$648 Cheap Emirates flights San Francisco (SFO) to Chennai (MAA)

Use the “Price (lowest to highest)” filter on Expedia to find cheap Emirates round-trip flights from $1,010 from SFO to MAA. Affordable one-way tickets from $648 are also on offer.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

September is one of the cheapest months to jet away to Chennai with Emirates. You could also find excellent prices on one-way and round-trip fares in April.

Snagging the best Emirates deals from SFO to MAA often comes down to booking at the right moment. You can save 17% on international flights when you book 18 to 29 days before takeoff instead of four to five months ahead. Better still, you can pocket 17% on average by buying your fare on a Sunday rather than a Friday, which is usually the most expensive day to book.* It’s a good idea to start checking out flights about one month before you plan to travel.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Click on our “Nonstop” filter when searching for direct Emirates flights from SFO to MAA. You can also compare other airlines offering the same direct trip.

Sort your results by “Early Morning” and “Morning” to see the earliest departures from SFO to MAA. Taking off early means flight cancellations are less likely.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA) is the primary Chennai gateway for Emirates flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).

For checked luggage, passengers can take 1 checked-in bag weighing up to 55 lb with dimensions not exceeding 118 inches. You can also bring 1 cabin bag in the cabin when flying standard economy from SFO to MAA with Emirates. This carry-on has to weigh less than 15 lb and be no bigger than 21 inches x 14 inches x 7 inches. Exceeding these restrictions can mean extra charges, so check Emirates’s baggage allowance rules before packing.

A 4-star airline rating and the chance to rack up points through Emirates Skywards are the start of the reasons to depart from SFO to MAA with Emirates. Plus, when you sign up to our One Key™ program, you can earn OneKeyCash™* alongside any airline loyalty program earnings. It’s yours to spend on future travel plans.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

Typically, you can change or cancel your flight, although additional charges may apply if you made your booking more than 24 hours ago. Need flexible options? Apply the “No cancel fee” or “Changes included” filter to find flights that won’t charge you extra if you need to adjust your plans. To modify your itinerary, head to “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking” for more details.