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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 37,885

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Air India Logo
15:25 - 04:55
SFO
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MAA
25h 00m
2 stops
Air India Logo
11:00 - 15:35
MAA
-
SFO
41h 05m
1 stop
₹ 68,519Air India
Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
Air India Logo
16:30 - 18:50
SFO
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MAA
36h 50m
2 stops
Air India Logo
08:05 - 12:25
MAA
-
SFO
41h 50m
1 stop
₹ 68,609Air India
Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
Air India Logo
16:30 - 08:45
SFO
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MAA
26h 45m
2 stops
Air India Logo
21:10 - 14:30
MAA
-
SFO
30h 50m
2 stops
₹ 68,700Air India
Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Air India Logo
16:30 - 07:15
SFO
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MAA
25h 15m
2 stops
Air India Logo
21:10 - 14:30
MAA
-
SFO
30h 50m
2 stops
₹ 68,790Air India
Mon, 2 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
Air India Logo
16:30 - 08:45
SFO
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MAA
26h 45m
2 stops
Air India Logo
21:10 - 14:30
MAA
-
SFO
30h 50m
2 stops
₹ 68,881Air India
Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb
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16:30 - 07:15
SFO
-
MAA
25h 15m
2 stops
Air India Logo
19:25 - 14:30
MAA
-
SFO
32h 35m
2 stops
₹ 68,972Air India
Tue, 3 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Air India Logo
10:00 - 00:30
SFO
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MAA
26h 00m
2 stops
Air India Logo
06:00 - 15:35
MAA
-
SFO
22h 05m
1 stop
₹ 69,062Air India
Mon, 27 Apr - Tue, 2 Jun
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
-
SFO
22h 05m
1 stop
₹ 69,153Air India
Tue, 31 Mar - Tue, 19 May
Air India Logo
16:30 - 07:15
SFO
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MAA
25h 15m
2 stops
Air India Logo
21:40 - 07:00
MAA
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SFO
22h 50m
1 stop
₹ 69,244Air India
Fri, 30 Jan - Wed, 4 Mar
Air India Logo
10:00 - 08:55
SFO
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MAA
34h 25m
2 stops
Air India Logo
06:00 - 07:00
MAA
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SFO
37h 30m
1 stop
₹ 69,334Air India
Mon, 13 Jul - Sun, 16 Aug

Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Air India
19 Mar
SFO15:25San Francisco
25h 00m
2 stops
MAA04:55Chennai
30 Mar
MAA11:00Chennai
41h 05m
1 stop
SFO15:35San Francisco
₹ 68,519
Air India
17 Feb
SFO16:30San Francisco
36h 50m
2 stops
MAA18:50Chennai
3 Mar
MAA08:05Chennai
41h 50m
1 stop
SFO12:25San Francisco
₹ 68,609
Air India
5 Feb
SFO16:30San Francisco
26h 45m
2 stops
MAA08:45Chennai
23 Feb
MAA21:10Chennai
30h 50m
2 stops
SFO14:30San Francisco
₹ 68,700

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Singapore Airlines
15 Apr
SFO11:00San Francisco
33h 50m
1 stop
MAA09:20Chennai
30 Apr
MAA10:30Chennai
35h 10m
1 stop
SFO09:10San Francisco
₹ 71,509
Singapore Airlines
17 Mar
SFO10:40San Francisco
23h 00m
1 stop
MAA22:10Chennai
19 Apr
MAA10:30Chennai
35h 10m
1 stop
SFO09:10San Francisco
₹ 72,597

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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 16 January 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 19/3

15:25-04:55

2 stops25h 00m

Chennai

Mon 30/3

11:00-15:35

1 stop41h 05m

₹ 68,519

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 17/2

16:30-18:50

2 stops36h 50m

Chennai

Tue 3/3

08:05-12:25

1 stop41h 50m

₹ 68,609

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

16:30-08:45

2 stops26h 45m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

21:10-14:30

2 stops30h 50m

₹ 68,700

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

16:30-07:15

2 stops25h 15m

Chennai

Thu 26/2

21:10-14:30

2 stops30h 50m

₹ 68,790

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

16:30-08:45

2 stops26h 45m

Chennai

Mon 9/2

21:10-14:30

2 stops30h 50m

₹ 68,881

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

16:30-07:15

2 stops25h 15m

Chennai

Sat 21/2

19:25-14:30

2 stops32h 35m

₹ 68,972

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

10:00-00:30

2 stops26h 00m

Chennai

Tue 2/6

06:00-15:35

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 69,062

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

18:45-08:55

1 stop25h 40m

Chennai

Tue 19/5

06:00-15:35

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 69,153

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

16:30-07:15

2 stops25h 15m

Chennai

Wed 4/3

21:40-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 69,244

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 13/7

10:00-08:55

2 stops34h 25m

Chennai

Sun 16/8

06:00-07:00

1 stop37h 30m

₹ 69,334

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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 ₹ 77,582.

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 ₹ 98,480 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 ₹ 91,267 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.

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. 23h 00m 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 ₹ 61,193Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,133 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 65,653Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,975 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 68,529Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,431 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 76,370Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,684 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 87,567Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,471 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 92,448Free CancellationRating
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3,716 reviews
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