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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 46,729

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Chennai departing on 24/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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09:40 - 08:45SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
33h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
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09:50 - 07:50MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
35h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
₹ 88,509Singapore Airlines
Fri, 22 Jan - Mon, 15 Feb
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09:40 - 08:45SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
33h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:50 - 07:50MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
35h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi
₹ 88,509Singapore Airlines
Sat, 23 Jan - Mon, 15 Feb
Air India Logo
10:30 - 15:35SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
40h 35m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
16:20 - 07:00MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
27h 10m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra
₹ 88,509Air India
Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep
Air India Logo
10:30 - 10:20SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
35h 20m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
06:00 - 15:35MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
22h 05m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
₹ 88,509Air India
Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
Emirates Logo
15:40 - 20:10SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
39h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
22:05 - 14:00MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
28h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
₹ 95,932Emirates
Wed, 20 Jan - Wed, 12 May
Emirates Logo
15:40 - 08:15SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
27h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
21:45 - 12:50MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
28h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
₹ 95,932Emirates
Mon, 4 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb
British Airways Logo
21:23 - 03:30SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
41h 37m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
05:35 - 15:55MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
46h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
₹ 103,070British Airways
Wed, 30 Sep - Sat, 24 Oct
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10:06 - 03:30SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
28h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
05:35 - 15:55MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
46h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
₹ 103,070British Airways
Mon, 28 Sep - Sat, 24 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 00:35SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
23h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 21:15MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
32h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
₹ 114,015Cathay Pacific
Tue, 3 Nov - Sat, 12 Dec
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:55 - 00:35SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
36h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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02:00 - 21:15MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
32h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
₹ 114,015Cathay Pacific
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

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Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
20 Sept
SFO10:30San Francisco
35h 20m
2 stops
MAA10:20Chennai
8 Oct
MAA06:00Chennai
22h 05m
1 stop
SFO15:35San Francisco
₹ 88,509
Air India
4 Sept
SFO10:30San Francisco
40h 10m
2 stops
MAA15:10Chennai
22 Sept
MAA16:20Chennai
27h 10m
2 stops
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 88,985
Air India
2 Sept
SFO10:30San Francisco
25h 45m
2 stops
MAA00:45Chennai
10 Sept
MAA16:20Chennai
27h 10m
2 stops
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 89,080

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
11 Jan
SFO09:40San Francisco
33h 35m
1 stop
MAA08:45Chennai
2 Apr
MAA23:15Chennai
33h 50m
1 stop
SFO20:35San Francisco
₹ 88,604
Singapore Airlines
22 Sept
SFO11:45San Francisco
21h 45m
1 stop
MAA22:00Chennai
1 Nov
MAA23:25Chennai
45h 55m
1 stop
SFO07:50San Francisco
₹ 90,032

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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 August 2026.
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San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 22/1

09:40-08:45

1 stop33h 35m

Chennai

Mon 15/2

09:50-07:50

1 stop35h 30m

₹ 88,509

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 23/1

09:40-08:45

1 stop33h 35m

Chennai

Mon 15/2

09:50-07:50

1 stop35h 30m

₹ 88,509

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 25/8

10:30-15:35

2 stops40h 35m

Chennai

Tue 8/9

16:20-07:00

2 stops27h 10m

₹ 88,509

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 20/9

10:30-10:20

2 stops35h 20m

Chennai

Thu 1/10

06:00-15:35

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 88,509

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 20/1

15:40-20:10

1 stop39h 00m

Chennai

Wed 12/5

22:05-14:00

1 stop28h 25m

₹ 95,932
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 4/1

15:40-08:15

1 stop27h 05m

Chennai

Mon 1/2

21:45-12:50

1 stop28h 35m

₹ 95,932

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

21:23-03:30

2 stops41h 37m

Chennai

Sat 24/10

05:35-15:55

1 stop46h 50m

₹ 103,070

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

10:06-03:30

2 stops28h 54m

Chennai

Sat 24/10

05:35-15:55

1 stop46h 50m

₹ 103,070

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Sat 12/12

02:00-21:15

1 stop32h 45m

₹ 114,015

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 18/11

22:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

Sun 22/11

02:00-21:15

1 stop32h 45m

₹ 114,015

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Chennai

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from ₹ 72,901 to ₹ 119,249.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 88,509.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 87,938.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 ₹ 109,209 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 ₹ 104,022 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 34% 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 August 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 19% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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

21h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 21h 05m
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. 21h 05m 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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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 53,544Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,584 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 75,612Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,444 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 80,194Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,152 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 91,951Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,648 reviews
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