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Cheapest return fare
£691
Typical prices: £591-£822
Singapore Airlines
Thu 28/1Sun 14/2
SFO - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£404
Typical prices: £451-£801
Cathay Pacific
Wed 30/12
SFO - MAA • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Chennai. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £767 (return)
Shortest trip • 20h 55m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Chennai (SFO-MAA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai

Thu, 28 Jan - Sun, 14 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:40 - 22:10SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
23h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
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09:50 - 07:50MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
35h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
£691Singapore Airlines
Fri, 6 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Air India Logo
10:00 - 10:20SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
34h 50m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
20:00 - 07:00MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
24h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£731Air India
Tue, 16 Mar - Mon, 5 Apr
Air India Logo
11:00 - 11:40SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
36h 10m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
15:45 - 15:35MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
36h 20m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£738Air India
Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
22:10 - 02:35SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
38h 55m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 22:20MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
31h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl
£768Etihad Airways
Tue, 16 Feb - Thu, 18 Mar
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06:30 - 02:35SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
54h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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09:55 - 22:14MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
48h 49m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl
£774Etihad Airways
Thu, 15 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:00 - 23:35SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
22h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 20:55MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
32h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£775Cathay Pacific
Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:00 - 23:35SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
22h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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02:00 - 09:30MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
21h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£776Cathay Pacific
Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
Air India Logo
10:00 - 18:30SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
43h 00m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
15:45 - 07:00MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
28h 45m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£777Air India
Sat, 24 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
Air India Logo
10:55 - 11:40SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
36h 15m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
11:00 - 13:35MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
40h 05m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£780Air India
Sun, 7 Feb - Mon, 15 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
21:40 - 19:50SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
32h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 21:59MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
30h 34m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl
£783Etihad Airways
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for San Francisco to Chennai flights

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

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Chennai from San Francisco usually cost between £645 and £838 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £691 on Singapore Airlines (28 Jan–14 Feb).

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

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Chennai is February, where tickets cost £722 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,418 and £1,160 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Chennai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Chennai

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

£404
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Chennai

When to book flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Chennai 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 San Francisco to Chennai

  • Are there any nonstop flights between San Francisco and Chennai?

    Unfortunately, you will not find any nonstop flights between these two cities; however, several airlines offer one-stop options. Qatar Airways offers a one-stop flight with a layover at Doha Hamad International (DOH) and Singapore Airlines offers one-stop service with a layover at Singapore Changi (SIN).

  • Is there a good public transportation option to get from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport?

    Perhaps the quickest option to get from downtown San Francisco to the airport is on the BART Rapid Rail system. This train line has a station on the Departures Level of the International Terminal. The fare to ride the train from downtown San Francisco is around $10.

  • Are there any good choices for hotels that have locations near Chennai Airport?

    A couple of good choices for hotels that have locations near the airport include the Treebo Trend Nestlay Airport and Mount Manor.

  • Are there any rideshare services available at the Chennai Airport?

    The popular rideshare app Uber is available at Chennai Airport. Since there is no designated pick-up location at the airport, check within the app to see where to meet your driver. Ola is another rideshare service. As with Uber, you book your ride and set your pickup location in their app.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Chennai was £404 for a one-way ticket and £691 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Chennai?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Chennai, also known as Chennai.

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

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

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

    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 San Francisco to Chennai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Chennai?

    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 Chennai with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 Chennai from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Chennai

  • If you are someone that loves to ride a bicycle and would like to travel to the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) by bike, there are five locations to lock your bicycle at the airport. These include the Valet Parking Stand, Courtyard A, Courtyard G, the San Francisco Rental Car Center, and the Westfield Garage. You can park your bicycle for up to 14 days, but if you are going to park it for more than 24h, it needs to be registered with the on-duty personnel located at the bike lock areas.
  • If you are looking for a unique way to travel from Chennai Airport (MAA) to the city center, why not try a rickshaw? Getting from the airport to the center of the city will cost you around INR 252 (USD 3.50). Another good public transportation option to get from Chennai Airport to the city center is the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), which offers bus route 18A. The fare to ride the bus is around INR 38 (USD 0.50) and you can purchase your ticket directly from the driver.
  • If someone will be driving you to San Francisco International Airport before your flight, the airport recommends that they drop you at the Kiss and Fly area, which is located at the Rental Car Center. From the Rental Car Center, passengers can take the AirTrain's Blue Line to the airport terminal buildings 24h per day.
  • If your kids are going to be making the trip with you, you'll be happy to know that San Francisco International Airport has three different Kids Spots for them to explore while waiting for their flight. The spots have locations at Terminal 3 near Gate F 18, Terminal 2 at gates D7 and D15, and Terminal 3 near Gate E7.
  • If you are looking for a lounge to relax in before your flight, you'll be happy to know that San Francisco International Airport has several different options. These include several United Airlines United Club locations, a Delta Air Lines Delta Sky Club location, an American Airlines Admirals club location, and a British Airways lounge.

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