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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco from £472

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SFO
24 May — 31 May1
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 24 April 2026.

Wed 27/504:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Wed 9/917:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop26h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 22/4£781
Sun 17/504:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Sun 8/1115:40
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop27h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 20/4£781
Wed 2/904:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Mon 28/917:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop20h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 22/4£782
Sun 17/504:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Wed 27/517:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop20h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 21/4£783
Mon 1/604:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Sun 6/917:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop20h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 21/4£784
Wed 20/522:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Emirates
Mon 9/1115:40
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop39h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 20/4£786
Mon 18/522:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Emirates
Tue 3/1115:40
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop27h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 20/4£788
Sun 24/522:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Emirates
Tue 27/1016:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 20/4£789
Thu 14/504:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Sun 24/517:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop38h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 21/4£790
Sun 31/504:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Sun 6/917:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop20h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 21/4£790
Wed 20/504:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Thu 20/817:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop38h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 21/4£791

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 24 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£781

One-way from

£472

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£910
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 27/5-9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 55m total
  • Chennai to San Francisco
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 12/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 25m 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 24 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 12/5

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

17:05-20:30

1 stop38h 55m

£781
Fastest return journey

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 27/5

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

17:05-08:05

1 stop26h 30m

£781

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 7/6

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

15:40-20:10

1 stop39h 00m

£811

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 19/8

09:50-14:00

1 stop40h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

17:05-20:30

1 stop38h 55m

£829

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 1/7

03:55-13:35

1 stop22h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 29/9

10:03-02:50

2 stops28h 17m

£850

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 3/6

09:50-14:00

1 stop40h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 14/6

17:05-20:30

1 stop38h 55m

£861

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 21/5

20:40-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

10:30-12:45

2 stops37h 45m

£868

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 8/5

22:05-14:00

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 24/5

17:05-20:30

1 stop38h 55m

£896

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 14/7

03:55-20:57

2 stops29h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 13/1

11:00-02:30

2 stops26h 00m

£904

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 1/6

04:10-09:27

2 stops41h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 28/11

15:00-02:30

1 stop22h 00m

£949

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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?

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of £685). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £982). 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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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 Emirates and Qatar Airways fly from Chennai to San Francisco in about 22h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 30m. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Francisco (average of £685). Flying from Chennai to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of £982). 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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