Flying from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Mumbai Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 16 hours 45 minutes.
San Francisco is 13 hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Every week, there are three Mumbai Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, jump on the 13:10 Air India flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 14:30 with Air India.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BOM to SFO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air India is your ticket to exploring San Francisco (and perhaps some other great parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Mumbai Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Air India on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates BOM to SFO flights is Air India. Its services arrive as planned 65.71% of the time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mumbai Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BOM and SFO:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Bengaluru Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
At the moment, Rs110,384 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Mumbai Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs167,040. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book four months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BOM to SFO.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Mumbai Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Mumbai Airport, data shows 56% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Mumbai Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Mumbai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near BOM? If you're catching an early flight from Mumbai Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're arriving on a late Mumbai Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near SFO:
Travel at your own speed with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through San Francisco and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mumbai Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit San Francisco in March.
Before locking in your flight from Mumbai Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 24ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BOM to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are among the biggest draws.
