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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from £419

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
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 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£758

One-way from

£419

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£978
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 29/4-17/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 54m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
29/1
  • 29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 21m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 18 December 2024.

Tue 24/1207:35MAA - SFO
1 stop24h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 12/117:30SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£829
Tue 17/1201:50MAA - SFO
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/122:55SFO - MAA
2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,103
Wed 18/1223:10MAA - SFO
2 stops26h 10mKLM
Sat 4/113:45SFO - MAA
2 stops28h 45mKLM
Deal found 18/12£1,109
Tue 24/1203:45MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mEmirates
Sun 12/115:40SFO - MAA
1 stop39h 00mEmirates
Deal found 17/12£1,209
Tue 17/1203:30MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 27/1214:45SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12£1,217
Mon 30/1210:00MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 15/109:40SFO - MAA
1 stop33h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,359
Tue 17/1201:50MAA - SFO
1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 26/1223:35SFO - MAA
1 stop35h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12£1,402
Tue 17/1223:15MAA - SFO
2 stops31h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 27/1213:10SFO - MAA
2 stops33h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,584
Tue 17/1203:50MAA - SFO
2 stops33h 56mEtihad Airways
Tue 24/1210:55SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/12£1,597
Wed 18/1201:45MAA - SFO
1 stop24h 20mLufthansa
Fri 27/1214:40SFO - MAA
2 stops27h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12£1,600
Thu 19/1223:10MAA - SFO
2 stops24h 05mJapan Airlines
Mon 23/1211:35SFO - MAA
2 stops47h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 17/12£2,135

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ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 29/4

05:35-17:25

1 stop24h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 17/10

13:26-03:30

2 stops25h 34m

£758

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 4/2

01:50-09:45

1 stop21h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

13:00-00:15

1 stop22h 45m

£772

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 19/3

01:45-13:35

1 stop24h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 14/9

13:20-00:10

1 stop22h 20m

£776

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 26/3

01:45-17:08

2 stops27h 53m

San Francisco

Thu 17/4

23:15-00:10

2 stops36h 25m

£780

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 2/3

03:45-12:50

1 stop22h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 26/3

16:45-02:15

1 stop21h 00m

£842

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 21/1

23:25-18:35

1 stop32h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 21/4

11:30-22:00

1 stop22h 00m

£911

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 9/3

03:45-13:35

1 stop22h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

12:50-02:50

2 stops25h 30m

£943

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 29/1

21:30-14:21

2 stops30h 21m

£419

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 25/2

01:50-21:15

1 stop32h 55m

£463

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 5/2

09:45-12:50

1 stop40h 35m

£500

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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to San Francisco

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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 13 December 2024.

Booking 84 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 £742). 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 18 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chennai to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Emirates and British Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

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.

8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

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.

8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

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.

8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

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.

7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

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.

7.5
Good
841 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

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?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at £758. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at £772 and £776, respectively. British Airways 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 (£463), Emirates (£500), and Japan Airlines (£539).

  • 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 £742). 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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