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$749+ 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 8/1812:50 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop34h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 10/2812:25 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop23h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/23$1,255
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1510:10 pm
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops27h 05m
KLM
Thu 6/101:45 pm
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops30h 10m
KLM
Deal found 7/25$1,256
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/269:50 pm
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops55h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/146:45 pm
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops28h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,257
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2511:45 pm
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops53h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/246:35 pm
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,258
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 8/1911:45 pm
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops53h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/112:55 pm
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops34h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/23$1,259
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/154:20 am
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops26h 33m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/103:00 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,260
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/512:50 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop34h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 12/111:25 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop23h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/24$1,263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 9/176:00 am
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/314:20 pm
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,264
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/164:05 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Sat 11/143:40 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop27h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 7/24$1,265
This Turkish Airlines 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1810:30 pm
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops54h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/256:35 pm
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,266

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 July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,255
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$749
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,491
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($219 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 8/26

9:50 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops55h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

6:45 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,257
Quickest round-trip

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 8/15

11:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops47h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 2/13

6:35 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$1,292

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 8/15

11:45 pm-10:50 am

2 stops47h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 2/14

6:35 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$1,300

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 8/18

11:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops63h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 10/2

8:53 pm-3:30 am

2 stops42h 07m

$1,324

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 8/19

11:45 pm-11:45 am

2 stops48h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

8:10 pm-8:15 am

2 stops47h 35m

$1,411

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 10/4

5:35 am-3:50 pm

2 stops46h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/9

8:00 am-5:35 am

2 stops32h 05m

$1,441

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 11/4

6:00 pm-1:20 pm

3 stops32h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 3/12

2:20 pm-8:45 am

3 stops52h 55m

$1,446

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 8/12

9:50 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops55h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 2/14

6:35 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$1,530

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 12/22

6:00 pm-4:55 pm

3 stops36h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 2/5

12:50 pm-8:55 am

3 stops54h 35m

$1,644

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 8/12

8:15 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops56h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 11/27

6:35 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$1,680

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Deals found on 7/27

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Indian EaglePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chennai-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chennai to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 86 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of $943). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Chennai to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,191 and $1,637 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,255 on Cathay Pacific (Aug 17-Feb 14).

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 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,584 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,584 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,638 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,584 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,431 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,584 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,743 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,584 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,953 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,584 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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 55h 20m. 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 $676, 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 Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $687 and $889, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chennai to San Francisco for 41% 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 $363. 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?

    Of the flights from Chennai to San Francisco that have layovers, most of them stop in Hong Kong. Singapore sees the next most layovers on Chennai to San Francisco flights. Singapore 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 Hong Kong?

    Most Hong Kong visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Shatin Baptist Church, Fa Yeun Street Market, and Yau Ma Tei Fruit Market. Those on a layover in Hong Kong interested in visiting Shatin Baptist Church, Fa Yeun Street Market, or Yau Ma Tei Fruit Market can do so by traveling 18.3 mi, 16.2 mi, and 16.0 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 Merlion. Travelers on a layover in Singapore can visit Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion, by traveling 13.4 mi, 13.4 mi, and 10.5 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 $90 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 $27 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 New Delhi. Doha sees the next fewest layovers on 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of $943). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,491). 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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$676Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$687Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$889Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$983Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,047Average$1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,204Average$1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,389Average$1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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