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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 33,717

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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chennai are usually found in September or August, 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 27 October 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 73,054

One-way from

₹ 33,717

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 81,483
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 25/3-9/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 23/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 371,799 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 27 October 2025.

Sat 1/1115:25SFO - MAA
2 stops35h 10mAir India
Mon 10/1109:35MAA - SFO
2 stops24h 45mAir India
Deal found 25/10₹ 73,054
Mon 10/1122:50SFO - MAA
2 stops30h 30mAir India
Thu 11/1220:00MAA - SFO
1 stop29h 30mAir India
Deal found 27/10₹ 73,142
Tue 11/1122:50SFO - MAA
2 stops30h 30mAir India
Mon 1/1221:40MAA - SFO
1 stop27h 50mAir India
Deal found 25/10₹ 73,405
Mon 24/1122:50SFO - MAA
2 stops30h 30mAir India
Fri 28/1109:35MAA - SFO
2 stops24h 45mAir India
Deal found 27/10₹ 73,581
Sun 7/1216:30SFO - MAA
1 stop26h 45mAir India
Sat 27/1219:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 27/10₹ 73,668
Thu 30/1023:50SFO - MAA
2 stops31h 55mAir India
Sun 16/1114:30MAA - SFO
1 stop35h 00mAir India
Deal found 25/10₹ 73,756
Mon 1/1222:50SFO - MAA
2 stops30h 30mAir India
Sat 27/1219:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 27/10₹ 73,844
Tue 30/1212:05SFO - MAA
2 stops28h 00mBritish Airways
Sun 8/207:35MAA - SFO
1 stop24h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/10₹ 73,932
Tue 4/1122:50SFO - MAA
2 stops43h 00mAir India
Mon 17/1109:35MAA - SFO
2 stops24h 45mAir India
Deal found 26/10₹ 74,195
Sat 1/1115:25SFO - MAA
2 stops35h 10mAir India
Sat 15/1106:15MAA - SFO
2 stops28h 05mAir India
Deal found 26/10₹ 74,283
Tue 4/1120:40SFO - MAA
1 stop43h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 2/1207:35MAA - SFO
1 stop44h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/10₹ 74,371
Sun 9/1119:25SFO - MAA
2 stops47h 50mSWISS
Wed 3/1218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops36h 00mSWISS
Deal found 25/10₹ 74,459

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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 27 October 2025.
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San Francisco

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Chennai

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 23/11

20:40-05:35

1 stop43h 25m

Chennai

Wed 3/12

07:35-15:00

1 stop44h 55m

₹ 74,898

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

19:25-08:45

2 stops47h 50m

Chennai

Sun 16/11

20:00-16:30

2 stops34h 00m

₹ 76,215

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

20:40-05:35

1 stop43h 25m

Chennai

Sat 27/6

05:35-17:40

1 stop24h 35m

₹ 79,376

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 16/1

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Tue 27/1

02:00-09:30

1 stop21h 00m

₹ 81,922

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 13/11

19:25-08:45

2 stops47h 50m

Chennai

Wed 17/12

18:00-13:20

3 stops32h 50m

₹ 84,293

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 10/11

12:50-08:45

3 stops54h 25m

Chennai

Wed 10/12

18:00-13:20

3 stops32h 50m

₹ 86,049

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 14/3

18:25-08:45

3 stops49h 50m

Chennai

Sun 22/3

18:00-17:30

2 stops36h 00m

₹ 86,664

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 9/1

12:50-08:45

3 stops54h 25m

Chennai

Tue 20/1

18:00-16:30

2 stops36h 00m

₹ 94,390

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

20:40-05:35

1 stop43h 25m

Chennai

Mon 29/12

07:35-18:45

1 stop24h 40m

₹ 94,742

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

17:25-08:45

3 stops49h 50m

Chennai

Sun 30/11

20:00-13:20

3 stops54h 50m

₹ 99,220

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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 24 October 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of ₹ 55,844). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 99,834). 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 27 October 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.

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 27 October 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
3,388 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
3,388 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,388 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
1,388 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,388 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
1,040 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,388 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
3,658 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,388 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
2,941 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,388 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Chennai in 23h 40m. Fly via British Airways, SWISS, or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Chennai is about 13906 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 59,283, 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 ₹ 66,390 and ₹ 66,942, respectively. 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?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    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 ₹ 55,844). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 99,834). 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₹ 59,283Average₹ 79,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 66,390Average₹ 161,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 66,942Average₹ 104,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 73,987Average₹ 151,927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 84,548Average₹ 166,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 84,835Average₹ 157,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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