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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 40,720

SFO — MAA
22 Oct — 29 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Wed 7/1010:55 -
1 stop39h 45m
Mon 12/1006:55 -
1 stop36h 35m
Deal found 19/9₹ 82,877
Sun 18/1010:55 -
2 stops25h 20m
Thu 12/1120:00 -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 19/9₹ 83,069
Sat 26/910:55 -
2 stops25h 15m
Wed 14/1016:20 -
1 stop27h 10m
Deal found 18/9₹ 83,165
Sun 18/1010:55 -
2 stops25h 20m
Sun 8/1122:15 -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 19/9₹ 83,261
Fri 25/910:55 -
2 stops34h 55m
Fri 16/1021:40 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 18/9₹ 83,356
Sat 31/1017:00 -
2 stops33h 35m
Wed 25/1122:15 -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 18/9₹ 83,452
Fri 2/1010:55 -
2 stops25h 20m
Mon 9/1122:15 -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 20/9₹ 83,548
Fri 2/1010:55 -
2 stops25h 20m
Tue 10/1108:05 -
1 stop36h 25m
Deal found 20/9₹ 83,644
Fri 2/1010:55 -
2 stops25h 20m
Mon 12/1021:40 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 18/9₹ 83,740
Wed 25/1110:00 -
2 stops33h 20m
Tue 22/1222:15 -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 22/9₹ 83,836
Sat 31/1017:00 -
2 stops28h 50m
Mon 5/422:15 -
1 stop29h 50m
Deal found 22/9₹ 83,931
Sun 22/1110:00 -
2 stops33h 20m
Wed 9/1222:15 -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 21/9₹ 84,027

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai

Round-trip from

₹ 82,877

One-way from

₹ 40,720

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 98,782
Air India
  • Air India
  • 7/10-12/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 76h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 12/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₹ 1,181,813 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 555,739 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 8/11

10:00-08:50

1 stop33h 20m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 46,181
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San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

13:00-23:35

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 51,355

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 29/9

13:00-23:35

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 51,355

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 26/9

13:00-23:35

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 61,703

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 9/12

18:35-13:00

2 stops28h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 67,260

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 11/12

18:35-13:00

2 stops28h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 70,613

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 11/12

12:00-08:50

2 stops55h 20m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 74,925

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

13:00-23:35

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 74,925

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 6/12

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 85,656

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 5/12

22:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 85,656

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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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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?

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of ₹ 91,692). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 177,827). 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 82,063 and ₹ 108,459 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 82,877 on Air India (7 Oct–12 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,606 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,606 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,606 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,606 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,490 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,606 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Chennai in 28h 55m. Fly via Cathay Pacific, KLM, or British Airways 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 ₹ 53,905, Singapore Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Chennai and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 89,507 and ₹ 96,827, respectively. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 52% 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 Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 35,916. Air India flights start at ₹ 37,292 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at ₹ 45,068 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of ₹ 91,692). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 177,827). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 53,905Average₹ 81,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 89,507Average₹ 119,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 96,827Average₹ 114,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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