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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 38,177

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Etihad Airways Logo
10:35 - 02:45
SFO
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MAA
51h 40m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 19:21
MAA
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SFO
33h 56m
2 stops
₹ 80,421Etihad Airways
Tue, 21 Apr - Wed, 6 May
Etihad Airways Logo
08:25 - 08:25
SFO
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MAA
35h 30m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 19:05
MAA
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SFO
51h 30m
2 stops
₹ 80,790Etihad Airways
Sat, 9 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:45 - 20:15
SFO
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MAA
41h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:05 - 21:57
MAA
-
SFO
42h 22m
2 stops
₹ 81,530Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Fri, 1 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:45 - 20:15
SFO
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MAA
41h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:05 - 00:16
MAA
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SFO
44h 41m
2 stops
₹ 81,900Multiple Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Etihad Airways Logo
08:25 - 08:25
SFO
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MAA
35h 30m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 01:36
MAA
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SFO
34h 01m
2 stops
₹ 83,656Etihad Airways
Sat, 9 May - Fri, 29 May
Etihad Airways Logo
22:50 - 20:15
SFO
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MAA
32h 55m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 23:59
MAA
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SFO
32h 24m
2 stops
₹ 84,395Etihad Airways
Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 12 May
Etihad Airways Logo
10:35 - 02:50
SFO
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MAA
27h 45m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 23:59
MAA
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SFO
32h 24m
2 stops
₹ 84,488Etihad Airways
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May
Etihad Airways Logo
22:50 - 20:15
SFO
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MAA
32h 55m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 23:59
MAA
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SFO
32h 24m
2 stops
₹ 85,042Etihad Airways
Tue, 28 Apr - Fri, 8 May
Etihad Airways Logo
10:35 - 20:15
SFO
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MAA
45h 10m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 23:59
MAA
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SFO
32h 24m
2 stops
₹ 85,135Etihad Airways
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 13 May
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07:00 - 02:45
SFO
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MAA
31h 15m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 23:58
MAA
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SFO
32h 33m
2 stops
₹ 85,689Etihad Airways
Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 25 Oct

Etihad Airways flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Etihad Airways deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Etihad Airways
21 Apr
SFO10:35San Francisco
51h 40m
2 stops
MAA02:45Chennai
6 May
MAA21:55Chennai
33h 56m
2 stops
SFO19:21San Francisco
₹ 80,421
Etihad Airways
9 May
SFO08:25San Francisco
42h 10m
2 stops
MAA15:05Chennai
27 May
MAA21:55Chennai
40h 11m
2 stops
SFO01:36San Francisco
₹ 80,790
Etihad Airways
13 Apr
SFO22:29San Francisco
39h 46m
2 stops
MAA02:45Chennai
3 May
MAA16:05Chennai
63h 47m
2 stops
SFO19:22San Francisco
₹ 81,530

Emirates flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Emirates deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Emirates
23 Apr
SFO16:30San Francisco
39h 30m
1 stop
MAA20:30Chennai
7 May
MAA09:50Chennai
40h 40m
1 stop
SFO14:00San Francisco
₹ 88,463
Emirates
25 Aug
SFO17:05San Francisco
20h 55m
1 stop
MAA02:30Chennai
14 Sept
MAA09:50Chennai
40h 40m
1 stop
SFO14:00San Francisco
₹ 88,925
Emirates
6 May
SFO17:05San Francisco
20h 55m
1 stop
MAA02:30Chennai
25 May
MAA09:50Chennai
40h 40m
1 stop
SFO14:00San Francisco
₹ 89,017

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 59,053 searches. Data last updated 9 April 2026.
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San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

10:35-02:45

2 stops51h 40m

Chennai

Wed 6/5

21:55-19:21

2 stops33h 56m

₹ 80,421

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

08:25-08:25

2 stops35h 30m

Chennai

Tue 2/6

04:05-19:05

2 stops51h 30m

₹ 80,790

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

14:45-20:15

2 stops41h 00m

Chennai

Fri 1/5

16:05-21:57

2 stops42h 22m

₹ 81,530

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 24/4

14:45-20:15

2 stops41h 00m

Chennai

Thu 7/5

16:05-00:16

2 stops44h 41m

₹ 81,900

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

08:25-08:25

2 stops35h 30m

Chennai

Fri 29/5

04:05-01:36

2 stops34h 01m

₹ 83,656

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

22:50-20:15

2 stops32h 55m

Chennai

Tue 12/5

04:05-23:59

2 stops32h 24m

₹ 84,395
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

10:35-02:50

2 stops27h 45m

Chennai

Tue 12/5

04:05-23:59

2 stops32h 24m

₹ 84,488

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

22:50-20:15

2 stops32h 55m

Chennai

Fri 8/5

04:05-23:59

2 stops32h 24m

₹ 85,042

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

10:35-20:15

2 stops45h 10m

Chennai

Wed 13/5

04:05-23:59

2 stops32h 24m

₹ 85,135

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

07:00-02:45

2 stops31h 15m

Chennai

Sun 25/10

03:55-23:58

2 stops32h 33m

₹ 85,689

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Chennai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of August is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 77,925.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 100,441 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from San Francisco for as low as ₹ 92,622 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Chennai flight.

How have San Francisco to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 28% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Chennai according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

20h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 20h 55m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Chennai.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Chennai

  • How far is San Francisco to Chennai by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Chennai is about 13874.2 km. 20h 55m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Chennai Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Chennai Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Chennai Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Chennai Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chennai Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Chennai?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai

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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 57,562Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,491 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 62,179Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,262 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 66,819Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,966 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 77,891Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,865 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 89,310Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,559 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 95,052Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,727 reviews
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