Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area from ₹ 44,764

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
18 Jan — 25 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2025.

Tue 30/1216:55MAA - SFO
1 stop35h 05mAir India
Tue 31/311:00SFO - MAA
1 stop37h 25mAir India
Deal found 18/12₹ 75,540
Mon 22/1202:00MAA - SFO
1 stop32h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 6/500:20SFO - MAA
1 stop35h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12₹ 81,135
Sun 21/1218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mAir India
Mon 4/510:00SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 00mAir India
Deal found 18/12₹ 81,406
Fri 19/1206:00MAA - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAir India
Sat 3/115:00SFO - MAA
2 stops42h 10mAir India
Deal found 18/12₹ 82,218
Mon 22/1221:10MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mAir India
Mon 4/510:00SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 00mAir India
Deal found 18/12₹ 82,670
Mon 22/1221:10MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/523:30SFO - MAA
2 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12₹ 83,031
Mon 22/1206:00MAA - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAir India
Thu 1/116:30SFO - MAA
2 stops43h 00mAir India
Deal found 17/12₹ 83,662
Sun 21/1202:00MAA - SFO
1 stop21h 00mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/512:55SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12₹ 83,843
Sat 20/1202:00MAA - SFO
1 stop21h 00mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/512:55SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12₹ 85,648
Tue 23/1204:05MAA - OAK
2 stops33h 24mQatar Airways
Wed 6/507:00OAK - MAA
2 stops31h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12₹ 158,029
Thu 25/1203:25MAA - SJC
2 stops31h 18mQatar Airways
Tue 17/311:02SJC - MAA
2 stops26h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12₹ 604,048

Find flight deals from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated 19 December 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 75,540

One-way from

₹ 44,764

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 107,940
Air India
  • Air India
  • 30/12-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 72h 30m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area
15/1
  • 15/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 05m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (₹ 333,191 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 144,957 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area 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 19 December 2025.
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Fly from

Chennai

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San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 10/3

02:00-10:45

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

12:55-00:15

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 83,662

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 21/1

16:55-14:30

1 stop35h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 24/7

10:00-00:30

1 stop26h 00m

₹ 84,655

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 23/1

02:00-21:00

1 stop32h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 8/7

13:40-00:15

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 85,558

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 15/5

04:55-20:20

2 stops27h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 16/6

15:55-16:00

2 stops35h 35m

₹ 92,236

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 16/6

09:50-07:00

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

10:00-10:20

1 stop35h 50m

₹ 92,326

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 21/1

01:50-12:40

1 stop24h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 16/7

14:00-08:45

2 stops30h 15m

₹ 93,229

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 12/3

07:35-23:53

2 stops28h 48m

San Francisco

Fri 8/5

11:00-03:30

2 stops28h 00m

₹ 94,492

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 12/3

07:35-23:53

2 stops28h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

11:00-03:30

2 stops28h 00m

₹ 94,492

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 7/3

07:35-22:06

2 stops28h 01m

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

08:14-03:30

2 stops30h 46m

₹ 94,492

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 3/5

23:15-09:40

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

11:30-22:00

1 stop22h 00m

₹ 100,268

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area (average of ₹ 61,009). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 85,197). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated 19 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai (MAA) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San Francisco Bay Area from Chennai.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Cathay Pacific, Air India, and Virgin Atlantic can get you from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 21h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13906 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 31,645. Air India flights start at ₹ 36,456 while deals on Qatar Airways start at ₹ 43,226 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area (average of ₹ 61,009). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 85,197). 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 8 airlines flying from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 63,368Average₹ 94,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 66,516Average₹ 101,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 74,645Average₹ 117,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 76,069Average₹ 110,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 79,813Average₹ 89,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 86,383Average₹ 97,414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 86,545Average₹ 104,871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 97,180Average₹ 109,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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