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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 35,580

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
18 Aug — 25 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chennai are usually found in September or April, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 August 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 60,643

One-way from

₹ 35,580

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 79,485
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 30/8-2/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (₹ 1,397,665 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 413,834 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 August 2025.

Wed 10/920:30SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 00mAir India
Fri 6/316:55MAA - SFO
1 stop37h 55mAir India
Deal found 12/8₹ 61,081
Tue 16/912:00SFO - MAA
1 stop32h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 19/1010:30MAA - SFO
1 stop35h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/8₹ 61,257
Sat 6/920:30SFO - MAA
2 stops23h 55mAir India
Tue 30/908:00MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mAir India
Deal found 13/8₹ 61,344
Thu 21/800:05SFO - MAA
1 stop35h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 31/801:30MAA - SFO
1 stop33h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/8₹ 61,520
Tue 2/921:00SFO - MAA
2 stops44h 45mAir India
Wed 17/906:55MAA - SFO
1 stop23h 05mAir India
Deal found 12/8₹ 61,870
Tue 2/921:00SFO - MAA
2 stops29h 50mAir India
Mon 29/919:50MAA - SFO
1 stop34h 40mAir India
Deal found 13/8₹ 61,958
Mon 8/921:00SFO - MAA
2 stops29h 50mAir India
Sun 14/903:00MAA - SFO
1 stop40h 30mAir India
Deal found 11/8₹ 62,045
Wed 3/910:00SFO - MAA
1 stop40h 40mAir India
Wed 1/1016:00MAA - SFO
1 stop38h 00mAir India
Deal found 11/8₹ 62,133
Thu 4/920:30SFO - MAA
2 stops35h 10mAir India
Thu 11/906:55MAA - SFO
1 stop23h 05mAir India
Deal found 11/8₹ 62,221
Mon 15/921:00SFO - MAA
2 stops44h 45mAir India
Thu 16/1006:55MAA - SFO
1 stop23h 05mAir India
Deal found 12/8₹ 62,571
Tue 9/921:00SFO - MAA
2 stops29h 50mAir India
Sat 13/901:00MAA - SFO
1 stop42h 30mAir India
Deal found 13/8₹ 62,659

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 13 August 2025.
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San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 24/9

19:20-03:30

1 stop43h 40m

Chennai

Wed 18/3

07:35-19:45

1 stop24h 40m

₹ 66,865

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 23/9

19:20-03:30

1 stop43h 40m

Chennai

Thu 19/3

07:35-19:45

1 stop24h 40m

₹ 66,865

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

17:30-05:35

1 stop22h 35m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

07:35-18:45

1 stop24h 40m

₹ 66,865

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 16/9

19:20-03:30

1 stop43h 40m

Chennai

Tue 28/10

07:35-19:45

1 stop24h 40m

₹ 66,953

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

16:30-03:30

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Tue 28/10

07:35-19:45

1 stop24h 40m

₹ 66,953

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 25/9

16:30-03:30

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Mon 29/9

05:35-13:50

1 stop44h 45m

₹ 66,953

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

01:05-00:15

1 stop34h 40m

Chennai

Mon 2/3

01:50-16:20

1 stop28h 00m

₹ 69,494

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

00:05-00:15

1 stop35h 40m

Chennai

Sat 7/3

01:50-21:15

1 stop32h 55m

₹ 69,494

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

00:05-00:15

1 stop35h 40m

Chennai

Mon 2/3

01:50-16:20

1 stop28h 00m

₹ 69,494

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

01:05-00:15

1 stop34h 40m

Chennai

Wed 4/3

01:50-21:15

1 stop32h 55m

₹ 69,494

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Chennai is 52 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 August 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 7% versus a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Chennai?

Share of one-stop return flights from San Francisco to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Chennai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Chennai?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from San Francisco to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 78,511.

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Chennai?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 41m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Chennai?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 13 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific from San Francisco to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,314 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,314 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,314 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,314 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
966 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,314 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,608 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,314 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,930 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,314 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 60,643, Cathay Pacific will fly you from San Francisco to Chennai and back. In addition to Cathay Pacific, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air India for as low as ₹ 60,731. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 58,948Average₹ 77,543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 69,132Average₹ 142,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 84,384Average₹ 150,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 87,001Average₹ 148,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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