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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 30,592

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Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 22:00
SFO
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MAA
21h 45m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:15 - 09:50
MAA
-
SFO
23h 05m
1 stop
₹ 68,095Singapore Airlines
Sat, 5 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 - 07:40
SFO
-
MAA
31h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 09:50
MAA
-
SFO
35h 50m
1 stop
₹ 68,555Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Air India Logo
10:30 - 00:30
SFO
-
MAA
25h 30m
2 stops
Air India Logo
16:20 - 07:00
MAA
-
SFO
27h 10m
2 stops
₹ 68,648Air India
Thu, 30 Jul - Wed, 9 Sep
Air India Logo
10:30 - 04:55
SFO
-
MAA
29h 55m
2 stops
Air India Logo
06:00 - 17:45
MAA
-
SFO
24h 15m
2 stops
₹ 69,293Air India
Thu, 30 Jul - Thu, 10 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 23:35
SFO
-
MAA
21h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 09:50
MAA
-
SFO
35h 50m
1 stop
₹ 69,938Multiple Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:00 - 23:35
SFO
-
MAA
21h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 11:25
MAA
-
SFO
23h 05m
1 stop
₹ 70,306Cathay Pacific
Tue, 1 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Air India Logo
10:30 - 12:45
SFO
-
MAA
37h 45m
2 stops
Air India Logo
06:00 - 07:00
MAA
-
SFO
37h 30m
1 stop
₹ 70,490Air India
Wed, 8 Apr - Mon, 5 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 09:05
SFO
-
MAA
32h 50m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:15 - 09:50
MAA
-
SFO
23h 05m
1 stop
₹ 70,675Singapore Airlines
Tue, 7 Jul - Wed, 23 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:00 - 23:35
SFO
-
MAA
22h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 22:40
MAA
-
SFO
34h 20m
1 stop
₹ 70,767Cathay Pacific
Wed, 22 Apr - Sat, 2 May
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:00 - 09:20
SFO
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MAA
33h 50m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:30 - 09:50
MAA
-
SFO
35h 50m
1 stop
₹ 70,859Singapore Airlines
Wed, 8 Apr - Mon, 5 Oct

Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
30 Jul
SFO10:30San Francisco
25h 30m
2 stops
MAA00:30Chennai
9 Sept
MAA16:20Chennai
27h 10m
2 stops
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 68,648
Air India
30 Jul
SFO10:30San Francisco
29h 55m
2 stops
MAA04:55Chennai
10 Sept
MAA06:00Chennai
24h 15m
2 stops
SFO17:45San Francisco
₹ 69,293
Air India
20 Apr
SFO10:30San Francisco
29h 55m
1 stop
MAA04:55Chennai
4 Jun
MAA06:00Chennai
24h 15m
2 stops
SFO17:45San Francisco
₹ 71,320

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
5 Sept
SFO11:45San Francisco
21h 45m
1 stop
MAA22:00Chennai
21 Sept
MAA23:15Chennai
23h 05m
1 stop
SFO09:50San Francisco
₹ 68,095
Singapore Airlines
7 Jul
SFO11:45San Francisco
21h 45m
1 stop
MAA22:00Chennai
23 Sept
MAA10:30Chennai
35h 50m
1 stop
SFO09:50San Francisco
₹ 70,490
Singapore Airlines
7 Jul
SFO11:45San Francisco
32h 50m
1 stop
MAA09:05Chennai
23 Sept
MAA23:15Chennai
23h 05m
1 stop
SFO09:50San Francisco
₹ 70,675

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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 10 March 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

11:45-22:00

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Mon 21/9

23:15-09:50

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 68,095

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

11:45-07:40

2 stops31h 25m

Chennai

Sun 13/9

10:30-09:50

1 stop35h 50m

₹ 68,555

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 30/7

10:30-00:30

2 stops25h 30m

Chennai

Wed 9/9

16:20-07:00

2 stops27h 10m

₹ 68,648

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 30/7

10:30-04:55

2 stops29h 55m

Chennai

Thu 10/9

06:00-17:45

2 stops24h 15m

₹ 69,293

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 3/9

14:00-23:35

1 stop21h 05m

Chennai

Thu 17/9

10:30-09:50

1 stop35h 50m

₹ 69,938
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

14:00-23:35

1 stop21h 05m

Chennai

Sun 13/9

00:50-11:25

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 70,306

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

10:30-12:45

2 stops37h 45m

Chennai

Mon 5/10

06:00-07:00

1 stop37h 30m

₹ 70,490

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

11:45-09:05

1 stop32h 50m

Chennai

Wed 23/9

23:15-09:50

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 70,675

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

13:00-23:35

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Sat 2/5

00:50-22:40

1 stop34h 20m

₹ 70,767

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

11:00-09:20

1 stop33h 50m

Chennai

Mon 5/10

10:30-09:50

1 stop35h 50m

₹ 70,859

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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 ₹ 78,323.

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 ₹ 99,631 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 ₹ 83,851 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 7% 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 March 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 9% 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.

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

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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 61,982Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,202 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 66,608Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,968 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 67,328Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,471 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 77,644Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,781 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 89,027Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,540 reviews
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7.4
3,744 reviews
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