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 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco Bay Area. Keep in mind that there are 9 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?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Cathay Pacific 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 9 operators available for flights from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Bay Area as of May 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.

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04:05 - 14:00

MAA

SFO

22h 25m

1 stop

17:05 - 02:30

SFO

MAA

20h 55m

1 stop

₹ 109,468Emirates

Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

09:50 - 07:00

MAA

SFO

33h 40m

2 stops

14:25 - 08:55

SFO

MAA

29h 00m

2 stops

₹ 110,919Air India

Wed, 1 Jul - Wed, 2 Dec

16:20 - 07:00

MAA

SFO

27h 10m

2 stops

10:30 - 08:40

SFO

MAA

33h 40m

2 stops

₹ 111,016Air India

Fri, 28 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep

21:40 - 07:00

MAA

SFO

21h 50m

1 stop

10:30 - 00:20

SFO

MAA

25h 20m

2 stops

₹ 111,112Air India

Mon, 5 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

09:50 - 14:00

MAA

SFO

40h 40m

1 stop

17:05 - 20:30

SFO

MAA

38h 55m

1 stop

₹ 111,209Emirates

Sun, 30 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep

04:20 - 13:35

MAA

SFO

21h 45m

1 stop

15:00 - 02:20

SFO

MAA

21h 50m

1 stop

₹ 111,789Qatar Airways

Thu, 25 Jun - Thu, 12 Nov

03:55 - 14:55

MAA

SFO

23h 30m

1 stop

15:55 - 02:40

SFO

MAA

22h 15m

1 stop

₹ 111,886Qatar Airways

Sun, 14 Jun - Tue, 14 Jul

05:35 - 23:59

MAA

OAK

54h 54m

2 stops

14:55 - 03:30

OAK

MAA

48h 05m

2 stops

₹ 122,233British Airways

Mon, 8 Jun - Wed, 12 Aug

05:35 - 23:59

MAA

OAK

54h 54m

2 stops

14:55 - 03:30

OAK

MAA

48h 05m

2 stops

₹ 127,939British Airways

Mon, 8 Jun - Sat, 15 Aug

01:55 - 21:09

MAA

SJC

31h 44m

2 stops

12:51 - 08:55

SJC

MAA

31h 34m

3 stops

₹ 143,218Lufthansa

Sun, 7 Jun - Sat, 15 Aug

Qatar Airways flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area

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Qatar Airways

12 Jun

MAA03:55Chennai

23h 30m

1 stop

SFO14:55San Francisco

20 Jun

SFO15:55San Francisco

22h 25m

1 stop

MAA02:50Chennai

₹ 111,112

Qatar Airways

24 Jun

MAA03:55Chennai

22h 10m

1 stop

SFO13:35San Francisco

23 Sept

SFO08:20San Francisco

30h 00m

2 stops

MAA02:50Chennai

₹ 111,306

Qatar Airways

25 Jun

MAA04:20Chennai

21h 45m

1 stop

SFO13:35San Francisco

9 Nov

SFO15:00San Francisco

21h 50m

1 stop

MAA02:20Chennai

₹ 111,789

KLM flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area

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KLM

8 Jun

MAA19:05Chennai

35h 25m

2 stops

SFO18:00San Francisco

16 Aug

SFO20:10San Francisco

47h 35m

2 stops

MAA08:15Chennai

₹ 111,499

KLM

3 Jun

MAA22:30Chennai

25h 45m

2 stops

SFO11:45San Francisco

23 Jul

SFO20:10San Francisco

47h 35m

2 stops

MAA08:15Chennai

₹ 114,594

KLM

26 May

MAA22:30Chennai

25h 45m

2 stops

SFO11:45San Francisco

6 Sept

SFO13:45San Francisco

30h 00m

2 stops

MAA08:15Chennai

₹ 115,271

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Fri 4/9

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

17:05-02:30

1 stop20h 55m

₹ 109,468

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MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 1/7

09:50-07:00

2 stops33h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

14:25-08:55

2 stops29h 00m

₹ 110,919

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 28/8

16:20-07:00

2 stops27h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

10:30-08:40

2 stops33h 40m

₹ 111,016

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 5/10

21:40-07:00

1 stop21h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

10:30-00:20

2 stops25h 20m

₹ 111,112

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 30/8

09:50-14:00

1 stop40h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

17:05-20:30

1 stop38h 55m

₹ 111,209

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 25/6

04:20-13:35

1 stop21h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

15:00-02:20

1 stop21h 50m

₹ 111,789

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 14/6

03:55-14:55

1 stop23h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 14/7

15:55-02:40

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 111,886

ChennaiOakland

MAA - OAK

MAAOAK

Chennai

Mon 8/6

05:35-23:59

2 stops54h 54m

Oakland

Wed 12/8

14:55-03:30

2 stops48h 05m

₹ 122,233

ChennaiOakland

MAA - OAK

MAAOAK

Chennai

Mon 8/6

05:35-23:59

2 stops54h 54m

Oakland

Sat 15/8

14:55-03:30

2 stops48h 05m

₹ 127,939

ChennaiSan Jose

MAA - SJC

MAASJC

Chennai

Sun 7/6

01:55-21:09

2 stops31h 44m

San Jose

Sat 15/8

12:51-08:55

3 stops31h 34m

₹ 143,218

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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 May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Chennai, with most prices found around ₹ 40,615. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to San Francisco Bay Area from Chennai during January instead. Flights to San Francisco Bay Area in January, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around ₹ 62,567.

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 ₹ 107,010 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 ₹ 88,580 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 45m
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The fastest flight from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area takes 21h 45m

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

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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 9 operators available for flights from Chennai Airport to San Francisco Bay Area as of May 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 26.04% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A321neo with 16.90%, Airbus A320-100/200 with 10.57%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 8.86%.

Best airlines flying from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 62,777	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 560 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 62,984	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,522 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 74,573	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,958 reviews	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 84,113	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,340 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 87,330	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,018 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 95,252	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 95,314	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,991 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 102,547	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,575 reviews	Search Emirates flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 138,097	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,641 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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