How to get from Chennai to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Hong Kong: about 20h 50m including the connection. Other options: via New Delhi, Singapore, Doha and Dubai. Two tickets from $604.

Flights from Chennai to San Francisco

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Hong Kong
20h 50m
two tickets, via Singapore
$604
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,627 mi (13,884 km)
fastest
Via Hong Kong
Hong Kong
20h 50m
with the connection
Chennai to Hong Kong flight 5h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Hong Kong to San Francisco flight 12h 30m
two ticketsfrom $822
Via New Delhi
22h
with the connection
Chennai to New Delhi flight 2h 55m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $1,262
Via Singapore
Singapore
22h 31m
with the connection
Chennai to Singapore flight 4h 23m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $604
Via Doha
Qatar
23h 30m
with the connection
Chennai to Doha flight 4h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to San Francisco flight 15h 45m
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
23h 33m
with the connection
Chennai to Dubai flight 4h 15m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dubai, Sharjah International. Departure to San Francisco: Dubai.
Dubai to San Francisco flight 16h 18m
two ticketsfrom $1,358

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chennai to San Francisco?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Hong Kong.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chennai to San Francisco?
Via Hong Kong: 5h 20m to the connection, 12h 30m after it, about 20h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chennai to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Singapore from $604. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chennai and San Francisco?
Hong Kong (20h 50m total), New Delhi (22h total), Singapore (22h 31m total), Doha (23h 30m total) and Dubai (23h 33m total).
How far is San Francisco from Chennai?
8,627 mi (13,884 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.