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$564+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to San Francisco are usually found in October or November, 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$926
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$564
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,249
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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 July 29, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 9/34:00 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop38h 00mAir India
Mon 2/2310:15 amSFO - MAA
1 stop23h 10mAir India
Deal found 7/28$926
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/158:40 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/2412:20 amSFO - MAA
1 stop35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$930
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/207:05 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops30h 15mAir France
Sun 1/253:50 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops51h 15mAir France
Deal found 7/28$931
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/301:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 10/912:20 amSFO - MAA
1 stop35h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/29$942
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 9/2410:00 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 9/289:20 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops28h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/27$945
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 10/15:35 amMAA - SFO
2 stops30h 04mBritish Airways
Mon 12/15:30 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/27$989
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/231:55 amMAA - SFO
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Thu 3/128:25 amSFO - MAA
2 stops27h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 7/28$998
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/281:50 amMAA - SFO
2 stops52h 09mAir Canada
Sun 2/16:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops40h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 7/27$999

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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 July 29, 2025.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 9/3

4:00 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop38h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

10:15 am-10:55 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$926

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 9/15

8:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

12:20 am-12:15 am

1 stop35h 25m

$930

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 8/20

7:05 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops30h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

3:50 pm-8:35 am

2 stops51h 15m

$931

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 9/30

1:30 am-5:30 pm

1 stop28h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

12:20 am-12:15 am

1 stop35h 25m

$942

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 9/24

10:00 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops34h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

9:20 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$945

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 10/1

5:35 am-11:09 pm

2 stops30h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

5:30 pm-5:35 am

1 stop22h 35m

$989

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 9/23

1:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop23h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

8:25 am-12:05 am

2 stops27h 10m

$998

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 10/28

1:50 am-5:29 pm

2 stops52h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

6:00 pm-12:05 am

2 stops40h 35m

$999

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 8/22

12:05 am-8:50 pm

3 stops33h 15m

$564

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 12/5

1:50 am-4:20 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$565

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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.
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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 July 25, 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 $358). 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 July 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chennai to San Francisco in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chennai to San Francisco?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chennai to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Chennai to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chennai to San Francisco?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chennai to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $984.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chennai to San Francisco?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chennai to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chennai to San Francisco?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chennai to San Francisco, 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 1h 25m.

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 July 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Cathay Pacific, and Air France 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,228 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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.

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

    Currently priced at $926, Air India will fly you from Chennai to San Francisco and back. In addition to Air India, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air France and Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $931 and $942, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chennai to San Francisco for 19% 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 Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $565. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and Air India, 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?

    Of the flights from Chennai to San Francisco that have layovers, most of them stop in Singapore. Hong Kong sees the next most layovers on Chennai to San Francisco flights. Hong Kong is followed by Dubai in terms of the most popular layover location for Chennai to San Francisco flights.

  • 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 $92 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 Ocean Park. Travelers on a layover in Hong Kong can visit Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park, by traveling 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.9 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 $21 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Chennai to San Francisco flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Bengaluru. New Delhi sees the next fewest layovers on Chennai to San Francisco flights. Doha sees the third fewest flights with layovers for the Chennai to San Francisco route.

  • 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 $358). 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 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$719Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$777Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$835Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$890Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$978Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$989Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,068Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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