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Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chennai to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chennai to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 8,641 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chennai to San Francisco range from $1,008 to $1,437, with an average of $1,196 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,008 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $1,196 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from Chennai to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $666, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Chennai to San Francisco usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Chennai to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Chennai to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,159 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,341, a difference of $182.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 21h 54m, compared with 22h 08m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 22h 37m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

San Francisco is 12 hours behind Chennai (Pacific Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Yes, there is a travel agency located at San Francisco Airport – you can find the Airport Travel Agency office in the main hall of the International Terminal building. It offers full travel reservations and insurance options as well as providing notary services and money transfers if required, and is open from 6am to 11pm.

Travelex has two foreign currency exchange desks in the International Terminal at San Francisco Airport where you can buy some American dollars. One is located before and one after the security area, and both are open until 11pm Pacific Standard Time (PST). Travelex also operates several ATMs throughout the terminal, along with Bank of America.

Families with young children may wish to use the services of their own personal airport concierge after their flight from Chennai to San Francisco. Airport Butler offers customized services from the time you arrive at the airport until the time you depart, and can assist with ground transportation arrangements or connecting flight support.

You can ride the BART Train to downtown San Francisco using pre-ordered vouchers that can be redeemed at the SFO Information Booth, or you can pay about $9 (INR 663) per person directly at the airport. App-based rides like Uber and Lyft are popular alternatives to public transportation and there are also taxis and car rental offices if preferred.