Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 34,764
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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chennai are usually found in September or August, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai
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 11 November 2025.
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 11 November 2025.
Thu 4/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Fri 12/1218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mAir India
Deal found 10/11₹ 73,341
Sat 15/1122:50SFO - MAA
1 stop27h 20mAir India
Mon 1/1218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops40h 20mAir India
Deal found 10/11₹ 73,429
Fri 5/1216:30SFO - MAA
1 stop25h 20mAir India
Mon 15/1221:10MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 73,518
Sun 28/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 45mAir India
Wed 14/119:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 73,784
Fri 5/1216:30SFO - MAA
1 stop25h 20mAir India
Thu 18/1221:10MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mAir India
Deal found 10/11₹ 73,961
Mon 29/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 20mAir India
Sat 17/119:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 74,139
Wed 3/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops29h 00mAir India
Mon 15/1215:45MAA - SFO
2 stops36h 15mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 74,405
Mon 17/1122:50SFO - MAA
2 stops30h 30mAir India
Tue 25/1107:15MAA - SFO
2 stops27h 05mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 74,494
Wed 3/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Tue 16/1219:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 10/11₹ 74,582
Sat 15/1122:50SFO - MAA
2 stops27h 20mAir India
Fri 5/1218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 74,760
Wed 3/1222:50SFO - MAA
2 stops34h 30mAir India
Sun 14/1209:35MAA - SFO
2 stops42h 25mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 74,848
Best flights from San Francisco to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 November 2025.
Mon 16/211:25SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 25/202:00MAA - SFO
1 stop21h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/11₹ 78,218
Thu 12/313:50SFO - MAA
3 stops54h 25mSWISS
Tue 31/315:45MAA - SFO
2 stops36h 55mSWISS
Deal found 9/11₹ 79,992
Tue 30/1217:30SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 3/207:35MAA - SFO
1 stop44h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/11₹ 83,007
Mon 29/1221:45SFO - MAA
1 stop37h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 21/102:00MAA - SFO
1 stop27h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/11₹ 78,218
Tue 17/212:50SFO - MAA
3 stops54h 25mSWISS
Mon 2/318:00MAA - SFO
2 stops36h 00mSWISS
Deal found 10/11₹ 79,992
Sun 1/217:25SFO - MAA
3 stops49h 50mSWISS
Sat 28/218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops36h 00mSWISS
Deal found 10/11₹ 79,992
Fri 20/211:25SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 2/302:00MAA - SFO
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/11₹ 82,652
Thu 19/217:25SFO - MAA
3 stops49h 50mSWISS
Sat 28/218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops36h 00mSWISS
Deal found 10/11₹ 79,992
Sun 1/212:50SFO - MAA
3 stops54h 25mSWISS
Fri 13/318:00MAA - SFO
2 stops36h 00mSWISS
Deal found 9/11₹ 79,992
Wed 21/117:25SFO - MAA
3 stops49h 50mSWISS
Wed 25/218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops36h 00mSWISS
Deal found 9/11₹ 79,992
Wed 11/320:25SFO - MAA
2 stops48h 00mSWISS
Mon 30/315:25MAA - SFO
3 stops40h 25mSWISS
Deal found 9/11₹ 81,943
Wed 11/318:25SFO - MAA
3 stops49h 50mSWISS
Wed 1/415:25MAA - SFO
3 stops34h 45mSWISS
Deal found 9/11₹ 83,628
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai. Data last updated 11 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 15/1122:50SFO - MAA
1 stop27h 20mAir India
Mon 1/1218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops40h 20mAir India
Deal found 10/11₹ 73,429
Sat 15/1122:50SFO - MAA
2 stops27h 20mAir India
Fri 12/1218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 74,760
Mon 17/1122:50SFO - MAA
2 stops30h 30mAir India
Tue 25/1107:15MAA - SFO
2 stops27h 05mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 74,494
Tue 2/1222:50SFO - MAA
2 stops30h 30mAir India
Sat 13/1206:00MAA - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAir India
Deal found 8/11₹ 74,937
Wed 3/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops29h 00mAir India
Mon 15/1215:45MAA - SFO
2 stops36h 15mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 74,405
Wed 3/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Tue 16/1219:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 10/11₹ 74,582
Wed 3/1222:50SFO - MAA
2 stops34h 30mAir India
Sun 14/1209:35MAA - SFO
2 stops42h 25mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 74,848
Thu 4/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Fri 12/1218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 73,341
Fri 5/1216:30SFO - MAA
1 stop25h 20mAir India
Mon 15/1218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mAir India
Deal found 10/11₹ 73,518
Fri 5/1216:30SFO - MAA
1 stop25h 20mAir India
Thu 18/1221:10MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mAir India
Deal found 10/11₹ 73,961
Sun 28/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 45mAir India
Wed 14/119:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 73,784
Mon 29/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 20mAir India
Sat 17/119:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 74,139
One-way flights from San Francisco to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 November 2025.
