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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area from ₹ 48,276

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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
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 5 March 2026.

Thu 21/520:40
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/814:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3₹ 79,415
Thu 16/406:00
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 05m
Air India
Thu 23/410:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops26h 00m
Air India
Deal found 1/3₹ 79,599
Mon 20/420:40
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 50m
Air India
Wed 6/510:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops34h 25m
Air India
Deal found 1/3₹ 79,691
Mon 4/501:55
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/911:10
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3₹ 79,784
Mon 20/414:30
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop29h 00m
Air India
Mon 4/510:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops34h 25m
Air India
Deal found 3/3₹ 79,876
Thu 16/406:00
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 05m
Air India
Thu 3/910:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops26h 00m
Air India
Deal found 28/2₹ 79,968
Mon 1/614:30
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/914:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3₹ 80,244
Wed 29/421:40
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/811:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3₹ 80,336
Wed 27/520:40
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/911:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3₹ 80,429
Tue 5/506:55
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop36h 35m
Air India
Tue 29/910:30
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop33h 55m
Air India
Deal found 5/3₹ 80,613
Mon 20/416:20
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/513:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3₹ 80,705
Thu 15/1005:35
MAA
-
SJC
2 stops29h 28m
British Airways
Mon 19/1014:17
SJC
-
MAA
2 stops48h 43m
British Airways
Deal found 2/3₹ 115,898

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 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 79,415

One-way from

₹ 48,276

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 106,409
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 21/5-3/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 55m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area
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7/4
  • 7/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 53m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area
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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 5 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 4/5

22:00-21:25

2 stops35h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

17:55-21:05

2 stops38h 40m

₹ 83,008

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 24/3

02:00-22:15

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

13:00-23:35

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 88,720

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 30/3

20:40-15:35

1 stop31h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

10:00-10:20

1 stop35h 50m

₹ 89,641

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 1/5

16:20-07:00

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

11:00-04:55

1 stop29h 25m

₹ 91,300

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 1/4

21:40-07:00

1 stop21h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 2/10

10:00-10:20

1 stop35h 50m

₹ 95,538

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 7/4

21:55-01:04

2 stops39h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

11:15-02:25

2 stops26h 40m

₹ 98,117
Fastest return journey

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 17/6

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

17:05-08:05

1 stop26h 30m

₹ 98,209

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 9/5

15:45-12:50

2 stops33h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

15:05-05:10

2 stops49h 35m

₹ 100,697

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 27/6

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

15:40-08:15

1 stop27h 05m

₹ 101,987

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 31/3

12:45-15:45

2 stops39h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

17:55-13:55

2 stops31h 30m

₹ 104,658

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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 ₹ 62,279). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 87,799). 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 5 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,467 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,467 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,746 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,972 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    Virgin Atlantic, Cathay Pacific, and Air India can get you from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 31h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 30m. 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 ₹ 32,096. Air India flights start at ₹ 36,851 while deals on IndiGo start at ₹ 43,908 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area are Chennai - San Francisco, Chennai - Oakland and Chennai - San Jose.

  • 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 ₹ 62,279). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 87,799). 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 5 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 60,004Average₹ 96,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 60,225Average₹ 102,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 74,169Average₹ 111,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 76,806Average₹ 115,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 80,134Average₹ 90,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 88,181Average₹ 98,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 90,679Average₹ 111,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 99,403Average₹ 111,797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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