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Departure From San Francisco

6 AM - 12 PM

AUD 1,002

12 PM - 6 PM

AUD 1,215

After 6 PM

AUD 1,208

Arrival at Varanasi

6 AM - 12 PM

AUD 1,002

12 PM - 6 PM

AUD 1,012

After 6 PM

AUD 1,017

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(4)

Star Alliance

(24)

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Layover Duration

5 h 10 m 28 h 0 m

San Francisco To Varanasi Flights

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Air India

AUD 1,046

AUD 1,002

San Francisco to Varanasi , 27 Jul

Air India AI | 4174

10:30

Mon, 27 Jul 26

San Francisco, United States

16:35

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Kolkata, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air India AI | 4174

17:50

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Kolkata, India

20:15

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Terminal T3

New Delhi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Air India AI | 1765

06:55

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Terminal T2

New Delhi, India

01 h 35 m

08:30

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Varanasi, India

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Air India

AUD 1,056

AUD 1,012

San Francisco to Varanasi , 27 Jul

Air India AI | 4174

10:30

Mon, 27 Jul 26

San Francisco, United States

16:35

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Kolkata, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air India AI | 4174

17:50

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Kolkata, India

20:15

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Terminal T3

New Delhi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air India AI | 2623

13:35

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Terminal T3

New Delhi, India

01 h 30 m

15:05

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Varanasi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air India

AUD 1,061

AUD 1,017

San Francisco to Varanasi , 27 Jul

Air India AI | 4174

10:30

Mon, 27 Jul 26

San Francisco, United States

16:35

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Kolkata, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air India AI | 4174

17:50

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Kolkata, India

20:15

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Terminal T3

New Delhi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air India AI | 9705 | Operated By Air India Express

17:45

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Terminal T1

New Delhi, India

01 h 45 m

19:30

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Varanasi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Swiss, Air India

AUD 1,261

AUD 1,208

San Francisco to Varanasi , 27 Jul

Swiss LX | 39

19:35

Mon, 27 Jul 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

11 h 15 m

15:50

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Zurich, Switzerland

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Swiss LX | 146

12:10

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Zurich, Switzerland

07 h 55 m

23:35

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Terminal T3

New Delhi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air India AI | 1765

06:55

Thu, 30 Jul 26

Terminal T2

New Delhi, India

01 h 35 m

08:30

Thu, 30 Jul 26

Varanasi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Lufthansa, Air India

AUD 1,268

AUD 1,215

San Francisco to Varanasi , 27 Jul

Lufthansa LH | 7996 | Operated By United Airlines

14:00

Mon, 27 Jul 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

11 h 05 m

10:05

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Munich, Germany

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Lufthansa LH | 762

12:55

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Munich, Germany

07 h 30 m

23:55

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Terminal T3

New Delhi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air India AI | 1765

06:55

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Terminal T2

New Delhi, India

01 h 35 m

08:30

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Varanasi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Lufthansa, Air India

AUD 1,283

AUD 1,229

San Francisco to Varanasi , 27 Jul

Lufthansa LH | 459

21:05

Mon, 27 Jul 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

11 h 05 m

17:10

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Munich, Germany

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Lufthansa LH | 762

12:55

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Terminal T2

Munich, Germany

07 h 30 m

23:55

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Terminal T3

New Delhi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air India AI | 1765

06:55

Thu, 30 Jul 26

Terminal T2

New Delhi, India

01 h 35 m

08:30

Thu, 30 Jul 26

Varanasi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Lufthansa, Air India

AUD 1,298

AUD 1,244

San Francisco to Varanasi , 27 Jul

Lufthansa LH | 455

14:40

Mon, 27 Jul 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

10 h 45 m

10:25

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Frankfurt, Germany

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Lufthansa LH | 760

13:20

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Terminal T1

Frankfurt, Germany

08 h 05 m

00:55

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Terminal T3

New Delhi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air India AI | 1765

