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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 48,636

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Air India Logo
10:30 - 10:20
SFO
-
MAA
35h 20m
2 stops
Air India Logo
21:40 - 07:00
MAA
-
SFO
45h 50m
2 stops
₹ 99,106Air India
Thu, 13 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep
Air India Logo
10:30 - 22:50
SFO
-
MAA
47h 50m
2 stops
Air India Logo
06:55 - 07:00
MAA
-
SFO
36h 35m
2 stops
₹ 99,202Air India
Mon, 17 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:55 - 02:50
SFO
-
MAA
22h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:20 - 20:04
MAA
-
SFO
28h 14m
2 stops
₹ 99,395Multiple Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 02:40
SFO
-
MAA
22h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:05 - 12:40
MAA
-
SFO
22h 05m
1 stop
₹ 99,492Qatar Airways
Thu, 13 Aug - Sun, 8 Nov
Air India Logo
10:30 - 08:40
SFO
-
MAA
33h 40m
1 stop
Air India Logo
11:00 - 07:00
MAA
-
SFO
32h 30m
1 stop
₹ 99,588Air India
Wed, 9 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 01:50
SFO
-
MAA
26h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:35
MAA
-
SFO
22h 05m
1 stop
₹ 99,781Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
06:00 - 20:10
SFO
-
MAA
25h 40m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 21:28
MAA
-
SFO
29h 53m
2 stops
₹ 99,878Etihad Airways
Tue, 8 Sep - Fri, 23 Oct
Air India Logo
10:30 - 04:55
SFO
-
MAA
29h 55m
2 stops
Air India Logo
21:40 - 07:00
MAA
-
SFO
21h 50m
1 stop
₹ 100,167Air India
Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 26 Oct
Emirates Logo
17:00 - 08:05
SFO
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MAA
26h 35m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
21:45 - 12:50
MAA
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SFO
28h 35m
1 stop
₹ 100,264Emirates
Sun, 16 Aug - Wed, 4 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 - 02:40
SFO
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MAA
26h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
04:05 - 13:35
MAA
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SFO
22h 00m
1 stop
₹ 100,360Qatar Airways
Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep

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Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Singapore Airlines
13 Aug
SFO11:45San Francisco
32h 50m
1 stop
MAA09:05Chennai
30 Sept
MAA23:15Chennai
23h 05m
1 stop
SFO09:50San Francisco
₹ 101,518
Singapore Airlines
7 Oct
SFO11:45San Francisco
36h 30m
2 stops
MAA12:45Chennai
4 Nov
MAA23:25Chennai
21h 55m
1 stop
SFO07:50San Francisco
₹ 101,711

British Airways flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best British Airways deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
British Airways
1 Oct
SFO05:30San Francisco
33h 30m
2 stops
MAA03:30Chennai
24 Oct
MAA05:35Chennai
46h 50m
1 stop
SFO15:55San Francisco
₹ 104,510
British Airways
3 Aug
SFO13:39San Francisco
25h 21m
2 stops
MAA03:30Chennai
10 Feb
MAA07:35Chennai
29h 54m
2 stops
SFO23:59San Francisco
₹ 114,835
British Airways
3 Aug
SFO10:15San Francisco
28h 45m
2 stops
MAA03:30Chennai
10 Feb
MAA07:35Chennai
29h 44m
2 stops
SFO23:49San Francisco
₹ 114,932

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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 25 July 2026.
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San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 13/8

10:30-10:20

2 stops35h 20m

Chennai

Sat 5/9

21:40-07:00

2 stops45h 50m

₹ 99,106

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 17/8

10:30-22:50

2 stops47h 50m

Chennai

Thu 27/8

06:55-07:00

2 stops36h 35m

₹ 99,202

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

15:55-02:50

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Tue 29/9

04:20-20:04

2 stops28h 14m

₹ 99,395
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 13/8

15:55-02:40

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Sun 8/11

04:05-12:40

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 99,492

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

10:30-08:40

1 stop33h 40m

Chennai

Mon 21/9

11:00-07:00

1 stop32h 30m

₹ 99,588

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

10:30-01:50

2 stops26h 50m

Chennai

Tue 20/10

06:00-15:35

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 99,781

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

06:00-20:10

2 stops25h 40m

Chennai

Fri 23/10

04:05-21:28

2 stops29h 53m

₹ 99,878

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

10:30-04:55

2 stops29h 55m

Chennai

Mon 26/10

21:40-07:00

1 stop21h 50m

₹ 100,167

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 16/8

17:00-08:05

1 stop26h 35m

Chennai

Wed 4/11

21:45-12:50

1 stop28h 35m

₹ 100,264

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

11:45-02:40

2 stops26h 25m

Chennai

Tue 22/9

04:05-13:35

1 stop22h 00m

₹ 100,360

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

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Chennai?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from ₹ 92,351 to ₹ 141,131.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 99,106.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 88,684.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 ₹ 109,439 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 ₹ 105,475 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 29% 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 July 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 47% 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 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 21h 05m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Chennai

  • How far is San Francisco to Chennai by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Chennai is about 13874.2 km. 21h 05m 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 airline from San Francisco to Chennai?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 60,092Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,581 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 64,912Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,430 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 69,419Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,955 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 81,314Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,132 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 93,235Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,636 reviews
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