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$520+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chennai (MAA)

SFO — MAA
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Wed 12/303:40 pm -
1 stop39h 00m
Wed 1/273:55 am -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 11/6$1,065
Tue 12/17:25 pm -
2 stops29h 55m
Tue 12/88:00 pm -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 11/5$1,108
Tue 12/17:25 pm -
2 stops29h 55m
Tue 12/158:00 pm -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 11/7$1,112
Thu 12/313:40 pm -
1 stop21h 10m
Tue 1/269:45 pm -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 11/7$1,115
Wed 12/303:40 pm -
1 stop21h 10m
Sun 1/319:50 am -
1 stop41h 15m
Deal found 11/7$1,131
Tue 12/17:25 pm -
2 stops29h 55m
Tue 12/151:45 am -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 11/5$1,139
Thu 11/124:25 pm -
2 stops50h 10m
Wed 12/93:55 am -
2 stops29h 07m
Deal found 11/7$1,152
Tue 12/17:25 pm -
2 stops29h 55m
Wed 12/91:45 am -
1 stop24h 20m
Deal found 11/9$1,153
Sun 11/88:43 am -
2 stops28h 17m
Sun 12/63:15 am -
1 stop22h 55m
Deal found 11/5$1,171

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai

Most accurate provider

Indian Eagle
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Indian Eagle
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,029
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$520
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,292
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. 13% potential increase in price ($199 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 12/30

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops28h 55m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$762

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 11/16

6:40 am-12:35 am

2 stops28h 25m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$831

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 11/30

10:55 pm-12:35 am

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$950
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 12/7

3:40 pm-2:20 am

1 stop21h 10m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$994

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 11/29

11:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,010

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 12/27

6:35 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops52h 10m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,026

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 1/30

9:00 am-5:35 am

2 stops31h 05m

Chennai

Wed 2/17

7:35 am-2:55 pm

1 stop44h 50m

$1,112

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 11/23

3:40 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop39h 00m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,137

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

2:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop43h 50m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,140

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 12/24

3:03 pm-5:35 am

2 stops49h 02m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,188

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Indian EaglePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Indian Eagle to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Indian Eagle Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Indian Eagle >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 Indian Eagle the most. Indian Eagle 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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Chennai, you should look to book at least 73 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of $961). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,995). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Chennai flights typically cost between $1,086 and $1,553 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,029 on Cathay Pacific (Jan 26-Mar 1).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

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.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sep 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Chennai can take about 21h 10m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,462. 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 $634. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $763 and $846, respectively. Singapore Airlines is 48% 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 $293. Users have also found prices from $335 and $378 on SWISS and Air India, 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 Hong Kong?

    Most Hong Kong visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Shatin Baptist Church, Temple Street Night Market, and Ocean Park. Travelers on a layover in Hong Kong can visit Shatin Baptist Church, Temple Street Night Market, and Ocean Park, by traveling 18.3 mi, 16.1 mi, and 16.9 mi, respectively after landing at Hong Kong Intl.

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

    If you're on a layover in Singapore and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, or Masjid Sultan. Travelers on a layover in Singapore can visit Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Masjid Sultan, by traveling 13.4 mi, 13.4 mi, and 9.8 mi, respectively after landing at Singapore Changi. Those landing in Singapore looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $99 per day.

  • 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, Khan Market, and Lajpat Nagar Central Market. Karol Bagh, Khan Market, and Lajpat Nagar Central Market can be visited by traveling about 8.7 mi, 8.3 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 $46 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of $961). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,995). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$634Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$763Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$846Average$1,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$887Average$1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$936Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$967Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$967Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$995Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,045Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Oman AirCheapest$1,546Average$2,959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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