Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to San Francisco (MAA - SFO)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chennai to San Francisco and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,085	Qatar Airways 1 stop 22 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Thu, Jul 9	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chennai to San Francisco is currently $1,085
Cheapest one-way flight	$652	Qatar Airways 1 stop 22 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Chennai to San Francisco is currently $652
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,316	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 35 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chennai to San Francisco is currently $1,316
Cheapest business class flights	$4,279	IndiGo, Qatar Airways 1 stop 23 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Thu, Aug 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chennai to San Francisco is currently $4,279

Fastest flight	21 hr	The fastest flight with stops from Chennai to San Francisco takes 21 hr
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chennai to San Francisco is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $710–1,500
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,050–1,400

Popular airlines from Chennai to San Francisco

Air India

from $1,129

Typical price: $800–2,000

56 weekly connecting flights

MAA - SFO Every day
Emirates

from $1,106

Typical price: $1,050–2,150

21 weekly connecting flights

MAA - SFO Every day
Singapore Airlines

Typical price: $1,100–2,400

21 weekly connecting flights

MAA - SFO Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,316

Typical price: $880–2,050

20 weekly connecting flights

MAA - SFO Every day
British Airways

from $2,681

Typical price: $1,500–4,450

18 weekly connecting flights

MAA - SFO Every day
Lufthansa

from $1,652

Typical price: $1,100–2,650

7 weekly connecting flights

MAA - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Chennai

Chennai International Airport (MAA)

Chennai India 45 min 9 mi
Tirupati International Airport (TIR)

Tirupati India 2 hr 59 min 62 mi
Puducherry Airport (PNY)

Puducherry India 3 hr 22 min 83 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chennai to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Chennai to San Francisco are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $710 to $1,500.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chennai to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,085. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $652.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air India flight from Chennai to San Francisco is $1,129, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Chennai to San Francisco is $1,106, flying from Jun 28 to Jul 13.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chennai to San Francisco is $1,316, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 12.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Chennai to San Francisco is $2,681, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 15.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chennai to San Francisco is $1,652, flying from May 4 to May 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chennai to San Francisco starts at $1,085 from Thu, Jun 25 to Thu, Jul 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $652 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

21 hr is the shortest flight time from Chennai to San Francisco.

Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chennai to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chennai to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chennai to San Francisco.

In terms of flights, Air India is the most popular. Air India offers 56 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chennai to San Francisco are:

Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Singapore Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Cathay Pacific offers 20 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
British Airways offers 18 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Lufthansa offers 7 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chennai and San Francisco.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chennai to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,085. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $652.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air India flight from Chennai to San Francisco is $1,129, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Chennai to San Francisco is $1,106, flying from Jun 28 to Jul 13.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Chennai to San Francisco is $1,316, flying from Jun 26 to Jul 12.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Chennai to San Francisco is $2,681, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 15.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chennai to San Francisco is $1,652, flying from May 4 to May 18.

No airline flies direct from Chennai to San Francisco.

There are 56 Air India connecting flights from Chennai to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Chennai to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Chennai to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Chennai to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 British Airways connecting flights from Chennai to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chennai to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chennai and San Francisco at price $1,316 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Chennai to San Francisco.

There are 56 Air India connecting flights from Chennai to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Chennai to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Chennai to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Chennai to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 British Airways connecting flights from Chennai to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chennai to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chennai to San Francisco.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chennai to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chennai and San Francisco start at $4,279 from Thu, Jul 23 to Thu, Aug 6 with IndiGo, Qatar Airways.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chennai and San Francisco start at $1,085 from Thu, Jun 25 to Thu, Jul 9.

To book business class trips from Chennai to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chennai and San Francisco starts at $1,316 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Cathay Pacific.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chennai and San Francisco at price $1,316 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chennai to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.