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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from £374

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 30/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 23 December 2025.

Tue 30/1216:55MAA - SFO
1 stop35h 05mAir India
Tue 31/318:45SFO - MAA
1 stop31h 50mAir India
Deal found 21/12£625
Wed 24/1216:55MAA - SFO
1 stop35h 05mAir India
Wed 14/116:30SFO - MAA
1 stop37h 10mAir India
Deal found 21/12£651
Wed 24/1216:55MAA - SFO
1 stop35h 05mAir India
Fri 26/1216:30SFO - MAA
1 stop25h 15mAir India
Deal found 21/12£656
Mon 29/1221:45MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 35mEmirates
Thu 2/717:05SFO - MAA
1 stop20h 55mEmirates
Deal found 20/12£1,248
Mon 29/1221:45MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 35mEmirates
Mon 29/617:05SFO - MAA
1 stop26h 30mEmirates
Deal found 20/12£1,255
Mon 29/1221:45MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 35mEmirates
Fri 3/717:05SFO - MAA
1 stop20h 55mEmirates
Deal found 20/12£1,271
Mon 29/1221:45MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 35mEmirates
Tue 30/617:05SFO - MAA
1 stop20h 55mEmirates
Deal found 20/12£1,316
Mon 29/1221:45MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 35mEmirates
Sat 27/617:05SFO - MAA
1 stop20h 55mEmirates
Deal found 20/12£1,339
Mon 29/1221:45MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 35mEmirates
Wed 1/717:05SFO - MAA
1 stop20h 55mEmirates
Deal found 20/12£1,406
Mon 29/1221:05MAA - SFO
2 stops33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 29/618:45SFO - MAA
2 stops29h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/12£1,435
Tue 30/1203:50MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Thu 2/717:05SFO - MAA
1 stop26h 30mEmirates
Deal found 20/12£1,651
Tue 30/1203:50MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Mon 29/617:05SFO - MAA
1 stop38h 55mEmirates
Deal found 20/12£1,659

Find 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 23 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£627

One-way from

£374

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£902
Air India
  • Air India
  • 29/1-27/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 72h 50m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 30/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 35m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 23 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to San Francisco that are best for you.

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ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 6/4

14:30-07:00

1 stop29h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 20/4

10:00-00:30

1 stop26h 00m

£633

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 23/2

06:15-20:50

1 stop28h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

10:00-10:20

1 stop35h 50m

£649

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 24/3

02:00-22:15

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

13:40-00:15

1 stop22h 05m

£673

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 26/5

01:30-11:15

1 stop22h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 20/8

13:40-00:15

1 stop22h 05m

£693

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 4/2

02:00-16:20

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 10/4

12:55-00:15

1 stop22h 50m

£699

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 26/1

02:00-21:00

1 stop32h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 29/1

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

£699

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 28/5

06:00-15:35

1 stop22h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 10/7

10:00-00:30

1 stop26h 00m

£706

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 7/2

02:00-21:15

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

12:55-00:15

1 stop22h 50m

£709

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 19/4

03:55-13:35

1 stop22h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

11:22-02:50

2 stops26h 58m

£770

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 21/5

22:05-14:00

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 17/8

17:05-08:05

1 stop26h 30m

£791

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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 19 December 2025.

Booking 56 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of £503). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £703). 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 Air India and Cathay Pacific fly from Chennai to San Francisco in about 29h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 45m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of £503). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £703). 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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