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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 46,822

SFO — MAA
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Thu 12/1117:25 -
1 stop22h 40m
Wed 3/307:35 -
1 stop44h 50m
Deal found 1/11₹ 97,428
Thu 3/1209:58 -
2 stops26h 47m
Tue 11/503:55 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 2/11₹ 99,509
Wed 30/1215:40 -
1 stop21h 10m
Thu 4/203:55 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 5/11₹ 101,306
Sun 8/1122:10 -
2 stops32h 10m
Mon 16/1103:55 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 1/11₹ 103,293
Sun 29/1111:41 -
2 stops25h 04m
Mon 21/1203:15 -
1 stop22h 55m
Deal found 2/11₹ 103,955
Sun 8/1108:43 -
2 stops28h 17m
Mon 16/1103:15 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 2/11₹ 104,144
Sun 8/1112:00 -
2 stops25h 00m
Mon 26/404:20 -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 1/11₹ 104,428
Sun 8/1108:43 -
2 stops28h 17m
Mon 22/204:05 -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 2/11₹ 104,617
Sun 8/1112:00 -
2 stops24h 45m
Sun 22/1104:05 -
1 stop22h 55m
Deal found 2/11₹ 104,712
Tue 1/1219:25 -
2 stops29h 55m
Mon 7/1220:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 4/11₹ 104,806
Sun 8/1112:00 -
2 stops25h 00m
Mon 16/1103:15 -
1 stop23h 45m
Deal found 1/11₹ 104,901
Tue 1/1219:25 -
2 stops29h 55m
Tue 15/1220:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 4/11₹ 105,185

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai

Round-trip from

₹ 95,536

One-way from

₹ 46,822

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 117,009
18/1-3/2
  • 18/1-3/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 2/5-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (₹ 1,635,060 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 616,100 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 20/1

09:40-22:10

1 stop23h 00m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 50,228

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 1/12

10:45-07:25

2 stops31h 10m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 63,376

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 1/12

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 79,078

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 13/2

15:40-08:15

1 stop27h 05m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 91,564

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 10/11

14:20-08:40

3 stops52h 50m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 101,401

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

15:40-20:10

1 stop39h 00m

Chennai

Thu 25/2

03:55-13:35

1 stop23h 10m

₹ 101,590

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 4/12

15:40-20:10

1 stop39h 00m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 102,631

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 26/3

10:40-09:20

1 stop34h 10m

Chennai

Sun 4/4

18:00-09:50

2 stops28h 20m

₹ 106,036

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 23/11

11:15-05:35

2 stops28h 50m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 107,739

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 1/4

07:00-09:05

3 stops37h 35m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 110,293

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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 73 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 ₹ 90,807). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 187,100). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 98,280 and ₹ 140,467 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 95,536 on Multiple Airlines (18 Jan–3 Feb).

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
1,631 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,631 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,631 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,688 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,631 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,538 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,631 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

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 31h 05m. Fly via Emirates, British Airways, 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 ₹ 58,902, 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 ₹ 88,366 and ₹ 95,592, respectively. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 48% 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 ₹ 35,503. Air India flights start at ₹ 36,817 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at ₹ 44,494 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of ₹ 90,807). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 187,100). 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₹ 58,902Average₹ 88,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 88,366Average₹ 142,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 95,592Average₹ 104,706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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