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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 34,819

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Air India Logo
18:45 - 19:10
SFO
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MAA
35h 55m
2 stops
Air India Logo
06:55 - 17:45
MAA
-
SFO
23h 20m
1 stop
₹ 65,639Air India
Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 12 May
Air India Logo
10:00 - 04:55
SFO
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MAA
30h 25m
2 stops
Air India Logo
06:55 - 17:45
MAA
-
SFO
23h 20m
2 stops
₹ 66,820Air India
Mon, 6 Apr - Thu, 21 May
Air India Logo
10:00 - 12:55
SFO
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MAA
38h 25m
2 stops
Air India Logo
06:00 - 07:00
MAA
-
SFO
37h 30m
1 stop
₹ 67,548Air India
Mon, 4 May - Tue, 19 May
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
-
SFO
22h 25m
1 stop
₹ 67,820Singapore Airlines
Wed, 29 Apr - Thu, 21 May
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:00 - 22:00
SFO
-
MAA
22h 30m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:30 - 09:10
MAA
-
SFO
35h 10m
1 stop
₹ 67,911Singapore Airlines
Sun, 26 Apr - Thu, 28 May
Air India Logo
18:45 - 10:20
SFO
-
MAA
27h 05m
2 stops
Air India Logo
06:55 - 17:45
MAA
-
SFO
23h 20m
2 stops
₹ 68,366Air India
Sat, 4 Apr - Thu, 14 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 00:35
SFO
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MAA
23h 40m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 17:20
MAA
-
SFO
27h 50m
1 stop
₹ 68,730Cathay Pacific
Thu, 5 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:00 - 22:00
SFO
-
MAA
22h 30m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:15 - 09:10
MAA
-
SFO
22h 25m
1 stop
₹ 68,821Singapore Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Wed, 20 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 00:35
SFO
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MAA
23h 40m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 17:20
MAA
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SFO
27h 50m
1 stop
₹ 69,275Cathay Pacific
Wed, 4 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:00 - 23:35
SFO
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MAA
22h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 10:55
MAA
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SFO
22h 35m
1 stop
₹ 69,366Cathay Pacific
Tue, 14 Apr - Sat, 30 May

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Cathay Pacific
25 Feb
SFO11:25San Francisco
23h 40m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
17 Mar
MAA02:00Chennai
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO17:20San Francisco
₹ 67,184
Cathay Pacific
5 Mar
SFO11:25San Francisco
23h 40m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
24 Mar
MAA02:00Chennai
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO17:20San Francisco
₹ 68,730
Cathay Pacific
25 Feb
SFO11:25San Francisco
23h 40m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
8 Mar
MAA02:00Chennai
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO17:20San Francisco
₹ 69,184

Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
28 Apr
SFO18:45San Francisco
35h 55m
2 stops
MAA19:10Chennai
12 May
MAA06:55Chennai
23h 20m
1 stop
SFO17:45San Francisco
₹ 65,639
Air India
6 Apr
SFO10:00San Francisco
30h 25m
2 stops
MAA04:55Chennai
21 May
MAA06:55Chennai
23h 20m
2 stops
SFO17:45San Francisco
₹ 66,820
Air India
4 May
SFO10:00San Francisco
38h 25m
2 stops
MAA12:55Chennai
19 May
MAA06:00Chennai
37h 30m
1 stop
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 67,548

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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 21 February 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

18:45-19:10

2 stops35h 55m

Chennai

Tue 12/5

06:55-17:45

1 stop23h 20m

₹ 65,639

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

10:00-04:55

2 stops30h 25m

Chennai

Thu 21/5

06:55-17:45

2 stops23h 20m

₹ 66,820

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

10:00-12:55

2 stops38h 25m

Chennai

Tue 19/5

06:00-07:00

1 stop37h 30m

₹ 67,548

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

11:00-22:00

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Thu 21/5

23:15-09:10

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 67,820

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

11:00-22:00

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Thu 28/5

10:30-09:10

1 stop35h 10m

₹ 67,911

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

18:45-10:20

2 stops27h 05m

Chennai

Thu 14/5

06:55-17:45

2 stops23h 20m

₹ 68,366

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Tue 24/3

02:00-17:20

1 stop27h 50m

₹ 68,730

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

11:00-22:00

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Wed 20/5

23:15-09:10

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 68,820

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Tue 24/3

02:00-17:20

1 stop27h 50m

₹ 69,275

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

13:00-23:35

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Sat 30/5

00:50-10:55

1 stop22h 35m

₹ 69,366

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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 ₹ 77,275.

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 ₹ 98,708 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 ₹ 84,003 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 3% 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 February 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 16% 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

21h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 21h 45m
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. 21h 45m 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 airline from San Francisco to Chennai?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai

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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 61,381Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,174 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 65,717Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,968 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 66,428Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,463 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 76,605Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,756 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 87,837Free CancellationRating
8.1
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7.4
3,738 reviews
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