Flights from San Francisco to Delhi, India

Delhi is the capital of India, and it’s perhaps one of the most engrossing and exciting cities in the whole of the nation. Home to almost nineteen million people, here it’s possible to do everything from visit top museums to simply relax with a plate of top-class Indian food. Famous landmarks such as the Red Fort and India Gate grace the skylines, while business travelers will find plenty to suit their needs.

Flying to Delhi

1. Which Airports serve San Francisco to Delhi?

San Francisco International Airport airport is located in San Mateo County and can be reached from the city center in half an hour by the BART train. Once you land at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, you can take a bus or taxi to the city center.

2. Which Airlines operate flights from San Francisco to Delhi?

Passengers can select from a variety of carriers on this route, including China Southern, Air India, and Asiana.

3. How long is the flight?

The flight between San Francisco and Delhi can be taken directly, in which case it will take around 16 hours to complete. Often, you’ll need to take a connecting flight instead. You’ll be able to fly between these two cities the whole year round, so there’s no need to make different travel plans if you want to go in the winter.

4. Climate changes between San Francisco and Delhi

San Francisco has, what is for California, an unusually cool summer climate, with average July highs of just 66°F. It can often be windy and drizzly there, even in the summer. In Delhi, the monsoon/semi-arid climate means that there’s often a lot of heat and it can even reach 102°F in June, so don’t forget to pack your summer clothes!

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

In San Francisco, the currency is the US dollar and this won’t be accepted in Delhi. You’ll need to convert it to rupees before you go, which is easy enough in San Francisco - although it may be worth ordering in advance. American citizens need a visa to enter India.

Delhi Information

San Francisco is known for being a global center for all different kinds of diversity, eccentricity, and fun, but Delhi is diverse too. With many different ethnicities and religions represented here, it’s one of India’s major cosmopolitan hubs.

Culture lovers will find plenty to entertain them in Delhi, including the popular Vadehra Art Gallery. Those who want to take in a museum, meanwhile, can head to the National Museum in Janpath for a dose of Indian history. Business travelers will also be well catered for in Delhi, where the central business district has over 40,000 office spaces and shops for traveling workers to use. Food, of course, is a major part of Indian culture: Delhi specialties like the famous paranthas flatbread and butter chicken are available here and can be sampled either from street stalls or at one of the city’s many restaurants.