Flights San Francisco (SFO) - Delhi (DEL) with Air India

About the flight

Flights San Francisco (SFO) - Delhi (DEL) with Air India departs from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Terminal I (International Terminal) in San Francisco, California, and arrives at Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL), Terminal 3, which is located close to 10 miles from the center of New Delhi.

How many flights are offered by Air India from SFO?

Air India currently offers at least 1-2 flights per day, 10 direct weekly flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Delhi (DEL) offered every day from Sunday through Saturday and two flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, allowing more passengers the fastest option to fly nonstop to Delhi with their additional flights.

Flights San Francisco (SFO) - Delhi (DEL) with Air India takes an average of 16 hours of flight time to reach Delhi (DEL). Flights from San Francisco (SFO) - Delhi (DEL) with Air India cover an average distance of 7,699 miles (12,391 km).

About the airline

Air India, began operating on October 15, 1932. It was known as Tata Airlines after its founder, J.R.D. Tata. But after the Second World War, the airline was renamed Air India and became a public limited company. The airline became a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Group on January 27, 2022.

The central and primary hub of Air India is in the Indira International Airport in New Delhi. However, it also has a secondary hub in Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

Air India operates flights to both domestic and international destinations and is in the process of providing more connections.

Air India is currently using it's Boeing 777-200LR fleet to service the nonstop service between San Francisco (SFO) - Delhi (DEL), a three-class cabin configuration (First, Executive Business, and Economy). The airline is also a member of Star Alliance.

Public transportation, parking, and ride-shares at SFO and DEL

Passengers have many ways to reach San Francisco International Airport. These include driving, using ride-share apps, by taxi, or Supershuttle. A BART train station is also located directly at the airport; the departure/arrival platform is located on the Departure level of the International Terminal. Plenty of short and long-term parking is available and each terminal has a drop-off and pick-up zone.

Once at Indira Gandhi Airport, passengers can easily reach the city by metro within 20 to 30 minutes. Other options are to use a ride-sharing app, travel by pre-paid taxi, or take the bus. Onsite parking is also available.

Practical information

San Francisco has heavy traffic throughout the day, especially during rush hour, so it's wise to plan in a little extra travel time to reach the airport. The same is true in Delhi, so in both cases traveling by train to and from the airport may be the quickest option.

To enter India, all foreign nationals need both a passport (valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry and 2 blank pages) and a valid Indian visa or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card. Visa applications can be completed and paid for online (at least 4 days prior to arrival) as it cannot be secured upon arrival.

New Delhi is 12.5 hours ahead of San Francisco. The city has a hot season from April to July (average daily high 96°F) and a cool season from early December to mid-February (74°F high to 46°F low). Heavy rain fall is possible from mid-June to mid-September.

Top travel tips

Many agree that the best time to visit New Delhi is either in the fall (October/November) or the late winter (February/March). During these times, the weather is drier and neither too hot nor too warm.

Travelers will have to exchange their dollars into Indian rupees. The official languages of India are Hindi and English. Tourists from the United States should have no problem getting by with English in Delhi, although they may run into problems if they travel to more rural areas off the beaten path.

Although Delhi is a very exciting city with plenty to explore, many westerners experience culture shock when arriving. It's a good idea to read up on typical culture shock issues.

It's important to always haggle and bargain at markets. As a rule of thumb, you should never pay more than half of the initial offer. But keep in mind that bargaining is meant to be fun, so always do it with a smile!

What to see in Delhi

Check out Old Delhi

No trip to Delhi is complete without getting lost in the narrow bazaars in Old Delhi. You'll truly feel like you've been transported back in time to the Middle Ages. Worth it for the smells and colorful mounds of spices alone!

Hop on a bus tour

For tourists in the city, taking a bus tour can be the best way to see the major sites in a practical way. Both half-day, one-day, and two-day tours are generally available.

Snack on scrumptious street food

Delhi is famous for its street food, and for good reason. Pick up some tasty treats while traipsing around Old Dehli, such chaatpapdi (spicy fried wafers with potatoes, yoghurt, and garbanzo beans) or piping hot kebabs served with sticky jalebis (sweet fried dough), to name but a few.

Read more about Delhi

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