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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from £411

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 22/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£709

One-way from

£411

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£899
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 21/6-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 05m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 22/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 55m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£90 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 March 2025.

Sat 21/601:30MAA - SFO
1 stop33h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 4/1122:55SFO - MAA
1 stop36h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/3£709
Tue 7/1005:35MAA - SFO
2 stops28h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 21/113:22SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/3£731
Tue 3/620:40MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/908:30SFO - MAA
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£763
Fri 6/606:40MAA - SFO
1 stop23h 50mAir India
Mon 23/621:00SFO - MAA
1 stop21h 20mAir India
Deal found 27/3£796
Mon 14/401:55MAA - SFO
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Wed 7/513:10SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 27/3£798
Tue 3/620:40MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 00mSWISS
Tue 9/919:55SFO - MAA
3 stops48h 30mSWISS
Deal found 28/3£806
Mon 19/503:55MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 5/1114:45SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/3£823
Wed 7/523:15MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 55mSingapore Airlines
Thu 31/711:30SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/3£827
Wed 18/622:00MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 30mEmirates
Wed 3/1215:40SFO - MAA
1 stop39h 00mEmirates
Deal found 27/3£834
Wed 7/523:45MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 14/521:20SFO - MAA
2 stops28h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/3£925
Tue 6/521:05MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/718:45SFO - MAA
2 stops28h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/3£1,002
Wed 16/420:10MAA - SFO
2 stops28h 05mKLM
Thu 18/913:45SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 55mKLM
Deal found 28/3£1,069

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

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 21/6

01:30-22:55

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

22:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

£709

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 3/6

20:40-16:10

2 stops32h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

08:30-00:10

2 stops27h 10m

£763

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 25/6

05:35-23:43

2 stops30h 38m

San Francisco

Wed 10/9

16:35-03:30

1 stop22h 25m

£769

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 6/6

06:40-18:00

1 stop23h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 23/6

21:00-06:50

1 stop21h 20m

£796

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 14/4

01:55-12:40

1 stop23h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

13:10-00:10

1 stop22h 30m

£798

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 3/6

20:40-16:10

2 stops32h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

19:55-08:55

3 stops48h 30m

£806

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 19/5

03:55-13:35

1 stop22h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

14:45-02:25

1 stop22h 10m

£823

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 7/5

23:15-09:40

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 31/7

11:30-22:00

1 stop22h 00m

£827

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 18/6

22:00-14:00

1 stop28h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

15:40-20:10

1 stop39h 00m

£834

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 7/5

23:45-19:30

2 stops32h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

21:20-14:05

2 stops28h 15m

£925

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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.

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 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 28 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chennai to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM. 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
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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
1,285 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
317 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Cathay Pacific is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at £709. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at £769 and £796, respectively. Cathay Pacific is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Chennai to San Francisco are Cathay Pacific (£411), Qatar Airways (£454), and SWISS (£476).

  • 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 holiday 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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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