06:55

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Terminal T2

New Delhi, India

01 h 35 m

08:30

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Varanasi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways, Air India

AUD 1,593

AUD 1,526

San Francisco to Varanasi , 27 Jul

Qatar Airways QR | 738

15:40

Mon, 27 Jul 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

16 h 10 m

17:50

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Doha, Qatar

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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Qatar Airways QR | 570

02:25

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Doha, Qatar

03 h 50 m

08:45

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Terminal T3

New Delhi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air India AI | 2623

13:35

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Terminal T3

New Delhi, India

01 h 30 m

15:05

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Varanasi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways, Air India

AUD 1,611

AUD 1,543

San Francisco to Varanasi , 27 Jul

Qatar Airways QR | 738

15:40

Mon, 27 Jul 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

16 h 10 m

17:50

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Doha, Qatar

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Qatar Airways QR | 578

19:35

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Doha, Qatar

03 h 50 m

01:55

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Terminal T3

New Delhi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air India AI | 1765

06:55

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Terminal T2

New Delhi, India

01 h 35 m

08:30

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Varanasi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

IndiGo

AUD 1,728

AUD 1,655

Transit Visa may be required

San Francisco to Varanasi , 27 Jul

IndiGo 6E | 4040 | Operated By Turkish Airlines

12:55

Mon, 27 Jul 26

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

12 h 50 m

11:45

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

IndiGo 6E | 12

17:55

Tue, 28 Jul 26

Istanbul, Turkey

08 h 40 m

05:05

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Terminal T3

New Delhi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

IndiGo 6E | 6179

19:05

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Terminal T1

New Delhi, India

01 h 25 m

20:30

Wed, 29 Jul 26

Varanasi, India

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

San Francisco to Varanasi Flights Information:-

Looking for San Francisco to Varanasi Flight? Hereโ€™s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Varanasi is Varanasi and the IATA code for the same is VNS.
Currently, there are 10 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 31 flights take off from San Francisco to Varanasi every week.

Need information on San Francisco to Varanasi airfare?

The minimum airfare for a San Francisco to Varanasi flight would be 1001, which may go up to 10345 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you book a round-trip, since it always works out to be more economical.

Flight Details for San Francisco to Varanasi

If you are looking for San Francisco to Varanasi flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Air India, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, IndiGo, KLM Royal Dutch, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss, Virgin Atlantic. Out of these, only 0 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cost lesser than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Air India : 16, Austrian Airlines : 16, British Airways : 16, Delta Air Lines : 16, IndiGo : 16, KLM Royal Dutch : 16, Lufthansa : 16, Qatar Airways : 16, Swiss : 16, Virgin Atlantic : 16

To board the first San Francisco to Varanasi flight, choose Air India, which departs at 10:30 The last flight for this route is Virgin Atlantic, departing at 23:15

Varanasi Airport Information

Varanasi
Also known as Kashi and Banaras, Varanasi, is one of the most significant places of religious importance in India. The holy River Ganga flows through the city to add more sanctity and beauty to the city. This place has gained huge popularity as one of main sites for executing the last rites of departed souls. Thousands of Hindus come here to immerse the mortal remains of departed family members in the holy water of the Ganges. Varanasi is loaded with countless numbers of attractions. This city can be considered as the perfect destination for those who are eager to gain knowledge about Hindu beliefs, rituals, cultures and the way of life. The number of temples that a tourist can find here is seemingly endless. Some of the most popular temples that one must not miss to visit when in Varanasi are Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Tilbhandeshwar Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple and Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple. Besides these temples, there are many ghats where many Hindu devotees come to take a dip in the holy water of Ganga. The Ramnagar Fort, built by Maharaja Balwant Singh in the 17th century, and the Ramnagar Museum are places of tourist interest in Varanasi. Availing a suitable travel package from MakeMyTrip proves advantageous for tourists to explore this city in a hassle-free manner.

