San Francisco

$527+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from Chennai to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Chennai to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 1/286:00 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 55m
Air India
Wed 1/284:30 pm
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops26h 45m
Air India
Deal found 1/26$900
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/52:00 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 3/2012:25 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop23h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/24$904
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/202:30 pm
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop37h 35m
Air India
Sat 8/16:45 pm
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops41h 15m
Air India
Deal found 1/25$905
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/142:00 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 5/171:00 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/24$906
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/177:25 pm
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/39:40 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$907
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/274:55 pm
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/2911:00 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$908
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/263:45 pm
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/2911:00 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$909
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/81:35 pm
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2111:00 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$910
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/239:40 pm
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/267:35 pm
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops48h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$911
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 6/166:00 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 05m
Air India
Tue 12/811:00 am
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops28h 25m
Air India
Deal found 1/26$912
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 6/1412:50 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 12/711:25 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop23h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/26$913
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/912:50 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 4/2012:20 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop34h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/24$914

Find flight deals from Chennai to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$904
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$527
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,235
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chennai-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chennai-San Francisco flights.
From Chennai to San Francisco
One-way flight from Chennai to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chennai to San Francisco 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Chennai

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 3/26

2:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 6/23

2:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$906

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 6/19

12:50 am-11:15 pm

1 stop34h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

1:20 am-11:35 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$906

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 4/9

12:50 am-10:55 am

1 stop22h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

12:20 am-11:35 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$914

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 6/4

12:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop23h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 11/29

10:55 pm-12:35 am

1 stop36h 10m

$915

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 5/1

12:50 am-10:40 pm

1 stop34h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 10/31

12:25 pm-12:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

$915

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 6/4

12:50 am-11:15 pm

1 stop34h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 11/30

11:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

$915

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 3/5

2:00 am-9:15 pm

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

12:25 pm-12:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

$916

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 6/13

12:50 am-11:15 pm

1 stop34h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 11/30

11:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

$916

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 4/16

12:50 am-10:55 am

1 stop22h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

12:20 am-11:35 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$916

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 4/16

12:50 am-10:40 pm

1 stop34h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 10/1

1:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$916

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Chennai to San Francisco

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 Chennai to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chennai to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chennai to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 56 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 Chennai to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of $676). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $943). 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 Chennai to San Francisco?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific from Chennai to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to San Francisco. 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 Chennai to San Francisco?

    Departing from Chennai to San Francisco will take you 32h 45m. The distance between Chennai and San Francisco is about 8641 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $687, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Chennai to San Francisco and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air India and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $712 and $835, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chennai to San Francisco for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $373. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air India and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Chennai to San Francisco for a low price.

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

  • 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 Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market. Those on a layover in Hong Kong interested in visiting Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, or Fa Yeun Street Market can do so by traveling 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

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

    The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Geylang Serai New Market. Travelers on a layover in Singapore can visit Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Geylang Serai New Market, by traveling 13.4 mi, 13.4 mi, and 6.9 mi, respectively after landing at Singapore Changi. Those landing in Singapore looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $84 per day.

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

    Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time at Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab. Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab can be accessed by traveling approximately 6.8 mi, 6.5 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Dubai Intl for about $25 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of $676). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $943). 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 6 airlines flying from Chennai to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to San Francisco. 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$687Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$712Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$835Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$886Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$989Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,065Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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