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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 35,183

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 7 February 2026.

Mon 23/310:40
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop23h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 26/323:25
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2₹ 66,206
Mon 20/411:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 7/523:15
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2₹ 66,658
Mon 27/411:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 25/523:15
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2₹ 66,749
Wed 11/216:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops43h 00m
Air India
Mon 23/218:00
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops34h 00m
Air India
Deal found 6/2₹ 67,563
Wed 11/216:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops26h 45m
Air India
Sun 15/221:10
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops30h 50m
Air India
Deal found 6/2₹ 68,105
Thu 12/216:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops29h 05m
Air India
Wed 18/219:25
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops32h 35m
Air India
Deal found 7/2₹ 68,196
Thu 23/410:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops44h 40m
Air India
Tue 28/406:00
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 05m
Air India
Deal found 7/2₹ 68,648
Sat 21/315:25
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops41h 05m
Air India
Mon 6/409:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop42h 15m
Air India
Deal found 5/2₹ 68,738
Thu 12/216:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops29h 05m
Air India
Sun 22/221:10
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops30h 50m
Air India
Deal found 7/2₹ 68,829
Mon 16/216:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops25h 15m
Air India
Mon 18/521:40
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop30h 25m
Air India
Deal found 6/2₹ 68,919
Mon 9/216:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops25h 15m
Air India
Sat 14/219:25
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops32h 35m
Air India
Deal found 6/2₹ 69,010

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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 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 66,658

One-way from

₹ 35,183

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 88,546
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 20/4-7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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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 7 February 2026.
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San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

15:25-21:00

2 stops41h 05m

Chennai

Sun 5/4

21:40-07:00

1 stop21h 50m

₹ 73,532

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

10:00-00:30

2 stops26h 00m

Chennai

Sun 3/5

20:40-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 73,532

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

19:35-04:55

2 stops44h 50m

Chennai

Sun 19/4

18:00-16:15

2 stops34h 45m

₹ 74,708

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

14:00-04:55

2 stops26h 25m

Chennai

Sun 21/6

20:40-16:15

2 stops32h 05m

₹ 76,245

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

19:25-08:45

2 stops47h 50m

Chennai

Tue 14/4

18:00-16:15

2 stops34h 45m

₹ 76,245

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 21/5

14:20-04:55

2 stops26h 05m

Chennai

Sun 21/6

20:40-16:15

2 stops32h 05m

₹ 76,245

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

14:30-04:55

3 stops49h 55m

Chennai

Thu 23/4

20:40-16:15

2 stops32h 05m

₹ 77,964

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

14:30-04:55

3 stops49h 55m

Chennai

Wed 22/4

18:00-16:15

2 stops34h 45m

₹ 77,964

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 29/3

19:30-04:55

3 stops44h 55m

Chennai

Wed 22/4

18:00-16:15

2 stops34h 45m

₹ 78,054

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

12:50-08:45

3 stops54h 25m

Chennai

Wed 4/3

15:45-16:30

2 stops38h 15m

₹ 78,054

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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 30 January 2026.

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 ₹ 57,975). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 87,913). 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.

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 7 February 2026.
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
1,451 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,509 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,159 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,728 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,966 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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 22h 30m. Fly via Singapore Airlines or Air India 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 ₹ 61,066, 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 Air India and Singapore Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 65,517 and ₹ 68,387, respectively. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 37% 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 ₹ 31,227. Emirates flights start at ₹ 31,737 while deals on Air India start at ₹ 35,203 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 ₹ 57,975). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 87,913). 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 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 7 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 61,066Average₹ 82,633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 65,517Average₹ 126,967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 68,387Average₹ 160,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 76,212Average₹ 139,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 87,386Average₹ 162,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 92,257Average₹ 158,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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