Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 39,535

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 27/9. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
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The best prices from San Francisco to Chennai are usually found in September or March, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Chennai (MAA)

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to MAA flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Chennai flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chennai.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

₹ 565,848

One-way from

₹ 49,190
High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Chennai
One-way flight from San Francisco to Chennai

SFO - MAA

Price

₹ 6,798 - ₹ 11,493

MAA

Temperature

25 - 33 °C

MAA

Rainfall

10 - 330 mm

What is the cheapest day to fly return from San Francisco to Chennai?

Wednesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 156%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

Users have found that booking a flight from San Francisco to Chennai at least 29 days early can save you up to 10% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 29 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Francisco to Chennai for as little as ₹ 132,922 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as ₹ 140,246 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chennai?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Chennai from San Francisco average ₹ 122,761. You can even find prices in September for less than ₹ 122,761, as users have found deals to Chennai from as low as ₹ 73,827. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Chennai from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 34%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Chennai (SFO - MAA)?

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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Cheap Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Some of the best deals we've found on Air India flights travelling from San Francisco to Chennai. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.

Cheap San Francisco to Chennai flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SFO to MAA flights in September, October
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San Francisco to Chennai 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chennai from San Francisco found for this year
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One-way flights to Chennai from San Francisco

The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Chennai
Users in need of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Chennai can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip San Francisco to Chennai flights by using the search form above.

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₹ 48,857 - ₹ 70,165

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SFO - MAA

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San Francisco

Mon 22/1

1 stop27h 50m

Chennai

Sun 11/2

1 stop33h 15m

₹ 48,857

San FranciscoChennai

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San Francisco

Mon 15/1

1 stop27h 50m

Chennai

Sun 11/2

1 stop34h 15m

₹ 48,941

San FranciscoChennai

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San Francisco

Mon 15/1

1 stop27h 50m

Chennai

Mon 12/2

1 stop34h 00m

₹ 50,106

San FranciscoChennai

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SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 18/1

1 stop24h 35m

Chennai

Sun 18/2

1 stop33h 15m

₹ 50,522

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 19/1

1 stop27h 50m

Chennai

Mon 12/2

1 stop34h 00m

₹ 51,770

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 19/1

1 stop27h 50m

Chennai

Fri 16/2

1 stop21h 00m

₹ 53,435

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 20/1

2 stops39h 58m

Chennai

Mon 29/1

2 stops28h 58m

₹ 66,836

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 29/10

2 stops38h 05m

Chennai

Wed 6/12

1 stop24h 15m

₹ 67,585

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 6/11

2 stops37h 05m

Chennai

Wed 22/11

1 stop24h 30m

₹ 70,165

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

See what other customers who have flown with Lufthansa, Air India and Qatar Airways 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
337 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

My First ever Fly with Singapore Airlines and also my last.. my original flight pattern was change they give 9 hrs lay over at Singapore airport on my return flight they give me only one boarding pass to fly from Philippines to Singapore, resulting in a long worrying walk to find a Singapore airlines desk where i have a long complicated conversation with the attendant to obtain my second boarding pass to Heathrow.. thirdly i find the onboard meals to be very unsatisfactory and strange combinations..

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
337 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
337 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

My First ever Fly with Singapore Airlines and also my last.. my original flight pattern was change they give 9 hrs lay over at Singapore airport on my return flight they give me only one boarding pass to fly from Philippines to Singapore, resulting in a long worrying walk to find a Singapore airlines desk where i have a long complicated conversation with the attendant to obtain my second boarding pass to Heathrow.. thirdly i find the onboard meals to be very unsatisfactory and strange combinations..

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
337 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

My First ever Fly with Singapore Airlines and also my last.. my original flight pattern was change they give 9 hrs lay over at Singapore airport on my return flight they give me only one boarding pass to fly from Philippines to Singapore, resulting in a long worrying walk to find a Singapore airlines desk where i have a long complicated conversation with the attendant to obtain my second boarding pass to Heathrow.. thirdly i find the onboard meals to be very unsatisfactory and strange combinations..

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
337 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

My First ever Fly with Singapore Airlines and also my last.. my original flight pattern was change they give 9 hrs lay over at Singapore airport on my return flight they give me only one boarding pass to fly from Philippines to Singapore, resulting in a long worrying walk to find a Singapore airlines desk where i have a long complicated conversation with the attendant to obtain my second boarding pass to Heathrow.. thirdly i find the onboard meals to be very unsatisfactory and strange combinations..

SWISS
7.4
Good
456 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
337 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

My First ever Fly with Singapore Airlines and also my last.. my original flight pattern was change they give 9 hrs lay over at Singapore airport on my return flight they give me only one boarding pass to fly from Philippines to Singapore, resulting in a long worrying walk to find a Singapore airlines desk where i have a long complicated conversation with the attendant to obtain my second boarding pass to Heathrow.. thirdly i find the onboard meals to be very unsatisfactory and strange combinations..

IndiGo
7.3
Good
171 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
337 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

My First ever Fly with Singapore Airlines and also my last.. my original flight pattern was change they give 9 hrs lay over at Singapore airport on my return flight they give me only one boarding pass to fly from Philippines to Singapore, resulting in a long worrying walk to find a Singapore airlines desk where i have a long complicated conversation with the attendant to obtain my second boarding pass to Heathrow.. thirdly i find the onboard meals to be very unsatisfactory and strange combinations..

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Chennai flights.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Chennai for under ₹ 48,900 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Chennai for under ₹ 48,900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air India for just ₹ 48,857, but on average you can expect to pay ₹ 53,352.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Chennai for under ₹ 68,500?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Chennai within the next 7 days for less than ₹ 68,500.

How popular is this San Francisco to Chennai flight route?

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Chennai round-trip?

Currently priced at ₹ 48,857, 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. Users have found that Air India is 60% 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 Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 39,535. Etihad Airways flights start at ₹ 48,275 while deals on Air India start at ₹ 53,685 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Chennai?

What does SFO to MAA mean?

SFO stands for San Francisco Airport, while MAA stands for Chennai Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Other flights from San Francisco

Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from San Francisco to Chennai choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 63,405Average₹ 108,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 91,532Average₹ 140,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 94,904Average₹ 144,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 99,980Average₹ 146,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 128,999Average₹ 145,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 169,607Average₹ 185,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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