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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from $697

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 7/8. 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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Air India Logo
10:30 am - 12:45 am
SFO
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MAA
25h 45m
2 stops
Air India Logo
9:40 pm - 7:00 am
MAA
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SFO
45h 50m
2 stops
$1,159Air India
Tue, Jul 21 - Sat, Aug 15
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11:45 am - 10:00 pm
SFO
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MAA
21h 45m
1 stop
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4:20 pm - 5:55 pm
MAA
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SFO
38h 05m
2 stops
$1,160Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 1
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11:45 am - 10:00 pm
SFO
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MAA
21h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:20 am - 3:30 pm
MAA
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SFO
24h 40m
2 stops
$1,161Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 19
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10:19 am - 2:20 am
SFO
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MAA
27h 31m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:55 am - 6:54 pm
MAA
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SFO
27h 29m
2 stops
$1,162Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Mar 31
Air India Logo
10:30 am - 12:45 am
SFO
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MAA
25h 45m
2 stops
Air India Logo
11:00 am - 7:00 am
MAA
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SFO
33h 30m
1 stop
$1,163Air India
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 11
Qatar Airways Logo
11:45 am - 2:40 am
SFO
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MAA
26h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
4:20 am - 1:35 pm
MAA
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SFO
21h 45m
1 stop
$1,164Qatar Airways
Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 26
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3:40 pm - 2:15 am
SFO
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MAA
21h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
3:50 am - 12:50 pm
MAA
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SFO
22h 30m
1 stop
$1,165Emirates
Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 26
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11:45 am - 10:00 pm
SFO
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MAA
21h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:20 am - 8:30 pm
MAA
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SFO
29h 40m
2 stops
$1,166Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 26
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11:45 am - 10:00 pm
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MAA
21h 45m
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2:00 am - 8:30 pm
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31h 00m
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$1,167Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 30
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11:45 am - 9:05 am
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32h 50m
1 stop
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3:20 am - 3:30 pm
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SFO
24h 40m
2 stops
$1,168Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Sep 16

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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
Jul 21
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
25h 45m
2 stops
MAA12:45 amChennai
Aug 15
MAA9:40 pmChennai
45h 50m
2 stops
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
$1,159
Air India
Oct 21
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
25h 45m
2 stops
MAA12:45 amChennai
Nov 11
MAA11:00 amChennai
33h 30m
1 stop
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
$1,163
Air India
Oct 21
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
29h 55m
2 stops
MAA4:55 amChennai
Jan 24
MAA2:30 pmChennai
35h 25m
1 stop
SFO12:25 pmSan Francisco
$1,171

Emirates flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Emirates deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Emirates
Nov 15
SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco
21h 05m
1 stop
MAA2:15 amChennai
Nov 26
MAA3:50 amChennai
22h 30m
1 stop
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
$1,165
Emirates
Aug 21
SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco
26h 30m
1 stop
MAA8:05 amChennai
Jan 31
MAA9:50 amChennai
40h 30m
1 stop
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
$1,173
Emirates
Oct 15
SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco
20h 55m
1 stop
MAA2:30 amChennai
Oct 31
MAA9:50 amChennai
40h 30m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
$1,174

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Customize 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 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 6, 2026.
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San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 7/21

10:30 am-12:45 am

2 stops25h 45m

Chennai

Sat 8/15

9:40 pm-7:00 am

2 stops45h 50m

$1,159

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 8/17

11:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Tue 9/1

4:20 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$1,160

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

11:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Sat 9/19

3:20 am-3:30 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,161

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 10/27

10:19 am-2:20 am

2 stops27h 31m

Chennai

Wed 3/31

3:55 am-6:54 pm

2 stops27h 29m

$1,162

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 10/21

10:30 am-12:45 am

2 stops25h 45m

Chennai

Wed 11/11

11:00 am-7:00 am

1 stop33h 30m

$1,163

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

11:45 am-2:40 am

2 stops26h 25m

Chennai

Sat 9/26

4:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,164
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San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 11/15

3:40 pm-2:15 am

1 stop21h 05m

Chennai

Thu 11/26

3:50 am-12:50 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$1,165

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

11:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Wed 8/26

3:20 am-8:30 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,166

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 8/17

11:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Sun 8/30

2:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$1,167

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

11:45 am-9:05 am

1 stop32h 50m

Chennai

Wed 9/16

3:20 am-3:30 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,168

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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?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chennai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $843. If you’re not able to fly to Chennai in September, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to Chennai during October average around $908.

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 $1,125 when searching weeks out. 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 $1,080 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 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?

    San Francisco and Chennai are 8621.0 mi apart from one another. 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 refresh daily.

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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 required for your trip to Chennai Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Chennai?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai

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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $629Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,563 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $631Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,989 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $685Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,957 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $690Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,403 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $811Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,096 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $833Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,114 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $943Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,742 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $950Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,607 reviews
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