About San Francisco (SFO)

San Francisco, a vibrant city in California, offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty. From its iconic Golden Gate Bridge to its bustling Fisherman's Wharf, the city is a treasure trove of experiences waiting to be discovered. For travelers from Australia, San Francisco provides a rich cultural experience, with its diverse neighborhoods, historic landmarks, and world-class dining.

Best Time to Visit

San Francisco's weather is mild year-round, making it a great destination at any time. However, the best months to visit are from September to November when the weather is warm and the summer crowds have dispersed. Spring, from March to May, is also a delightful time with blooming flowers and fewer tourists. If you're looking to experience local festivals, consider visiting during events like the San Francisco Pride in June or the Fleet Week in October.

Getting There

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the primary gateway for international travelers. Several airlines offer flights from Australia to San Francisco, including Qantas, United Airlines, and Virgin Australia. Flight times typically range from 14 to 16 hours. Australian citizens will need a valid passport and an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) to enter the United States. Make sure to book your San Francisco flight tickets in advance to secure the best rates.

Where to Stay

San Francisco offers a wide range of accommodations to suit all budgets. For luxury, consider staying at the Fairmont San Francisco or the Ritz-Carlton. Mid-range options include the Hotel Nikko and the Argonaut Hotel. Budget travelers can find comfortable stays at places like the Green Tortoise Hostel or the HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel. Popular areas for tourists include Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and the Embarcadero.

Must-See Places & Experiences

โ€ข Golden Gate Bridge: Walk or bike across this iconic landmark.
โ€ข Alcatraz Island: Take a ferry to explore the historic prison.
โ€ข Fisherman's Wharf: Enjoy fresh seafood and visit the sea lions.
โ€ข Chinatown: Experience the vibrant culture and delicious cuisine.
โ€ข Muir Woods: Discover towering redwoods just a short drive from the city.
โ€ข Golden Gate Park: Visit the California Academy of Sciences and the Japanese Tea Garden.

Local Transportation

Getting around San Francisco is easy with its efficient public transportation system. The BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) connects the airport to downtown. Muni buses and streetcars are convenient for exploring the city. For a quintessential San Francisco experience, hop on a cable car. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are also widely available. If you prefer driving, rental cars are an option, but be prepared for steep hills and limited parking.

Food & Dining

San Francisco is a food lover's paradise. Don't miss the chance to try local specialties like sourdough bread, Dungeness crab, and Mission-style burritos. For fine dining, visit restaurants like Gary Danko and Boulevard. Casual eateries like Boudin Bakery and Taqueria Cancun offer delicious meals at affordable prices. The Ferry Building Marketplace is a great spot to sample local artisanal foods.

Practical Travel Tips

โ€ข Currency: The US dollar (USD) is used.
โ€ข Language: English is widely spoken.
โ€ข Safety: San Francisco is generally safe, but stay aware of your surroundings, especially in tourist areas.
โ€ข Useful Apps: Download apps like Google Maps, Uber, and Yelp for navigation and dining recommendations.

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San Francisco Address

Address : San Francisco, CA 94128, United States
Tel : +1 650-821-8211

About Varanasi (VNS)

Also known as Kashi and Banaras, Varanasi, is one of the most significant places of religious importance in India. The holy River Ganga flows through the city to add more sanctity and beauty to the city. This place has gained huge popularity as one of main sites for executing the last rites of departed souls. Thousands of Hindus come here to immerse the mortal remains of departed family members in the holy water of the Ganges. Varanasi is loaded with countless numbers of attractions. This city can be considered as the perfect destination for those who are eager to gain knowledge about Hindu beliefs, rituals, cultures and the way of life. The number of temples that a tourist can find here is seemingly endless. Some of the most popular temples that one must not miss to visit when in Varanasi are Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Tilbhandeshwar Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple and Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple. Besides these temples, there are many ghats where many Hindu devotees come to take a dip in the holy water of Ganga. The Ramnagar Fort, built by Maharaja Balwant Singh in the 17th century, and the Ramnagar Museum are places of tourist interest in Varanasi. Availing a suitable travel package from MakeMyTrip proves advantageous for tourists to explore this city in a hassle-free manner.

