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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 29,142

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
19 Apr — 26 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 77 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 14 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 72,382

One-way from

₹ 29,142

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 83,385
Air India
  • Air India
  • 12/5-10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 25m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (₹ 2,583,990 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 401,554 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 April 2025.

Mon 12/510:00SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mAir India
Tue 10/608:00MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mAir India
Deal found 13/4₹ 72,382
Mon 1/908:30SFO - MAA
2 stops27h 10mAir Canada
Mon 29/901:55MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 12/4₹ 72,898
Tue 13/523:10SFO - MAA
1 stop36h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/601:30MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/4₹ 73,328
Sat 25/1011:30SFO - MAA
1 stop32h 55mSingapore Airlines
Thu 13/1123:25MAA - SFO
1 stop21h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/4₹ 73,929
Sun 21/913:20SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 20mLufthansa
Sat 4/1001:55MAA - SFO
2 stops27h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 13/4₹ 75,477
Thu 13/1114:45SFO - MAA
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 16/1103:45MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/4₹ 79,345
Wed 14/511:25SFO - MAA
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/501:55MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4₹ 79,861
Sun 11/519:30SFO - MAA
1 stop43h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 9/605:35MAA - SFO
1 stop24h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/4₹ 80,635
Wed 23/422:21SFO - MAA
2 stops39h 49mEtihad Airways
Sun 4/510:05MAA - SFO
2 stops46h 07mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/4₹ 86,394

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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San Francisco

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

10:00-20:40

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Mon 9/6

08:00-18:00

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 72,382

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

23:10-00:15

1 stop36h 35m

Chennai

Thu 5/6

01:30-11:30

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 73,328

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 23/4

12:55-00:15

1 stop22h 50m

Chennai

Sat 3/5

02:00-13:00

2 stops47h 30m

₹ 77,884

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

15:55-02:50

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Sun 18/5

03:55-13:35

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 80,377

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 19/5

16:20-03:30

1 stop22h 40m

Chennai

Sun 29/6

05:35-13:50

1 stop44h 45m

₹ 82,526

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

13:45-08:55

2 stops30h 40m

Chennai

Thu 29/5

01:55-12:40

1 stop23h 15m

₹ 86,308

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 23/4

22:21-02:40

2 stops39h 49m

Chennai

Sun 4/5

10:05-19:42

2 stops46h 07m

₹ 86,394

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

17:05-20:30

1 stop38h 55m

Chennai

Mon 12/5

09:50-14:00

1 stop40h 40m

₹ 90,606

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 19/4

19:30-05:20

2 stops45h 20m

Chennai

Mon 2/6

20:40-16:10

2 stops32h 00m

₹ 94,647

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

00:20-00:15

1 stop35h 25m

₹ 29,142

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Chennai

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 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Chennai is 77 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of ₹ 99). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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 14 April 2025.

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 14 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Cathay Pacific and SWISS 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.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,195 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,195 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,195 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
846 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,195 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,195 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,550 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,195 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,189 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,195 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is 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 ₹ 72,382, 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 Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 73,328 and ₹ 80,377, respectively. Users have found that Air India is 29% 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 Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 29,142. Air India flights start at ₹ 30,603 while deals on American Airlines start at ₹ 38,512 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of ₹ 99). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 65,434Average₹ 93,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 66,689Average₹ 76,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 82,775Average₹ 103,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 83,452Average₹ 139,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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