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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 55,424

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Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 02:40
SFO
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MAA
26h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
03:55 - 21:26
MAA
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SFO
30h 01m
2 stops
₹ 115,156Qatar Airways
Sun, 30 Aug - Wed, 30 Sep
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15:55 - 02:40
SFO
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MAA
22h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
03:55 - 19:27
MAA
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SFO
28h 02m
2 stops
₹ 115,252Qatar Airways
Mon, 10 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
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15:55 - 02:40
SFO
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MAA
22h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
03:55 - 13:35
MAA
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SFO
22h 10m
1 stop
₹ 115,444Qatar Airways
Mon, 27 Jul - Fri, 28 Aug
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11:15 - 02:20
SFO
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MAA
25h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:25 - 16:58
MAA
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SFO
27h 03m
2 stops
₹ 115,539Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 23 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 02:40
SFO
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MAA
22h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
03:55 - 13:35
MAA
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SFO
22h 10m
1 stop
₹ 115,635Qatar Airways
Mon, 20 Jul - Sun, 16 Aug
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16:31 - 02:40
SFO
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MAA
45h 39m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
03:55 - 18:23
MAA
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SFO
26h 58m
2 stops
₹ 115,731Qatar Airways
Mon, 31 Aug - Thu, 1 Oct
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10:06 - 23:35
SFO
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MAA
24h 59m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:50 - 23:15
MAA
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SFO
34h 55m
1 stop
₹ 115,827Multiple Airlines
Sat, 22 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
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08:30 - 23:35
SFO
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MAA
26h 35m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
00:50 - 23:15
MAA
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SFO
34h 55m
1 stop
₹ 116,114Multiple Airlines
Wed, 29 Jul - Thu, 27 Aug
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10:30 - 20:55
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MAA
45h 55m
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Air India Logo
21:40 - 07:00
MAA
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SFO
45h 50m
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₹ 116,209Air India
Thu, 20 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
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10:30 - 00:20
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MAA
25h 20m
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23:15 - 09:50
MAA
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SFO
23h 05m
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₹ 116,305Multiple Airlines
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Cathay Pacific
11 Jul
SFO01:20San Francisco
33h 45m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
29 Aug
MAA00:50Chennai
23h 05m
1 stop
SFO11:25San Francisco
₹ 117,262
Cathay Pacific
20 Nov
SFO11:25San Francisco
23h 40m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
28 Nov
MAA02:00Chennai
32h 45m
1 stop
SFO21:15San Francisco
₹ 117,741
Cathay Pacific
20 Nov
SFO11:25San Francisco
23h 40m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
28 Nov
MAA02:00Chennai
32h 45m
1 stop
SFO21:15San Francisco
₹ 117,837

Emirates flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Emirates
16 Nov
SFO15:40San Francisco
39h 00m
1 stop
MAA20:10Chennai
13 Dec
MAA21:45Chennai
28h 35m
1 stop
SFO12:50San Francisco
₹ 116,784
Emirates
4 Aug
SFO17:05San Francisco
26h 30m
1 stop
MAA08:05Chennai
16 Aug
MAA09:50Chennai
40h 40m
1 stop
SFO14:00San Francisco
₹ 120,134

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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 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

11:45-02:40

2 stops26h 25m

Chennai

Wed 30/9

03:55-21:26

2 stops30h 01m

₹ 115,156

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

15:55-02:40

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Wed 19/8

03:55-19:27

2 stops28h 02m

₹ 115,252
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 27/7

15:55-02:40

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Fri 28/8

03:55-13:35

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 115,444

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

11:15-02:20

2 stops25h 35m

Chennai

Wed 23/12

03:25-16:58

2 stops27h 03m

₹ 115,539

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 20/7

15:55-02:40

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Sun 16/8

03:55-13:35

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 115,635

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

16:31-02:40

2 stops45h 39m

Chennai

Thu 1/10

03:55-18:23

2 stops26h 58m

₹ 115,731

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

10:06-23:35

2 stops24h 59m

Chennai

Thu 27/8

00:50-23:15

1 stop34h 55m

₹ 115,826

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 29/7

08:30-23:35

2 stops26h 35m

Chennai

Thu 27/8

00:50-23:15

1 stop34h 55m

₹ 116,114

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 20/8

10:30-20:55

2 stops45h 55m

Chennai

Sun 30/8

21:40-07:00

2 stops45h 50m

₹ 116,209

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

10:30-00:20

2 stops25h 20m

Chennai

Wed 7/10

23:15-09:50

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 116,305

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

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 ₹ 82,610.

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 ₹ 105,927 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 ₹ 96,203 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 41% 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 June 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 32% 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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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 59,609Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,530 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 64,390Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,357 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 69,195Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,960 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 80,660Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,026 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 92,486Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,581 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 98,431Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,730 reviews
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