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₹ 48,880 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to San Francisco

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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chennai to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to San Francisco

Sun, 14 Sep - Thu, 23 Oct
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01:30 - 17:50MAA-SFO
28h 50m1 stop
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12:55 - 00:15SFO-MAA
22h 50m1 stop
₹ 76,211Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 14 Sep - Mon, 27 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:30 - 22:40MAA-SFO
33h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
23:55 - 00:35SFO-MAA
36h 10m1 stop
₹ 76,299Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
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18:20 - 11:45MAA-SFO
29h 55m2 stops
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20:25 - 05:10SFO-MAA
44h 15m2 stops
₹ 76,474
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Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 25 Feb
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23:15 - 09:40MAA-SFO
22h 55m1 stop
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22:30 - 07:25SFO-MAA
43h 25m2 stops
₹ 78,314
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Thu, 29 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:00 - 07:50MAA-SFO
35h 20m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:40 - 22:10SFO-MAA
23h 00m1 stop
₹ 78,401Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 29 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:00 - 07:50MAA-SFO
35h 20m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:40 - 22:10SFO-MAA
23h 00m1 stop
₹ 78,576Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 11 Nov - Wed, 21 Jan
Lufthansa Logo
01:50 - 15:55MAA-SFO
27h 35m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
07:00 - 00:05SFO-MAA
27h 35m2 stops
₹ 79,277Lufthansa
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Thu, 11 Sep - Tue, 3 Mar
Air India Logo
12:55 - 07:00MAA-SFO
30h 35m1 stop
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21:30 - 08:55SFO-MAA
21h 55m1 stop
₹ 81,467Air India
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Mon, 15 Sep - Thu, 23 Oct
Air India Logo
12:55 - 07:00MAA-SFO
30h 35m1 stop
Air India Logo
22:25 - 20:10SFO-MAA
33h 15m2 stops
₹ 81,555Air India
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Tue, 23 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
01:55 - 16:00MAA-SFO
26h 35m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
08:25 - 00:10SFO-MAA
27h 15m2 stops
₹ 84,008Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chennai to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chennai to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chennai to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chennai to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chennai, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chennai to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost ₹ 84,446 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 122,814 and ₹ 111,952 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chennai to San Francisco, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight₹ 48,880
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Chennai to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chennai to San Francisco

  • Is there a travel agency at San Francisco Airport?

    Yes, there is a travel agency located at San Francisco Airport – you can find the Airport Travel Agency office in the main hall of the International Terminal building. It offers full travel reservations and insurance options as well as providing notary services and money transfers if required, and is open from 6am to 11pm.

  • Where can I get some local currency at San Francisco Airport?

    Travelex has two foreign currency exchange desks in the International Terminal at San Francisco Airport where you can buy some American dollars. One is located before and one after the security area, and both are open until 11pm Pacific Standard Time (PST). Travelex also operates several ATMs throughout the terminal, along with Bank of America.

  • Where can I find help getting around San Francisco Airport?

    Families with young children may wish to use the services of their own personal airport concierge after their flight from Chennai to San Francisco. Airport Butler offers customized services from the time you arrive at the airport until the time you depart, and can assist with ground transportation arrangements or connecting flight support.

  • How do I get downtown from San Francisco Airport?

    You can ride the BART Train to downtown San Francisco using pre-ordered vouchers that can be redeemed at the SFO Information Booth, or you can pay about $9 (INR 663) per person directly at the airport. App-based rides like Uber and Lyft are popular alternatives to public transportation and there are also taxis and car rental offices if preferred.

  • Are there any festivals or events that might affect flight prices from Chennai to San Francisco?

    Certain festivals and events can impact flight prices from Chennai to San Francisco. For example, during major Indian festivals like Diwali or Christmas, airfares tend to increase due to high demand. Additionally, peak travel seasons in San Francisco, such as summer or holiday periods, can also result in higher ticket prices.

  • Do any airlines operating flights from Chennai to San Francisco offer interesting cultural experiences on board?

    Air India showcases Indian hospitality and culture through its in-flight services, including Indian meals, Bollywood movies, and Indian music selections. Passengers can enjoy the rich flavours of Indian cuisine and immerse themselves in the vibrant Indian entertainment options during their journey.

  • What services do airlines operating flights from Chennai to San Francisco provide for unaccompanied minors?

    Emirates and Qatar Airways provide dedicated assistance for unaccompanied minors, including supervision by trained staff, priority boarding, and assistance with immigration and customs procedures. Children aged 5 to 7 years are considered minors when flying with Emirates. When flying with Qatar, children from 5 to 11 years can book as unaccompanied minors.

