How to get from Los Angeles to Mumbai

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Doha: about 22h 15m including the connection. Other options: via Amsterdam, Dubai, Frankfurt and Istanbul. Two tickets from $896.

Flights from Los Angeles to Mumbai

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Doha
22h 15m
two tickets, via Istanbul
$896
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,694 mi (13,991 km)
fastest
Via Doha
Qatar
22h 15m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Doha flight 15h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to Mumbai flight 3h 35m
two ticketsfrom $1,061
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
22h 16m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Amsterdam flight 10h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Mumbai flight 8h 56m
two ticketsfrom $1,523
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
22h 18m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dubai. Departure to Mumbai: Dubai, Sharjah International.
Dubai to Mumbai flight 3h 18m
two ticketsfrom $959
Via Frankfurt
Germany
22h 20m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Frankfurt flight 10h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Mumbai flight 8h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,801
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
22h 35m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Istanbul flight 13h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Istanbul to Mumbai flight 6h 30m
two ticketsfrom $896

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Mumbai

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, May, October, November and December, +30° to +33° by day, sea +25° to +32°. In November it is +33° by day and +22° at night, sea +28°, with 2 rainy days.

Jan
+30° +19° +25° 1 days
Feb
+32° +20° +26° 0 days
Mar
+34° +23° +28° 0 days
Apr
+34° +25° +30° 0 days
May
+33° +27° +32° 8 days
Jun
+30° +26° +31° 26 days
Jul
+28° +25° +28° 31 days
Aug
+28° +25° +29° 30 days
Sep
+28° +25° +29° 29 days
Oct
+31° +24° +30° 12 days
Nov
+33° +22° +28° 2 days
Dec
+31° +21° +26° 0 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Mumbai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Doha.
What is the fastest way to fly from Los Angeles to Mumbai?
Via Doha: 15h 40m to the connection, 3h 35m after it, about 22h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Mumbai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Istanbul from $896. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Los Angeles and Mumbai?
Doha (22h 15m total), Amsterdam (22h 16m total), Dubai (22h 18m total), Frankfurt (22h 20m total) and Istanbul (22h 35m total).
How far is Mumbai from Los Angeles?
8,694 mi (13,991 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.