Chennai

$340+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chennai (MAA)

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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
Apr 16 — Apr 231
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai 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 San Francisco to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Chennai (MAA). 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 April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$843
(Singapore Airlines)

One-way from

$340
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$943

Good round-trip deal

$1,399 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Chennai flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Chennai flights.
From San Francisco to Chennai
One-way flight from San Francisco to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($354 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Chennai.

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/310:00 amSFO - MAA
1 stop25h 20mAir India
Sun 10/1911:20 amMAA - SFO
1 stop32h 10mAir India
Deal found 4/9$842
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1811:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop33h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sun 10/1210:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop35h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/10$843
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/161:20 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/111:45 amMAA - SFO
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$844
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 5/211:10 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop36h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/291:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/10$845
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sat 5/1010:58 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops60h 42mLufthansa
Wed 5/281:55 amMAA - SFO
2 stops35h 33mLufthansa
Deal found 4/9$882
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1810:42 amSFO - MAA
2 stops34h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/133:45 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops41h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$889
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/72:20 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops54h 05mSWISS
Wed 9/178:40 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops32h 00mSWISS
Deal found 4/9$891
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 5/74:20 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 5/285:35 amMAA - SFO
1 stop24h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/9$909
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/43:55 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 5/173:55 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/10$930
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Fri 9/58:35 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops41h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/194:25 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops43h 37mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/9$935
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sat 9/64:15 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops43h 25mAir Canada
Wed 9/171:55 amMAA - SFO
2 stops32h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 4/9$946

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Chennai 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 April 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

10:00 am-11:50 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Chennai

Sun 10/19

11:20 am-7:00 am

1 stop32h 10m

$842

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

11:30 am-9:20 am

1 stop33h 20m

Chennai

Sun 10/12

10:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop35h 40m

$843

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

1:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 20m

Chennai

Tue 11/11

1:45 am-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$844

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

11:10 pm-12:15 am

1 stop36h 35m

Chennai

Thu 5/29

1:30 am-11:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

$845

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

1:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Wed 5/28

1:55 am-7:50 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$852

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

10:42 am-10:05 am

2 stops34h 53m

Chennai

Mon 10/13

3:45 pm-8:27 pm

2 stops41h 12m

$889

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

2:20 pm-8:55 am

2 stops54h 05m

Chennai

Tue 9/23

8:40 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$891

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

4:20 pm-3:30 am

1 stop22h 40m

Chennai

Wed 5/28

5:35 am-5:15 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$909

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

3:55 pm-2:50 am

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Sat 5/17

3:55 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$930

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

8:35 pm-2:40 am

2 stops41h 35m

Chennai

Fri 9/19

4:25 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops43h 37m

$935

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/10

Showing 1-10 of 19 results
1
2

Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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 San Francisco to Chennai in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice 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 San Francisco-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Chennai 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 San Francisco-Chennai 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 San Francisco to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Chennai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Chennai. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Chennai, you should look to book at least 77 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 San Francisco to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,660). 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 SFO to MAA?

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

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Chennai at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Chennai. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Chennai flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Chennai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. 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 Chennai. Reviews last updated April 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, KLM and Cathay Pacific from San Francisco to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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 San Francisco to Chennai. 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 San Francisco to Chennai round-trip?

    Flying on Singapore Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at $843. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at $845 and $850, respectively. Singapore Airlines is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $340. Users have also found prices from $376 and $461 on Air India and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chennai?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Chennai is $1,080. On average you can expect to pay $3,288. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Chennai), can usually be booked for $667.

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

  • 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. Travelers on a layover in Singapore can visit Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Boat Quay, by traveling 13.4 mi, 13.4 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively after landing at Singapore Changi. Those on a layover in Singapore in need of a rental car can book one at Singapore Changi for about $86.

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

    If you're on a layover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, or 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 $26 per day.

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

    Most Doha visitors opt to spend their time at Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower. Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower can be visited by traveling about 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi respectively from Doha Hamad Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Doha can rent a car from Doha Hamad Intl for about $28 per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,660). 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
Mahabalipuram
Vellore

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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Chennai. 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 April 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$707Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$735Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$735Average$1,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$758Average$1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$818Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$876Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$935Average$1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$940Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,064Average$1,710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,073Average$1,764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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.