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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 43,524

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 9/5. 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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Emirates Logo
17:05 - 20:30
SFO
-
MAA
38h 55m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
09:50 - 14:00
MAA
-
SFO
40h 40m
1 stop
₹ 95,202Emirates
Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
Emirates Logo
17:05 - 08:05
SFO
-
MAA
26h 30m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
09:50 - 14:00
MAA
-
SFO
40h 40m
1 stop
₹ 95,677Emirates
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 02:40
SFO
-
MAA
22h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
03:55 - 13:35
MAA
-
SFO
22h 10m
1 stop
₹ 96,530Qatar Airways
Mon, 27 Jul - Mon, 7 Sep
Emirates Logo
17:05 - 20:30
SFO
-
MAA
38h 55m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
04:05 - 14:00
MAA
-
SFO
22h 25m
1 stop
₹ 97,004Emirates
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 02:40
SFO
-
MAA
22h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 13:35
MAA
-
SFO
21h 45m
1 stop
₹ 97,383Qatar Airways
Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 01:05
SFO
-
MAA
48h 50m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:15 - 09:50
MAA
-
SFO
23h 05m
1 stop
₹ 97,668Singapore Airlines
Wed, 30 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct
Air India Logo
10:30 - 00:45
SFO
-
MAA
25h 45m
2 stops
Air India Logo
11:00 - 07:00
MAA
-
SFO
32h 30m
2 stops
₹ 97,763Air India
Tue, 19 May - Sat, 13 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 02:40
SFO
-
MAA
22h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 13:35
MAA
-
SFO
21h 45m
1 stop
₹ 98,142Qatar Airways
Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 12 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 02:50
SFO
-
MAA
22h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:05 - 12:40
MAA
-
SFO
22h 05m
1 stop
₹ 98,237Qatar Airways
Tue, 13 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Emirates Logo
17:05 - 02:30
SFO
-
MAA
20h 55m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
22:05 - 14:00
MAA
-
SFO
28h 25m
1 stop
₹ 98,995Emirates
Wed, 2 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

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Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
30 Sept
SFO11:45San Francisco
48h 50m
2 stops
MAA01:05Chennai
12 Oct
MAA23:15Chennai
23h 05m
1 stop
SFO09:50San Francisco
₹ 97,668
Singapore Airlines
15 Sept
SFO11:45San Francisco
36h 30m
2 stops
MAA12:45Chennai
30 Sept
MAA23:15Chennai
23h 05m
1 stop
SFO09:50San Francisco
₹ 100,038

Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
19 May
SFO10:30San Francisco
25h 45m
2 stops
MAA00:45Chennai
13 Jun
MAA11:00Chennai
32h 30m
2 stops
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 97,763
Air India
25 Aug
SFO20:45San Francisco
25h 05m
2 stops
MAA10:20Chennai
9 Sept
MAA14:00Chennai
29h 30m
2 stops
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 100,797
Air India
25 Aug
SFO10:30San Francisco
29h 55m
2 stops
MAA04:55Chennai
9 Sept
MAA14:00Chennai
29h 30m
2 stops
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 100,892

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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 4 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Chennai that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

17:05-20:30

1 stop38h 55m

Chennai

Mon 28/9

09:50-14:00

1 stop40h 40m

₹ 95,202

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

17:05-08:05

1 stop26h 30m

Chennai

Wed 7/10

09:50-14:00

1 stop40h 40m

₹ 95,677

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 27/7

15:55-02:40

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Mon 7/9

03:55-13:35

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 96,530

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

17:05-20:30

1 stop38h 55m

Chennai

Mon 31/8

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 97,004
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 25/8

15:55-02:40

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Tue 8/9

04:20-13:35

1 stop21h 45m

₹ 97,383

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

11:45-01:05

2 stops48h 50m

Chennai

Mon 12/10

23:15-09:50

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 97,668

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

10:30-00:45

2 stops25h 45m

Chennai

Sat 13/6

11:00-07:00

2 stops32h 30m

₹ 97,763

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

15:55-02:40

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Mon 12/10

04:20-13:35

1 stop21h 45m

₹ 98,142

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

15:55-02:50

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Sun 1/11

04:05-12:40

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 98,237

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

17:05-02:30

1 stop20h 55m

Chennai

Sun 13/9

22:05-14:00

1 stop28h 25m

₹ 98,995

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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 ₹ 81,169.

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 ₹ 104,384 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 ₹ 94,823 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 31% 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 May 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 33% 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

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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 59,047Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,508 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 63,784Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,313 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 68,544Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,953 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 79,901Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,946 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 91,615Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,571 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 97,505Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,724 reviews
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