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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from £457

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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
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 March 2026.

Tue 15/918:00
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops28h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 15/1011:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/3£726
Wed 2/918:00
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops28h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 11/1011:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/3£742
Tue 5/504:05
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops32h 24m
Etihad Airways
Tue 29/908:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops47h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/3£760
Mon 30/321:10
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops38h 07m
Etihad Airways
Wed 15/723:48
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops31h 52m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/3£761
Thu 2/421:55
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops39h 34m
Etihad Airways
Tue 29/908:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops47h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3£762
Tue 7/404:05
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops33h 29m
Etihad Airways
Wed 30/908:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops29h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3£763
Mon 6/404:05
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops33h 29m
Etihad Airways
Sat 11/706:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops31h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/3£764
Tue 7/421:55
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops37h 22m
Etihad Airways
Wed 7/1008:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops35h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/3£765
Wed 8/404:05
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops33h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/1007:57
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops29h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£765
Sun 3/522:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Emirates
Sun 10/517:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop38h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 19/3£774
Mon 8/604:20
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 29/1016:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/3£786
Wed 17/604:20
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 27/1016:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/3£787

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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£726

One-way from

£457

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£896
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 15/9-15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 05m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 10/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 15m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£36 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£12 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 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 5/5

04:05-23:59

2 stops32h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

07:54-02:25

2 stops30h 01m

£761

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 2/4

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 29/11

15:40-02:15

1 stop21h 05m

£790
Fastest return journey

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 18/4

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 8/10

17:05-02:30

1 stop20h 55m

£812

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 18/9

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

17:05-02:30

1 stop20h 55m

£812

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 4/4

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 4/10

17:05-02:30

1 stop20h 55m

£815

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 18/4

04:05-00:21

2 stops32h 46m

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

05:30-20:10

2 stops26h 10m

£868

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 2/5

03:55-13:35

1 stop22h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

11:15-02:50

2 stops27h 05m

£916

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 4/5

03:55-19:15

2 stops27h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 29/9

15:55-02:40

1 stop22h 15m

£916

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 28/7

22:30-16:40

2 stops30h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

18:45-10:20

2 stops27h 05m

£931

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 1/7

03:55-19:21

2 stops27h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

15:00-02:20

1 stop21h 50m

£934

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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 13 March 2026.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of £507). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £705). 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 Etihad Airways and Emirates fly from Chennai to San Francisco in about 22h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 59m. 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 £507). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £705). 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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