$425+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chennai (MAA)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
Oct 22 — Oct 291
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to ChennaiExplore 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 September 22, 2026.
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 September 22, 2026.
This MakeMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 MakeMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/710:55 am -
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Mon 10/126:55 am -
1 stop36h 35m
Deal found 9/19![Air India logo]()
$865
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 10/1810:55 am -
2 stops25h 20m
Thu 11/128:00 pm -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 9/19![Air India logo]()
$867
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2610:55 am -
2 stops25h 15m
Wed 10/144:20 pm -
1 stop27h 10m
Deal found 9/18![Air India logo]()
$868
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 10/1810:55 am -
2 stops25h 20m
Sun 11/810:15 pm -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 9/19![Air India logo]()
$869
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 9/2510:55 am -
2 stops34h 55m
Fri 10/169:40 pm -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 9/18![Air India logo]()
$870
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sat 10/315:00 pm -
2 stops33h 35m
Wed 11/2510:15 pm -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 9/18![Air India logo]()
$871
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 10/210:55 am -
2 stops25h 20m
Mon 11/910:15 pm -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 9/20![Air India logo]()
$872
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Fri 10/210:55 am -
2 stops25h 20m
Tue 11/108:05 am -
1 stop36h 25m
Deal found 9/20![Air India logo]()
$873
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/210:55 am -
2 stops25h 20m
Mon 10/129:40 pm -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 9/18![Air India logo]()
$874
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 11/2510:00 am -
2 stops33h 20m
Tue 12/2210:15 pm -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 9/22![Air India logo]()
$875
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Sat 10/315:00 pm -
2 stops28h 50m
Mon 4/510:15 pm -
1 stop29h 50m
Deal found 9/22![Air India logo]()
$876
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 11/2210:00 am -
2 stops33h 20m
Wed 12/910:15 pm -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 9/21![Air India logo]()
$877
Best flights from San Francisco to ChennaiDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 22, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 22, 2026.
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/311:40 pm -
2 stops30h 40m
Tue 3/163:55 am -
2 stops30h 34m
Deal found 9/17![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,026
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/310:55 pm -
1 stop36h 10m
Wed 3/102:00 am -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 9/19![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,028
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/184:40 pm -
3 stops50h 40m
Mon 2/226:00 pm -
2 stops36h 00m
Deal found 9/20![SWISS logo]()
$1,136
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/241:50 pm -
2 stops28h 55m
Thu 12/107:15 pm -
2 stops30h 00m
Deal found 9/21![KLM logo]()
$1,260
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/110:39 am -
2 stops29h 26m
Thu 12/177:35 am -
2 stops45h 30m
Deal found 9/20![British Airways logo]()
$1,299
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/139:44 pm -
2 stops39h 01m
Wed 11/184:05 am -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 9/18![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,314
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/316:35 pm -
2 stops27h 45m
Sat 2/1311:45 pm -
2 stops30h 15m
Deal found 9/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,612
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/211:35 pm -
2 stops30h 45m
Tue 3/163:55 am -
2 stops30h 34m
Deal found 9/17![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,026
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2411:55 pm -
1 stop36h 10m
Wed 11/112:00 am -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 9/21![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,078
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/297:25 pm -
2 stops47h 55m
Tue 2/96:00 pm -
2 stops36h 00m
Deal found 9/21![SWISS logo]()
$1,308
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/244:40 pm -
3 stops50h 30m
Thu 3/46:00 pm -
3 stops32h 50m
Deal found 9/21![SWISS logo]()
$1,463
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/44:40 pm -
3 stops50h 30m
Sun 3/146:00 pm -
3 stops32h 50m
Deal found 9/17![SWISS logo]()
$1,648
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to ChennaiDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai. Data last updated September 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai. Data last updated September 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 9/2510:55 am -
2 stops34h 55m
Fri 10/169:40 pm -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 9/18![Air India logo]()
$870
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2610:55 am -
2 stops25h 15m
Wed 10/144:20 pm -
1 stop27h 10m
Deal found 9/18![Air India logo]()
$868
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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 10/210:55 am -
2 stops25h 20m
Mon 11/910:15 pm -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 9/20![Air India logo]()
$872
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/20. 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.
