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$359+ 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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Wed 3/26
Wed 4/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 76 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 March 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$783
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$359
(Indian Eagle)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$986

Good round-trip deal

$1,399 or less
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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 March 21, 2025.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sat 4/2610:00 amSFO - MAA
1 stop25h 20mAir India
Tue 5/278:00 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mAir India
Deal found 3/19$783
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/911:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 10/2910:00 amMAA - SFO
1 stop35h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/20$790
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/712:55 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/51:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/20$833
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2710:52 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops40h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/271:55 amMAA - SFO
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$839
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 4/271:10 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 30mLufthansa
Wed 5/211:55 amMAA - SFO
1 stop26h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 3/19$844
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 10/13:55 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 1/213:45 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/20$846
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 5/55:05 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop26h 30mEmirates
Thu 10/303:45 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mEmirates
Deal found 3/20$943

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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 March 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Chennai that are best for you.

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San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

10:00 am-11:50 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Chennai

Tue 5/27

8:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$783

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

11:30 am-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Chennai

Tue 5/27

11:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 55m

$807

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

12:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 50m

Chennai

Thu 6/5

1:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$833

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

10:52 pm-3:30 am

2 stops40h 08m

Chennai

Tue 5/27

1:55 am-8:10 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$839

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

1:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Wed 5/21

1:55 am-3:55 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$844

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

3:55 pm-3:00 am

1 stop22h 35m

Chennai

Tue 5/27

4:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$871

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

5:05 pm-8:05 am

1 stop26h 30m

Chennai

Thu 10/30

3:45 am-1:50 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$943

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

7:10 am-12:10 am

2 stops28h 30m

Chennai

Mon 5/26

1:55 am-9:02 pm

2 stops31h 37m

$1,015

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

8:30 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$359

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

11:30 am-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$387

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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 March.
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
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.
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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 March 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Chennai, you should look to book at least 76 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 $1,670). 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 March 21, 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 16, 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 March 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,282 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
8.1
Very good
1,282 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,282 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
8.0
Very good
3,194 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,282 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
7.5
Good
832 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,282 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,282 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,178 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,282 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

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 Air India is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at $783. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at $806 and $833, respectively. Air India is 34% 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 Air India. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $359. Users have also found prices from $387 and $445 on Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific, 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 $675.

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

    San Francisco to Chennai flights have a layover in Singapore most often. Doha is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from San Francisco to Chennai. Dubai sees the third most layovers on flights 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 Doha?

    If you're on a layover in Doha and looking for things to do, consider visiting Museum of Islamic Art, Aspire Tower, or Katara Cultural Village. Travelers on a layover in Doha can visit Museum of Islamic Art, Aspire Tower, and Katara Cultural Village, by traveling 5.2 mi, 10.6 mi, and 8.7 mi, respectively after landing at Doha Hamad Intl. Those landing in Doha looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $31 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 visited by traveling about 6.8 mi, 6.5 mi, and 13.6 mi respectively from Dubai Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Dubai can rent a car from Dubai Intl for about $27 per day.

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

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Chennai layover in Los Angeles least frequently. Frankfurt am Main follows Los Angeles in terms of the least common layover location on San Francisco to Chennai flights. Frankfurt am Main is followed by Bengaluru in terms of the least popular layover location 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 $1,670). 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 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 March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$713Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$732Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$735Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$758Average$1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$820Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$874Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$939Average$1,414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$940Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,063Average$1,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,073Average$1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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