Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area from ₹ 42,521

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 16/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
7 Jan — 14 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 8 December 2025.

Thu 18/1211:40MAA - SFO
2 stops40h 20mAir India
Thu 21/510:00SFO - MAA
2 stops46h 30mAir India
Deal found 6/12₹ 74,524
Fri 19/1211:40MAA - SFO
2 stops40h 20mAir India
Fri 2/114:25SFO - MAA
2 stops30h 25mAir India
Deal found 7/12₹ 74,614
Mon 22/1221:10MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mAir India
Fri 27/222:50SFO - MAA
2 stops30h 30mAir India
Deal found 6/12₹ 75,423
Mon 22/1206:00MAA - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAir India
Tue 24/222:50SFO - MAA
2 stops33h 10mAir India
Deal found 7/12₹ 75,962
Mon 22/1221:10MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/209:40SFO - MAA
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12₹ 76,052
Fri 19/1206:15MAA - SFO
2 stops45h 45mAir India
Sat 3/116:30SFO - MAA
1 stop33h 40mAir India
Deal found 7/12₹ 76,322
Fri 19/1211:40MAA - SFO
2 stops40h 20mAir India
Wed 31/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops29h 00mAir India
Deal found 7/12₹ 76,682
Tue 23/1206:00MAA - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAir India
Mon 5/116:30SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Deal found 6/12₹ 76,772
Fri 19/1211:40MAA - SFO
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/116:30SFO - MAA
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12₹ 76,861
Sun 21/1221:10MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mAir India
Mon 23/222:50SFO - MAA
2 stops30h 30mAir India
Deal found 7/12₹ 77,491
Fri 12/1211:40MAA - SFO
2 stops40h 20mAir India
Tue 3/314:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Deal found 6/12₹ 77,581
Wed 17/1203:25MAA - SJC
2 stops34h 04mQatar Airways
Thu 21/506:45SJC - MAA
2 stops31h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/12₹ 149,048

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 8 December 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 73,356

One-way from

₹ 42,521

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 107,516
Air India
  • Air India
  • 25/2-3/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 15m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 16/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (₹ 325,863 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 143,307 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 8 December 2025.
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Chennai

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San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 14/4

01:30-22:40

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 14/7

01:05-00:15

1 stop34h 40m

₹ 81,356

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 2/2

02:00-16:20

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 14/7

01:05-00:15

1 stop34h 40m

₹ 83,873

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 2/2

02:00-16:20

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 17/7

01:05-00:15

1 stop34h 40m

₹ 83,873

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 4/2

02:00-09:45

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 17/7

01:05-00:15

1 stop34h 40m

₹ 83,873

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 5/2

02:00-21:15

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 14/7

01:05-00:15

1 stop34h 40m

₹ 85,761

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 27/2

02:00-21:15

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

13:40-00:15

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 85,851

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 25/12

06:00-12:25

1 stop19h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

14:25-22:40

1 stop42h 45m

₹ 86,211

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 23/12

01:50-15:55

1 stop27h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

13:30-08:45

2 stops29h 45m

₹ 87,739

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 26/2

07:35-15:35

2 stops45h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

10:16-03:30

2 stops28h 44m

₹ 93,313

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 4/2

07:35-15:00

1 stop44h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

13:25-05:35

2 stops26h 40m

₹ 94,211

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 ₹ 60,770). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 84,862). 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 8 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.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

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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, British Airways, and American Airlines can get you from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 33h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 52m. 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 ₹ 31,520. Air India flights start at ₹ 36,313 while deals on Qatar Airways start at ₹ 43,057 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.

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    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 ₹ 60,770). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 84,862). 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 8 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 65,127Average₹ 95,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 66,255Average₹ 100,701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 74,352Average₹ 115,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 75,870Average₹ 110,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 79,610Average₹ 88,846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 86,044Average₹ 99,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 86,205Average₹ 104,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 96,773Average₹ 111,725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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