Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from ₹ 38,589

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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
4 Nov — 11 Nov1
1 adult

The best prices from Chennai to San Francisco are usually found in October or September, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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 422,803 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 7/11

03:45-12:35

1 stop22h 20m

₹ 40,438

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 6/11

11:10-17:00

1 stop19h 20m

₹ 41,027

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 10/11

07:50-06:00

2 stops35h 40m

₹ 43,885

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 9/11

01:50-21:15

1 stop32h 55m

₹ 50,359

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 6/12

12:45-16:45

2 stops41h 30m

₹ 50,779

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 6/11

05:45-14:45

2 stops46h 30m

₹ 51,368

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 3/12

01:45-16:00

1 stop27h 45m

₹ 51,704

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 13/11

20:45-13:10

2 stops29h 55m

₹ 51,872

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 26/1

03:45-12:50

1 stop22h 35m

₹ 53,722

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 14/11

21:30-21:22

2 stops37h 22m

₹ 62,297

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 29/10

Showing 1-10 of 28 results
1
2
3

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 30 October 2024.

Round-trip from

₹ 75,580

One-way from

₹ 38,589

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 12/11-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 25m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
Air India
  • Air India
  • 10/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 30m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 22% potential price drop

Find flight deals from Chennai to San Francisco

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 30 October 2024.

Tue 12/1101:50MAA - SFO
1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 6/500:15SFO - MAA
1 stop35h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/10₹ 75,580
Wed 20/1111:10MAA - SFO
1 stop19h 20mAir India
Wed 8/120:00SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 25mAir India
Deal found 28/10₹ 75,916
Sun 17/1103:30MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/410:30SFO - MAA
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10₹ 80,288
Tue 3/1201:45MAA - SFO
1 stop27h 45mLufthansa
Sat 18/113:35SFO - MAA
2 stops28h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 29/10₹ 81,381
Tue 10/1216:00MAA - SFO
2 stops34h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/510:26SFO - MAA
2 stops30h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/10₹ 82,222
Tue 3/1201:45MAA - SFO
Nonstop24h 20mUndisclosed Carrier
Sat 18/116:25SFO - MAA
Nonstop42h 00mUndisclosed Carrier
Deal found 29/10₹ 83,146
Sun 10/1123:10MAA - SFO
2 stops26h 10mKLM
Thu 8/513:50SFO - MAA
2 stops34h 10mKLM
Deal found 29/10₹ 83,567
Tue 12/1103:30MAA - SFO
2 stops26h 27mQatar Airways
Wed 7/516:10SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/10₹ 84,828
Wed 20/1107:35MAA - SFO
2 stops39h 29mBritish Airways
Wed 8/117:30SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/10₹ 88,107
Tue 12/1101:45MAA - SFO
2 stops33h 27mAir Canada
Wed 7/509:05SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 29/10₹ 88,779
Wed 27/1103:45MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mEmirates
Thu 27/316:45SFO - MAA
1 stop21h 00mEmirates
Deal found 29/10₹ 97,775
Sun 3/1121:05MAA - SFO
2 stops33h 10mIndiGo
Sat 4/113:10SFO - MAA
2 stops33h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 29/10₹ 111,394

Best time to book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 25 October 2024.

The best time to book flights from Chennai to San Francisco is 54 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 30 October 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific, Air India and Lufthansa 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
3,548 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
3,548 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
1,339 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
1,352 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
378 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
874 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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?

    Cathay Pacific, at ₹ 75,580, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chennai to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air India and Lufthansa. Cathay Pacific 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 ₹ 38,589 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from ₹ 40,438 and Singapore Airlines from ₹ 47,164 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly from Chennai to San Francisco on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Chennai to San Francisco. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 30 October 2024.

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 422,803 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 69,368Average₹ 106,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Air India flights
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 69,655Average₹ 116,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 77,681Average₹ 117,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISSCheapest₹ 80,251Average₹ 95,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Search SWISS flights
LufthansaCheapest₹ 81,639Average₹ 99,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 88,903Average₹ 97,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Cathay Pacific flights
British AirwaysCheapest₹ 90,567Average₹ 113,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 96,331Average₹ 109,871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Virgin Atlantic flights
EmiratesCheapest₹ 106,689Average₹ 119,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Chennai to San Francisco?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to San Francisco from Chennai today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Chennai to San Francisco?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Chennai to San Francisco.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Chennai to San Francisco with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Chennai to San Francisco, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Chennai to San Francisco become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.