Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 38,717
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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chennai are usually found in September or August, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday
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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 26 December 2025.
Sun 28/1215:00SFO - MAA
2 stops28h 25mAir India
Sat 24/119:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 25/12₹ 73,212
Sat 27/1215:00SFO - MAA
2 stops28h 25mAir India
Wed 21/116:55MAA - SFO
2 stops35h 05mAir India
Deal found 24/12₹ 73,571
Wed 31/1216:30SFO - MAA
1 stop29h 05mAir India
Thu 22/118:00MAA - SFO
1 stop34h 00mAir India
Deal found 25/12₹ 74,020
Sat 27/1215:00SFO - MAA
2 stops28h 25mAir India
Sat 24/119:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 25/12₹ 74,380
Tue 30/1215:00SFO - MAA
2 stops28h 25mAir India
Tue 3/221:40MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 15mAir India
Deal found 24/12₹ 74,559
Fri 26/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Thu 22/118:00MAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mAir India
Deal found 25/12₹ 76,086
Tue 30/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Tue 27/106:00MAA - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAir India
Deal found 25/12₹ 76,715
Fri 26/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Fri 23/118:00MAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mAir India
Deal found 25/12₹ 76,895
Sat 27/1215:00SFO - MAA
2 stops38h 00mAir India
Tue 13/112:25MAA - SFO
2 stops39h 35mAir India
Deal found 25/12₹ 77,164
Best flights from San Francisco to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 December 2025.
Sun 15/214:25SFO - MAA
1 stop30h 25mAir India
Mon 23/206:15MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 05mAir India
Deal found 25/12₹ 73,841
Wed 18/211:25SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 23/202:00MAA - SFO
1 stop21h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/12₹ 79,141
Fri 13/214:25SFO - MAA
1 stop29h 00mAir India
Sun 22/218:00MAA - SFO
1 stop40h 20mAir India
Deal found 24/12₹ 73,930
Mon 12/111:25SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 26/102:00MAA - SFO
1 stop32h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/12₹ 79,230
Sat 14/214:25SFO - MAA
1 stop33h 00mAir India
Mon 23/206:15MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 05mAir India
Deal found 24/12₹ 73,930
Wed 21/121:45SFO - MAA
1 stop37h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/102:00MAA - SFO
1 stop32h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/12₹ 79,230
Fri 9/116:30SFO - MAA
1 stop25h 15mAir India
Thu 22/115:45MAA - SFO
1 stop36h 15mAir India
Deal found 24/12₹ 74,020
Thu 26/211:25SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 1/401:30MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/12₹ 79,230
Sun 11/116:30SFO - MAA
1 stop26h 45mAir India
Sun 25/118:00MAA - SFO
1 stop34h 00mAir India
Deal found 24/12₹ 74,020
Thu 19/211:25SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 22/202:00MAA - SFO
1 stop32h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/12₹ 79,230
Tue 13/111:25SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Tue 20/102:00MAA - SFO
1 stop32h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/12₹ 79,230
Tue 13/111:25SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Sun 25/102:00MAA - SFO
1 stop32h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/12₹ 79,230
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai. Data last updated 26 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 28/1215:00SFO - MAA
2 stops28h 25mAir India
Sat 24/119:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 25/12₹ 73,212
Sat 3/115:00SFO - MAA
2 stops29h 50mAir India
Tue 20/119:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 25/12₹ 74,110
Mon 5/116:30SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Sat 24/120:00MAA - SFO
1 stop29h 55mAir India
Deal found 24/12₹ 73,481
Wed 7/115:00SFO - MAA
2 stops28h 25mAir India
Sat 24/119:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 24/12₹ 74,290
Thu 8/115:00SFO - MAA
2 stops28h 25mAir India
Wed 28/116:55MAA - SFO
2 stops35h 05mAir India
Deal found 24/12₹ 73,661
Mon 12/116:30SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Wed 28/116:55MAA - SFO
2 stops35h 05mAir India
Deal found 23/12₹ 73,392
Sat 17/116:30SFO - MAA
2 stops33h 40mAir India
Tue 24/206:00MAA - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAir India
Deal found 23/12₹ 73,751
Tue 20/116:30SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Wed 4/216:55MAA - SFO
2 stops35h 05mAir India
Deal found 24/12₹ 73,841
Tue 20/116:30SFO - MAA
1 stop29h 50mAir India
Tue 17/207:15MAA - SFO
1 stop27h 05mAir India
Deal found 26/12₹ 73,930
Fri 23/116:30SFO - MAA
1 stop29h 50mAir India
Sun 1/218:00MAA - SFO
1 stop34h 00mAir India
Deal found 25/12₹ 74,020
Fri 23/116:30SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Sun 8/214:30MAA - SFO
1 stop35h 25mAir India
Deal found 25/12₹ 74,200
One-way flights from San Francisco to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 December 2025.
