Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is 17 hours 15 minutes.
Mumbai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Mumbai 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.
Flights from SFO to BOM start at 20:00 — the earliest with Air India. The last service of the day is at 21:00 with Air India. Overall, there are six weekly San Francisco International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flights.
Your SFO to BOM flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
Air India has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Mumbai — and maybe even more of India if you have time.
The airline most travelers fly with on this route is Air India.
Among carriers operating SFO to BOM flights, Air India has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SFO and BOM:
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight is $325. A return fare right now is $688. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from SFO to BOM by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organize your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that take off from San Francisco International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a stress-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
If you're coming in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near BOM:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental to explore Mumbai and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to the center of Mumbai has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometers away.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
August is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Mumbai in April.
The warmest month in Mumbai is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to BOM sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Ahmedabad is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen Mumbai. Around 451 kilometers away to the north, check out popular attractions including Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home, Kankaria Lake and Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque.
Around 121 kilometers south-east of Mumbai, Pune is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Shaniwar Wada, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum and Parvati Hill.
