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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 30,807

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Air India Logo
22:25 - 20:40SFO-MAA
33h 45m2 stops
Air India Logo
21:45 - 07:45MAA-SFO
22h 30m1 stop
₹ 59,673Air India
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Mon, 20 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
Air India Logo
22:25 - 10:10SFO-MAA
23h 15m2 stops
Air India Logo
06:10 - 20:50MAA-SFO
28h 10m2 stops
₹ 60,026Air India
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Tue, 7 Oct - Wed, 26 Nov
Air India Logo
22:25 - 20:40SFO-MAA
33h 45m2 stops
Air India Logo
06:10 - 20:50MAA-SFO
28h 10m2 stops
₹ 60,202Air India
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Mon, 13 Oct - Wed, 19 Nov
Air India Logo
22:25 - 22:45SFO-MAA
35h 50m2 stops
Air India Logo
21:45 - 07:45MAA-SFO
22h 30m1 stop
₹ 60,379Air India
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Fri, 17 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
Air India Logo
22:25 - 10:10SFO-MAA
23h 15m2 stops
Air India Logo
06:10 - 20:50MAA-SFO
28h 10m2 stops
₹ 60,467Air India
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Mon, 13 Oct - Thu, 13 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:40 - 08:45SFO-MAA
33h 35m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:50 - 07:50MAA-SFO
35h 30m1 stop
₹ 60,555Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
Air India Logo
22:25 - 20:40SFO-MAA
33h 45m2 stops
Air India Logo
06:10 - 20:50MAA-SFO
28h 10m2 stops
₹ 60,644Air India
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Tue, 14 Oct - Sun, 16 Nov
Air India Logo
22:25 - 22:45SFO-MAA
35h 50m2 stops
Air India Logo
21:45 - 07:45MAA-SFO
22h 30m1 stop
₹ 60,908Air India
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Fri, 17 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:40 - 08:45SFO-MAA
33h 35m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:50 - 07:50MAA-SFO
35h 30m1 stop
₹ 60,997Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 22 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:40 - 22:10SFO-MAA
23h 00m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:25 - 07:50MAA-SFO
21h 55m1 stop
₹ 61,261Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
20 Oct
SFO22:25San Francisco
33h 45m
2 stops
MAA20:40Chennai
30 Oct
MAA21:45Chennai
22h 30m
1 stop
SFO07:45San Francisco
₹ 59,673
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Air India
7 Oct
SFO22:25San Francisco
23h 15m
2 stops
MAA10:10Chennai
26 Nov
MAA06:10Chennai
28h 10m
2 stops
SFO20:50San Francisco
₹ 60,026
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Air India
17 Sept
SFO22:25San Francisco
38h 00m
2 stops
MAA00:55Chennai
30 Sept
MAA20:40Chennai
22h 50m
1 stop
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 60,114
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Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Singapore Airlines
30 Jan
SFO09:40San Francisco
33h 35m
1 stop
MAA08:45Chennai
8 Feb
MAA09:50Chennai
35h 30m
1 stop
SFO07:50San Francisco
₹ 60,555
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Singapore Airlines
22 Jan
SFO09:40San Francisco
33h 35m
1 stop
MAA08:45Chennai
27 Jan
MAA09:50Chennai
35h 30m
1 stop
SFO07:50San Francisco
₹ 60,997
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Singapore Airlines
18 Jan
SFO09:40San Francisco
23h 00m
1 stop
MAA22:10Chennai
2 Feb
MAA23:25Chennai
21h 55m
1 stop
SFO07:50San Francisco
₹ 61,261
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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 15 September 2025.
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Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

22:25-20:40

2 stops33h 45m

Chennai

Thu 30/10

21:45-07:45

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 59,673

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 7/10

22:25-10:10

2 stops23h 15m

Chennai

Wed 26/11

06:10-20:50

2 stops28h 10m

₹ 60,026

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 13/10

22:25-20:40

2 stops33h 45m

Chennai

Wed 19/11

06:10-20:50

2 stops28h 10m

₹ 60,202

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 17/10

22:25-22:45

2 stops35h 50m

Chennai

Wed 29/10

21:45-07:45

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 60,379

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 13/10

22:25-10:10

2 stops23h 15m

Chennai

Thu 13/11

06:10-20:50

2 stops28h 10m

₹ 60,467

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

09:40-08:45

1 stop33h 35m

Chennai

Sun 8/2

09:50-07:50

1 stop35h 30m

₹ 60,555

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

22:25-20:40

2 stops33h 45m

Chennai

Sun 16/11

06:10-20:50

2 stops28h 10m

₹ 60,644

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 17/10

22:25-22:45

2 stops35h 50m

Chennai

Thu 30/10

21:45-07:45

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 60,908

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

09:40-08:45

1 stop33h 35m

Chennai

Tue 27/1

09:50-07:50

1 stop35h 30m

₹ 60,997

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

09:40-22:10

1 stop23h 00m

Chennai

Mon 2/2

23:25-07:50

1 stop21h 55m

₹ 61,261

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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 ₹ 75,650.

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 ₹ 118,875. 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 ₹ 174,013. 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 ₹ 126,271. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around ₹ 135,391. 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 ₹ 98,696 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 ₹ 94,805 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 38% 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 September 2025, 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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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.

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

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai

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Rating
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 59,599Free CancellationRating
7.6
993 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 67,298Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,930 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 71,988Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,365 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 74,382Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,361 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 84,998Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,624 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 85,287Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,334 reviews
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