Cheap flights from San Francisco to Mumbai
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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 29 July 2025.
Popular in | December |
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Cheapest in | September |
Average price | C$ 1,756 |
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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 25 July 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 87 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$ 1,081). 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 29 July 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 67% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Mumbai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Mumbai?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Mumbai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Dubai (DXB) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,461.
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: 5h 20m.
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.
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