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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 31,594

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chennai are usually found in September or October, 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 75,111

One-way from

₹ 31,594

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 83,457
Air India
  • Air India
  • 21/7-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 2/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₹ 1,087,734 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 394,730 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 30 April 2025.

Tue 29/410:00SFO - MAA
2 stops42h 05mAir India
Mon 5/506:40MAA - SFO
1 stop23h 50mAir India
Deal found 28/4₹ 74,004
Fri 5/911:30SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Fri 19/923:15MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4₹ 74,174
Mon 5/510:42SFO - MAA
2 stops30h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 21/515:45MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4₹ 75,281
Sun 31/813:20SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/920:40MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4₹ 77,325
Mon 5/515:55SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 20/503:55MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4₹ 78,177
Wed 27/808:26SFO - MAA
2 stops27h 14mLufthansa
Wed 10/901:55MAA - SFO
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 28/4₹ 79,795
Tue 4/1106:30SFO - MAA
Nonstop27h 55mUndisclosed Carrier
Tue 11/1121:40MAA - SFO
Nonstop31h 25mUndisclosed Carrier
Deal found 29/4₹ 80,561
Wed 1/1008:40SFO - MAA
2 stops27h 00mAir Canada
Mon 27/1001:45MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4₹ 80,817
Thu 8/519:30SFO - MAA
2 stops48h 55mSWISS
Sun 25/520:40MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 00mSWISS
Deal found 28/4₹ 84,053
Wed 15/1017:05SFO - MAA
1 stop20h 55mEmirates
Tue 11/1103:45MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mEmirates
Deal found 28/4₹ 85,756
Wed 14/500:20SFO - MAA
1 stop35h 25mCathay Pacific
Sat 7/601:30MAA - SFO
1 stop33h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4₹ 88,055

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

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 21/7

21:00-06:15

1 stop20h 45m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

21:45-07:00

1 stop21h 45m

₹ 75,111

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 1/9

19:25-00:10

1 stop40h 15m

Chennai

Tue 16/9

01:55-19:15

2 stops29h 50m

₹ 77,410

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

14:20-08:55

2 stops54h 05m

Chennai

Thu 18/9

01:55-19:55

1 stop30h 30m

₹ 78,007

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 12/10

15:55-02:50

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Sun 16/11

03:45-12:25

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 79,880

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

08:40-00:10

2 stops27h 00m

Chennai

Mon 27/10

01:45-21:37

2 stops32h 22m

₹ 80,817

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 15/10

11:30-22:00

1 stop22h 00m

Chennai

Thu 13/11

23:25-07:50

1 stop21h 55m

₹ 85,330

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 16/7

00:05-00:15

1 stop35h 40m

Chennai

Sun 17/8

01:30-11:30

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 85,671

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

17:05-08:05

1 stop26h 30m

Chennai

Wed 15/10

22:00-14:00

1 stop28h 30m

₹ 85,756

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 12/9

12:40-14:05

2 stops36h 55m

Chennai

Tue 16/9

09:10-16:40

2 stops44h 00m

₹ 87,033

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 25/10

22:30-02:45

2 stops39h 45m

Chennai

Thu 13/11

03:55-23:54

2 stops33h 29m

₹ 90,866

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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.
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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 25 April 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 May 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 30 April 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 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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 ₹ 75,111, 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 Lufthansa and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 77,410 and ₹ 79,880, respectively. Users have found that Air India is 25% 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 Air India, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 31,594. Singapore Airlines flights start at ₹ 35,001 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at ₹ 35,256 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 May 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 64,390Average₹ 90,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 65,395Average₹ 96,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 66,065Average₹ 75,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 82,001Average₹ 126,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 82,671Average₹ 138,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 88,011Average₹ 147,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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