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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from £392

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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
4 Apr — 11 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 5 March 2026.

Tue 5/516:20
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 10m
Air India
Tue 29/910:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop34h 25m
Air India
Deal found 4/3£662
Tue 28/421:40
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 50m
Air India
Tue 12/510:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop30h 25m
Air India
Deal found 4/3£664
Wed 20/521:40
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 50m
Air India
Tue 29/910:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop30h 25m
Air India
Deal found 2/3£667
Tue 2/621:05
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops31h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 25/817:55
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops34h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/3£671
Wed 15/400:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop34h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 2/513:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/3£672
Wed 19/823:15
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 27/1010:40
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop23h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 28/2£672
Mon 1/600:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 23/801:20
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop33h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/3£673
Mon 23/302:00
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 15/714:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/3£674
Sat 2/520:10
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops28h 05m
KLM
Tue 27/1014:50
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops27h 15m
KLM
Deal found 28/2£675
Fri 8/504:55
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops28h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 7/1116:45
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops29h 55m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/3£677
Sun 24/519:05
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/520:10
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3£680

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 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£662

One-way from

£392

Popular in

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October

Average price

£865
Air India
  • Air India
  • 5/5-29/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 35m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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7/4
  • 7/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 53m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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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 5 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 17/5

00:50-22:40

1 stop34h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 16/10

13:00-23:35

1 stop22h 05m

£674
Fastest return journey

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 4/6

00:50-11:25

1 stop23h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

14:00-23:35

1 stop21h 05m

£684

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 16/4

00:50-22:40

1 stop34h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

14:00-23:35

1 stop21h 05m

£689

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 7/4

20:40-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

10:00-00:30

1 stop26h 00m

£695

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 16/4

00:50-22:40

1 stop34h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

14:00-23:35

1 stop21h 05m

£711

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 10/4

11:00-07:00

1 stop32h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

10:00-00:30

1 stop26h 00m

£717

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 28/4

05:35-15:55

2 stops46h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 26/10

15:50-05:35

2 stops25h 15m

£774

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 19/8

23:15-09:50

1 stop23h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 30/10

10:40-22:10

1 stop23h 00m

£833

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 22/6

18:00-13:35

3 stops32h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 3/10

19:35-08:45

2 stops48h 40m

£883

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 20/3

03:40-13:40

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

15:55-02:50

1 stop22h 25m

£893

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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 27 February 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 £506). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £714). 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 and Air India fly from Chennai to San Francisco in about 22h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 15m. 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 £506). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £714). 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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