Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Chennai to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 22h 08m.

What airlines fly to San Francisco?

Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Chennai according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Chennai to San Francisco?

Flights via New Delhi (DEL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,097.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Chennai and San Francisco?

Dubai (DXB) was the most common stop: 42% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Chennai to San Francisco?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 35m.

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 are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Airport is 7 as of August 2026.

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 offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify 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 license 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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9:50 pm - 5:06 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

32h 46m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:45 am - 10:00 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

21h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,108Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 21 - Mon, Apr 26

2:30 pm - 3:55 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

37h 55m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl London Heathrow

5:40 pm - 5:55 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

35h 45m2 stops London Heathrow Bengaluru Intl

$1,110Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Mar 22

4:05 am - 2:10 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

22h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

5:05 pm - 8:30 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

38h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,112Emirates

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Oct 11

9:50 am - 2:10 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

40h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

4:45 pm - 2:15 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

21h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,112Emirates

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 28

4:05 am - 1:35 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:55 pm - 2:50 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

22h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,114Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 13

3:15 am - 12:40 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

22h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:00 pm - 2:30 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,114Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Feb 2

11:15 pm - 9:50 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

23h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:40 am - 10:00 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

22h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,126Singapore Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Mar 27

1:45 am - 7:35 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

31h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

4:40 pm - 12:10 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

43h 00m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Frankfurt am Main

$1,149Lufthansa

Wed, Feb 10 - Mon, Apr 12

1:45 am - 8:10 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

31h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:40 pm - 12:05 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

36h 55m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

$1,151Lufthansa

Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 5

5:55 am - 9:50 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

40h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

10:25 pm - 10:00 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

35h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,536Singapore Airlines

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48h 00m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Warsaw Frederic Chopin

10:50 pm - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

45h 20m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,239Multiple Airlines

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9:20 am - 8:50 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

48h 00m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Warsaw Frederic Chopin

10:50 pm - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

45h 20m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,244Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Oct 3

11:00 am - 7:00 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

32h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

10:30 am - 12:45 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

25h 45m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,249Air India

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12:50 am - 11:15 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

34h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:20 am - 11:35 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

34h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,302Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Oct 14

4:20 pm - 7:00 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

27h 10m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

10:55 am - 6:40 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

43h 15m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,315Air India

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13

12:50 am - 11:15 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

34h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:00 pm - 11:35 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

22h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,357Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Oct 3

12:50 am - 3:58 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

27h 38m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles

2:00 pm - 11:35 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

21h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,367American Airlines

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12:50 am - 3:58 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

27h 38m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles

1:00 pm - 11:35 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

22h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,400American Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Oct 3

1:55 am - 12:40 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

23h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

1:55 pm - 8:55 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

30h 30m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$1,878Lufthansa

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Oct 3

1:55 am - 12:40 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

23h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

9:05 pm - 12:10 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

38h 35m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

$1,946Lufthansa

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Oct 3

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Emirates

Sep 24

MAA4:05 amChennai

22h 35m

1 stop

SFO2:10 pmSan Francisco

Oct 11

SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco

38h 55m

1 stop

MAA8:30 pmChennai

$1,112

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Sep 24

MAA4:05 amChennai

22h 35m

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SFO2:10 pmSan Francisco

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SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco

20h 55m

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MAA2:30 amChennai

$1,113

Emirates

Feb 25

MAA9:45 pmChennai

28h 35m

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SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco

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SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco

27h 05m

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MAA8:15 amChennai

$1,124

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Oct 5

MAA4:05 amChennai

22h 00m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

Oct 13

SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco

22h 25m

1 stop

MAA2:50 amChennai

$1,114

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Sep 24

MAA4:05 amChennai

22h 00m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

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SFO11:32 amSan Francisco

26h 38m

2 stops

MAA2:40 amChennai

$1,136

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Sep 22

MAA4:05 amChennai

22h 00m

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SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco

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$1,141

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1 stop22h 25m

$1,114

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1 stop22h 55m

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1 stop23h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 3/27

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1 stop22h 50m

$1,126

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MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

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1:45 am-7:35 pm

2 stops31h 20m

San Francisco

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4:40 pm-12:10 am

2 stops43h 00m

$1,149

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MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 12/24

1:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 1/5

9:40 pm-12:05 am

2 stops36h 55m

$1,151

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 10/13

5:55 am-9:50 am

2 stops40h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 3/31

10:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop35h 05m

$1,536

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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 $980 to $1,272.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,108.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of November, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,005.

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 $1,182 when searching weeks out. 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 $961 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chennai to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chennai to San Francisco flight.

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

As of August 2026, prices for Chennai to San Francisco flights are approximately 24% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time	21h 55m
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The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Chennai in the past 72 hours is $783. The best round-trip flight deal from Chennai to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,108.

The fastest flight from Chennai to San Francisco takes 21h 55m

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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How far is Chennai to San Francisco by plane?
San Francisco is 8621.0 mi away from Chennai. By plane, this route typically takes 21h 55m.
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 are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Airport is 7 as of August 2026.
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 offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify 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 license 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.
What is the most popular airline from Chennai to San Francisco?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Chennai to San Francisco is Cathay Pacific, representing 32% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Emirates at 21%, Singapore Airlines at 19%, and Qatar Airways at 13%.

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Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $660	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,591 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $676	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,941 reviews	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $888	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,466 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $986	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,725 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,047	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,653 reviews	Search Emirates flights
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