What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chennai to San Francisco?

Qatar Airways and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Chennai to San Francisco

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Airport?

Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R10 937 Cheap Flights from Chennai to San Francisco in 2026/27

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7:35 - 0:07MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

30h 02m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:35 - 3:30SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

25h 25m2 stops Los Angeles London Heathrow

R17 962British Airways

Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, May 29

3:55 - 14:40MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

48h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

23:59 - 2:35SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

37h 06m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R18 012Etihad Airways

Wed, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 1

3:55 - 22:49MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

32h 24m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

22:25 - 20:10SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

33h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R18 028Etihad Airways

Thu, Feb 18 - Wed, Apr 28

21:50 - 19:29MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

35h 09m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

22:25 - 8:25SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

45h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R18 078Etihad Airways

Thu, Mar 11 - Mon, May 10

3:55 - 13:35MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

23h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

15:40 - 20:10SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

39h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 161Emirates

Wed, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 1

22:05 - 14:00MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

28h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

17:05 - 2:30SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

20h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 178Emirates

Wed, Mar 31 - Thu, Jul 22

22:05 - 14:00MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

28h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

17:05 - 2:30SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

20h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 195Emirates

Wed, Mar 31 - Thu, Jul 22

21:45 - 13:35MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

29h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

17:05 - 8:05SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

26h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 311Emirates

Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, May 13

19:15 - 14:50MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

33h 05m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl London Heathrow

16:40 - 16:35SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

34h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R18 394Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Dec 21 - Sun, Jan 17

3:55 - 19:32MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

53h 07m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

23:55 - 8:05SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

42h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R18 444Etihad Airways

Wed, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 1

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3:55 - 0:25MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

33h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

22:10 - 15:05SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

51h 25m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 812Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Fri, Nov 6

9:50 - 13:35MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

41h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

15:40 - 20:10SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

39h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R20 459Emirates

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Dec 26

2:00 - 10:30MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

21h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

22:55 - 0:35SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

36h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R23 572Cathay Pacific

Thu, Oct 29 - Fri, Nov 27

2:00 - 21:55MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

32h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

22:55 - 0:35SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

36h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R24 587Cathay Pacific

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 27

7:35 - 20:11MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

49h 06m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:00 - 5:35SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

28h 05m2 stops Los Angeles London Heathrow

R24 870British Airways

Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 8

3:55 - 0:25MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

33h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

8:05 - 15:05SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

65h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R25 935Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

7:35 - 20:11MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

49h 06m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

21:44 - 5:35SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

42h 21m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

R26 268British Airways

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

23:15 - 16:30MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

54h 45m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Istanbul

18:35 - 12:15SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

52h 10m2 stops Istanbul Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R27 134Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Dec 23

3:55 - 14:35MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

23h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

15:40 - 2:20SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

21h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R27 300Emirates

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 9

3:55 - 13:35MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

23h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

15:40 - 2:20SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

21h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R27 417Emirates

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Dec 24

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Qatar Airways flights from Chennai to San Francisco

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Qatar Airways

Nov 16

MAA4:05Chennai

22h 55m

1 stop

SFO13:30San Francisco

May 13

SFO15:55San Francisco

22h 15m

1 stop

MAA2:40Chennai

R18 794

Qatar Airways

Dec 21

MAA3:15Chennai

22h 55m

1 stop

SFO12:40San Francisco

Jan 17

SFO10:13San Francisco

26h 32m

2 stops

MAA2:15Chennai

R19 710

Qatar Airways

Dec 9

MAA3:15Chennai

22h 55m

1 stop

SFO12:40San Francisco

Jan 7

SFO10:13San Francisco

26h 32m

2 stops

MAA2:15Chennai

R19 793

British Airways flights from Chennai to San Francisco

Our best British Airways deals on Chennai to San Francisco flight tickets

British Airways

Dec 4

MAA7:35Chennai

30h 02m

2 stops

SFO0:07San Francisco

May 29

SFO13:35San Francisco

25h 25m

2 stops

MAA3:30Chennai

R17 962

British Airways

Dec 3

MAA7:35Chennai

30h 02m

2 stops

SFO0:07San Francisco

Jan 27

SFO10:13San Francisco

29h 52m

2 stops

MAA5:35Chennai

R18 478

British Airways

Dec 3

MAA7:35Chennai

30h 02m

2 stops

SFO0:07San Francisco

Jan 27

SFO10:13San Francisco

29h 52m

2 stops

MAA5:35Chennai

R18 494

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3:55-14:40

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3:55-13:35

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Wed 31/3

22:05-14:00

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1 stop20h 55m

R18 178

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MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

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Chennai

Wed 31/3

22:05-14:00

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

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R18 195

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MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

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Chennai

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21:45-13:35

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1 stop26h 30m

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MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 21/12

19:15-14:50

2 stops33h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 17/1

16:40-16:35

2 stops34h 25m

R18 394

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 24/2

3:55-19:32

2 stops53h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 1/3

23:55-8:05

2 stops42h 40m

R18 444

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chennai to San Francisco

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chennai and San Francisco?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R15 964 to R22 489.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R17 962.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you’re not able to fly to San Francisco in February, then December is your next best option. Flight prices from Chennai to San Francisco during December average around R18 927.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Chennai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around R20 649 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Chennai for as low as R16 846 on momondo.

How have Chennai to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Chennai to San Francisco flights are approximately 1% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chennai to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chennai to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	R10 937
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The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Chennai in the past 72 hours is R10 937. The best return flight deal from Chennai to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 962.

There are no direct flights from Chennai to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from Chennai to San Francisco.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chennai to San Francisco

How far is Chennai to San Francisco by plane?
A flight from Chennai to San Francisco will travel around 13874,2 km.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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