  • Which airlines operating flights from Chennai to San Francisco are environmentally friendly?

     Emirates Airlines has committed to reducing single-use plastics on board, investing in fuel-efficient aircraft, and exploring alternative sustainable aviation fuels. Qatar Airways is actively involved in carbon offset programs and has implemented fuel-efficient operations and advanced aircraft technology.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to San Francisco was ₹ 558 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 870 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chennai to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to San Francisco?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chennai and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chennai to San Francisco, Emirates or Singapore Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to San Francisco are Emirates and Singapore Airlines. With an average price for the route of ₹ 110,929 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Singapore Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 108,090 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chennai to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chennai to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chennai to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chennai to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chennai to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chennai to San Francisco

  • Get a good night’s sleep at a hotel near Chennai International Airport before your long flight from Chennai to San Francisco in the morning. Quality Inn Airport is conveniently situated opposite the airport, or there are several hotels that provide a free shuttle service such as the nearby Trident Chennai.
  • If you decide to drive to the airport and leave your car there, it’s good to know that Chennai Airport has a parking area that can accommodate about 1,500 vehicles on the right side of the main terminal building. It’s a short walk from the terminal and is available for short-term or long-term parking.
  • If you’re planning on travelling to the airport by public transportation you can take Bus 18A from the city; it only stops outside the airport and so you’ll have a bit of a walk to the terminals. Alternatively, you can go to Chennai Park Station and hop on the Southern Railway suburban train to Tirusulam Railway Station, which is located just outside the airport.
  • Passengers who want to smoke before boarding their flight from Chennai to San Francisco should know that there are two designated smoking areas for travellers on international flights. There’s one in the Old International Terminal and another in the New International Terminal, located near the TFS Lounge.
  • Disabled persons or those requiring special assistance for their journey from Chennai Airport to San Francisco should be aware that there are several disabled parking spaces available at the airport. There are also specially designated bathroom facilities and several adapted rest areas to make the airport experience more comfortable.
  • When searching for cheap flight tickets from Chennai to San Francisco, consider flights with layovers. Airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Cathay Pacific often offer flights with layovers in their respective hubs, such as Dubai, Doha, or Hong Kong. While layovers may extend your travel time, they can often result in more affordable fares.
  • If you're looking for cheaper flight options from Chennai to San Francisco, consider exploring departures from nearby airports. For example, flights from Bengaluru or Hyderabad to San Francisco may offer more competitive fares. Airlines like Air India and Emirates operate flights from these airports to San Francisco, providing alternative departure options for your journey.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Chennai to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chennai to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3320 reviews
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2025DXB - JFK
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Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

The staff on the plane were attentive and friendly. The frustration with the cabin crew was that we were served second to special diet people. And, we were in economy section. The boarding staff was mediocre. Got scolded for requesting to sit with spouse on 14 hours long flight home. Was told they cannot break up families for us. Didn’t understand how we were denied sitting together as we are husband and wife. After many words of exchange, we were accommodated. Cleaning crew did a horrible job! Bathrooms were unsanitary or dirty from beginning of flight! Didn’t expect sparkling as its economy, but did except decent.

The food wasn’t good at all. I skipped meals .

Excelent service and plenty of food and drinks during the flight. Flight crew very attentive to our needs. Leg room between rows are very disappointing.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Loved the airline with the exception of their carry on limitations. They enforce a strict 7 kilo limit for carry on baggage which is ridiculous. We traveled from SFO to SIN with carry on with no difficulty yet when we checked in Delhi they forced us to check the carry on bags. The weight of our carry on bags were 11 and 12 kilos and while they exceeded the limitations set by Singapore Airlines they were well under weight limitations set by may other carriers. Interestingly my wife and I were each allowed two 22 KG bags to check in addition to the 7 kg carry on for a total weight of 102 KG's. Our total weight with the one bag we planned to check and our two carry ons was 46 kgs.

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

I very much liked and appreciated the service on board. The seating arrangement in Business feels uncomfortable. It's not made for tall people, in any case.

Great airline. Excellent service, good food & lots of TV movies/shows to choose from.

Everything was good except food , food choices was very less. Washrooms were closed.overall good experience.

Crews were very caring and polite. Washroom was surprisingly clean. Overall experience was good , only food choices was very limited. Thanks

I am Vegetarian also has Gluten free food. However they gave me chicken and fish which is gluten free, but i am a vegetrain and i requested crew Hindu meal vegetarian, they said they will come back. .but they never showed up even i asked 2nd time. They could have compensate. I also request airline industry to have another option Gluten Free for Vegetarin people as well. Because Vegetarin people will have gluen issue...

