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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from £426

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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£644

One-way from

£426

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£1,038
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 16/9-17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 20m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 7/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 25m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£32 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 29 August 2025.

Sun 14/901:30MAA - SFO
1 stop33h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 27/1012:25SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/8£644
Sun 14/901:30MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 23/1012:55SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/8£645
Sun 12/1018:20MAA - SFO
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1020:25SFO - MAA
2 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£646
Sat 11/1001:30MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 19/1012:55SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/8£655
Thu 16/1001:30MAA - SFO
1 stop33h 40mCathay Pacific
Fri 31/1023:55SFO - MAA
1 stop36h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/8£658
Fri 12/901:30MAA - SFO
1 stop33h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 2/1023:10SFO - MAA
1 stop36h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/8£659
Tue 11/1101:50MAA - SFO
1 stop27h 35mLufthansa
Wed 21/107:00SFO - MAA
2 stops27h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 27/8£670
Tue 30/901:30MAA - SFO
1 stop33h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/1222:55SFO - MAA
1 stop36h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/8£671
Fri 14/1101:50MAA - SFO
1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 19/111:25SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/8£687
Thu 30/1022:45MAA - SFO
2 stops26h 35mKLM
Thu 20/1113:55SFO - MAA
2 stops28h 25mKLM
Deal found 27/8£692

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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 29 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Chennai

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 16/9

01:30-22:40

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 17/2

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

£644

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 10/9

01:30-11:30

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

22:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

£644

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 14/10

01:30-17:30

1 stop28h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

£644

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 12/10

01:30-11:15

1 stop22h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

£644

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 24/9

01:30-22:40

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 2/10

23:10-00:15

1 stop36h 35m

£644

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 14/9

01:30-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 27/10

12:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

£644

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 14/9

01:30-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 23/10

12:55-00:15

1 stop22h 50m

£644

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 9/9

01:30-22:55

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 10/12

23:35-00:35

1 stop35h 30m

£644

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 23/9

01:30-17:30

1 stop28h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

£644

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 7/11

01:50-09:45

1 stop21h 25m

£426

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 22 August 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.

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 Cathay Pacific fly from Chennai to San Francisco in about 33h 40m. 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.

  • 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 (£426), Qatar Airways (£448), and Ethiopian Air (£637).

  • 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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