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$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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
Mar 19 — Mar 261
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Wed 3/26
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The best prices from Chennai to San Francisco are usually found in October or November, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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 March 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$911
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$528
(Yatra.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,160
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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 March 14, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Sun 5/111:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop33h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 9/101:40 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/14$911
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/309:45 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop21h 45mAir India
Fri 11/149:00 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop28h 40mAir India
Deal found 3/13$914
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/101:15 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops43h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/1110:47 amSFO - MAA
2 stops29h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/13$928
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/83:00 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1511:10 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$951
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 3/277:35 amMAA - SFO
2 stops29h 11mBritish Airways
Thu 4/171:07 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops25h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/13$971
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/21:55 amMAA - SFO
2 stops30h 45mAir Canada
Wed 9/108:30 amSFO - MAA
2 stops27h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 3/13$992
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Mon 5/191:55 amMAA - SFO
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Tue 10/211:20 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12$993
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 5/144:05 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 10/223:55 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,054
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sun 9/284:00 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Tue 11/113:40 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop21h 05mEmirates
Deal found 3/13$1,067
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/248:40 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops32h 00mSWISS
Mon 7/217:30 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops48h 55mSWISS
Deal found 3/13$1,125
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/24:25 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops44h 28mEtihad Airways
Wed 8/66:05 amSFO - MAA
2 stops25h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/14$1,139
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Mon 4/286:40 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops37h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 5/59:20 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops29h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/13$1,154

Find flights from Chennai to San Francisco within your budget

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 March 14, 2025.

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ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 5/11

1:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

1:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

$911

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 6/25

9:45 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop33h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 7/17

10:00 am-8:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$926

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 6/10

1:15 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops43h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

10:47 am-5:15 am

2 stops29h 58m

$928

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 4/8

3:00 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops38h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

11:10 pm-12:15 am

1 stop36h 35m

$951

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 3/27

7:35 am-12:16 am

2 stops29h 11m

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

1:07 pm-3:30 am

2 stops25h 53m

$971

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 6/2

1:55 am-8:10 pm

2 stops30h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

8:30 am-12:10 am

2 stops27h 10m

$992

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 5/19

1:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop23h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

1:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 20m

$993

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 5/14

4:05 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

3:55 pm-2:50 am

1 stop22h 25m

$1,054

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 5/12

4:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

5:05 pm-8:05 am

1 stop26h 30m

$1,067

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 6/24

8:40 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops32h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 7/21

7:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops48h 55m

$1,125

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice 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 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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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chennai to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 March 7, 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 $400). 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 March 14, 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.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 March 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates from Chennai to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,437 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,437 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,437 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,279 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,437 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,202 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,437 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
314 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,437 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
830 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,437 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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 $911, Cathay Pacific will fly you from Chennai to San Francisco and back. In addition to Cathay Pacific, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air India and British Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $914 and $971, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chennai to San Francisco for 25% 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $528. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and Cathay Pacific, 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. Dubai sees the next most layovers on Chennai to San Francisco flights. Dubai is followed by Hong Kong 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 Boat Quay. Those on a layover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, or Boat Quay can do so by traveling 13.4 mi, 13.4 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Singapore Changi. Those landing in Singapore looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $81 per day.

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

    The majority of Dubai visitors spend their time at Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab, by traveling 6.8 mi, 6.5 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $21 per day.

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

    Most Hong Kong visitors opt to spend their time at Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.9 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • 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. Mumbai sees the next fewest layovers on Chennai to San Francisco flights. New Delhi 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 $400). 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 March 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$784Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$840Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$857Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$889Average$1,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$978Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,014Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,069Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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