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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 59,635

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 2/11. 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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Qatar Airways Logo
15:00 - 02:20
SFO
-
MAA
21h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:05 - 16:58
MAA
-
SFO
26h 23m
2 stops
₹ 115,962Qatar Airways
Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 14 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:43 - 23:35
SFO
-
MAA
37h 22m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:50 - 23:15
MAA
-
SFO
34h 55m
1 stop
₹ 116,057Multiple Airlines
Sun, 19 Jul - Tue, 18 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
11:30 - 02:20
SFO
-
MAA
26h 20m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
03:25 - 10:44
MAA
-
SFO
43h 49m
2 stops
₹ 116,151Qatar Airways
Tue, 27 Oct - Thu, 25 Mar
Air India Logo
10:30 - 18:40
SFO
-
MAA
43h 40m
2 stops
Air India Logo
06:55 - 07:00
MAA
-
SFO
36h 35m
2 stops
₹ 116,246Air India
Tue, 28 Jul - Tue, 18 Aug
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:20 - 23:35
SFO
-
MAA
33h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 23:15
MAA
-
SFO
34h 55m
1 stop
₹ 116,340Cathay Pacific
Thu, 16 Jul - Mon, 17 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:30 - 22:50
SFO
-
MAA
33h 50m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:40 - 21:10
MAA
-
SFO
34h 00m
2 stops
₹ 116,435Multiple Airlines
Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:43 - 23:35
SFO
-
MAA
37h 22m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:50 - 23:15
MAA
-
SFO
34h 55m
1 stop
₹ 116,624Multiple Airlines
Tue, 28 Jul - Sun, 16 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
11:15 - 02:20
SFO
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MAA
25h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
04:05 - 12:40
MAA
-
SFO
22h 05m
1 stop
₹ 116,718Qatar Airways
Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 17 Jan
Air India Logo
10:30 - 12:45
SFO
-
MAA
37h 45m
2 stops
Air India Logo
21:40 - 07:00
MAA
-
SFO
45h 50m
2 stops
₹ 116,907Air India
Thu, 6 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
Air India Logo
10:30 - 00:45
SFO
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MAA
25h 45m
2 stops
Air India Logo
21:40 - 07:00
MAA
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SFO
21h 50m
1 stop
₹ 117,002Air India
Sat, 18 Jul - Wed, 30 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
28 Jul
SFO10:30San Francisco
43h 40m
2 stops
MAA18:40Chennai
18 Aug
MAA06:55Chennai
36h 35m
2 stops
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 116,246
Air India
6 Aug
SFO10:30San Francisco
37h 45m
2 stops
MAA12:45Chennai
21 Aug
MAA21:40Chennai
45h 50m
2 stops
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 116,907
Air India
18 Jul
SFO10:30San Francisco
25h 45m
2 stops
MAA00:45Chennai
30 Sept
MAA21:40Chennai
21h 50m
1 stop
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 117,002

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
16 Jul
SFO01:20San Francisco
33h 45m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
17 Aug
MAA00:50Chennai
34h 55m
1 stop
SFO23:15San Francisco
₹ 116,340
Cathay Pacific
21 Aug
SFO17:37San Francisco
41h 28m
2 stops
MAA23:35Chennai
28 Aug
MAA00:50Chennai
34h 55m
1 stop
SFO23:15San Francisco
₹ 117,380
Cathay Pacific
12 Nov
SFO22:55San Francisco
36h 10m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
27 Nov
MAA02:00Chennai
32h 45m
1 stop
SFO21:15San Francisco
₹ 119,459

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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 18 June 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 16/11

15:00-02:20

1 stop21h 50m

Chennai

Thu 14/1

04:05-16:58

2 stops26h 23m

₹ 115,962

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 19/7

21:43-23:35

2 stops37h 22m

Chennai

Tue 18/8

00:50-23:15

1 stop34h 55m

₹ 116,057

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 27/10

11:30-02:20

2 stops26h 20m

Chennai

Thu 25/3

03:25-10:44

2 stops43h 49m

₹ 116,151

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

10:30-18:40

2 stops43h 40m

Chennai

Tue 18/8

06:55-07:00

2 stops36h 35m

₹ 116,246

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 16/7

01:20-23:35

1 stop33h 45m

Chennai

Mon 17/8

00:50-23:15

1 stop34h 55m

₹ 116,340

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

00:30-22:50

3 stops33h 50m

Chennai

Mon 31/8

23:40-21:10

2 stops34h 00m

₹ 116,435

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

21:43-23:35

2 stops37h 22m

Chennai

Sun 16/8

00:50-23:15

1 stop34h 55m

₹ 116,624

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 19/11

11:15-02:20

2 stops25h 35m

Chennai

Sun 17/1

04:05-12:40

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 116,718

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 6/8

10:30-12:45

2 stops37h 45m

Chennai

Fri 21/8

21:40-07:00

2 stops45h 50m

₹ 116,907
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 18/7

10:30-00:45

2 stops25h 45m

Chennai

Wed 30/9

21:40-07:00

1 stop21h 50m

₹ 117,002

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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 ₹ 84,018.

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 ₹ 105,346 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 ₹ 100,368 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 June 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

25h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 25h 00m
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. 25h 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.

  • 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 ₹ 58,851Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,545 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 63,572Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,382 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 67,987Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,958 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 79,636Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,054 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 91,311Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,592 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 97,181Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,729 reviews
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