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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from ₹ 49,175

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
24 Feb — 3 Mar1
1 adult

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 19 February 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 80,713

One-way from

₹ 49,175

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 97,221
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 20/3-28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 35m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 6/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 00m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₹ 1,270,618 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 262,242 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 19 February 2025.

Thu 20/301:50MAA - SFO
1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/312:25SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/2₹ 80,713
Wed 19/301:45MAA - SFO
1 stop24h 20mLufthansa
Sun 14/913:20SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 19/2₹ 82,451
Thu 27/323:25MAA - SFO
1 stop21h 55mSingapore Airlines
Thu 17/411:30SFO - MAA
1 stop46h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/2₹ 82,799
Wed 19/314:50MAA - SFO
2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/312:25SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2₹ 82,972
Wed 28/522:05MAA - SFO
1 stop31h 55mAir India
Mon 24/1121:00SFO - MAA
1 stop28h 40mAir India
Deal found 19/2₹ 84,276
Wed 7/505:35MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 53mBritish Airways
Tue 7/1006:16SFO - MAA
2 stops32h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/2₹ 85,058
Tue 8/422:30MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 40mIndiGo
Wed 16/418:45SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 18/2₹ 90,270
Wed 21/501:55MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 17mAir Canada
Sun 10/811:50SFO - MAA
2 stops47h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 18/2₹ 91,747
Wed 19/309:45MAA - SFO
1 stop40h 35mEmirates
Thu 18/917:05SFO - MAA
1 stop20h 55mEmirates
Deal found 19/2₹ 92,790
Tue 18/320:40MAA - SFO
2 stops57h 15mSWISS
Sun 14/919:05SFO - MAA
2 stops49h 20mSWISS
Deal found 19/2₹ 96,092
Thu 20/323:10MAA - SFO
2 stops29h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 16/916:10SFO - MAA
2 stops31h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/2₹ 99,306

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 February 2025.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 20/3

01:50-22:15

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 28/3

12:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

₹ 80,713

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 19/3

01:45-13:35

1 stop24h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 14/9

13:20-00:10

1 stop22h 20m

₹ 82,451

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 27/3

23:25-08:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 17/4

11:30-22:00

1 stop46h 00m

₹ 82,799

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 19/3

14:50-17:45

2 stops39h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 26/3

12:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

₹ 82,972

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 28/5

22:05-17:30

1 stop31h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

21:00-15:10

1 stop28h 40m

₹ 84,276

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 7/5

05:35-23:58

2 stops30h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 7/10

06:16-03:30

2 stops32h 44m

₹ 85,058

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 8/4

22:30-16:40

2 stops30h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

18:45-10:00

2 stops26h 45m

₹ 90,270

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 21/5

01:55-21:42

2 stops32h 17m

San Francisco

Sun 10/8

11:50-00:10

2 stops47h 50m

₹ 91,747

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 19/3

09:45-13:50

1 stop40h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 18/9

17:05-02:30

1 stop20h 55m

₹ 92,790

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 18/3

20:40-17:25

2 stops57h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 14/9

19:05-08:55

2 stops49h 20m

₹ 96,092

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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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 14 February 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 ₹ 991). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,444). 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 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Emirates and Singapore Airlines 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.

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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 ₹ 80,713, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and Air India. 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 ₹ 49,175 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include IndiGo from ₹ 49,262 and Air India from ₹ 52,042 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 ₹ 991). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,444). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 71,937Average₹ 118,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 72,580Average₹ 109,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 76,951Average₹ 113,731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 78,926Average₹ 90,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 80,595Average₹ 96,791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapest₹ 82,934Average₹ 103,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 85,406Average₹ 129,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 86,305Average₹ 109,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 93,575Average₹ 118,882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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