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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from ₹ 45,188

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Chennai to San Francisco are usually found in October or November, booked 84 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

₹ 81,458

One-way from

₹ 45,188

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 105,496
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 4/2-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 25m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
10/2
  • 10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 21m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 19 December 2024.

Thu 26/1207:35MAA - SFO
1 stop24h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 16/416:35SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/12₹ 82,223
Tue 24/1208:00MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mAir India
Tue 15/421:00SFO - MAA
1 stop32h 05mAir India
Deal found 18/12₹ 94,964
Wed 25/1220:30MAA - SFO
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/401:15SFO - MAA
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12₹ 99,381
Fri 27/1201:45MAA - SFO
1 stop31h 50mLufthansa
Mon 7/413:10SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12₹ 100,315
Fri 27/1221:00MAA - SFO
2 stops29h 40mAir France
Thu 23/115:25SFO - MAA
2 stops29h 30mAir France
Deal found 19/12₹ 104,562
Thu 26/1221:00MAA - SFO
2 stops28h 20mKLM
Tue 15/413:50SFO - MAA
2 stops34h 10mKLM
Deal found 18/12₹ 116,539
Thu 26/1203:45MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mEmirates
Thu 23/115:40SFO - MAA
1 stop27h 05mEmirates
Deal found 19/12₹ 131,998
Mon 30/1210:00MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 15/109:40SFO - MAA
1 stop33h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/12₹ 146,523
Fri 27/1201:30MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 30mThai Airways
Sun 6/400:50SFO - MAA
2 stops34h 41mThai Airways
Deal found 17/12₹ 147,627
Wed 18/1201:45MAA - SFO
2 stops29h 15mAir Canada
Wed 25/1223:22SFO - MAA
2 stops35h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 18/12₹ 148,731
Fri 20/1203:30MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 22/1200:41SFO - MAA
2 stops36h 14mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12₹ 148,816

Find flights from Chennai to San Francisco within your budget

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 19 December 2024.

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ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 4/2

01:50-21:15

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

01:15-00:15

1 stop34h 30m

₹ 81,458

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 28/4

05:35-17:25

1 stop24h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

06:31-03:30

2 stops32h 29m

₹ 81,543

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 22/1

09:35-16:25

2 stops44h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 8/3

14:45-08:15

2 stops28h 00m

₹ 82,732

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 22/3

01:45-13:35

1 stop24h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 23/9

13:20-00:10

1 stop22h 20m

₹ 83,752

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 14/2

09:35-17:00

1 stop20h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 18/2

20:30-08:55

1 stop22h 55m

₹ 83,921

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 10/3

09:45-13:50

1 stop40h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

17:05-20:30

1 stop38h 55m

₹ 90,632

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 18/2

01:45-20:46

2 stops32h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

07:10-00:10

2 stops28h 30m

₹ 93,095

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 11/5

10:30-09:40

1 stop35h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 29/6

11:30-09:20

1 stop33h 20m

₹ 94,709

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 23/3

03:45-13:35

1 stop22h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 22/9

12:50-03:00

2 stops25h 40m

₹ 99,381

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 26/3

18:10-12:50

2 stops31h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 23/9

13:50-08:50

2 stops30h 30m

₹ 102,099

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to San Francisco

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

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 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from Chennai to San Francisco is 84 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 ₹ 969). 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.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 19 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, British Airways and Air India from Chennai to San Francisco to help guide your decision. 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.
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

7.8
Good
357 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to San Francisco. 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 Chennai to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cathay Pacific, at ₹ 81,458, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Air India. Cathay Pacific is 24% 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 ₹ 49,435 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include IndiGo from ₹ 50,795 and Air India from ₹ 52,493 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 ₹ 969). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Chennai to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 70,594Average₹ 106,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 75,303Average₹ 111,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 75,951Average₹ 117,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 77,271Average₹ 93,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 78,399Average₹ 101,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapest₹ 81,081Average₹ 96,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 82,483Average₹ 102,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 93,029Average₹ 119,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 98,006Average₹ 114,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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