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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Chennai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Chennai (SFO-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chennai 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Chennai.
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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.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chennai, 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 San Francisco to Chennai is September, where tickets cost C$ 1,155 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,466 and C$ 2,465 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chennai, 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 San Francisco to Chennai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.
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Good to know

Low season

March

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (50% more expensive on average)

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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.

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

    The Boeing 777-200LR is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Chennai flight 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 round-trip 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.

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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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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1290 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.7Food
8.6Crew
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We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

10.0 ExcellentBeverly, Apr 2025MNL - SIN
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We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

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.

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

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

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Francisco to Chennai

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Chennai (MAA)
San Francisco (SFO)

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