Just want to do a little more clean up so does not smell like urine.

it was a great experience as far as business class.. but I have had better meals and wine on other airlines.. that said.. the price was a great value for what I got in return.. crew made the difference.

Check in process at the kiosk, crew in flight and overall comfort was good. Food selection could have been better. Flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles did not have any vegetarian main course option, it was either sea food or chicken. Being a vegetarian I could only eat yogurt and fruit. Most international flights have one vegetarian main course dish which I found missing in Cathay Pacific menu.

Paid a premium a have a shorter transit time in Hong Kong, but Cathay pacific rebooked me and ended up waiting for 10 hrs in Hong Hong airport.

Entertainment for kids was good. Good was terrible, needs lots of work.

They ran out of food and were offering random food to passengers.

The food and service was great. You have to pay a lot for in flight Internet though which is lame.

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

They issued seat assignments and sat my 2 year-old in the row behind me, separate from me and my daughter. Communication/ customer service was terrible. They told me to change it in London, then in London, they told me to talk to the cabin crew, then a supervisor came and stuck us in the back of the plane when we were supposed to be in row 25. Overall, they need to really work on their customer service. Additionally the food was terrible and they ran out of meals and didn’t have any kid options. To top it off there was no in-flight entertainment for the first hour of the trip.

We missed the connection because we had to wait for a shuttle from the plane to the Terminal. Also, we needed assistance and none was available.

When we arrived at the airport - 1st step - printing out your boarding pass - no issue. Not long lines as these machines. 2nd step - processing your bag drop off. There was only one associate there to help 10 kiosks. We had a family in front of us for 20 minutes trying to work on the machine and figure out every step for 4 pieces of luggage. My husband alerted the associate who was able to assist the family. Highly suggest that there are more associates to assist in this process. Besides this issue, security check went very quickly. Our flight was direct to Philadelphia. We had to carry our bags down two flights of steps, then out to the tarmac to a bus, then carry our bags up two flights of stairs to the plane. No one on the flight was expecting that long trek. I could see some people were struggling a bit. All in all - great flight crew, plane was clean and food was great!

There were no gluten-free vegan options available, so food was very limited on this flight, and some of the crew weren’t especially helpful about it. To make matters worse, a passenger was sick on board, and although the area was cleaned, the smell lingered for the rest of the journey. On top of that, we ended up circling for an extra hour, which only made the unpleasant situation drag on even longer.

Checking in prior on line and wait time at Gatwick was terrible. I would rate a big fat ZERO.

There was a slight delay. Otherwise, everything else was satisfactory.

The company that I bought my tickets through, Cheapflightsfares, failed to provide my confirmation information in a timely manner, so I was unable to check on at the country and therefore unable to make my flight. As a matter of fact, I STILL have not received the confirmation. After having read more and more reviews about the company, Cheapflightsfares appears to have scammed hundreds of hopeful travelers out of thousands of dollars. Please look into this company and, for the sake of anyone planning their next trip, stop allowing them to do business through you.

I checked in to bags, one arrived one was delayed. I did not receive the bag for 4 days - arrived on Tuesday, received bag on Saturday!

It was ok. Our flight was delayed 2 hours, and then again on arrival. The explanation given felt feeble.

The plane was known to be late in advance of takeoff. My guess is that it was known to be late at 11am or 5 hours before scheduled takeoff time. We were late to leave and with a wheelchair and the a cart, we only made it to gate. We raced! Inside plane, all was great

Boarding was through bus even though aerobridges were empty. Major mess

Food is good, staff is good... Wi-fi quality is poor, disembarkment after landing is atrocious.

Flight crew was lovely. Bathrooms should have been cleaner. The handsets in business class for watching the entertainment are horrible. Very difficult to figure out which buttons are for what. I managed to get the flight maps on my screen but it wasn't easy. Never got anything else up.

Uneventful trip. Good flight crew. Food could have been better and a bit more of it. Cabin cleanliness was ok.

Extremely bad experience compared to Vistara. No priority in check in, no priority for boarding. No upgrade. Seat selection is paid. Curtains were dirty. Demo bag was dirty. Warmth of the crew was missing.

Inflight Services are poor compared to other airlines. They do not offer even water during 15 hr flight. Food is little in portion and I had food poisoning after last meal ( rajma chawal)

Boarding at Mumbai airport was terrible, the staff had no idea how to handle it. It was chaos - and led to a delay

My seats that I paid for were changed last minute and I had to sit in uncomfortable chairs

It was far better than what others had led me to expect. I would fly with them again. Don't expect all features of the entertainment system to work.

This was a bery good experience as it was a newer plane . AI older plane bussiness class is bad .

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