Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai from ₹ 39,476

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
13 Jan — 20 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 December 2025.

Sun 28/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 45mAir India
Wed 14/119:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 13/12₹ 75,782
Fri 26/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Tue 13/119:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 13/12₹ 75,873
Tue 30/1216:30SFO - MAA
1 stop25h 15mAir India
Tue 3/219:25MAA - SFO
1 stop32h 35mAir India
Deal found 12/12₹ 76,869
Wed 31/1214:25SFO - MAA
1 stop33h 00mAir India
Thu 22/118:00MAA - SFO
1 stop34h 00mAir India
Deal found 11/12₹ 77,955
Mon 29/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Tue 17/216:20MAA - SFO
1 stop33h 35mAir India
Deal found 13/12₹ 79,313
Mon 29/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops39h 30mAir India
Tue 6/119:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 14/12₹ 80,309
Tue 30/1216:30SFO - MAA
1 stop25h 15mAir India
Wed 14/116:55MAA - SFO
1 stop35h 05mAir India
Deal found 13/12₹ 82,482
Tue 23/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops36h 50mAir India
Sun 1/218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mAir India
Deal found 13/12₹ 82,573
Mon 29/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/100:15MAA - SFO
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 82,663
Thu 25/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 45mAir India
Thu 29/118:00MAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mAir India
Deal found 13/12₹ 82,935
Thu 25/1208:59SJC - MAA
2 stops55h 06mBritish Airways
Wed 28/107:35MAA - SJC
2 stops51h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/12₹ 153,195
Thu 25/1208:59SJC - MAA
2 stops55h 06mBritish Airways
Fri 30/107:35MAA - SJC
2 stops51h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/12₹ 165,146

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 14 December 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 74,696

One-way from

₹ 39,476

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 153,919
Air India
  • Air India
  • 12/1-23/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 45m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 25m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (₹ 1,267,802 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 450,204 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Tue 10/3

02:00-10:45

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 79,857

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 17/2

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Wed 4/3

02:00-09:45

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 79,857

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

20:40-05:35

1 stop43h 25m

Chennai

Wed 4/3

07:35-18:45

1 stop24h 40m

₹ 83,931

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

20:40-05:35

1 stop43h 25m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

07:35-18:45

1 stop24h 40m

₹ 83,931

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Sun 1/2

02:00-21:15

1 stop32h 45m

₹ 84,384

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Fri 6/3

02:00-09:45

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 84,384

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Wed 4/2

12:46-05:35

2 stops27h 19m

Chennai

Sun 8/2

07:35-18:56

2 stops48h 51m

₹ 84,836

Santa RosaChennai

STS - MAA

STSMAA

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Tue 13/1

07:00-00:35

2 stops28h 05m

Chennai

Mon 26/1

02:00-15:29

2 stops26h 59m

₹ 89,092

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

12:50-08:45

3 stops54h 25m

Chennai

Mon 16/3

18:00-17:30

2 stops36h 00m

₹ 93,438

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

17:25-08:45

3 stops49h 50m

Chennai

Tue 17/3

18:00-17:30

2 stops36h 00m

₹ 93,438

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai (average of ₹ 57,584). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 91,446). 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 XIH to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 December 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 14 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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 Bay Area to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai (MAA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chennai from San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    Departing from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai will take you 23h 40m. The distance from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai is about 13906 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area 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 ₹ 31,260. Emirates flights start at ₹ 31,771 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at ₹ 35,484 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai (average of ₹ 57,584). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 91,446). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 61,130Average₹ 81,973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 68,459Average₹ 160,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 69,027Average₹ 108,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 76,292Average₹ 139,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 87,478Average₹ 154,812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 92,354Average₹ 158,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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