Airlines flying San Francisco to Mumbai
Air India is the only carrier operating this route and its current schedule routes passengers through Kolkata and Delhi rather than flying non-stop as it previously did. Depending on the specific flight, passengers may remain on the same aircraft for part of the journey before changing planes at Delhi for the final sector into Mumbai.
Travellers who prefer a non-stop long-haul sector sometimes choose to fly San Francisco to Delhi instead, which currently remains largely non-stop, then take a separate domestic flight on to Mumbai. Comparing the through-fare against a self-arranged Delhi stopover is worth doing before booking, since the total time difference can be modest.
San Francisco to Mumbai Flight Duration & Best Time to Fly
Total San Francisco to Mumbai flight duration currently runs approximately 24 to 27 hours including stops at Kolkata and/or Delhi, compared with around 17 hours when the route operated non-stop. Passengers connecting onward from Delhi to Mumbai should also budget time for baggage reclaim and domestic security screening at Delhi airport.
Mumbai is workable as a destination for most of the year, though the June-to-September monsoon season brings heavy rain while October to March offers the most comfortable weather for sightseeing and business travel. Given the current longer routing and reduced non-stop options, booking San Francisco to Mumbai flights well ahead of your travel dates is advisable.
San Francisco to Mumbai Airport Tips
At San Francisco International Airport, Air India's long-haul departures operate from the international terminal; allow the standard recommended check-in buffer for an international flight and confirm your specific routing (via Kolkata, Delhi or both) ahead of travel since schedules on this route have changed more than once recently.
If your itinerary involves an aircraft change at Delhi, budget extra time for the connection, particularly during the winter months when fog can occasionally delay Delhi's morning departures. On arrival in Mumbai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport offers prepaid taxis, app-based cabs and metro-linked ground transport into the city.
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