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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 38,325

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Air India Logo
10:00 - 00:30
SFO
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MAA
26h 00m2 stops
Air India Logo
21:40 - 07:00
MAA
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SFO
21h 50m1 stop
₹ 71,611Air India
Wed, 22 Apr - Fri, 29 May
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18:45 - 08:55
SFO
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MAA
25h 40m1 stop
Air India Logo
21:40 - 07:00
MAA
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SFO
21h 50m1 stop
₹ 71,971Air India
Sat, 18 Apr - Thu, 28 May
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18:45 - 08:55
SFO
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MAA
25h 40m1 stop
Air India Logo
21:40 - 07:00
MAA
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SFO
21h 50m1 stop
₹ 72,061Air India
Tue, 19 May - Thu, 4 Jun
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10:00 - 00:30
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MAA
26h 00m2 stops
Air India Logo
21:40 - 07:00
MAA
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SFO
21h 50m1 stop
₹ 72,151Air India
Sun, 19 Apr - Fri, 29 May
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15:00 - 08:55
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MAA
28h 25m1 stop
Air India Logo
21:40 - 07:00
MAA
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SFO
22h 50m1 stop
₹ 72,241Air India
Sat, 21 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
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16:30 - 11:05
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MAA
29h 05m2 stops
Air India Logo
06:00 - 13:25
MAA
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SFO
19h 55m1 stop
₹ 72,331Air India
Sat, 17 Jan - Fri, 27 Mar
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10:00 - 00:30
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MAA
26h 00m2 stops
Air India Logo
16:20 - 07:00
MAA
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SFO
27h 10m1 stop
₹ 72,421Air India
Mon, 20 Apr - Wed, 27 May
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18:45 - 08:55
SFO
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MAA
25h 40m1 stop
Air India Logo
16:20 - 07:00
MAA
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SFO
27h 10m1 stop
₹ 72,511Air India
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 8 Jun
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15:25 - 04:55
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MAA
25h 00m2 stops
Air India Logo
06:00 - 13:25
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19h 55m1 stop
₹ 72,601Air India
Wed, 11 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
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16:30 - 07:15
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MAA
25h 15m2 stops
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19:25 - 14:30
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SFO
32h 35m1 stop
₹ 72,691Air India
Fri, 6 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Air India
22 Apr
SFO10:00San Francisco
26h 00m
2 stops
MAA00:30Chennai
29 May
MAA21:40Chennai
21h 50m
1 stop
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 71,611
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Air India
18 Apr
SFO18:45San Francisco
25h 40m
1 stop
MAA08:55Chennai
24 May
MAA21:40Chennai
21h 50m
1 stop
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 71,971
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Air India
12 Jan
SFO16:30San Francisco
29h 50m
2 stops
MAA11:50Chennai
25 Jan
MAA20:00Chennai
29h 55m
1 stop
SFO12:25San Francisco
₹ 72,061
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British Airways flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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British Airways
18 Feb
SFO23:35San Francisco
40h 30m
2 stops
MAA05:35Chennai
3 Mar
MAA07:35Chennai
24h 40m
1 stop
SFO18:45San Francisco
₹ 74,760
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British Airways
18 Feb
SFO23:35San Francisco
40h 30m
2 stops
MAA05:35Chennai
3 Mar
MAA07:35Chennai
24h 40m
1 stop
SFO18:45San Francisco
₹ 74,850
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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 2 January 2026.
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Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

10:00-00:30

2 stops26h 00m

Chennai

Fri 29/5

21:40-07:00

1 stop21h 50m

₹ 71,611

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 18/4

18:45-08:55

1 stop25h 40m

Chennai

Thu 28/5

21:40-07:00

1 stop21h 50m

₹ 71,971

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

18:45-08:55

1 stop25h 40m

Chennai

Thu 4/6

21:40-07:00

1 stop21h 50m

₹ 72,061

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 19/4

10:00-00:30

2 stops26h 00m

Chennai

Fri 29/5

21:40-07:00

1 stop21h 50m

₹ 72,151

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

15:00-08:55

1 stop28h 25m

Chennai

Fri 6/3

21:40-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 72,241

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 17/1

16:30-11:05

2 stops29h 05m

Chennai

Fri 27/3

06:00-13:25

1 stop19h 55m

₹ 72,331

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 20/4

10:00-00:30

2 stops26h 00m

Chennai

Wed 27/5

16:20-07:00

1 stop27h 10m

₹ 72,421

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 21/5

18:45-08:55

1 stop25h 40m

Chennai

Mon 8/6

16:20-07:00

1 stop27h 10m

₹ 72,511

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

15:25-04:55

2 stops25h 00m

Chennai

Thu 26/3

06:00-13:25

1 stop19h 55m

₹ 72,601

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 6/2

16:30-07:15

2 stops25h 15m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

19:25-14:30

1 stop32h 35m

₹ 72,691

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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 ₹ 77,009.

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 ₹ 98,571 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 ₹ 89,244 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 15% 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 21% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

25h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 25h 15m
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. 25h 15m 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 ₹ 60,741Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,114 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 65,168Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,968 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 68,023Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,424 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 75,806Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,636 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 86,921Free CancellationRating
8.1
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 91,766Free CancellationRating
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