How long is the flight from Chennai to San Francisco?

Airlines like Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Virgin Atlantic fly from Chennai to San Francisco in about 28h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 50m. 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.

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?

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?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to San Francisco?

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco?

Booking 86 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 £713). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,175). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chennai to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chennai to San Francisco flights typically cost between £820 and £945 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £780 on Multiple Airlines (25 Oct–3 Feb).

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How long is the flight from Chennai to San Francisco?
Airlines like Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Virgin Atlantic fly from Chennai to San Francisco in about 28h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 50m. 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 £713). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,175). 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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Chennai to San Francisco flights typically cost between £820 and £945 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £780 on Multiple Airlines (25 Oct–3 Feb).

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Chennai to San Francisco flights typically cost between £820 and £945 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £780 on Multiple Airlines (25 Oct–3 Feb).