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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from ₹ 49,178

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
11 Apr — 18 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 March 2026.

Mon 29/608:05
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/814:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3₹ 80,155
Wed 1/706:55
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops36h 35m
Air India
Wed 23/910:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops25h 20m
Air India
Deal found 10/3₹ 80,339
Mon 20/420:40
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop31h 25m
Air India
Thu 30/410:30
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop35h 20m
Air India
Deal found 10/3₹ 80,431
Wed 10/614:00
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops29h 30m
Air India
Wed 2/1214:25
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops29h 00m
Air India
Deal found 11/3₹ 80,523
Tue 5/521:40
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 50m
Air India
Tue 29/920:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop35h 45m
Air India
Deal found 9/3₹ 80,615
Sun 31/506:55
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops36h 35m
Air India
Fri 31/710:30
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop29h 55m
Air India
Deal found 11/3₹ 80,890
Fri 12/615:45
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/814:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3₹ 80,982
Sat 13/606:00
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops24h 15m
Air India
Mon 5/1010:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops25h 30m
Air India
Deal found 9/3₹ 81,074
Tue 12/522:30
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops55h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/914:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3₹ 81,258

Find flight deals from Chennai to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 12 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 80,155

One-way from

₹ 49,178

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 109,294
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 29/6-17/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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8/5
  • 8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to San Francisco 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 12 March 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 27/5

16:20-07:00

1 stop27h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

20:45-12:45

1 stop27h 30m

₹ 81,442

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 15/4

20:40-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 20/9

10:30-12:55

1 stop37h 55m

₹ 92,013

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 28/6

05:35-15:50

2 stops46h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

11:30-03:30

2 stops27h 30m

₹ 94,495

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 16/6

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 8/10

17:05-08:05

1 stop26h 30m

₹ 97,436

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 30/3

03:55-13:35

1 stop22h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 15/7

09:00-02:40

2 stops29h 10m

₹ 102,400

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 20/4

17:40-21:25

2 stops40h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

23:15-13:55

2 stops26h 10m

₹ 105,066

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 8/7

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

17:05-20:30

1 stop38h 55m

₹ 107,364
Fastest return journey

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 29/6

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 4/10

17:05-02:30

1 stop20h 55m

₹ 107,364

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 26/3

21:05-17:45

3 stops57h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

12:55-13:50

2 stops36h 25m

₹ 111,040

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 22/3

03:40-18:30

2 stops27h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 10/4

11:15-02:40

2 stops26h 55m

₹ 112,327

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Chennai to San Francisco is 65 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 Chennai to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of ₹ 62,139). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 86,498). 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated 12 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific from Chennai to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,541 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,203 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,784 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,969 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Air India, British Airways, and Emirates can get you from Chennai to San Francisco in just under 22h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 20m. Chennai and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 13906 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Singapore Airlines, at ₹ 59,869, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include IndiGo and Air India. Singapore Airlines is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as ₹ 32,023 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from ₹ 36,767 and IndiGo from ₹ 43,809 one-way.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of ₹ 62,139). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 86,498). 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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to San Francisco. 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 12 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 59,869Average₹ 95,949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 60,089Average₹ 102,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 74,722Average₹ 111,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 79,953Average₹ 90,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 87,982Average₹ 98,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 90,474Average₹ 111,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 90,541Average₹ 119,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 99,362Average₹ 111,754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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