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

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

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 8 different airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 March 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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20:40 - 07:00

MAA

SFO

22h 50m

1 stop

14:00 - 23:35

SFO

MAA

21h 05m

1 stop

₹ 78,490Multiple Airlines

Thu, 21 May - Mon, 3 Aug

19:05 - 11:45

MAA

SFO

29h 10m

2 stops

20:10 - 07:50

SFO

MAA

47h 10m

2 stops

₹ 78,581Multiple Airlines

Tue, 28 Apr - Sat, 24 Oct

14:30 - 07:00

MAA

SFO

29h 00m

1 stop

10:00 - 00:30

SFO

MAA

26h 00m

2 stops

₹ 78,672Air India

Wed, 20 May - Wed, 2 Sep

20:40 - 07:00

MAA

SFO

22h 50m

1 stop

10:00 - 08:55

SFO

MAA

34h 25m

2 stops

₹ 78,763Air India

Mon, 20 Apr - Wed, 6 May

01:55 - 12:40

MAA

SFO

23h 15m

1 stop

11:10 - 03:30

SFO

MAA

27h 50m

2 stops

₹ 78,854Multiple Airlines

Mon, 4 May - Tue, 29 Sep

01:55 - 12:40

MAA

SFO

23h 15m

1 stop

11:10 - 03:30

SFO

MAA

27h 50m

2 stops

₹ 78,945Multiple Airlines

Mon, 4 May - Tue, 29 Sep

06:00 - 15:35

MAA

SFO

22h 05m

1 stop

10:00 - 00:30

SFO

MAA

26h 00m

2 stops

₹ 79,036Air India

Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 3 Sep

03:55 - 21:59

MAA

SJC

30h 34m

2 stops

08:01 - 02:30

SJC

MAA

53h 59m

2 stops

₹ 135,217Qatar Airways

Tue, 19 May - Thu, 29 Oct

03:55 - 22:32

MAA

SJC

55h 07m

2 stops

06:00 - 02:30

SJC

MAA

31h 00m

2 stops

₹ 136,583Qatar Airways

Tue, 2 Jun - Wed, 4 Nov

03:55 - 13:42

MAA

SJC

46h 17m

2 stops

08:00 - 02:50

SJC

MAA

54h 20m

2 stops

₹ 136,674Qatar Airways

Mon, 1 Jun - Thu, 3 Sep

Cathay Pacific flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area

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Cathay Pacific

17 Mar

MAA02:00Chennai

21h 15m

1 stop

SFO10:45San Francisco

23 Jul

SFO14:00San Francisco

21h 05m

1 stop

MAA23:35Chennai

₹ 81,950

Cathay Pacific

11 Mar

MAA02:00Chennai

21h 15m

1 stop

SFO10:45San Francisco

15 Mar

SFO12:25San Francisco

23h 40m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 82,132

Cathay Pacific

11 Mar

MAA02:00Chennai

21h 15m

1 stop

SFO10:45San Francisco

31 Mar

SFO13:00San Francisco

22h 05m

1 stop

MAA23:35Chennai

₹ 82,405

KLM flights from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area

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KLM

2 May

MAA20:10Chennai

28h 05m

2 stops

SFO11:45San Francisco

26 Oct

SFO14:50San Francisco

27h 15m

2 stops

MAA06:35Chennai

₹ 82,041

KLM

12 Mar

MAA20:30Chennai

30h 25m

2 stops

SFO14:25San Francisco

15 Mar

SFO14:55San Francisco

28h 25m

2 stops

MAA07:50Chennai

₹ 86,685

KLM

12 Mar

MAA19:00Chennai

31h 55m

2 stops

SFO14:25San Francisco

12 May

SFO13:45San Francisco

31h 50m

2 stops

MAA10:05Chennai

₹ 92,148

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Thu 21/5

20:40-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

14:00-23:35

1 stop21h 05m

₹ 78,490

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 28/4

19:05-11:45

2 stops29h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 24/10

20:10-07:50

2 stops47h 10m

₹ 78,581

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 20/5

14:30-07:00

1 stop29h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

10:00-00:30

2 stops26h 00m

₹ 78,672

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 20/4

20:40-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

10:00-08:55

2 stops34h 25m

₹ 78,763

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 4/5

01:55-12:40

1 stop23h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 29/9

11:10-03:30

2 stops27h 50m

₹ 78,854

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 4/5

01:55-12:40

1 stop23h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 29/9

11:10-03:30

2 stops27h 50m

₹ 78,945

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 16/4

06:00-15:35

1 stop22h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 3/9

10:00-00:30

2 stops26h 00m

₹ 79,036

ChennaiSan Jose

MAA - SJC

MAASJC

Chennai

Tue 19/5

03:55-21:59

2 stops30h 34m

San Jose

Thu 29/10

08:01-02:30

2 stops53h 59m

₹ 135,217

ChennaiSan Jose

MAA - SJC

MAASJC

Chennai

Tue 2/6

03:55-22:32

2 stops55h 07m

San Jose

Wed 4/11

06:00-02:30

2 stops31h 00m

₹ 136,583

ChennaiSan Jose

MAA - SJC

MAASJC

Chennai

Mon 1/6

03:55-13:42

2 stops46h 17m

San Jose

Thu 3/9

08:00-02:50

2 stops54h 20m

₹ 136,674

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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 ₹ 84,954. 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 ₹ 85,228.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 ₹ 99,235 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 ₹ 85,683 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 50m
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The fastest flight from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area takes 21h 50m

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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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 March 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 29.08% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A321neo with 18.35%, Airbus A320-100/200 with 10.35%, and Airbus A321-100/200 with 7.77%.

Best airlines flying from Chennai to San Francisco Bay Area

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 59,305	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,465 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 59,523	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 539 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 73,305	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,972 reviews	Search Air India flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 75,911	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,745 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 79,200	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,184 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 87,153	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,820 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 89,622	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,773 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 98,245	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,538 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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