Varanasi Address

Also known as Kashi and Banaras, Varanasi, is one of the most significant places of religious importance in India. The holy River Ganga flows through the city to add more sanctity and beauty to the city. This place has gained huge popularity as one of main sites for executing the last rites of departed souls. Thousands of Hindus come here to immerse the mortal remains of departed family members in the holy water of the Ganges. Varanasi is loaded with countless numbers of attractions. This city can be considered as the perfect destination for those who are eager to gain knowledge about Hindu beliefs, rituals, cultures and the way of life. The number of temples that a tourist can find here is seemingly endless. Some of the most popular temples that one must not miss to visit when in Varanasi are Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Tilbhandeshwar Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple and Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple. Besides these temples, there are many ghats where many Hindu devotees come to take a dip in the holy water of Ganga. The Ramnagar Fort, built by Maharaja Balwant Singh in the 17th century, and the Ramnagar Museum are places of tourist interest in Varanasi. Availing a suitable travel package from MakeMyTrip proves advantageous for tourists to explore this city in a hassle-free manner.

Frequently Asked Questions - San Francisco to Varanasi Flights

What is the best time to book cheap flight tickets from San Francisco to Varanasi?

To get cheap flight tickets from San Francisco to Varanasi, the best time would be to plan your trip during the off season. At that time the flight tickets are usually cheaper than the peak season and the accommodation booking is also available at the affordable price. The other way of booking cheap flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Varanasi (VNS) is to book atleast 4 weeks in advance before your departure date to get competitive pricing on your tickets even during the peak season.

Can I find cheap accommodation near to airport when travelling from San Francisco to Varanasi?

There are several accommodation options available near the Varanasi. You can check for both budget friendly and well as five star accommodation near the airport depending on your requirement and budget. These hotels are mostly suitable for business travellers.

Is there a way to make flexible departure date bookings for your San Francisco to Varanasi flight tickets?

Some travel portals like MakeMyTrip offer flexible departure and arrival booking option with certain air carrier when booking from San Francisco to Varanasi. You can check the flexible booking flight options once you get the results filters based on your search and make the booking accordingly. Please note, some airlines make charge extra for flexible travel dates.

Can I cancel my ticket from San Francisco to Varanasi without cancellation charges?

To avoid cancellation charges on your air tickets, you need to make a selection at the time of booking for ZERO cancellation. Please note, the zero cancellation facility is chargeable with minimum amount and can help you save a lot at the time sudden cancellations.

Is passport mandatory to travel from San Francisco to Varanasi?

When making an international trip, passport is mandatory as it defines your identity to the other nation officials. The VISA norms may differ from country to country, which means some would allow Visa on arrival and others may require you to obtain visa in advance. But the availability of passport is mandatory at the time of departure and arrival as well.

How do MakeMyTrip finds the lowest available dare for flights from San Francisco to Varanasi?

MakeMyTrip is a popular travel portal that also works as a travel search engine that allows you to see best available results for your flight search. Every time you make search for flights to any destination, the MMT algorithm picks all the available air carriers for the route and filter rates basis on the cheapest fare available in their system. At MMT, you can not only search flights on the basis of the fare, but you can also see which flight offers direct route, which has multiple stop-overs, baggage allowance, in-flight meal options, cancellation policy, etc. You can also check available discounts offered by payments partners and air carriers when booking the flight.

Which airlines offer cheapest airfare from San Francisco to Varanasi?

There is no set pricing for airlines to offer cheap flight fare from San Francisco to Varanasi. These fares are mostly decided on the basis of algorithms followed by air carriers to final the prizing based on demand. However, some multiple route flights with stop-overs offer cheap flights as compared to direct flight departing from San Francisco to Varanasi.