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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 44,269

SFO — MAA
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Thu 17/910:55 -
2 stops39h 45m
Tue 6/1021:40 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 10/9₹ 81,941
Sun 27/910:55 -
2 stops34h 55m
Sun 18/1020:10 -
1 stop23h 20m
Deal found 11/9₹ 82,132
Sat 12/910:55 -
2 stops33h 15m
Mon 21/921:40 -
2 stops45h 50m
Deal found 11/9₹ 82,419
Tue 8/920:45 -
2 stops33h 25m
Sun 13/906:55 -
2 stops36h 35m
Deal found 8/9₹ 82,514
Thu 24/910:55 -
2 stops25h 15m
Mon 12/1021:40 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 10/9₹ 82,610
Tue 8/920:45 -
1 stop25h 05m
Tue 15/914:00 -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 7/9₹ 82,705
Sat 12/910:55 -
2 stops33h 15m
Wed 30/920:10 -
1 stop23h 20m
Deal found 9/9₹ 82,801
Sun 25/1011:00 -
2 stops33h 20m
Tue 3/1106:55 -
1 stop37h 35m
Deal found 11/9₹ 82,897
Fri 2/1010:55 -
2 stops25h 20m
Sun 18/1021:40 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 11/9₹ 83,088
Tue 15/910:55 -
2 stops34h 55m
Thu 15/1021:40 -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 10/9₹ 83,184
Sun 25/1011:00 -
2 stops33h 20m
Wed 9/1220:00 -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 9/9₹ 83,279
Sun 13/910:55 -
2 stops34h 55m
Sat 19/921:40 -
2 stops45h 50m
Deal found 9/9₹ 83,375

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai

Round-trip from

₹ 81,941

One-way from

₹ 44,269

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 93,797
Air India
  • Air India
  • 27/9-13/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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24/1-31/12
  • 24/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (₹ 1,047,495 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 516,929 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 51,249

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

10:55-22:20

2 stops46h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 59,758

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

12:00-10:20

2 stops56h 50m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 59,758

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 24/10

23:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 61,575

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 9/12

12:00-08:50

2 stops55h 20m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 62,244

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

23:40-22:55

3 stops33h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 64,730

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 23/9

18:59-02:50

2 stops43h 21m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 66,834

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 2/11

13:50-08:15

2 stops28h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 67,312

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 21/11

22:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 80,315
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 27/9

16:35-03:30

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 86,434

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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 71 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of ₹ 90,833). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 172,008). 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 ₹ 78,977 and ₹ 106,609 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 81,941 on Air India (27 Sept–13 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
1,600 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,654 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,481 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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 27h 47m. Fly via Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, 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 ₹ 53,793, 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 ₹ 89,321 and ₹ 96,626, 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 ₹ 35,842. Air India flights start at ₹ 37,215 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at ₹ 44,975 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of ₹ 90,833). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 172,008). 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₹ 53,793Average₹ 76,755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 89,321Average₹ 119,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 96,626Average₹ 113,951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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