$491+ 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 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
Sep 8 — Sep 151
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 August 9, 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 August 9, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 8/1810:30 am -
2 stops37h 45m
Tue 9/226:55 am -
2 stops36h 35m
Deal found 8/7![Air India logo]()
$930
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/410:30 am -
2 stops40h 10m
Wed 9/234:20 pm -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 8/6![Air India logo]()
$935
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/210:30 am -
2 stops25h 45m
Thu 9/104:20 pm -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 8/6![Air India logo]()
$936
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/38:45 pm -
2 stops29h 55m
Wed 9/94:20 pm -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 8/6![Air India logo]()
$938
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Sat 9/1210:30 am -
2 stops37h 45m
Wed 9/304:20 pm -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 8/5![Air India logo]()
$939
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Thu 8/2710:30 am -
2 stops35h 20m
Tue 9/154:20 pm -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 8/8![Air India logo]()
$940
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 8/1210:30 am -
2 stops25h 45m
Wed 9/302:00 pm -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 8/8![Air India logo]()
$943
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/2210:30 am -
2 stops35h 20m
Fri 11/1311:00 am -
1 stop33h 30m
Deal found 8/7![Air India logo]()
$945
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2211:45 am -
1 stop21h 45m
Sun 11/111:25 pm -
1 stop45h 55m
Deal found 8/8![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$946
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Sun 9/2710:30 am -
2 stops45h 55m
Thu 10/156:00 am -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 8/7![Air India logo]()
$947
This MakeMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Sat 10/315:00 pm -
1 stop31h 25m
Thu 12/106:00 am -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 8/8![Air India logo]()
$949
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/58:45 pm -
2 stops29h 55m
Wed 9/234:20 pm -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 8/6![Air India logo]()
$950
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 August 9, 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 August 9, 2026.
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Mon 9/144:40 pm -
1 stop26h 55m
Fri 10/910:05 pm -
1 stop28h 25m
Deal found 8/4![Emirates logo]()
$1,056
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Thu 10/223:55 pm -
1 stop22h 15m
Mon 10/264:05 am -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 8/8![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,070
This EVA Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 EVA Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/311:30 pm -
2 stops33h 40m
Sat 1/239:50 am -
2 stops34h 20m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,202
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Wed 1/204:40 pm -
3 stops50h 35m
Mon 2/156:00 pm -
2 stops36h 00m
Deal found 8/7![SWISS logo]()
$1,527
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Thu 12/2412:41 pm -
2 stops27h 24m
Thu 1/147:35 am -
2 stops45h 30m
Deal found 8/8![British Airways logo]()
$1,690
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Sat 10/35:05 pm -
1 stop20h 55m
Sun 11/89:50 am -
1 stop40h 30m
Deal found 8/4![Emirates logo]()
$1,173
This Oman Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Oman Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/103:00 pm -
2 stops57h 50m
Sun 11/297:20 am -
2 stops42h 50m
Deal found 8/5![Oman Air logo]()
$2,382
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Fri 10/167:35 pm -
2 stops48h 50m
Mon 10/266:00 pm -
3 stops36h 25m
Deal found 8/7![SWISS logo]()
$1,735
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Sun 12/2711:15 am -
2 stops28h 50m
Fri 1/157:35 am -
2 stops29h 44m
Deal found 8/8![British Airways logo]()
$1,778
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Sat 11/72:20 pm -
3 stops52h 55m
Mon 11/166:00 pm -
3 stops36h 25m
Deal found 8/8![SWISS logo]()
$1,768
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/22:20 pm -
3 stops52h 55m
Sat 12/126:00 pm -
3 stops36h 25m
Deal found 8/4![SWISS logo]()
$1,844
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/252:25 pm -
2 stops54h 00m
Wed 10/216:00 pm -
3 stops32h 05m
Deal found 8/4![SWISS logo]()
$2,510
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to ChennaiDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai. Data last updated August 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai. Data last updated August 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 8/1210:30 am -
2 stops25h 45m
Wed 9/302:00 pm -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 8/8![Air India logo]()
$943
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 8/1810:30 am -
2 stops37h 45m
Tue 9/226:55 am -
2 stops36h 35m
Deal found 8/7![Air India logo]()
$930
This MakeMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 MakeMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2010:30 am -
1 stop43h 40m
Fri 9/411:00 am -
1 stop32h 30m
Deal found 8/5![Air India logo]()
$952
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Thu 8/2710:30 am -
2 stops35h 20m
Tue 9/154:20 pm -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 8/8![Air India logo]()
$940
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/210:30 am -
2 stops25h 45m
Thu 9/104:20 pm -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 8/6![Air India logo]()
$936
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/38:45 pm -
2 stops29h 55m
Wed 9/94:20 pm -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 8/6![Air India logo]()
$938
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/410:30 am -
2 stops40h 10m
Wed 9/234:20 pm -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 8/6![Air India logo]()
$935
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/58:45 pm -
2 stops29h 55m
Wed 9/234:20 pm -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 8/6![Air India logo]()
$950
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Sat 9/1210:30 am -
2 stops37h 45m
Wed 9/304:20 pm -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 8/5![Air India logo]()
$939
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/2210:30 am -
