How to get from San Francisco to Mumbai

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dubai: about 22h 18m including the connection. Other options: via Amsterdam, Istanbul, Frankfurt and Paris. Two tickets from $980.

Flights from San Francisco to Mumbai

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dubai
22h 18m
two tickets, via Dubai
$980
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,385 mi (13,494 km)
fastest
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 $980
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
22h 26m
with the connection
San Francisco to Amsterdam flight 10h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Mumbai flight 8h 56m
two ticketsfrom $1,802
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
22h 28m
with the connection
San Francisco to Istanbul flight 12h 58m
Connection of about 3h
Istanbul to Mumbai flight 6h 30m
two ticketsfrom $994
Via Frankfurt
Germany
22h 30m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Mumbai flight 8h 25m
two ticketsfrom $2,817
Via Paris
France
22h 45m
with the connection
San Francisco to Paris flight 10h 50m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly. Departure to Mumbai: Charles de Gaulle.
Paris to Mumbai flight 8h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,780

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 San Francisco to Mumbai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dubai.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Mumbai?
Via Dubai: 16h to the connection, 3h 18m after it, about 22h 18m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Mumbai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dubai from $980. 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 San Francisco and Mumbai?
Dubai (22h 18m total), Amsterdam (22h 26m total), Istanbul (22h 28m total), Frankfurt (22h 30m total) and Paris (22h 45m total).
How far is Mumbai from San Francisco?
8,385 mi (13,494 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.