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$431+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chennai (MAA)

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SFO — MAA
Jan 25 — Feb 11
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 26, 2025.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/283:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops28h 25mAir India
Sat 1/247:25 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 12/25$815
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/273:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops28h 25mAir India
Wed 1/214:55 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops35h 05mAir India
Deal found 12/24$819
This Air India deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air India is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:30 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop29h 05mAir India
Thu 1/226:00 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop34h 00mAir India
Deal found 12/25$824
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/273:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops44h 00mAir India
Sat 1/2412:25 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops39h 35mAir India
Deal found 12/25$828
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops28h 25mAir India
Tue 2/39:40 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 15mAir India
Deal found 12/24$830
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:30 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Sun 1/259:10 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mAir India
Deal found 12/25$847
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:30 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops36h 50mAir India
Thu 1/226:00 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mAir India
Deal found 12/24$853
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:30 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Tue 1/276:00 amMAA - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAir India
Deal found 12/25$854
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:30 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Fri 1/236:00 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mAir India
Deal found 12/25$856
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/273:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops38h 00mAir India
Tue 1/1312:25 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops39h 35mAir India
Deal found 12/25$859

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Chennai (MAA). 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 December 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$815
(oojo)

One-way from

$431
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,701
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Chennai flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Chennai flights.
From San Francisco to Chennai
One-way flight from San Francisco to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($157 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Chennai 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Chennai that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Chennai

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San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

2:25 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Chennai

Mon 2/23

6:15 am-8:50 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$823

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

4:30 pm-7:15 am

1 stop25h 15m

Chennai

Thu 1/22

3:45 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$824

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

4:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 50m

Chennai

Fri 2/13

6:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$824

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

4:30 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop37h 10m

Chennai

Sat 1/24

4:55 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop35h 05m

$849

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

4:30 pm-11:05 am

1 stop29h 05m

Chennai

Sat 1/31

7:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$849

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

2:25 pm-4:55 am

1 stop25h 00m

Chennai

Sat 2/14

7:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$849

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

10:50 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Chennai

Sat 2/28

7:15 am-8:50 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$873

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

11:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Mon 1/26

2:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$882

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

11:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Tue 1/20

2:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$882

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

11:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Sun 1/25

2:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$882

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Chennai. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Chennai, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of $636). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,019). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Chennai at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Chennai. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Chennai flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. 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 Chennai. Reviews last updated December 26, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Chennai, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Chennai can take about 33h. Air India provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $823. There are 8641 mi between San Francisco and Chennai.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai round-trip?

    Flying on Singapore Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at $662. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at $684 and $699, respectively. Singapore Airlines is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Chennai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air India. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $325. Users have also found prices from $327 and $333 on Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Chennai?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Singapore?

    Most Singapore visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Geylang Serai New Market. Travelers on a layover in Singapore can visit Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Geylang Serai New Market, by traveling 13.4 mi, 13.4 mi, and 6.9 mi, respectively after landing at Singapore Changi. Those on a layover in Singapore in need of a rental car can book one at Singapore Changi for about $85.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Hong Kong?

    If you're on a layover in Hong Kong and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, or Fa Yeun Street Market. Travelers on a layover in Hong Kong can visit Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market, by traveling 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively after landing at Hong Kong Intl.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in New Delhi?

    Most New Delhi visitors opt to spend their time at Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar Central Market, and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib can be visited by traveling about 8.7 mi, 8.7 mi, and 8.2 mi respectively from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in New Delhi can rent a car from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl for about $55 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Chennai flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai 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 San Francisco to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of $636). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,019). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Chennai. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$662Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$685Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$701Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$802Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$824Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$833Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$929Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$999Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IndiGoCheapest$1,105Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,129Average$1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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