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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from ₹ 43,734

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 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
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 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 78,514

One-way from

₹ 43,734

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 100,983
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 6/6-10/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 15m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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21/4
  • 21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 05m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 278,598 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 12 April 2025.

Fri 6/601:30MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/1000:20SFO - MAA
1 stop35h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/4₹ 78,514
Tue 10/608:00MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mAir India
Tue 1/721:00SFO - MAA
1 stop21h 20mAir India
Deal found 11/4₹ 80,236
Wed 30/400:05MAA - SFO
2 stops56h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/701:05SFO - MAA
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4₹ 84,540
Wed 25/605:35MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 38mBritish Airways
Wed 10/916:35SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/4₹ 86,090
Sat 15/1123:25MAA - SFO
1 stop21h 55mSingapore Airlines
Sun 1/209:40SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/4₹ 86,434
Mon 2/601:55MAA - SFO
1 stop30h 25mLufthansa
Wed 3/913:20SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 11/4₹ 86,520
Mon 14/720:10MAA - SFO
2 stops33h 00mIndiGo
Sat 16/818:45SFO - MAA
2 stops31h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 11/4₹ 87,037
Mon 2/601:55MAA - SFO
2 stops46h 10mAir Canada
Sun 2/1108:40SFO - MAA
2 stops49h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 10/4₹ 87,984
Tue 3/616:50MAA - SFO
2 stops31h 25mKLM
Wed 3/913:45SFO - MAA
2 stops34h 00mKLM
Deal found 11/4₹ 91,772
Mon 26/503:55MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 20/1114:45SFO - MAA
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/4₹ 91,858
Sun 25/504:00MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Sun 23/1115:40SFO - MAA
1 stop27h 05mEmirates
Deal found 10/4₹ 92,460
Mon 12/515:45MAA - SFO
2 stops44h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 27/706:00SFO - MAA
2 stops34h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/4₹ 93,321

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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 12 April 2025.
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Chennai

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 6/6

01:30-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

00:20-00:15

1 stop35h 25m

₹ 78,514

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 10/6

08:00-18:00

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

21:00-06:50

1 stop21h 20m

₹ 80,236

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 30/4

00:05-19:55

2 stops56h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

01:05-23:05

2 stops33h 30m

₹ 84,540

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 25/6

05:35-23:43

2 stops30h 38m

San Francisco

Wed 10/9

16:35-03:30

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 86,090

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 2/6

01:55-19:50

1 stop30h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 3/9

13:20-00:10

1 stop22h 20m

₹ 86,520

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 14/7

20:10-16:40

2 stops33h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 16/8

18:45-15:05

2 stops31h 50m

₹ 87,037

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 2/6

01:55-11:35

2 stops46h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 2/11

08:40-23:55

2 stops49h 45m

₹ 87,984

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 3/6

16:50-11:45

2 stops31h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 3/9

13:45-12:15

2 stops34h 00m

₹ 91,772

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 26/5

03:55-13:35

1 stop22h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 20/11

14:45-01:55

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 91,858

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 25/5

04:00-14:00

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 23/11

15:40-08:15

1 stop27h 05m

₹ 92,460

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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 4 April 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 ₹ 986). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,415). 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 12 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
322 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

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 ₹ 78,514, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air India and British Airways. Cathay Pacific is 25% 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 ₹ 45,455 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include IndiGo from ₹ 46,747 and Qatar Airways from ₹ 48,210 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 ₹ 986). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,415). 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
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 67,443Average₹ 112,767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 72,078Average₹ 104,875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 75,397Average₹ 108,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 77,885Average₹ 86,864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 80,086Average₹ 95,953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 84,475Average₹ 107,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 92,564Average₹ 110,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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