Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Monday
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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 11 September 2025.
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December
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September
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C$ 1,088
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 356 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 29 August 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Mumbai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 48 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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 C$ 1,052). Flying from San Francisco to Mumbai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,535). 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 11 September 2025.
When flying from San Francisco to Mumbai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight at noon.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Mumbai?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Mumbai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Mumbai on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Mumbai?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Mumbai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 55m.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Mumbai?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Mumbai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 55m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Mumbai?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Mumbai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 50m.
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 11 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways from San Francisco to Mumbai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
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How popular is this San Francisco to Mumbai flight route?
The San Francisco to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl flight path was viewed by 9 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Mumbai round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Mumbai is Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 2,395 on this airline.
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 C$ 1,052). Flying from San Francisco to Mumbai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,535). 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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