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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from $601

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11:45 am - 2:40 am
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MAA
26h 25m
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3:25 am - 9:17 pm
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SFO
30h 22m
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$1,203Qatar Airways
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Oct 27
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3:55 pm - 2:40 am
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MAA
22h 15m
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3:55 am - 7:27 pm
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28h 02m
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$1,204Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 19
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12:23 pm - 2:40 am
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MAA
25h 47m
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3:55 am - 6:23 pm
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SFO
26h 58m
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$1,206Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 29
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3:55 pm - 2:40 am
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MAA
22h 15m
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4:05 am - 6:50 pm
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27h 15m
2 stops
$1,207Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 30
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3:55 pm - 2:40 am
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MAA
22h 15m
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3:55 am - 1:35 pm
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SFO
22h 10m
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$1,208Qatar Airways
Mon, Jul 20 - Sun, Aug 16
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4:31 pm - 2:40 am
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45h 39m
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3:55 am - 6:23 pm
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26h 58m
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$1,209Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Oct 1
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8:30 am - 11:35 pm
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26h 35m
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12:50 am - 11:15 pm
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34h 55m
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$1,213Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Thu, Aug 27
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12:23 pm - 2:40 am
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25h 47m
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4:05 am - 6:50 pm
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$1,214Qatar Airways
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3:25 am - 6:34 pm
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28h 39m
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$1,216Qatar Airways
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Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Air India
Aug 18
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
35h 20m
2 stops
MAA10:20 amChennai
Sep 10
MAA6:00 amChennai
24h 15m
2 stops
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,221
Air India
Aug 21
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
25h 45m
2 stops
MAA12:45 amChennai
Aug 30
MAA9:40 pmChennai
45h 50m
2 stops
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
$1,245
Air India
Aug 3
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
35h 20m
2 stops
MAA10:20 amChennai
Aug 24
MAA4:20 pmChennai
27h 10m
2 stops
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
$1,248

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Cathay Pacific
Oct 30
SFO12:25 pmSan Francisco
23h 40m
1 stop
MAA12:35 amChennai
Nov 26
MAA2:00 amChennai
21h 15m
1 stop
SFO9:45 amSan Francisco
$1,224
Cathay Pacific
Nov 20
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
23h 40m
1 stop
MAA12:35 amChennai
Nov 28
MAA2:00 amChennai
32h 45m
1 stop
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
$1,230
Cathay Pacific
Jul 11
SFO1:20 amSan Francisco
33h 45m
1 stop
MAA11:35 pmChennai
Oct 29
MAA2:00 amChennai
21h 15m
1 stop
SFO10:45 amSan Francisco
$1,239

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San Francisco

Sun 8/30

11:45 am-2:40 am

2 stops26h 25m

Chennai

Tue 10/27

3:25 am-9:17 pm

2 stops30h 22m

$1,203

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

3:55 pm-2:40 am

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Wed 8/19

3:55 am-7:27 pm

2 stops28h 02m

$1,204

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 9/3

12:23 pm-2:40 am

2 stops25h 47m

Chennai

Tue 9/29

3:55 am-6:23 pm

2 stops26h 58m

$1,206

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 10/15

3:55 pm-2:40 am

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Fri 10/30

4:05 am-6:50 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$1,207
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San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

3:55 pm-2:40 am

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Sun 8/16

3:55 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,208

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

4:31 pm-2:40 am

2 stops45h 39m

Chennai

Thu 10/1

3:55 am-6:23 pm

2 stops26h 58m

$1,209

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

8:30 am-11:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Chennai

Thu 8/27

12:50 am-11:15 pm

1 stop34h 55m

$1,213

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 9/3

12:23 pm-2:40 am

2 stops25h 47m

Chennai

Wed 10/28

4:05 am-6:50 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$1,214

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 12/2

11:15 am-2:20 am

2 stops25h 35m

Chennai

Thu 12/24

4:05 am-4:58 pm

2 stops26h 23m

$1,215

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 12/2

11:15 am-2:20 am

2 stops25h 35m

Chennai

Fri 12/25

3:25 am-6:34 pm

2 stops28h 39m

$1,216

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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 $793. If you’re not able to fly to Chennai in September, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to Chennai during August average around $863.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Chennai flight route?

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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 $1,107 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 $1,005 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Chennai flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on San Francisco to Chennai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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You could potentially save up to 2% 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 32% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

21h 45m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 21h 45m
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 45m 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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SWISSPriceFrom $631Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,964 reviews
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8.2
1,532 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $690Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,357 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $692Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,959 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $692Free CancellationRating
6.8
565 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $810Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,028 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $820Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,038 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $945Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,731 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $955Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,576 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $967Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,448 reviews
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