Flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 16 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-7, which makes San Francisco 12 hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai.
Each week, there are 17 Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. If you want to get going early, pick the 13:25 Air India flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 14:30 with Air India.
To ensure you catch your BOM to SFO flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Air India is your gateway to exploring San Francisco (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to San Francisco International Airport offered by this carrier.
Air India is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates BOM to SFO flights is Air India. Its services land as planned 65.71% of the time.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BOM and SFO:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is R 7,399. A round-trip fare right now is R 10,918. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from BOM to SFO by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
When it comes to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport's on-time performance, 61.63% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Mumbai to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near BOM:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're arriving on a late Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
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Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BOM to SFO in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
