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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from ₹ 48,381

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 28 January 2026.

Wed 28/106:00
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 55m
Air India
Wed 28/116:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops26h 45m
Air India
Deal found 26/1₹ 82,468
Fri 17/402:10
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/811:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1₹ 82,834
Mon 20/416:20
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop35h 45m
Air India
Sat 5/918:45
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops45h 40m
Air India
Deal found 25/1₹ 82,926
Sat 14/302:00
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 16/500:20
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop34h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 27/1₹ 83,017
Tue 27/112:25
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/311:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1₹ 83,201
Mon 26/115:45
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/311:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1₹ 83,292
Mon 23/321:40
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/919:35
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops48h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1₹ 83,476
Sat 2/506:00
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 05m
Air India
Mon 7/910:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops30h 25m
Air India
Deal found 27/1₹ 83,567
Sun 14/600:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 9/1211:25
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop23h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 26/1₹ 83,659
Tue 14/422:00
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/913:45
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1₹ 83,842
Thu 16/400:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 30/900:20
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop34h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 26/1₹ 83,934
Tue 24/306:00
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 55m
Air India
Thu 24/910:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops26h 00m
Air India
Deal found 25/1₹ 84,025

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 83,017

One-way from

₹ 48,381

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Average price

₹ 113,164
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 5/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 25m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 55m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 155,515 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 January 2026.
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Chennai

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 19/6

00:50-23:15

1 stop34h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

01:20-23:35

1 stop33h 45m

₹ 83,017

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 14/3

02:00-22:15

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 16/5

00:20-23:35

1 stop34h 45m

₹ 83,017

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 7/5

00:50-22:40

1 stop34h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 29/10

12:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

₹ 83,934

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 8/5

00:50-22:40

1 stop34h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

22:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

₹ 83,934

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 13/6

00:50-23:15

1 stop34h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 30/11

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

₹ 83,934

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 8/5

00:50-10:55

1 stop22h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 31/10

12:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

₹ 83,934

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 31/3

00:50-10:55

1 stop22h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 1/10

13:00-23:35

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 84,758

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 23/3

02:00-10:45

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

13:00-23:35

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 84,758

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 18/3

19:05-12:50

2 stops30h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

20:10-10:05

2 stops49h 25m

₹ 85,125

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 26/3

02:00-10:45

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 23/9

13:00-23:35

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 86,591

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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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 23 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Chennai to San Francisco is 56 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 ₹ 61,942). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 86,408). 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 Chennai to San Francisco?

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 28 January 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
1,439 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
1,439 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
3,489 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
1,148 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
7,705 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
2,978 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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?

    Cathay Pacific can get you from Chennai to San Francisco in just under 34h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Chennai and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 13906 km.

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

    IndiGo, at ₹ 59,899, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and Air India. IndiGo 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 ₹ 32,128 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from ₹ 36,998 and IndiGo from ₹ 44,719 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 ₹ 61,942). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 86,408). 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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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 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 59,899Average₹ 102,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 64,337Average₹ 97,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 74,487Average₹ 111,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 76,391Average₹ 120,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 80,903Average₹ 90,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 87,704Average₹ 98,903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 90,314Average₹ 109,264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 98,745Average₹ 110,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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