Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 30,353
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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
The best prices from San Francisco to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 79 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 22 January 2025.
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to ChennaiExplore 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 22 January 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 22 January 2025.
Find flights from San Francisco to Chennai within your budget
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 22 January 2025.
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Price
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Wed 12/3
21:00-20:10
1 stop34h 40m
Chennai
Tue 25/3
06:00-18:20
1 stop24h 50m
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Wed 26/2
09:40-22:10
1 stop23h 00m
Chennai
Thu 13/3
23:25-08:50
1 stop21h 55m
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Fri 7/3
11:25-00:35
1 stop23h 40m
Chennai
Sat 22/3
01:50-10:45
1 stop21h 25m
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Wed 23/4
13:10-00:10
1 stop22h 30m
Chennai
Wed 14/5
01:55-12:40
1 stop23h 15m
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Mon 10/3
10:50-00:05
2 stops24h 45m
Chennai
Mon 24/3
15:25-15:50
2 stops36h 55m
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Mon 28/4
08:30-00:10
2 stops27h 10m
Chennai
Tue 13/5
01:55-18:40
2 stops29h 15m
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Sun 27/4
16:10-02:50
1 stop22h 10m
Chennai
Wed 14/5
04:20-13:50
1 stop22h 00m
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Wed 26/2
15:40-08:15
1 stop27h 05m
Chennai
Thu 13/3
03:45-13:50
1 stop22h 35m
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Fri 31/1
11:25-00:35
1 stop23h 40m
San FranciscoChennai
SFO - MAA
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Sun 6/4
11:30-09:20
1 stop33h 20m
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.
Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Chennai
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
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 17 January 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Chennai is 79 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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 22 January 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 7% versus a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Chennai?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Chennai flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Rainfall in Chennai by month
Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.
Temperature in Chennai by month
Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).
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 22 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa 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.
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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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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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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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Overall
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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
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Comfort
Boarding
Reviews
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
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Comfort
Boarding
Reviews
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.