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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from ₹ 47,976

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
18 Jul — 25 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to San Francisco are usually found in October or November, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 13 July 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 79,645

One-way from

₹ 47,976

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 107,280
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 28/8-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 40m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
Air India
  • Air India
  • 18/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 05m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (₹ 579,988 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 181,787 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 13 July 2025.

Thu 28/801:30MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 30/1122:55SFO - MAA
1 stop36h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/7₹ 79,645
Wed 27/806:55MAA - SFO
1 stop23h 05mAir India
Tue 9/1210:15SFO - MAA
1 stop24h 05mAir India
Deal found 11/7₹ 80,074
Mon 15/910:30MAA - SFO
1 stop35h 40mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/1010:40SFO - MAA
1 stop33h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/7₹ 81,018
Mon 25/808:00MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/911:30SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7₹ 82,048
Wed 24/905:35MAA - SFO
2 stops47h 29mBritish Airways
Sun 28/908:00SFO - MAA
2 stops31h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/7₹ 84,966
Mon 29/901:55MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 15mAir Canada
Tue 31/308:30SFO - MAA
2 stops27h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 11/7₹ 85,481
Mon 29/901:55MAA - SFO
1 stop30h 30mLufthansa
Wed 1/413:45SFO - MAA
1 stop21h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 11/7₹ 85,824
Mon 25/811:00MAA - SFO
2 stops42h 10mIndiGo
Mon 1/912:40SFO - MAA
2 stops36h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 10/7₹ 88,227
Mon 15/921:50MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 27/1015:45SFO - MAA
1 stop28h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/7₹ 89,000

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 13 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 28/8

01:30-11:30

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 30/11

22:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

₹ 79,645

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 27/8

06:55-17:30

1 stop23h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 9/12

10:15-23:50

1 stop24h 05m

₹ 80,074

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 15/9

10:30-09:40

1 stop35h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 27/10

10:40-08:55

1 stop33h 45m

₹ 81,018

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 25/8

08:00-18:00

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 1/9

11:30-22:00

1 stop22h 00m

₹ 82,048

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 24/9

05:35-16:34

2 stops47h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 28/9

08:00-03:30

2 stops31h 00m

₹ 84,966

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 29/9

01:55-21:40

2 stops32h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

08:30-00:10

2 stops27h 10m

₹ 85,481

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 29/9

01:55-19:55

1 stop30h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

13:45-00:10

1 stop21h 55m

₹ 85,824

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 25/8

11:00-16:40

2 stops42h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 1/9

12:40-14:05

2 stops36h 55m

₹ 88,227

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 15/9

21:50-13:35

1 stop28h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 27/10

15:45-09:10

1 stop28h 55m

₹ 89,000

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 18/9

06:55-17:30

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 47,976

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 11 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chennai to San Francisco is 44 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 ₹ 982). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,340). 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 13 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cathay Pacific, at ₹ 79,645, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air India and Singapore Airlines. Cathay Pacific is 19% 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 ₹ 47,976 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from ₹ 48,748 and IndiGo from ₹ 51,065 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 ₹ 982). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,340). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 63,253Average₹ 96,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 65,877Average₹ 108,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 72,064Average₹ 103,728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 75,165Average₹ 107,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 77,450Average₹ 85,728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 80,153Average₹ 97,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 84,215Average₹ 92,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 92,439Average₹ 108,949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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