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$532+ 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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The best prices from Chennai to San Francisco are usually found in October or November, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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 December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$959
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$532
(Etihad Airways)

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October

Average price

$1,242
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to San Francisco
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This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/247:35 amMAA - SFO
1 stop24h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 1/125:30 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,053
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/251:30 amMAA - SFO
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/209:15 amSFO - MAA
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,074
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/269:40 amMAA - SFO
1 stop20h 50mAir India
Thu 2/208:30 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop24h 35mAir India
Deal found 12/17$1,134
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/231:45 amMAA - SFO
1 stop27h 45mLufthansa
Sun 1/122:40 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop43h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$1,167
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/189:05 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops33h 10mIndiGo
Sat 1/41:10 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops35h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 12/17$1,382
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/1811:10 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops26h 10mKLM
Sat 1/41:45 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops28h 45mKLM
Deal found 12/18$1,408
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/283:45 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mEmirates
Wed 2/193:40 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop39h 00mEmirates
Deal found 12/17$1,520
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/291:05 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops34h 05mJapan Airlines
Wed 2/1911:40 amSFO - MAA
2 stops28h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,541
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/173:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 12/272:45 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,546
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/3010:00 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 1/159:40 amSFO - MAA
1 stop33h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,725
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/271:30 amMAA - SFO
2 stops30h 30mThai Airways
Sun 4/612:50 amSFO - MAA
2 stops34h 41mThai Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,738
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/181:45 amMAA - SFO
2 stops29h 15mAir Canada
Wed 12/2511:22 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops35h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 12/18$1,751

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 December 18, 2024.

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ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 3/18

1:50 am-10:45 am

1 stop21h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

1:45 am-12:15 am

1 stop34h 00m

$959

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 4/28

5:35 am-5:25 pm

1 stop24h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

6:31 am-3:30 am

2 stops32h 29m

$960

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 1/22

9:35 am-4:25 pm

2 stops44h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 3/8

2:45 pm-8:15 am

2 stops28h 00m

$974

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 3/19

1:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop24h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

1:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 20m

$986

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 2/14

9:35 am-5:00 pm

1 stop20h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

8:30 pm-8:55 am

1 stop22h 55m

$988

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 3/2

3:45 am-12:50 pm

1 stop22h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

4:45 pm-2:15 am

1 stop21h 00m

$1,069

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 1/21

11:25 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop32h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

8:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$1,112

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 2/13

3:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

10:37 am-1:55 am

2 stops25h 48m

$1,180

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 1/29

9:30 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops30h 21m

$532

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 4/20

9:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop33h 15m

$576

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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 December.
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*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice 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 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

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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 December 13, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chennai to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 84 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 $381). 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 December 18, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chennai to San Francisco in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, 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 December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and British Airways 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
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,443 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,329 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
357 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
841 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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 $959, 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 British Airways and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $960 and $986, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chennai to San Francisco for 24% 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 Air India, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $576. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and IndiGo, 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 Doha 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 $110 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 $34 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, Aspire Tower, and Katara Cultural Village. Museum of Islamic Art, Aspire Tower, and Katara Cultural Village can be accessed by traveling approximately 5.2 mi, 10.6 mi, and 8.7 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Doha Hamad Intl for about $36 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. 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 $381). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$815Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$906Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$907Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$961Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$987Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,014Average$1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,074Average$1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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