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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 49,283

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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
5 Jul — 12 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chennai are usually found in September or April, booked 52 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 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 84,985

One-way from

₹ 49,283

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 141,699
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/11-10/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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11/8
  • 11/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (₹ 1,343,528 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 411,348 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chennai
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 30 June 2025.

Wed 19/1111:40SFO - MAA
2 stops32h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 10/1221:50MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/6₹ 84,985
Fri 26/913:20SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 20mLufthansa
Mon 13/1001:55MAA - SFO
2 stops25h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 29/6₹ 85,156
Fri 1/810:00SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mAir India
Fri 15/803:00MAA - SFO
1 stop40h 30mAir India
Deal found 29/6₹ 85,241
Sun 17/801:45SFO - MAA
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/806:25MAA - SFO
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6₹ 85,754
Wed 6/817:05SFO - MAA
1 stop38h 55mEmirates
Wed 15/1004:00MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Deal found 28/6₹ 86,010
Fri 12/922:30SFO - MAA
2 stops40h 30mBritish Airways
Fri 6/307:35MAA - SFO
1 stop24h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/6₹ 86,949
Sat 9/806:05SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 35mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/904:25MAA - SFO
2 stops31h 48mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/6₹ 87,206
Sat 27/923:00SFO - MAA
2 stops36h 40mAir Canada
Mon 13/1001:55MAA - SFO
2 stops46h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 29/6₹ 88,999

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 30 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

11:40-09:10

2 stops32h 00m

Chennai

Wed 10/12

21:50-12:25

1 stop28h 05m

₹ 84,985

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 26/9

13:20-00:10

1 stop22h 20m

Chennai

Tue 14/10

01:55-14:30

2 stops25h 05m

₹ 85,156

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 1/8

10:00-20:40

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Fri 15/8

03:00-07:00

1 stop40h 30m

₹ 85,241

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 17/8

01:45-06:30

2 stops40h 15m

Chennai

Sun 31/8

06:25-09:30

2 stops39h 35m

₹ 85,754

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 6/8

17:05-20:30

1 stop38h 55m

Chennai

Wed 15/10

04:00-14:00

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 86,010

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 30/8

11:40-00:10

2 stops48h 00m

Chennai

Tue 3/3

01:50-17:44

2 stops29h 24m

₹ 86,693

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 12/9

22:30-03:30

2 stops40h 30m

Chennai

Fri 6/3

07:35-18:45

1 stop24h 40m

₹ 86,949

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 9/8

06:05-20:10

2 stops25h 35m

Chennai

Tue 9/9

04:25-23:43

2 stops31h 48m

₹ 87,206

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 11/8

01:05-22:40

2 stops33h 05m

₹ 49,283

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 1/8

21:00-06:15

2 stops44h 45m

₹ 49,966

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Chennai is 52 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December 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 30 June 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.

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 30 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,222 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,884 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

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 to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 84,985, Qatar Airways will fly you from San Francisco to Chennai and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Air India - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 85,156 and ₹ 85,241, respectively. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 12% 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 Air India, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 49,966. American Airlines flights start at ₹ 50,991 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at ₹ 56,116 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December 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.

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EmiratesCheapest₹ 84,795Average₹ 144,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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