Fri 10/210:55 am -
2 stops25h 20m
Tue 11/108:05 am -
1 stop36h 25m
Deal found 9/20![Air India logo]()
$873
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/210:55 am -
2 stops25h 20m
Mon 10/129:40 pm -
1 stop21h 50m
Deal found 9/18![Air India logo]()
$874
This MakeMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 MakeMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/710:55 am -
1 stop39h 45m
Mon 10/126:55 am -
1 stop36h 35m
Deal found 9/19![Air India logo]()
$865
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Sat 10/176:45 pm -
1 stop35h 25m
Sun 11/18:00 pm -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 9/19![Air India logo]()
$875
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 10/1810:55 am -
2 stops25h 20m
Thu 11/128:00 pm -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 9/19![Air India logo]()
$867
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 10/1810:55 am -
2 stops25h 20m
Sun 11/810:15 pm -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 9/19![Air India logo]()
$869
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 10/2511:00 am -
2 stops33h 20m
Tue 11/1010:15 pm -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 9/21![Air India logo]()
$877
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sat 10/315:00 pm -
2 stops33h 35m
Wed 11/2510:15 pm -
1 stop22h 15m
Deal found 9/18![Air India logo]()
$871
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Sat 10/315:00 pm -
2 stops28h 50m
Mon 4/510:15 pm -
1 stop29h 50m
Deal found 9/22![Air India logo]()
$876
One-way flights from San Francisco to ChennaiSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 22, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 22, 2026.
This MakeMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 MakeMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1210:00 am -
1 stop36h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/21![Air India logo]()
$425
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Tue 10/2711:00 am -
2 stops39h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Air India logo]()
$426
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Tue 1/54:00 pm -
2 stops33h 35m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Air India logo]()
$428
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Thu 11/510:00 am -
2 stops34h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Air India logo]()
$429
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
Thu 10/2911:00 am -
2 stops33h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Air India logo]()
$436
This MakeMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 MakeMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2511:00 am -
1 stop43h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/21![Air India logo]()
$440
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/21. 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 1/2410:00 am -
2 stops36h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/21![Air India logo]()
$451
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 9/3010:55 am -
2 stops33h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Air India logo]()
$459
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2910:55 am -
2 stops45h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Air India logo]()
$463
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2611:00 am -
2 stops34h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Air India logo]()
$466
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 9/2810:55 am -
2 stops25h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/22![Air India logo]()
$468
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 September 22, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Indian Eagle 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Indian Eagle 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $865 (MakeMyTrip) |
One-way from | $425 (MakeMyTrip) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,031 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 22, 2026.
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San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Tue 9/29
1:00 pm-11:35 pm
1 stop22h 05m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$536
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Mon 9/28
1:00 pm-11:35 pm
1 stop22h 05m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$536
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Sat 10/24
11:55 pm-12:35 am
1 stop36h 10m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$644
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Wed 12/9
6:35 pm-1:00 pm
2 stops28h 55m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$702
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Tue 10/20
6:45 pm-12:00 pm
2 stops28h 45m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$702
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Wed 12/23
12:00 pm-8:50 am
2 stops55h 20m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$742
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Thu 10/29
11:55 pm-12:35 am
1 stop36h 10m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$780
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Fri 12/11
12:00 pm-8:50 am
2 stops55h 20m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$782
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Mon 2/1
4:40 pm-8:40 am
3 stops50h 30m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$859
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Sun 1/24
4:40 pm-8:50 am
3 stops50h 40m
Chennai
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:30 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$899
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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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 77 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 $957). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,856). 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 typical for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Chennai flights typically cost between $856 and $1,132 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $865 on Air India (Oct 7-Oct 12).
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Chennai?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Chennai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Chennai?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $807.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 22h 15m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Chennai?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 18m.
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 September 22, 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.
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.1
Overall
8.2
Food
7.8
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.1
Overall
8.2
Food
7.8
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.1
Overall
8.2
Food
7.8
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.1
Overall
8.2
Food
7.8
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.1
Overall
8.2
Food
7.8
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.1
Overall
8.2
Food
7.8
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
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Discover the top 8 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 22, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$626 | Average$1,121 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$697 | Average$1,018 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$779 | Average$1,272 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$823 | Average$1,284 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$866 | Average$1,434 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$959 | Average$1,395 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$962 | Average$1,474 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$967 | Average$1,148 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |