Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Mumbai — $465

You can fly from San Francisco to Mumbai with Vietnam Airlines. It is the only carrier on this route, which makes the choice straightforward. Despite the lack of competition, ticket prices remain affordable: fares start from $465. Our service helps you track price changes, compare by dates, and select the most suitable flight. If you value stability and predictability, flying with Vietnam Airlines is a convenient solution. We make it easy to find good deals and ensure a comfortable booking process.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves as the Bay Area’s primary international gateway and a major West Coast hub, favored by full-service carriers such as United and several global airlines, alongside some low-cost operators on domestic routes. Located about 13 miles south of downtown San Francisco, journey times to the city center typically range from 20–40 minutes by BART or 25–50 minutes by taxi/RideShare depending on traffic; fares for BART are usually modest while rideshares and taxis can be notably higher. Pros: extensive international connections, lounge and amenity options, good public-transit links. Cons: peak-time congestion, busy terminals and sometimes higher parking and ground-transport costs.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) is Mumbai’s primary international and domestic gateway, handling full-service carriers and most international, long-haul connections alongside premium domestic flights. Low-cost Indian carriers also operate here but often use different terminals, so fares can vary widely. The airport sits about 20–25 km from South Mumbai (Colaba/Churchgate), with road transfers taking 30–90 minutes depending on traffic; app taxis and radio cabs are common (fares typically higher during peak hours), while prepaid airport taxis and ride-hailing services provide predictable options. The Mumbai Metro Line 3 and suburban trains are expanding connectivity and can cut costs. Pros: comprehensive facilities, many lounges and direct long-haul links; Cons: heavy traffic to the city and sometimes long security queues. Juhu Aerodrome (BOM–heliport area) and nearby seaplane/heli services offer niche, high-end connections rather than regular commercial flights, serving private charters and helicopter transfers to nearby destinations. These services generally cater to premium and time-sensitive travelers and can be comparatively expensive; travel times to central business districts can be as short as 15–30 minutes by air but ground access may still depend on local traffic. Pros: speed and convenience for affluent or urgent travel; Cons: limited capacity, higher cost and fewer schedule options compared with the main airport. Mumbai suburbs also use nearby smaller airfields for private and pilot training activity; these are not typically part of commercial route planning but can affect regional general-aviation traffic. For most travelers, BOM remains the default choice for international and domestic itineraries, offering the broadest range of airlines, routes and transport links into the city.