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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from ₹ 40,631

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
22 Nov — 29 Nov1
1 adult

The best prices from Chennai to San Francisco are usually found in October or November, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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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 458,225 searches. Data last updated 17 November 2024.

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ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 27/3

07:50-18:00

1 stop22h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 17/4

22:00-10:10

1 stop23h 40m

₹ 74,928

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 11/12

07:35-12:32

2 stops42h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

15:30-03:30

1 stop23h 30m

₹ 76,870

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 10/2

23:25-07:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 6/3

09:40-22:10

1 stop47h 00m

₹ 77,884

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 25/2

01:50-09:45

1 stop21h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 21/8

13:35-00:15

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 80,165

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 9/12

21:00-12:35

2 stops29h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 16/1

08:33-00:05

2 stops26h 02m

₹ 81,094

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 26/3

01:45-13:35

1 stop24h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 17/4

13:25-07:20

2 stops29h 25m

₹ 82,868

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 11/12

01:45-21:51

2 stops33h 36m

San Francisco

Thu 16/1

08:33-23:55

2 stops25h 52m

₹ 89,457

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 26/1

09:45-12:50

1 stop40h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 20/7

17:05-08:25

1 stop26h 50m

₹ 90,808

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 4/3

03:45-12:35

1 stop22h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 1/6

16:10-02:50

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 92,244

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 18/12

14:50-16:45

2 stops39h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 4/1

13:10-11:55

2 stops33h 15m

₹ 94,356

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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 17 November 2024.

Round-trip from

₹ 74,928

One-way from

₹ 40,631

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October
Air India
  • Air India
  • 27/3-17/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 20m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 32m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop

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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 17 November 2024.

Tue 19/1108:00MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mAir India
Sat 8/220:00SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 25mAir India
Deal found 16/11₹ 76,617
Sat 23/1101:50MAA - SFO
1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 19/122:55SFO - MAA
1 stop36h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/11₹ 76,786
Wed 11/1207:35MAA - SFO
2 stops42h 27mBritish Airways
Tue 6/515:30SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/11₹ 76,870
Mon 9/1221:00MAA - SFO
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/108:33SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11₹ 81,094
Tue 10/1201:45MAA - SFO
1 stop27h 45mLufthansa
Fri 17/117:25SFO - MAA
2 stops65h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/11₹ 82,952
Wed 11/1201:45MAA - SFO
2 stops33h 36mAir Canada
Thu 16/108:33SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 16/11₹ 89,457
Wed 18/1214:50MAA - SFO
2 stops39h 25mIndiGo
Sat 4/113:10SFO - MAA
2 stops33h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 17/11₹ 94,356
Mon 9/1203:30MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 15/114:45SFO - MAA
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/11₹ 95,961
Wed 27/1122:30MAA - SFO
2 stops26h 50mKLM
Tue 27/513:50SFO - MAA
2 stops35h 15mKLM
Deal found 16/11₹ 96,130
Sat 21/1203:45MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mEmirates
Tue 22/417:05SFO - MAA
1 stop38h 55mEmirates
Deal found 15/11₹ 100,100
Thu 12/1223:00MAA - SFO
2 stops31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 17/118:50SFO - MAA
2 stops27h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/11₹ 101,536
Tue 10/1201:30MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 30mThai Airways
Mon 5/501:15SFO - MAA
2 stops34h 16mThai Airways
Deal found 16/11₹ 137,184

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 15 November 2024.

The best time to book flights from Chennai to San Francisco is 48 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 17 November 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air India, British Airways 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.
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.8
Good
369 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.6
Good
873 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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?

    Air India, at ₹ 74,928, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and Singapore Airlines. Air India is 30% 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 ₹ 40,631 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from ₹ 43,166 and Cathay Pacific from ₹ 46,882 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 458,225 searches. Data last updated 17 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 69,713Average₹ 116,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 70,093Average₹ 107,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 74,988Average₹ 111,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 76,423Average₹ 95,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SWISSCheapest₹ 80,634Average₹ 96,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 82,029Average₹ 99,932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 86,158Average₹ 111,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 93,354Average₹ 118,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 96,791Average₹ 110,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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