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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 37,287

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Singapore Airlines Logo
11:00 - 22:00
SFO
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MAA
22h 30m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:15 - 09:10
MAA
-
SFO
22h 25m
1 stop
₹ 67,519Singapore Airlines
Thu, 16 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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11:00 - 22:00
SFO
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MAA
22h 30m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:15 - 09:50
MAA
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SFO
23h 05m
1 stop
₹ 67,611Singapore Airlines
Tue, 31 Mar - Mon, 1 Jun
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:00 - 22:00
SFO
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MAA
22h 30m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:15 - 09:10
MAA
-
SFO
22h 25m
1 stop
₹ 68,435Singapore Airlines
Wed, 29 Apr - Thu, 21 May
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18:45 - 12:55
SFO
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MAA
29h 40m
2 stops
Air India Logo
20:40 - 07:00
MAA
-
SFO
22h 50m
1 stop
₹ 68,618Air India
Tue, 14 Apr - Tue, 19 May
Air India Logo
16:30 - 08:45
SFO
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MAA
26h 45m
2 stops
Air India Logo
21:10 - 14:30
MAA
-
SFO
30h 50m
2 stops
₹ 69,260Air India
Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Air India Logo
16:30 - 07:15
SFO
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MAA
25h 15m
2 stops
Air India Logo
19:25 - 14:30
MAA
-
SFO
32h 35m
2 stops
₹ 69,351Air India
Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Air India Logo
10:00 - 10:20
SFO
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MAA
35h 50m
2 stops
Air India Logo
06:55 - 07:00
MAA
-
SFO
36h 35m
1 stop
₹ 69,535Air India
Sun, 26 Apr - Tue, 19 May
Air India Logo
16:30 - 15:40
SFO
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MAA
33h 40m
2 stops
Air India Logo
19:25 - 14:30
MAA
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SFO
32h 35m
2 stops
₹ 69,626Air India
Thu, 19 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Air India Logo
18:45 - 10:20
SFO
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MAA
27h 05m
2 stops
Air India Logo
16:20 - 15:35
MAA
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SFO
35h 45m
1 stop
₹ 69,809Air India
Tue, 31 Mar - Mon, 1 Jun
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 08:45
SFO
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MAA
33h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:30 - 09:10
MAA
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SFO
35h 10m
1 stop
₹ 69,901Singapore Airlines
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Air India
10 Feb
SFO16:30San Francisco
39h 20m
2 stops
MAA21:20Chennai
18 Feb
MAA07:55Chennai
44h 05m
2 stops
SFO14:30San Francisco
₹ 67,061
Air India
3 Feb
SFO16:30San Francisco
25h 15m
2 stops
MAA07:15Chennai
10 Feb
MAA19:25Chennai
32h 35m
2 stops
SFO14:30San Francisco
₹ 67,153
Air India
9 Feb
SFO16:30San Francisco
25h 15m
2 stops
MAA07:15Chennai
22 Feb
MAA21:10Chennai
30h 50m
2 stops
SFO14:30San Francisco
₹ 67,244

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Singapore Airlines
16 Apr
SFO11:00San Francisco
22h 30m
1 stop
MAA22:00Chennai
3 May
MAA23:15Chennai
22h 25m
1 stop
SFO09:10San Francisco
₹ 67,519
Singapore Airlines
31 Mar
SFO11:00San Francisco
22h 30m
1 stop
MAA22:00Chennai
1 Jun
MAA23:15Chennai
23h 05m
1 stop
SFO09:50San Francisco
₹ 67,611
Singapore Airlines
29 Apr
SFO11:00San Francisco
22h 30m
1 stop
MAA22:00Chennai
25 May
MAA23:15Chennai
22h 25m
1 stop
SFO09:10San Francisco
₹ 68,435

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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 2 February 2026.
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Return

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San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

11:00-22:00

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Sun 3/5

23:15-09:10

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 67,519

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

11:00-22:00

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Mon 1/6

23:15-09:50

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 67,611

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

11:00-22:00

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Thu 21/5

23:15-09:10

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 68,435

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

18:45-12:55

2 stops29h 40m

Chennai

Tue 19/5

20:40-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 68,618

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 12/2

16:30-08:45

2 stops26h 45m

Chennai

Sun 22/2

21:10-14:30

2 stops30h 50m

₹ 69,260

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 20/2

16:30-07:15

2 stops25h 15m

Chennai

Tue 24/2

19:25-14:30

2 stops32h 35m

₹ 69,351

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

10:00-10:20

2 stops35h 50m

Chennai

Tue 19/5

06:55-07:00

1 stop36h 35m

₹ 69,535

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

16:30-15:40

2 stops33h 40m

Chennai

Tue 24/2

19:25-14:30

2 stops32h 35m

₹ 69,626

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

18:45-10:20

2 stops27h 05m

Chennai

Mon 1/6

16:20-15:35

1 stop35h 45m

₹ 69,809

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

10:40-08:45

1 stop33h 35m

Chennai

Tue 31/3

10:30-09:10

1 stop35h 10m

₹ 69,901

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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 ₹ 78,329.

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 ₹ 99,531 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 ₹ 91,980 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 18% 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 February 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 16% 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 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 21h 45m
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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  • How far is San Francisco to Chennai by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Chennai is about 13872.7 km. 21h 45m 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.

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  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai

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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 61,855Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,155 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 66,363Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,974 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 69,270Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,443 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 77,196Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,711 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 88,514Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,495 reviews
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7.4
3,729 reviews
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