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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from ₹ 61,052

MAA — SFO
11 Nov — 18 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to San Francisco

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to San Francisco

Thu 22/1006:55 -
1 stop36h 35m
Sun 11/410:30 -
2 stops44h 10m
Deal found 10/10₹ 93,875
Tue 17/1109:55 -
2 stops48h 30m
Thu 13/523:47 -
2 stops38h 33m
Deal found 9/10₹ 95,406
Tue 3/1121:50 -
2 stops40h 05m
Sun 31/121:40 -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 11/10₹ 95,502
Mon 26/1003:55 -
2 stops29h 30m
Sun 18/409:40 -
2 stops52h 40m
Deal found 8/10₹ 96,459
Sun 8/1121:50 -
2 stops36h 35m
Sun 15/1123:58 -
2 stops42h 37m
Deal found 11/10₹ 97,894
Mon 9/1103:55 -
2 stops34h 00m
Fri 7/523:59 -
2 stops38h 21m
Deal found 10/10₹ 97,990
Mon 16/1103:55 -
2 stops29h 10m
Thu 13/506:00 -
2 stops25h 40m
Deal found 10/10₹ 99,234
Wed 21/1004:05 -
2 stops30h 09m
Mon 9/1122:10 -
2 stops44h 25m
Deal found 8/10₹ 99,521

Find flight deals from Chennai to San Francisco

Round-trip from

₹ 93,875

One-way from

₹ 61,052

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 106,793
Air India
  • Air India
  • 22/10-11/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 80h 45m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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17/10-31/12
  • 17/10-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 30m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (₹ 2,029,758 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 309,268 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Cheapest return flight

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 31/10

12:20-16:35

1 stop40h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 62,200
Fastest return journey

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 5/2

03:15-12:40

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 65,933

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 4/2

03:55-13:35

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 66,028

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 12/3

03:55-13:35

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 67,368

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 6/2

22:15-15:35

1 stop30h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 68,899

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 12/1

22:00-16:30

2 stops56h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 72,727

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 9/1

23:15-16:30

2 stops54h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 75,406

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 28/12

22:00-16:30

2 stops56h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 78,373

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 10/1

23:15-16:30

2 stops54h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 78,373

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 1/2

09:50-13:44

3 stops65h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 96,459

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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?

The best time to book flights from Chennai to San Francisco is 86 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of ₹ 99,138). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 151,961). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Chennai to San Francisco flights typically cost between ₹ 92,918 and ₹ 117,128 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 93,875 on Air India (22 Oct–11 Apr).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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
1,623 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,677 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,513 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,719 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,915 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.

Related info for your journey

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

    Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways can get you from Chennai to San Francisco in just under 23h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 40m. 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?

    Virgin Atlantic, at ₹ 39,964, 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. Virgin Atlantic is 65% 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 ₹ 35,158 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from ₹ 36,227 and Qatar Airways from ₹ 49,405 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of ₹ 99,138). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 151,961). 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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Fly from Chennai to San Francisco on these airlines

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Top 7 airlines flying from Chennai to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 39,964Average₹ 123,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 62,326Average₹ 107,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 77,039Average₹ 96,951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 85,308Average₹ 116,815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 94,257Average₹ 119,633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 101,016Average₹ 118,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 131,387Average₹ 167,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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