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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 37,836

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Air India Logo
22:25 - 11:05
SFO
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MAA
24h 10m2 stops
Air India Logo
21:10 - 20:25
MAA
-
SFO
35h 45m2 stops
₹ 74,410Air India
Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 13 Aug
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 05:35
SFO
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MAA
43h 25m1 stop
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 00:47
MAA
-
SFO
30h 42m2 stops
₹ 74,500British Airways
Sun, 25 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:25 - 08:45
SFO
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MAA
47h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:50 - 12:40
MAA
-
SFO
24h 20m1 stop
₹ 74,591Multiple Airlines
Sat, 21 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
Lufthansa Logo
07:00 - 00:05
SFO
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MAA
27h 35m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
06:15 - 14:50
MAA
-
SFO
46h 05m2 stops
₹ 74,681Lufthansa
Tue, 27 Jan - Wed, 25 Feb
Air India Logo
15:25 - 12:55
SFO
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MAA
33h 00m2 stops
Air India Logo
15:45 - 20:25
MAA
-
SFO
41h 10m2 stops
₹ 74,771Air India
Fri, 20 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
Air India Logo
10:00 - 00:30
SFO
-
MAA
26h 00m2 stops
Air India Logo
21:40 - 07:00
MAA
-
SFO
21h 50m1 stop
₹ 74,861Air India
Fri, 10 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
British Airways Logo
17:30 - 05:35
SFO
-
MAA
22h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 15:00
MAA
-
SFO
44h 55m1 stop
₹ 74,951British Airways
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 21 Feb
British Airways Logo
21:32 - 05:35
SFO
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MAA
66h 33m2 stops
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 18:45
MAA
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SFO
24h 40m1 stop
₹ 75,041British Airways
Sat, 14 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Lufthansa Logo
21:05 - 08:45
SFO
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MAA
47h 10m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
18:00 - 19:00
MAA
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SFO
37h 30m2 stops
₹ 75,131Lufthansa
Fri, 10 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:30 - 07:50
SFO
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MAA
25h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:10 - 20:50
MAA
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SFO
38h 10m3 stops
₹ 75,221Multiple Airlines
Mon, 26 Jan - Thu, 26 Feb

Lufthansa flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Lufthansa
27 Jan
SFO07:00San Francisco
27h 35m
2 stops
MAA00:05Chennai
25 Feb
MAA06:15Chennai
46h 05m
2 stops
SFO14:50San Francisco
₹ 74,681
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Lufthansa
10 Apr
SFO21:05San Francisco
47h 10m
2 stops
MAA08:45Chennai
20 Apr
MAA18:00Chennai
37h 30m
2 stops
SFO19:00San Francisco
₹ 75,131
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Lufthansa
30 Mar
SFO13:45San Francisco
30h 30m
2 stops
MAA08:45Chennai
13 Apr
MAA18:00Chennai
37h 30m
2 stops
SFO19:00San Francisco
₹ 75,491
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British Airways flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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British Airways
24 Jan
SFO17:30San Francisco
22h 35m
1 stop
MAA05:35Chennai
21 Feb
MAA07:35Chennai
44h 55m
1 stop
SFO15:00San Francisco
₹ 74,951
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British Airways
14 Feb
SFO21:32San Francisco
66h 33m
2 stops
MAA05:35Chennai
24 Feb
MAA07:35Chennai
24h 40m
1 stop
SFO18:45San Francisco
₹ 75,041
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British Airways
4 Apr
SFO16:35San Francisco
22h 25m
1 stop
MAA03:30Chennai
15 Apr
MAA05:35Chennai
24h 25m
1 stop
SFO17:30San Francisco
₹ 75,401
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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 December 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 4/6

22:25-11:05

2 stops24h 10m

Chennai

Thu 13/8

21:10-20:25

2 stops35h 45m

₹ 74,410

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

20:40-05:35

1 stop43h 25m

Chennai

Mon 9/2

07:35-00:47

2 stops30h 42m

₹ 74,500

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

19:25-08:45

2 stops47h 50m

Chennai

Fri 6/3

01:50-12:40

1 stop24h 20m

₹ 74,590

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

07:00-00:05

2 stops27h 35m

Chennai

Wed 25/2

06:15-14:50

2 stops46h 05m

₹ 74,681

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 20/3

15:25-12:55

2 stops33h 00m

Chennai

Mon 30/3

15:45-20:25

2 stops41h 10m

₹ 74,771

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 10/4

10:00-00:30

2 stops26h 00m

Chennai

Sat 18/4

21:40-07:00

1 stop21h 50m

₹ 74,861

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

17:30-05:35

1 stop22h 35m

Chennai

Sat 21/2

07:35-15:00

1 stop44h 55m

₹ 74,951

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 14/2

21:32-05:35

2 stops66h 33m

Chennai

Tue 24/2

07:35-18:45

1 stop24h 40m

₹ 75,041

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 10/4

21:05-08:45

2 stops47h 10m

Chennai

Mon 20/4

18:00-19:00

2 stops37h 30m

₹ 75,131

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

16:30-07:50

2 stops25h 50m

Chennai

Thu 26/2

20:10-20:50

3 stops38h 10m

₹ 75,221

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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 ₹ 77,113.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chennai from San Francisco is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as ₹ 121,315. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from San Francisco to Chennai on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 177,585. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Francisco to Chennai flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Chennai in the morning for as low as ₹ 128,863. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around ₹ 138,171. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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 ₹ 98,808 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 ₹ 89,004 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 26% 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 December 2025, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 17% 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

23h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 23h 00m
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. 22h 25m 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.

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

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai

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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 60,823Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,090 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 68,114Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,411 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 68,680Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,947 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 75,908Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,571 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 87,038Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,432 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 91,890Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,676 reviews
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