Chennai to San Francisco flight deals
MAA → SFO · San Francisco, USA · Visa needed for Indian passports
Typical price
₹1,01,175
Good price is under
₹98,696
All-time low we've seen
₹72,187
90-day average
₹98,403
Cheapest month: Feb 2027
Lowest return fare seen for each departure month, MAA → SFO.
- Nov 2026₹1,19,134
Seen 29 Sep · no live fare right now
Diwali rush
- Dec 2026₹1,08,551
Live · 15 Dec on Google Flights
Xmas–NY rush
- Jan 2027₹1,18,876
Live · 15 Jan on Google Flights
Xmas–NY rushPongal rushRepublic Day rush
- Feb 2027₹91,635
Seen 5 Oct · no live fare right now
From 4 departure dates checked in the last 14 days. “Live” means checked in the last 48 hours; older fares may have changed. Red tags mark Indian holiday rushes, when fares out of India tend to rise.
When to book
Book at least 2 weeks ahead. Across all FlyBun routes, fares in the last 2 weeks before departure averaged +6.1% versus the same dates booked earlier, while booking 2 weeks to 3+ months ahead stayed within −0.9% to 0.0%.
- Under 2 weeks+6.1%
- 2–4 weeks−0.7%
- 1–2 months−0.8%
- 2–3 months0.0%
- 3+ months−0.9%
How far ahead the fare was booked, versus that departure date's average price, so the season doesn't skew it. All routes: 8,956 departure-date samples.
Fly from another city
Cheapest live return fare to San Francisco from other Indian airports. Getting to that airport costs extra.
Chennai to San Francisco: questions
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to San Francisco?
Across 4 departure months, Feb 2027 has the lowest return fare we've seen in the last 14 days: ₹91,635. The priciest is Nov 2026 at ₹1,19,134. Fares change daily, so check the live price before you book.
How far ahead should I book Chennai to San Francisco flights?
Book at least 2 weeks ahead. Across all FlyBun routes, fares in the last 2 weeks before departure averaged +6.1% versus the same dates booked earlier, while booking 2 weeks to 3+ months ahead stayed within −0.9% to 0.0%.
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for USA?
Indian passport holders need a visa for USA before travel. Allow about 210 days for a first-time application. An interview waiver may apply when renewing a B1/B2 that expired within the last 12 months. Interview waits in India are about 6–12 months. Apply very early.
What is a good price for a Chennai to San Francisco flight?
A return fare under ₹98,696 is a good price on this route. The typical fare is around ₹1,01,175, and the lowest we've ever seen is ₹72,187.
How often does FlyBun check Chennai to San Francisco fares?
Every 4 hours, across departure dates months ahead. When a fare is cheaper than most FlyBun has seen on this route and at least 20% below its typical price, it's published as a deal and everyone watching this route gets an alert.
FlyBun checks fares from Indian cities every 4 hours and alerts you free when they drop.