Sun 1/213:10SFO - MAA
2 stops35h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 26/12₹ 38,717
Thu 1/116:30SFO - MAA
2 stops33h 40mAir India
Deal found 26/12₹ 38,986
Sat 10/116:30SFO - MAA
3 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12₹ 39,076
Sun 18/116:30SFO - MAA
2 stops37h 10mAir India
Deal found 26/12₹ 39,166
Sat 28/311:00SFO - MAA
2 stops29h 25mAir India
Deal found 25/12₹ 39,346
Sun 18/115:00SFO - MAA
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/12₹ 39,525
Thu 5/216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12₹ 39,615
Fri 23/116:30SFO - MAA
2 stops29h 50mAir India
Deal found 25/12₹ 40,154
Mon 23/223:30SFO - MAA
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12₹ 40,244
Fri 16/116:30SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Deal found 24/12₹ 40,334
Sat 3/116:30SFO - MAA
2 stops37h 10mAir India
Deal found 25/12₹ 40,424
Wed 14/116:30SFO - MAA
3 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12₹ 40,514
Find 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 26 December 2025.
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 26 December 2025.
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Depart
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Price
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Sun 15/2
14:25-10:20
1 stop30h 25m
Chennai
Mon 23/2
06:15-20:50
1 stop28h 05m
₹ 73,841
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Fri 13/2
14:25-08:55
1 stop29h 00m
Chennai
Sun 22/2
18:00-20:50
1 stop40h 20m
₹ 73,930
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Sat 14/2
14:25-12:55
1 stop33h 00m
Chennai
Mon 23/2
06:15-20:50
1 stop28h 05m
₹ 73,930
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Fri 9/1
16:30-07:15
1 stop25h 15m
Chennai
Thu 22/1
15:45-14:30
1 stop36h 15m
₹ 74,020
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Sun 11/1
16:30-08:45
1 stop26h 45m
Chennai
Sun 25/1
18:00-14:30
1 stop34h 00m
₹ 74,020
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Wed 18/2
11:25-00:35
1 stop23h 40m
Chennai
Mon 23/2
02:00-09:45
1 stop21h 15m
₹ 79,141
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Mon 12/1
11:25-00:35
1 stop23h 40m
Chennai
Mon 26/1
02:00-21:00
1 stop32h 30m
₹ 79,230
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Wed 21/1
21:45-00:35
1 stop37h 20m
Chennai
Sat 31/1
02:00-21:15
1 stop32h 45m
₹ 79,230
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Thu 26/2
11:25-00:35
1 stop23h 40m
Chennai
Wed 1/4
01:30-11:15
1 stop22h 15m
₹ 79,230
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Thu 19/2
11:25-00:35
1 stop23h 40m
Chennai
Sun 22/2
02:00-21:15
1 stop32h 45m
₹ 79,230
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai
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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 19 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Chennai is 48 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of ₹ 57,132). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 91,537). 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 26 December 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 6% versus a flight in the evening.
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.
Hong Kong (HKG) – 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 ₹ 80,478.
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: 20h 59m.
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 58m.
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 26 December 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chennai?
There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Chennai in 30h 25m. Fly via Air India to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Chennai is about 13906 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai round-trip?
Currently priced at ₹ 60,651, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and Air India - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 67,922 and ₹ 68,486, respectively. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Chennai one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 31,015. Emirates flights start at ₹ 31,522 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at ₹ 35,205 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai.
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of ₹ 57,132). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 91,537). 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.
Explore flights to Chennai departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 26 December 2025.
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Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai
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