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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 26,786

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Air India Logo
21:00 - 15:20SFO-MAA
29h 50m2 stops
Air India Logo
20:40 - 07:00MAA-SFO
22h 50m1 stop
₹ 56,899Air India
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Tue, 2 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Air India Logo
21:00 - 15:20SFO-MAA
29h 50m2 stops
Air India Logo
08:00 - 18:00MAA-SFO
22h 30m1 stop
₹ 56,987Air India
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Tue, 2 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
Air India Logo
20:30 - 20:10SFO-MAA
35h 10m1 stop
Air India Logo
16:00 - 17:30MAA-SFO
38h 00m1 stop
₹ 57,162Air India
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Wed, 3 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
Air India Logo
20:30 - 11:00SFO-MAA
26h 00m1 stop
Air India Logo
20:40 - 07:00MAA-SFO
22h 50m1 stop
₹ 57,249Air India
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Thu, 4 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:40 - 00:15SFO-MAA
22h 05m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:30 - 17:30MAA-SFO
28h 30m1 stop
₹ 57,337Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 25 Aug - Sun, 21 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:05 - 00:15SFO-MAA
34h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:30 - 17:50MAA-SFO
28h 50m1 stop
₹ 58,125Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 26 Aug - Thu, 11 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:00 - 09:20SFO-MAA
32h 50m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:30 - 09:40MAA-SFO
35h 40m1 stop
₹ 58,475Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 13 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:05 - 00:15SFO-MAA
34h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:30 - 22:55MAA-SFO
33h 55m1 stop
₹ 58,562Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 26 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:00 - 09:20SFO-MAA
32h 50m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:30 - 09:40MAA-SFO
35h 40m1 stop
₹ 58,825Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 15 Sep - Thu, 16 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:00 - 09:20SFO-MAA
32h 50m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:30 - 09:40MAA-SFO
35h 40m1 stop
₹ 58,913Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 18 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
25 Aug
SFO13:40San Francisco
22h 05m
1 stop
MAA00:15Chennai
2 Sept
MAA01:30Chennai
28h 50m
1 stop
SFO17:50San Francisco
₹ 56,724
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Cathay Pacific
20 Aug
SFO13:40San Francisco
22h 05m
1 stop
MAA00:15Chennai
9 Sept
MAA01:30Chennai
28h 50m
1 stop
SFO17:50San Francisco
₹ 57,074
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Cathay Pacific
25 Aug
SFO13:40San Francisco
22h 05m
1 stop
MAA00:15Chennai
21 Sept
MAA01:30Chennai
28h 30m
1 stop
SFO17:30San Francisco
₹ 57,337
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Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Singapore Airlines
15 Sept
SFO12:00San Francisco
32h 50m
1 stop
MAA09:20Chennai
13 Oct
MAA10:30Chennai
35h 40m
1 stop
SFO09:40San Francisco
₹ 58,475
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Singapore Airlines
15 Sept
SFO12:00San Francisco
32h 50m
1 stop
MAA09:20Chennai
16 Oct
MAA10:30Chennai
35h 40m
1 stop
SFO09:40San Francisco
₹ 58,825
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Singapore Airlines
18 Sept
SFO12:00San Francisco
32h 50m
1 stop
MAA09:20Chennai
6 Oct
MAA10:30Chennai
35h 40m
1 stop
SFO09:40San Francisco
₹ 58,913
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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 August 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

21:00-15:20

2 stops29h 50m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

20:40-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 56,899

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

21:00-15:20

2 stops29h 50m

Chennai

Fri 19/9

08:00-18:00

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 56,987

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 3/9

20:30-20:10

1 stop35h 10m

Chennai

Tue 30/9

16:00-17:30

1 stop38h 00m

₹ 57,162

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

20:30-11:00

1 stop26h 00m

Chennai

Thu 18/9

20:40-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 57,249

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 25/8

13:40-00:15

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Sun 21/9

01:30-17:30

1 stop28h 30m

₹ 57,337

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

01:05-00:15

1 stop34h 40m

Chennai

Thu 11/9

01:30-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

₹ 58,125

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

12:00-09:20

1 stop32h 50m

Chennai

Mon 13/10

10:30-09:40

1 stop35h 40m

₹ 58,475

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

01:05-00:15

1 stop34h 40m

Chennai

Sun 7/9

01:30-22:55

1 stop33h 55m

₹ 58,562

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 15/9

12:00-09:20

1 stop32h 50m

Chennai

Thu 16/10

10:30-09:40

1 stop35h 40m

₹ 58,825

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 18/9

12:00-09:20

1 stop32h 50m

Chennai

Mon 6/10

10:30-09:40

1 stop35h 40m

₹ 58,913

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Chennai

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of April is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 76,420.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chennai from San Francisco is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as ₹ 117,884. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from San Francisco to Chennai on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 172,562. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Francisco to Chennai flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Chennai in the morning for as low as ₹ 125,219. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around ₹ 134,263. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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 ₹ 98,946 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 ₹ 94,103 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 August 2025, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 18% 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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Cheap San Francisco to Chennai (SFO to MAA) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Chennai

Best price found

₹ 26,786

Fastest flight time

21h 30m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Chennai

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Chennai from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is ₹ 26,786. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 56,899.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 21h 30m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Francisco Airport - Chennai Airport.
There is 1 airport near Chennai: Chennai (MAA)
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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 30m 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 plane model from San Francisco to Chennai?

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

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai

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Rating
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 58,883Free CancellationRating
7.6
968 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 66,738Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,930 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 69,055Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,347 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 84,290Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,609 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 86,904Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,315 reviews
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