Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 47,556

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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
19 Jun — 26 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chennai are usually found in September or April, booked 77 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 14 June 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 86,886

One-way from

₹ 47,556

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 141,553
Air India
  • Air India
  • 2/8-16/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
Search Deals
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 7/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (₹ 1,371,730 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 421,335 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai

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 14 June 2025.

Wed 27/807:00SFO - MAA
2 stops28h 40mLufthansa
Sun 14/906:40MAA - SFO
2 stops44h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/6₹ 86,629
Wed 12/1115:40SFO - MAA
1 stop39h 00mEmirates
Wed 26/1109:45MAA - SFO
1 stop40h 35mEmirates
Deal found 12/6₹ 86,714
Thu 7/820:00SFO - MAA
2 stops24h 25mAir India
Sat 23/816:00MAA - SFO
1 stop38h 00mAir India
Deal found 12/6₹ 86,800
Wed 24/907:00SFO - MAA
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/920:40MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6₹ 86,886
Fri 22/818:45SFO - MAA
2 stops32h 45mIndiGo
Sat 13/915:00MAA - SFO
2 stops38h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 13/6₹ 87,143
Wed 1/1011:32SFO - MAA
2 stops27h 28mBritish Airways
Sat 18/1005:35MAA - SFO
1 stop44h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/6₹ 87,228
Sun 16/1121:35SFO - MAA
2 stops39h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/1221:40MAA - SFO
2 stops39h 44mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/6₹ 87,485
Sat 11/1011:30SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 9/1123:25MAA - SFO
1 stop21h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6₹ 87,571
Wed 5/1111:40SFO - MAA
2 stops32h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 23/1121:50MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/6₹ 88,856
Fri 10/1000:20SFO - MAA
1 stop35h 25mCathay Pacific
Sat 18/1001:30MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/6₹ 89,028
Sat 9/823:47SFO - MAA
2 stops35h 53mAir Canada
Sat 25/1001:55MAA - SFO
2 stops52h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 14/6₹ 95,797
Thu 7/818:45SFO - MAA
2 stops29h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 24/822:30MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/6₹ 95,968

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 14 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 7/8

20:00-08:55

2 stops24h 25m

Chennai

Sun 24/8

20:40-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 86,886

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 22/8

18:45-16:00

2 stops32h 45m

Chennai

Sat 13/9

15:00-16:40

2 stops38h 10m

₹ 87,143

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 13/8

12:40-12:00

2 stops34h 50m

Chennai

Fri 22/8

00:05-20:50

3 stops33h 15m

₹ 87,228

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 5/8

17:05-08:05

1 stop26h 30m

Chennai

Fri 22/8

04:00-14:00

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 87,400

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 16/11

21:35-02:30

2 stops39h 25m

Chennai

Sun 7/12

21:40-23:54

2 stops39h 44m

₹ 87,485

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

08:25-00:10

2 stops27h 15m

Chennai

Tue 13/1

01:50-12:35

1 stop24h 15m

₹ 87,571

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 25/10

15:55-01:55

1 stop21h 30m

Chennai

Mon 10/11

03:45-12:25

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 88,342

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

00:20-00:15

1 stop35h 25m

Chennai

Sat 18/10

01:30-11:15

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 89,028

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

23:48-03:30

2 stops39h 12m

Chennai

Fri 16/1

07:35-18:45

1 stop24h 40m

₹ 89,542

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

11:30-22:00

1 stop22h 00m

Chennai

Fri 19/9

10:30-23:59

2 stops25h 59m

₹ 90,913

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/6

Showing 1-10 of 22 results
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 13 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Chennai is 77 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 14 June 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Chennai flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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 14 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways from San Francisco to Chennai have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
3,266 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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
1,304 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
335 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,626 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,266 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 86,886, Air India will fly you from San Francisco to Chennai and back. In addition to Air India, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from IndiGo and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 87,143 and ₹ 87,400, respectively. Users have found that Air India is 11% 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 IndiGo, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 47,556. Etihad Airways flights start at ₹ 48,584 while deals on Air India start at ₹ 48,841 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, 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near San Francisco?

Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
Mahabalipuram
Vellore

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for San Francisco to Chennai

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to Chennai flights
Los Angeles to Tiruchirappalli flights

Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 14 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 65,222Average₹ 117,722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 65,799Average₹ 114,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Air India flights
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 66,473Average₹ 75,818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 82,507Average₹ 126,872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
EmiratesCheapest₹ 83,181Average₹ 129,699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights
British AirwaysCheapest₹ 88,555Average₹ 148,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from San Francisco to Chennai?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Chennai from San Francisco today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from San Francisco to Chennai?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from San Francisco to Chennai.

Can Cheapflights find flights from San Francisco to Chennai with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from San Francisco to Chennai, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from San Francisco to Chennai become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Chennai from San Francisco today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
Site
©2025 Cheapflights