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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 44,665

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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Chennai (MAA). 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 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

₹ 75,913

One-way from

₹ 44,665

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 150,298
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  • 26/1-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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  • 12/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2024.

Tue 31/1223:35SFO - MAA
1 stop35h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 25/101:50MAA - SFO
1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/12₹ 88,650
Tue 31/1211:35SFO - MAA
2 stops45h 00mJapan Airlines
Wed 22/110:45MAA - SFO
2 stops36h 35mJapan Airlines
Deal found 16/12₹ 97,566
Sun 29/1214:45SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 26/103:30MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/12₹ 104,699
Tue 31/1208:30SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/115:25MAA - SFO
3 stops37h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12₹ 110,388
Mon 30/1214:40SFO - MAA
1 stop43h 55mLufthansa
Sat 25/101:45MAA - SFO
1 stop24h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 16/12₹ 114,719
Mon 30/1220:00SFO - MAA
1 stop21h 30mAir India
Wed 22/107:50MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 40mAir India
Deal found 16/12₹ 115,993
Sun 29/1215:40SFO - MAA
1 stop27h 05mEmirates
Mon 27/109:45MAA - SFO
1 stop40h 35mEmirates
Deal found 16/12₹ 116,927
Tue 31/1214:10SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 27/120:30MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/12₹ 121,937
Tue 31/1208:30SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 05mAir Canada
Tue 14/101:45MAA - SFO
2 stops29h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 16/12₹ 124,314
Sat 28/1213:10SFO - MAA
2 stops33h 15mIndiGo
Mon 13/123:00MAA - SFO
2 stops31h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 17/12₹ 133,315
Wed 25/1210:30SFO - MAA
2 stops29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 30/1214:35MAA - SFO
2 stops35h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12₹ 146,562

Find flights from San Francisco to Chennai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Chennai 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 18 December 2024.

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San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 26/1

20:00-08:55

1 stop23h 25m

Chennai

Mon 3/3

09:35-15:55

1 stop19h 50m

₹ 75,913

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 10/3

16:35-08:15

2 stops27h 10m

Chennai

Mon 24/3

01:45-21:42

2 stops32h 27m

₹ 76,508

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 29/1

22:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

Tue 25/2

01:50-09:45

1 stop21h 25m

₹ 76,678

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 18/1

14:40-00:05

1 stop43h 55m

Chennai

Tue 20/5

01:55-19:15

2 stops29h 50m

₹ 77,017

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 8/3

18:50-00:05

2 stops39h 45m

Chennai

Mon 24/3

01:45-21:42

2 stops32h 27m

₹ 79,734

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 13/1

14:45-02:25

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Sun 16/2

03:30-12:35

1 stop22h 35m

₹ 79,819

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 28/1

15:40-20:10

1 stop39h 00m

Chennai

Mon 3/2

03:45-12:50

1 stop22h 35m

₹ 84,320

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

11:30-22:00

1 stop22h 00m

Chennai

Sun 22/6

23:15-09:40

1 stop22h 55m

₹ 86,613

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 28/1

17:30-05:35

1 stop22h 35m

Chennai

Tue 25/2

07:35-23:59

2 stops29h 54m

₹ 88,396

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

11:40-22:05

2 stops44h 55m

Chennai

Thu 6/2

13:05-09:50

2 stops34h 15m

₹ 91,962

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Chennai is 79 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 San Francisco to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 118). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

When flying from San Francisco to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 7% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Chennai flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. 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 Chennai. Reviews last updated 18 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air India and Cathay Pacific from San Francisco to Chennai have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
841 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 75,913, Air India will fly you from San Francisco to Chennai and back. In addition to Air India, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 76,678 and ₹ 77,017, respectively. Users have found that Air India is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 46,363. Air India flights start at ₹ 47,212 while deals on IndiGo start at ₹ 47,297 one-way.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 118). 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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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 51,595Average₹ 86,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 66,985Average₹ 125,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 78,255Average₹ 125,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 89,520Average₹ 102,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 90,006Average₹ 128,531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 128,132Average₹ 151,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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