Tue 27/123:35SFO - MAA
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11₹ 34,764
Tue 20/123:35SFO - MAA
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11₹ 35,207
Tue 10/209:40SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/11₹ 35,562
Thu 29/107:30SFO - MAA
2 stops32h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/11₹ 35,739
Sun 26/407:21SFO - MAA
2 stops33h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11₹ 36,094
Mon 26/123:35SFO - MAA
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11₹ 36,271
Mon 19/123:35SFO - MAA
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11₹ 37,069
Sun 8/209:40SFO - MAA
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11₹ 37,158
Wed 7/122:30SFO - MAA
2 stops41h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/11₹ 37,247
Wed 15/420:30SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11₹ 37,424
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 11 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Chennai that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Mon 16/2
11:25-00:35
1 stop23h 40m
Chennai
Wed 25/2
02:00-09:45
1 stop21h 15m
₹ 78,218
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Mon 29/12
21:45-00:35
1 stop37h 20m
Chennai
Wed 21/1
02:00-16:05
1 stop27h 35m
₹ 78,218
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Thu 12/3
13:50-08:45
3 stops54h 25m
Chennai
Tue 31/3
15:45-16:10
2 stops36h 55m
₹ 79,992
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Tue 17/2
12:50-08:45
3 stops54h 25m
Chennai
Mon 2/3
18:00-16:30
2 stops36h 00m
₹ 79,992
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Sun 1/2
17:25-08:45
3 stops49h 50m
Chennai
Sat 28/2
18:00-16:30
2 stops36h 00m
₹ 79,992
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Thu 19/2
17:25-08:45
3 stops49h 50m
Chennai
Sat 28/2
18:00-16:30
2 stops36h 00m
₹ 79,992
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Sun 1/2
12:50-08:45
3 stops54h 25m
Chennai
Fri 13/3
18:00-17:30
2 stops36h 00m
₹ 79,992
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Wed 21/1
17:25-08:45
3 stops49h 50m
Chennai
Wed 25/2
18:00-16:30
2 stops36h 00m
₹ 79,992
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Wed 11/3
20:25-08:55
2 stops48h 00m
Chennai
Mon 30/3
15:25-19:20
3 stops40h 25m
₹ 81,943
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Fri 20/2
11:25-00:35
1 stop23h 40m
Chennai
Mon 2/3
02:00-16:20
1 stop27h 50m
₹ 82,652
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai
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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 7 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Chennai is 90 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 ₹ 56,402). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 94,358). 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 SFO to MAA?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 11 November 2025.
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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight in the evening.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Chennai?
Share of one-stop return flights from San Francisco to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 24% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Chennai on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 00m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 00m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Chennai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 57m.
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 11 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chennai?
There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Chennai in 23h 40m. Fly via Cathay Pacific or SWISS 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 ₹ 59,876, 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 Singapore Airlines and Air India - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 67,054 and ₹ 67,611, respectively. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 38% 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 36,094. Air India flights start at ₹ 37,690 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at ₹ 38,932 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 ₹ 56,402). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 94,358). 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
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