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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from £385

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 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
21 Nov — 28 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 22 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£688

One-way from

£385

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£716
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 13/11-17/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 35m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 10m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£19 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 22 October 2025.

Thu 13/1107:35MAA - SFO
2 stops41h 53mBritish Airways
Mon 17/1106:00SFO - MAA
2 stops34h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/10£688
Sat 8/1120:30MAA - SFO
2 stops28h 50mKLM
Thu 30/413:45SFO - MAA
2 stops31h 50mKLM
Deal found 21/10£692
Wed 3/1207:35MAA - SFO
2 stops40h 02mBritish Airways
Wed 4/317:30SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/10£698
Tue 11/1102:00MAA - SFO
1 stop21h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 14/312:25SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/10£708
Wed 12/1102:00MAA - SFO
1 stop32h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 17/1111:25SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/10£708
Fri 14/1102:00MAA - SFO
1 stop32h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 1/222:55SFO - MAA
1 stop36h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/10£723
Sat 15/1102:00MAA - SFO
1 stop32h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 8/312:25SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/10£723
Fri 5/1207:35MAA - SFO
1 stop24h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 2/317:30SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/10£725
Thu 13/1118:00MAA - SFO
2 stops36h 00mSWISS
Wed 25/318:25SFO - MAA
3 stops49h 50mSWISS
Deal found 20/10£730

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Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to San Francisco that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 13/11

07:35-11:58

2 stops41h 53m

San Francisco

Mon 17/11

06:00-05:35

2 stops34h 05m

£688

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 9/2

02:00-16:20

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

22:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

£707

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 10/2

02:00-16:20

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 20/2

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

£707

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 29/1

07:35-09:44

2 stops63h 39m

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

17:30-05:35

1 stop22h 35m

£708

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 10/11

02:00-09:45

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

12:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

£708

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 16/11

02:00-09:45

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 20/3

12:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

£708

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 24/11

02:00-09:45

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 6/3

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

£708

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 10/11

02:00-09:45

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

12:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

£708

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 3/11

02:00-21:15

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 8/11

22:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

£708

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 12/11

02:00-09:45

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

12:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

£708

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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 17 October 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of £514). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of £708). 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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to San Francisco?

    Airlines like British Airways and Cathay Pacific fly from Chennai to San Francisco in about 27h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 03m. Chennai and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 8641 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of £514). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of £708). 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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