals. Call us anytime at +1-877-700-0520 or request a quote below.
San Francisco offers Air India nonstop service to Bengaluru and Delhi — the most direct option for Bay Area travellers — alongside one-stop Gulf and European alternatives. Mumbai is India's financial capital and a major NRI-return hub, especially around Diwali and wedding season. Demand peaks around Diwali/wedding season (Oct-Nov) and summer school break (Jun-Aug); cheapest fares typically appear Feb-Mar and Sep.
Flying San Francisco to Mumbai: Key Facts
Key information about flights between San Francisco (SFO) and Mumbai (BOM).
Market average. Actual fares vary by airline, date, and class — request a quote for current pricing.
One-stop options only — there is no nonstop on this route. Total time depends on layover length.
Plan around this month for the lowest fares on this route.
Economy, Premium Economy, Business, and First Class — we book any cabin across all carriers.
Compare All Carriers on the San Francisco–Mumbai Route
Major airlines including Air India (one-stop), Emirates (via Dubai), Qatar Airways (via Doha), Etihad Airways (via Abu Dhabi), Lufthansa (via Frankfurt) serve this route. Rather than show static fares, our Metairfare experts use Amadeus to find the best current price across every carrier — including unpublished group fares, senior fares, and last-minute discounts. Share your dates and we'll send 2-3 best options within 30 minutes.
Airlines Flying San Francisco to Mumbai
5 carriers currently serve San Francisco (SFO) to Mumbai (BOM) — all one-stop routings.
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Estimated average one-way fares by month for the San Francisco–Mumbai route.
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