2 stops35h 20m
Fri 11/1311:00 am -
1 stop33h 30m
Deal found 8/7![Air India logo]()
$945
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2211:45 am -
1 stop21h 45m
Sun 11/111:25 pm -
1 stop45h 55m
Deal found 8/8![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$946
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Sun 9/2710:30 am -
2 stops45h 55m
Thu 10/156:00 am -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 8/7![Air India logo]()
$947
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 August 9, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 9, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/2410:30 am -
2 stops35h 20m
Deal found 8/6![Air India logo]()
$491
This MakeMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 MakeMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1910:30 am -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 8/4![Air India logo]()
$504
This MakeMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 MakeMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/310:30 am -
1 stop29h 55m
Deal found 8/4![Air India logo]()
$513
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2410:30 am -
2 stops43h 40m
Deal found 8/8![Air India logo]()
$514
This MakeMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/2010:30 am -
1 stop37h 45m
Deal found 8/6![Air India logo]()
$526
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1712:35 am -
2 stops33h 55m
Deal found 8/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$538
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 8/2510:30 am -
2 stops47h 50m
Deal found 8/8![Air India logo]()
$541
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 1/269:40 am -
1 stop33h 35m
Deal found 8/7![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$543
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2611:45 am -
3 stops44h 45m
Deal found 8/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$553
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 8/3010:30 am -
2 stops31h 00m
Deal found 8/7![Air India logo]()
$554
This Goibibo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Goibibo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2810:30 am -
1 stop35h 20m
Deal found 8/4![Air India logo]()
$563
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2110:30 am -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 8/7![Air India logo]()
$564
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 August 9, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $930 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $491 (oojo) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $1,047 |
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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 August 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Chennai that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Mon 9/14
4:40 pm-8:05 am
1 stop26h 55m
Chennai
Fri 10/9
10:05 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop28h 25m
$1,056
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Thu 10/22
3:55 pm-2:40 am
1 stop22h 15m
Chennai
Mon 10/26
4:05 am-1:40 pm
1 stop22h 05m
$1,070
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Sat 10/3
5:05 pm-2:30 am
1 stop20h 55m
Chennai
Sun 11/8
9:50 am-12:50 pm
1 stop40h 30m
$1,173
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Sun 1/3
11:30 pm-10:40 pm
2 stops33h 40m
Chennai
Sat 1/23
9:50 am-6:40 am
2 stops34h 20m
$1,202
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Wed 1/20
4:40 pm-8:45 am
3 stops50h 35m
Chennai
Mon 2/15
6:00 pm-4:30 pm
2 stops36h 00m
$1,527
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Thu 12/24
12:41 pm-5:35 am
2 stops27h 24m
Chennai
Thu 1/14
7:35 am-3:35 pm
2 stops45h 30m
$1,690
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Fri 10/16
7:35 pm-8:55 am
2 stops48h 50m
Chennai
Mon 10/26
6:00 pm-5:55 pm
3 stops36h 25m
$1,735
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Sat 11/7
2:20 pm-8:45 am
3 stops52h 55m
Chennai
Mon 11/16
6:00 pm-4:55 pm
3 stops36h 25m
$1,768
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Sun 12/27
11:15 am-5:35 am
2 stops28h 50m
Chennai
Fri 1/15
7:35 am-11:49 pm
2 stops29h 44m
$1,778
San FranciscoChennai
SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai
SFOMAA
San Francisco
Mon 11/2
2:20 pm-8:45 am
3 stops52h 55m
Chennai
Sat 12/12
6:00 pm-4:55 pm
3 stops36h 25m
$1,844
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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 August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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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 85 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 $875). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,720). 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 $766 and $1,253 in August.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $930 on Air India (Aug 25-Sep 8).
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 67% 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 $773.
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 21m.
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 August 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.
Crew
8.6
Food
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
Crew
8.6
Food
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
Crew
8.6
Food
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
Crew
8.6
Food
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
Crew
8.6
Food
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
Crew
8.6
Food
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreKetan,Nov 2024
SIN - AMD
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Discover the top 9 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 August 9, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$627 | Average$1,092 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$631 | Average$925 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$682 | Average$1,005 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$743 | Average$1,354 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$810 | Average$1,272 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$820 | Average$1,295 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$955 | Average$1,312 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$964 | Average$1,480 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$967 | Average$1,148 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |