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$445+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chennai (MAA)

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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
Jun 8 — Jun 151
Mon 6/8
Mon 6/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 9, 2026.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Wed 8/265:05 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop20h 55m
Emirates
Thu 9/34:05 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 5/4$1,048
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/235:05 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop20h 55m
Emirates
Tue 9/110:05 pm
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 5/4$1,057
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 9/15:05 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop26h 30m
Emirates
Sun 9/1310:05 pm
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 5/4$1,058
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 8/235:05 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop20h 55m
Emirates
Fri 8/284:05 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 5/4$1,063
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/213:55 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/223:55 am
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,085
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/295:05 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop38h 55m
Emirates
Wed 8/2610:05 pm
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5$1,086
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/303:55 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/124:20 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,089
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Mon 9/76:45 pm
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/53:40 pm
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,090
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Wed 8/1910:30 am
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops35h 20m
Air India
Sun 9/611:00 am
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops32h 30m
Air India
Deal found 5/5$1,091
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/273:55 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/34:20 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,092
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Wed 11/186:50 pm
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/139:40 pm
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,093
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/264:00 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/163:25 am
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops27h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,094

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 May 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,048
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$445
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,244
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Chennai flight deals.
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Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Chennai flights.
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From San Francisco to Chennai
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($110 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

11:45 am-12:45 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Chennai

Wed 8/26

11:15 pm-9:50 am

1 stop23h 05m

$1,339

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

3:55 pm-2:40 am

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Sun 8/2

3:55 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,480

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 7/24

5:05 pm-8:05 am

1 stop26h 30m

Chennai

Mon 8/3

4:05 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$1,615

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

1:20 am-11:35 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Chennai

Thu 7/16

12:50 am-11:15 pm

1 stop34h 55m

$1,743

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 7/3

2:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Chennai

Sun 7/12

12:50 am-11:15 pm

1 stop34h 55m

$1,768
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 6/29

5:05 pm-2:30 am

1 stop20h 55m

Chennai

Fri 7/17

4:05 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$1,836

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 5/27

2:21 pm-12:45 pm

3 stops33h 54m

Chennai

Fri 6/12

8:40 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$1,849

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 6/8

7:50 pm-8:55 am

3 stops48h 35m

Chennai

Thu 7/9

8:40 pm-4:00 pm

3 stops31h 50m

$1,881

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 6/8

7:35 pm-8:55 am

2 stops48h 50m

Chennai

Sat 7/4

8:40 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops29h 25m

$1,912

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 6/20

5:05 pm-8:05 am

1 stop26h 30m

Chennai

Wed 8/5

10:05 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$1,936

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Deals found on 5/8

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Chennai, you should look to book at least 83 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 $769). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,649). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Chennai?

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 May 9, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Chennai, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,510 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,510 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,510 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,572 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,510 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,319 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,510 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,728 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,510 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,957 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,510 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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 22h 15m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,267. There are 8641 mi between San Francisco and Chennai. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $633. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at $686 and $696, respectively. Singapore Airlines is 42% 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 Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $294. Users have also found prices from $335 and $366 on SWISS and Air India, respectively.

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

    San Francisco to Chennai flights have a layover in Singapore most often. Hong Kong is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from San Francisco to Chennai. New Delhi sees the third most layovers on flights 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 Merlion. Travelers on a layover in Singapore can visit Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion, by traveling 13.4 mi, 13.4 mi, and 10.5 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 $92.

  • 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 Shatin Baptist Church, Fa Yeun Street Market, or Temple Street Night Market. Travelers on a layover in Hong Kong can visit Shatin Baptist Church, Fa Yeun Street Market, and Temple Street Night Market, by traveling 18.3 mi, 16.2 mi, and 16.1 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, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, and Lajpat Nagar Central Market. Karol Bagh, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, and Lajpat Nagar Central Market can be visited by traveling about 8.7 mi, 8.2 mi, and 8.7 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 $64 per day.

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

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Chennai layover in Frankfurt am Main least frequently. Bengaluru follows Frankfurt am Main in terms of the least common layover location on San Francisco to Chennai flights. Bengaluru is followed by London in terms of the least popular layover location 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 $769). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,649). 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 May 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$633Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$686Average$1,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$696Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$810Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$824Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$833Average$1,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$956Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$967Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IndiGoCheapest$1,070Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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