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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from ₹ 73,519

MAA — SFO
8 Oct — 15 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to San Francisco

Mon 26/1023:50 -
1 stop21h 30m
Tue 2/209:40 -
2 stops40h 25m
Deal found 7/9₹ 98,341
Tue 20/1023:15 -
1 stop23h 05m
Mon 25/109:40 -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 4/9₹ 98,436
Tue 20/1014:30 -
2 stops37h 55m
Thu 21/116:40 -
2 stops28h 25m
Deal found 7/9₹ 98,530
Mon 26/1023:50 -
1 stop21h 30m
Mon 8/209:40 -
2 stops57h 05m
Deal found 7/9₹ 98,625
Tue 6/1008:05 -
2 stops46h 20m
Sun 14/209:40 -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 7/9₹ 98,815
Fri 9/1023:45 -
2 stops54h 40m
Fri 12/209:40 -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 7/9₹ 98,909
Wed 7/1008:05 -
2 stops46h 20m
Thu 18/209:40 -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 4/9₹ 99,004
Mon 19/1023:50 -
1 stop22h 30m
Mon 25/109:40 -
2 stops40h 25m
Deal found 4/9₹ 99,099
Mon 26/1023:50 -
1 stop21h 30m
Sat 30/109:40 -
2 stops40h 25m
Deal found 6/9₹ 99,194
Fri 23/1008:05 -
2 stops46h 25m
Sat 30/109:40 -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 7/9₹ 99,383
Mon 19/1023:50 -
1 stop22h 30m
Fri 22/109:40 -
2 stops40h 25m
Deal found 4/9₹ 99,667
Sat 3/1008:05 -
2 stops46h 20m
Sun 31/109:40 -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 8/9₹ 99,762

Find flight deals from Chennai to San Francisco

Round-trip from

₹ 96,825

One-way from

₹ 73,519

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 113,026
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 3/3-25/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 00m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 11/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 45m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (₹ 2,186,982 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 330,850 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 13/1

03:50-12:50

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 79,582

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 17/1

03:50-12:50

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 80,056

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 14/2

18:00-13:20

3 stops32h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 86,404

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 7/11

20:00-16:55

3 stops34h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 86,498

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 3/1

22:10-13:35

3 stops52h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 91,330

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 17/9

04:05-14:10

1 stop22h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 96,730

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 8/11

20:00-13:20

3 stops54h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 98,530

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 17/10

04:05-00:59

2 stops33h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 24/1

07:00-08:05

2 stops35h 35m

₹ 100,425

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 27/10

17:15-12:45

2 stops32h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 18/4

13:45-08:15

2 stops30h 00m

₹ 104,689

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 3/2

03:50-12:50

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 27/7

17:05-02:30

1 stop20h 55m

₹ 107,152

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of ₹ 91,330). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 150,448). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

Chennai to San Francisco flights typically cost between ₹ 104,973 and ₹ 120,984 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 96,825 on Multiple Airlines (3 Mar–25 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
1,598 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,598 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,598 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,598 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,477 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,598 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,598 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,929 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,598 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Related info for your journey

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

    Etihad Airways, KLM, and Emirates can get you from Chennai to San Francisco in just under 22h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 54m. 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 ₹ 39,567, 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 64% 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 ₹ 34,808 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from ₹ 35,866 and Qatar Airways from ₹ 48,914 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of ₹ 91,330). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 150,448). 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 7 airlines flying from Chennai to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 39,567Average₹ 122,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 61,706Average₹ 103,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 73,059Average₹ 94,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 84,372Average₹ 105,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 93,319Average₹ 118,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 100,010Average₹ 116,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 135,295Average₹ 166,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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