How long is the flight from Chennai to San Francisco?

Airlines like Cathay Pacific fly from Chennai to San Francisco in about 22h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Chennai and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 8641 mi.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to SFO?

When flying from Chennai to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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£364+ Flights from Chennai to San Francisco

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to San Francisco

Round-trip from	£639
One-way from	£364
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£705

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29/1-27/2
2 total stops
51h 20m total
Chennai to San Francisco

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25/9
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27h 25m total
Chennai to San Francisco

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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 17 September 2025.

Wed 24/923:45MAA - SFO

2 stops32h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 28/921:20SFO - MAA

2 stops30h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9£620

Tue 30/901:30MAA - SFO

1 stop33h 40mCathay Pacific

Wed 19/1111:25SFO - MAA

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9£662

Sun 21/901:30MAA - SFO

1 stop28h 30mCathay Pacific

Thu 12/211:25SFO - MAA

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£663

Mon 20/1001:30MAA - SFO

1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific

Fri 7/1111:25SFO - MAA

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£664

Mon 3/1101:50MAA - SFO

1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific

Wed 3/1221:45SFO - MAA

1 stop37h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9£664

Thu 2/1001:30MAA - SFO

1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific

Wed 19/1111:25SFO - MAA

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9£678

Sat 4/1001:30MAA - SFO

1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific

Thu 12/221:45SFO - MAA

1 stop37h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£678

Sat 1/1101:50MAA - SFO

1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific

Sun 30/1111:25SFO - MAA

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 17/9£680

Sat 15/1123:25MAA - SFO

1 stop45h 55mSingapore Airlines

Sun 1/209:40SFO - MAA

1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/9£688

Fri 14/1116:45MAA - SFO

2 stops35h 25mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 12/116:30SFO - MAA

2 stops36h 05mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9£692

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Mon 6/1001:30MAA - SFO

1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific

Wed 19/1111:25SFO - MAA

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9£662

Tue 3/323:25MAA - SFO

1 stop21h 55mSingapore Airlines

Tue 17/310:40SFO - MAA

1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/9£670

Tue 3/307:35MAA - SFO

2 stops29h 23mBritish Airways

Tue 17/314:30SFO - MAA

2 stops26h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9£675

Tue 4/1101:50MAA - SFO

1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 2/1222:55SFO - MAA

1 stop36h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£663

Tue 2/1201:50MAA - SFO

1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific

Thu 26/211:25SFO - MAA

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£663

Mon 3/1101:50MAA - SFO

1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific

Tue 2/1222:55SFO - MAA

1 stop36h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£663

Wed 22/1001:30MAA - SFO

1 stop33h 40mCathay Pacific

Tue 4/1111:25SFO - MAA

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£664

Tue 11/1101:50MAA - SFO

1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific

Sat 9/512:55SFO - MAA

1 stop22h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£664

Sat 4/1001:30MAA - SFO

1 stop28h 30mCathay Pacific

Mon 24/1122:55SFO - MAA

1 stop36h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9£678

Thu 16/1001:30MAA - SFO

1 stop33h 40mCathay Pacific

Fri 31/1023:55SFO - MAA

1 stop36h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9£678

Fri 24/1001:30MAA - SFO

1 stop28h 20mCathay Pacific

Thu 6/1111:25SFO - MAA

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£678

Thu 23/1001:30MAA - SFO

1 stop33h 40mCathay Pacific

Tue 4/1111:25SFO - MAA

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£678

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Sun 21/901:30MAA - SFO

1 stop28h 30mCathay Pacific

Thu 12/211:25SFO - MAA

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£663

Wed 24/923:45MAA - SFO

2 stops32h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 28/921:20SFO - MAA

2 stops30h 10mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 14/9£620

Wed 24/906:10MAA - SFO

2 stops26h 45mAir India

Sun 28/922:25SFO - MAA

2 stops36h 15mAir India

Deal found 15/9£697

Tue 30/901:30MAA - SFO

1 stop33h 40mCathay Pacific

Wed 19/1111:25SFO - MAA

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9£662

Thu 2/1001:30MAA - SFO

1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific

Wed 19/1111:25SFO - MAA

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9£678

Sat 4/1001:30MAA - SFO

1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific

Thu 12/221:45SFO - MAA

1 stop37h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£678

Mon 6/1001:55MAA - SFO

1 stop23h 15mLufthansa

Wed 11/208:25SFO - MAA

2 stops26h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 16/9£727

Tue 7/1005:35MAA - SFO

2 stops46h 50mBritish Airways

Tue 25/1117:30SFO - MAA

1 stop22h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£730

Tue 14/1001:55MAA - SFO

1 stop26h 35mLufthansa

Wed 22/1008:25SFO - MAA

2 stops27h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9£725

Mon 20/1001:30MAA - SFO

1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific

Mon 3/1111:25SFO - MAA

1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£664

Tue 21/1001:55MAA - SFO

1 stop23h 15mLufthansa

Thu 26/208:27SFO - MAA

2 stops26h 08mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9£726

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Thu 25/905:30MAA - SFO

3 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£364

Tue 23/921:20MAA - SFO

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£367

Wed 24/905:30MAA - SFO

3 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£370

Sun 28/901:30MAA - SFO

1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9£389

Wed 8/1001:30MAA - SFO

1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9£400

Tue 2/1201:50MAA - SFO

1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/9£401

Tue 30/906:10MAA - SFO

3 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£406

Thu 2/1001:30MAA - SFO

1 stop33h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/9£420

Mon 29/914:35MAA - SFO

3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£440

Wed 3/1221:50MAA - SFO

1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9£447

Mon 17/1103:55MAA - SFO

2 stops29h 09mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£463

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23:25-07:50

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Tue 3/3

07:35-23:28

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San Francisco

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14:30-05:35

2 stops26h 35m

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Sat 4/10

01:30-17:30

1 stop28h 30m

San Francisco

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22:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

£678

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MAA - SFO

MAASFO

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Thu 16/10

01:30-22:40

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 31/10

23:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

£678

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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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How long is the flight from Chennai to San Francisco?
Airlines like Cathay Pacific fly from Chennai to San Francisco in about 22h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Chennai and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 8641 mi.
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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