Which airlines fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

Cathay Pacific, Air India and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Chennai according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 28% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco Bay Area. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area?

Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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

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

There are 8 operators available for flights from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Bay Area as of July 2026.

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

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 layovers 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 Bay Area.

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

The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

₹ 70,105 Cheap Flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area in 2026

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00:50 - 23:15

MAA

SFO

34h 55m

1 stop

01:20 - 23:35

SFO

MAA

33h 45m

1 stop

₹ 120,828Cathay Pacific

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

22:05 - 14:00

MAA

SFO

28h 25m

1 stop

15:40 - 08:15

SFO

MAA

27h 05m

1 stop

₹ 120,924Emirates

Fri, 9 Oct - Tue, 8 Dec

18:00 - 17:55

MAA

SFO

36h 25m

2 stops

13:00 - 23:35

SFO

MAA

22h 05m

1 stop

₹ 121,021Multiple Airlines

Fri, 21 Aug - Wed, 30 Sep

21:50 - 16:40

MAA

SFO

55h 20m

2 stops

18:45 - 12:00

SFO

MAA

28h 45m

2 stops

₹ 121,407Turkish Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep

00:15 - 16:30

MAA

SFO

29h 45m

2 stops

18:35 - 12:10

SFO

MAA

28h 05m

2 stops

₹ 121,503Turkish Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

00:15 - 16:30

MAA

SFO

29h 45m

2 stops

18:35 - 12:10

SFO

MAA

28h 05m

2 stops

₹ 121,599Turkish Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

05:35 - 18:55

MAA

OAK

49h 50m

2 stops

06:01 - 03:30

OAK

MAA

32h 59m

2 stops

₹ 134,618British Airways

Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

05:35 - 18:55

MAA

OAK

49h 50m

2 stops

06:01 - 03:30

OAK

MAA

32h 59m

2 stops

₹ 134,714British Airways

Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

04:20 - 18:45

MAA

SJC

26h 55m

2 stops

06:17 - 02:50

SJC

MAA

32h 03m

2 stops

₹ 158,243Qatar Airways

Tue, 15 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

04:20 - 18:45

MAA

SJC

26h 55m

2 stops

07:03 - 02:30

SJC

MAA

29h 57m

2 stops

₹ 160,365Qatar Airways

Wed, 23 Sep - Sun, 6 Dec

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British Airways flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area

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British Airways

14 Nov

MAA07:35Chennai

39h 22m

2 stops

SFO09:27San Francisco

21 Nov

SFO20:35San Francisco

43h 30m

1 stop

MAA05:35Chennai

₹ 123,239

British Airways

24 Sept

MAA05:35Chennai

29h 50m

2 stops

SFO22:55San Francisco

5 Dec

SFO14:12San Francisco

25h 53m

2 stops

MAA05:35Chennai

₹ 124,107

British Airways

24 Sept

MAA05:35Chennai

49h 50m

2 stops

OAK18:55Oakland

28 Sept

OAK06:01Oakland

32h 59m

2 stops

MAA03:30Chennai

₹ 134,618

Emirates flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area

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Emirates

9 Oct

MAA22:05Chennai

28h 25m

1 stop

SFO14:00San Francisco

8 Dec

SFO15:40San Francisco

27h 05m

1 stop

MAA08:15Chennai

₹ 120,924

Emirates

25 Sept

MAA04:05Chennai

22h 25m

1 stop

SFO14:00San Francisco

4 Dec

SFO15:40San Francisco

27h 05m

1 stop

MAA08:15Chennai

₹ 124,203

Emirates

29 Jul

MAA04:05Chennai

22h 25m

1 stop

SFO14:00San Francisco

10 Sept

SFO16:40San Francisco

21h 20m

1 stop

MAA02:30Chennai

₹ 147,829

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MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 17/8

00:50-23:15

1 stop34h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

01:20-23:35

1 stop33h 45m

₹ 120,828

Fastest return journey

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 9/10

22:05-14:00

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

15:40-08:15

1 stop27h 05m

₹ 120,924

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 21/8

18:00-17:55

2 stops36h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

13:00-23:35

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 121,021

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 26/8

21:50-16:40

2 stops55h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

18:45-12:00

2 stops28h 45m

₹ 121,407

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 13/11

00:15-16:30

2 stops29h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 22/11

18:35-12:10

2 stops28h 05m

₹ 121,503

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 13/11

00:15-16:30

2 stops29h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 22/11

18:35-12:10

2 stops28h 05m

₹ 121,599

ChennaiOakland

MAA - OAK

MAAOAK

Chennai

Thu 24/9

05:35-18:55

2 stops49h 50m

Oakland

Mon 28/9

06:01-03:30

2 stops32h 59m

₹ 134,618

ChennaiOakland

MAA - OAK

MAAOAK

Chennai

Thu 24/9

05:35-18:55

2 stops49h 50m

Oakland

Mon 28/9

06:01-03:30

2 stops32h 59m

₹ 134,714

ChennaiSan Jose

MAA - SJC

MAASJC

Chennai

Tue 15/9

04:20-18:45

2 stops26h 55m

San Jose

Fri 2/10

06:17-02:50

2 stops32h 03m

₹ 158,243

ChennaiSan Jose

MAA - SJC

MAASJC

Chennai

Wed 23/9

04:20-18:45

2 stops26h 55m

San Jose

Sun 6/12

07:03-02:30

2 stops29h 57m

₹ 160,365

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Chennai, with most prices found around ₹ 90,452. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to San Francisco Bay Area from Chennai during November instead. Flights to San Francisco Bay Area in November, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around ₹ 90,934.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area from Chennai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco Bay Area for around ₹ 110,462 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 Bay Area from Chennai for as low as ₹ 92,767 on momondo.

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

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area.

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Fastest flight time	21h 55m
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The fastest flight from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area takes 21h 55m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?
Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Bay Area refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?
There are 8 operators available for flights from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Bay Area as of July 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?
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 layovers 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 Bay Area.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?
The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chennai and San Francisco Bay Area, the leading plane model is Airbus A320neo, making up 22.97% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A321neo with 18.37%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 12.37%, and Airbus A320-100/200 with 10.67%.

Best airlines flying from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom ₹ 40,272	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 693 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 62,806	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,576 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 72,954	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,955 reviews	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 83,747	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,421 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 87,084	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,152 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 94,983	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,748 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 101,794	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,631 reviews	Search Emirates flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 137,708	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,838 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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