San Francisco

$498+ 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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
oct. 11 — oct. 181
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to San Francisco are usually found in October or September, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$833
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$498
(Air France)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$991
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 ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/201:50 amMAA - SFO
2 stops33h 02mMultiple Airlines
dom. 3/11:20 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$833
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/116:10 amMAA - SFO
2 stops26h 45mAir India
jue. 9/1810:25 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops33h 15mAir India
Deal found 9/10$834
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
lun. 10/2011:15 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/51:55 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$839
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
jue. 10/98:40 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 50mAir India
lun. 10/2010:25 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops23h 15mAir India
Deal found 9/10$841
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
lun. 9/158:40 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 50mAir India
jue. 10/2310:25 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops38h 00mAir India
Deal found 9/11$842
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/1711:45 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops32h 15mVirgin Atlantic
mié. 3/115:30 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops31h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/11$844
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/244:40 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops34h 05mVirgin Atlantic
dom. 9/289:20 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops28h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/10$845
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/289:30 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops30h 40mVirgin Atlantic
jue. 2/264:30 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops34h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/10$847
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
lun. 10/2010:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/49:00 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$862
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 10/57:05 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
mié. 10/151:45 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$864
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
lun. 9/158:10 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops29h 10mKLM
jue. 10/231:45 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops27h 50mKLM
Deal found 9/10$865
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/116:10 amMAA - SFO
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
mié. 9/2412:55 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$868

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

mié. 9/24

4:40 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops34h 05m

San Francisco

dom. 9/28

9:20 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$845

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

mié. 10/22

1:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

mar. 11/4

11:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

$905

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

dom. 10/19

1:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

jue. 11/6

10:55 pm-12:35 am

1 stop36h 10m

$905

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

mié. 10/22

1:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

sáb. 11/8

10:55 pm-12:35 am

1 stop36h 10m

$905

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

mié. 10/22

1:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

mié. 11/5

10:55 pm-12:35 am

1 stop36h 10m

$905

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

lun. 10/20

1:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

sáb. 11/8

10:55 pm-12:35 am

1 stop36h 10m

$905

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

dom. 10/19

1:30 am-11:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

San Francisco

mié. 11/5

11:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

$905

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

sáb. 2/14

1:50 am-9:15 pm

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

dom. 8/9

1:05 am-12:15 am

1 stop34h 40m

$925

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

jue. 10/23

1:30 am-11:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

San Francisco

sáb. 11/8

10:55 pm-12:35 am

1 stop36h 10m

$926

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

sáb. 11/15

11:25 pm-7:50 am

1 stop45h 55m

San Francisco

dom. 2/1

9:40 am-10:10 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$940

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/10

Showing 1-10 of 23 results
1
2
3

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
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 August 29, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chennai to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 44 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 $276). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 11, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chennai to San Francisco as you normally would.

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 septiembre 11, 2025.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 33h 40m. The distance between Chennai and San Francisco is about 8641 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $694, 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 $762 and $835, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chennai to San Francisco for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 Singapore?

    Most Singapore visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Geylang Serai New Market. Those on a layover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, or Geylang Serai New Market can do so by traveling 13.4 mi, 13.4 mi, and 6.9 mi, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those landing in Singapore looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $90 per day.

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

    The majority of Hong Kong visitors spend their time at Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market. Travelers on a layover in Hong Kong can visit Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market, by traveling 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively after landing at Hong Kong Intl.

  • 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 $276). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near San Francisco?

Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
Roseville
Santa Cruz
Livermore
South San Francisco
Turlock
Antioch
Watsonville
Manteca
Santa Clara
Sunnyvale
Hollister
Vacaville
Foster City
Vallejo
Burlingame
Redwood City
Union City
San Leandro
San Mateo
Lathrop

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 7 airlines flying from Chennai to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$694Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$762Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$835Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$889Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$978Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$989Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,068Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.