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Air India Logo
16:30 - 07:15
SFO
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MAA
25h 15m
2 stops
Air India Logo
06:00 - 13:25
MAA
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SFO
19h 55m
1 stop
₹ 68,619Air India
Mon, 23 Feb - Tue, 24 Mar
Air India Logo
16:30 - 20:10
SFO
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MAA
38h 10m
2 stops
Air India Logo
17:05 - 14:30
MAA
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SFO
34h 55m
2 stops
₹ 68,711Air India
Wed, 4 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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
₹ 69,077Singapore Airlines
Tue, 7 Jul - Wed, 23 Sep
Air India Logo
16:30 - 07:15
SFO
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MAA
25h 15m
2 stops
Air India Logo
06:00 - 13:25
MAA
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SFO
19h 55m
1 stop
₹ 69,260Air India
Tue, 24 Feb - Thu, 26 Mar
Air India Logo
16:30 - 08:45
SFO
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MAA
26h 45m
2 stops
Air India Logo
19:25 - 14:30
MAA
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SFO
32h 35m
2 stops
₹ 69,351Air India
Thu, 5 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
Air India Logo
10:00 - 04:55
SFO
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MAA
29h 25m
2 stops
Air India Logo
14:30 - 08:00
MAA
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SFO
30h 00m
1 stop
₹ 69,534Air India
Tue, 3 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Air India Logo
16:30 - 07:15
SFO
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MAA
25h 15m
2 stops
Air India Logo
21:40 - 12:25
MAA
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SFO
28h 15m
1 stop
₹ 69,626Air India
Mon, 9 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
Air India Logo
18:45 - 08:55
SFO
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MAA
25h 40m
1 stop
Air India Logo
06:00 - 15:35
MAA
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SFO
22h 05m
1 stop
₹ 69,809Air India
Tue, 31 Mar - Thu, 9 Apr
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
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SFO
22h 25m
1 stop
₹ 69,992Singapore Airlines
Sun, 12 Apr - Sat, 2 May
Air India Logo
16:30 - 07:15
SFO
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MAA
25h 15m
2 stops
Air India Logo
21:40 - 15:35
MAA
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SFO
30h 25m
1 stop
₹ 70,083Air India
Tue, 24 Feb - Mon, 30 Mar

Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Air India
23 Feb
SFO16:30San Francisco
25h 15m
2 stops
MAA07:15Chennai
24 Mar
MAA06:00Chennai
19h 55m
1 stop
SFO13:25San Francisco
₹ 68,619
Air India
4 Feb
SFO16:30San Francisco
38h 10m
2 stops
MAA20:10Chennai
24 Feb
MAA17:05Chennai
34h 55m
2 stops
SFO14:30San Francisco
₹ 68,711
Air India
23 Jan
SFO16:30San Francisco
25h 15m
2 stops
MAA07:15Chennai
8 Feb
MAA07:15Chennai
44h 45m
2 stops
SFO14:30San Francisco
₹ 69,168

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
8 Mar
SFO10:40San Francisco
33h 35m
1 stop
MAA08:45Chennai
20 Apr
MAA23:15Chennai
22h 25m
1 stop
SFO09:10San Francisco
₹ 68,985
Singapore Airlines
15 Apr
SFO11:00San Francisco
22h 30m
1 stop
MAA22:00Chennai
29 Apr
MAA23:15Chennai
22h 25m
1 stop
SFO09:10San Francisco
₹ 69,077
Singapore Airlines
14 Apr
SFO11:00San Francisco
22h 30m
1 stop
MAA22:00Chennai
2 May
MAA23:15Chennai
22h 25m
1 stop
SFO09:10San Francisco
₹ 69,900

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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 22 January 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

16:30-07:15

2 stops25h 15m

Chennai

Tue 24/3

06:00-13:25

1 stop19h 55m

₹ 68,619

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

16:30-20:10

2 stops38h 10m

Chennai

Tue 24/2

17:05-14:30

2 stops34h 55m

₹ 68,711

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

11:45-22:00

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Wed 23/9

23:15-09:50

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 69,077

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

16:30-07:15

2 stops25h 15m

Chennai

Thu 26/3

06:00-13:25

1 stop19h 55m

₹ 69,260

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

16:30-08:45

2 stops26h 45m

Chennai

Tue 17/2

19:25-14:30

2 stops32h 35m

₹ 69,351

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

10:00-04:55

2 stops29h 25m

Chennai

Mon 23/3

14:30-08:00

1 stop30h 00m

₹ 69,534

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

16:30-07:15

2 stops25h 15m

Chennai

Tue 3/3

21:40-12:25

1 stop28h 15m

₹ 69,626

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

18:45-08:55

1 stop25h 40m

Chennai

Thu 9/4

06:00-15:35

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 69,809

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

11:00-22:00

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Sat 2/5

23:15-09:10

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 69,992

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

16:30-07:15

2 stops25h 15m

Chennai

Mon 30/3

21:40-15:35

1 stop30h 25m

₹ 70,083

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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 ₹ 78,317.

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 ₹ 99,536 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 ₹ 92,133 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 January 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 14% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

22h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 22h 35m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Chennai.
  • How far is San Francisco to Chennai by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Chennai is about 13872.7 km. 22h 35m 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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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 61,773Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,141 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 66,275Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,977 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 69,178Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,434 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 77,094Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,690 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 88,397Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,487 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 93,325Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,720 reviews
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