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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 66,410

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Chennai departing on 18/7. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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11:45 - 22:00
SFO
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MAA
21h 45m
1 stop
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03:20 - 15:30
MAA
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SFO
24h 40m
2 stops
₹ 109,832Multiple Airlines
Fri, 21 Aug - Sat, 19 Sep
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11:45 - 22:00
SFO
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MAA
21h 45m
1 stop
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03:20 - 15:30
MAA
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SFO
24h 40m
2 stops
₹ 110,021Multiple Airlines
Tue, 18 Aug - Fri, 18 Sep
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01:20 - 23:35
SFO
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MAA
33h 45m
1 stop
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00:50 - 22:40
MAA
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SFO
34h 20m
1 stop
₹ 110,115Cathay Pacific
Fri, 24 Jul - Fri, 18 Sep
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11:45 - 22:00
SFO
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MAA
21h 45m
1 stop
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03:20 - 15:30
MAA
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SFO
24h 40m
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₹ 110,210Multiple Airlines
Mon, 17 Aug - Fri, 18 Sep
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11:45 - 22:00
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MAA
21h 45m
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03:20 - 15:30
MAA
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SFO
24h 40m
2 stops
₹ 110,305Multiple Airlines
Fri, 21 Aug - Fri, 18 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:00 - 23:35
SFO
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MAA
21h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 23:15
MAA
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SFO
34h 55m
1 stop
₹ 110,399Cathay Pacific
Mon, 27 Jul - Fri, 21 Aug
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11:45 - 09:05
SFO
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MAA
32h 50m
1 stop
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03:20 - 15:30
MAA
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SFO
24h 40m
2 stops
₹ 110,494Multiple Airlines
Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep
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10:30 - 08:15
SFO
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MAA
33h 15m
3 stops
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23:15 - 09:50
MAA
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SFO
23h 05m
1 stop
₹ 110,589Multiple Airlines
Mon, 27 Jul - Wed, 23 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:00 - 23:35
SFO
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MAA
21h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 23:15
MAA
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SFO
34h 55m
1 stop
₹ 110,683Cathay Pacific
Sat, 1 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
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11:45 - 02:50
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MAA
26h 35m
2 stops
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04:20 - 13:35
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SFO
21h 45m
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₹ 110,967Qatar Airways
Sat, 5 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

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Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
11 Sept
SFO10:30San Francisco
25h 45m
2 stops
MAA00:45Chennai
2 Oct
MAA11:00Chennai
32h 30m
1 stop
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 112,008
Air India
22 Oct
SFO18:45San Francisco
29h 30m
2 stops
MAA12:45Chennai
27 Nov
MAA21:40Chennai
22h 50m
1 stop
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 112,102
Air India
20 Aug
SFO10:30San Francisco
43h 40m
2 stops
MAA18:40Chennai
18 Sept
MAA06:55Chennai
36h 35m
2 stops
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 112,670

Emirates flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Emirates deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Emirates
22 Nov
SFO15:40San Francisco
21h 05m
1 stop
MAA02:15Chennai
24 Dec
MAA03:50Chennai
22h 30m
1 stop
SFO12:50San Francisco
₹ 112,291
Emirates
12 Nov
SFO15:40San Francisco
21h 05m
1 stop
MAA02:15Chennai
8 Dec
MAA21:45Chennai
28h 35m
1 stop
SFO12:50San Francisco
₹ 114,373
Emirates
20 Nov
SFO15:40San Francisco
27h 05m
1 stop
MAA08:15Chennai
30 Nov
MAA09:50Chennai
40h 30m
1 stop
SFO12:50San Francisco
₹ 114,562

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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 1 July 2026.
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San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 21/8

11:45-22:00

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Sat 19/9

03:20-15:30

2 stops24h 40m

₹ 109,832

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

11:45-22:00

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Fri 18/9

03:20-15:30

2 stops24h 40m

₹ 110,021

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 24/7

01:20-23:35

1 stop33h 45m

Chennai

Fri 18/9

00:50-22:40

1 stop34h 20m

₹ 110,115

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 17/8

11:45-22:00

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Fri 18/9

03:20-15:30

2 stops24h 40m

₹ 110,210

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 21/8

11:45-22:00

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Fri 18/9

03:20-15:30

2 stops24h 40m

₹ 110,305

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 27/7

14:00-23:35

1 stop21h 05m

Chennai

Fri 21/8

00:50-23:15

1 stop34h 55m

₹ 110,399

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

11:45-09:05

1 stop32h 50m

Chennai

Wed 16/9

03:20-15:30

2 stops24h 40m

₹ 110,494

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 27/7

10:30-08:15

3 stops33h 15m

Chennai

Wed 23/9

23:15-09:50

1 stop23h 05m

₹ 110,588

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 1/8

14:00-23:35

1 stop21h 05m

Chennai

Tue 18/8

00:50-23:15

1 stop34h 55m

₹ 110,683

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

11:45-02:50

2 stops26h 35m

Chennai

Thu 17/9

04:20-13:35

1 stop21h 45m

₹ 110,967

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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 October is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 85,330.

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 ₹ 106,339 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 ₹ 102,169 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 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 ₹ 58,909Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,557 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 63,634Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,400 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 68,053Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,957 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 79,714Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,087 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 91,401Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,603 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 96,496Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,738 reviews
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