Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from $476

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Flight information for San Francisco to Chennai
(SFO to MAA)

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Best Price Found

$476

Fastest flight time

22h 00m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Chennai

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Chennai from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $476. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $863.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 22h 00m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Francisco Airport - Chennai Airport.
There is 1 airport near Chennai: Chennai (MAA)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Chennai

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chennai?

September. The cheapest time of year to fly to Chennai from San Francisco is September. Most expensive is December

What is the cheapest day to depart San Francisco for Chennai?

Wednesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Wednesday. The most expensive is typically Friday

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Chennai?

in the evening. San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 20% more expensive in the afternoon than in the evening

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Chennai from San Francisco?

Alaska Airlines. Air Canada, Air France, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Chennai

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Chennai flight route?

San Francisco - Chennai. Fly from San Francisco to Chennai for the best San Francisco - Chennai flight prices

How far in advance should you book San Francisco to Chennai flights?

27 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Chennai is approximately 27 days to departure

When you’re planning your trip from San Francisco to Chennai, the most popular airport-to-airport route is San Francisco Airport to Chennai Airport. You may be looking for an airport near San Francisco Airport to depart from when traveling to Chennai and luckily, there are options! You can try San Jose Airport which is located in San Jose, Oakland Airport which is located in Oakland, or Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport which is located in Santa Rosa. When traveling from San Francisco, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly into when you land in Chennai. The nearest airport to Chennai Airport is Tirupati Airport which is located in Tirupati. The least expensive flight option from San Francisco to Chennai will typically be SFO — MAA during the month of March with an average price of $863 RT.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Chennai Airport (MAA)$863
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chennai Airport (MAA)$1,103
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chennai Airport (MAA)$1,418
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Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Chennai Airport (MAA)$1,475
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)$1,980
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)$3,384
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Easily compare round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chennai by changing tabs
Air France
Sep 24
SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco
39h 00m
1 stop
MAA7:00 amChennai
Oct 3
MAA9:20 pmChennai
24h 00m
1 stop
SFO9:20 pmSan Francisco
Air India
May 7
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
37h 50m
1 stop
MAA8:20 pmChennai
Oct 9
MAA4:30 pmChennai
23h 00m
1 stop
SFO3:30 pmSan Francisco
Delta
Sep 11
SFO7:45 pmSan Francisco
35h 15m
2 stops
MAA7:00 amChennai
Sep 20
MAA9:20 pmChennai
24h 00m
1 stop
SFO9:20 pmSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Apr 18
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
25h 50m
2 stops
MAA8:20 amChennai
May 18
MAA3:10 amChennai
23h 20m
1 stop
SFO2:30 amSan Francisco
Air India
May 8
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
27h 50m
1 stop
MAA9:50 pmChennai
Oct 10
MAA6:05 amChennai
20h 45m
1 stop
SFO2:50 amSan Francisco
Air France
Sep 12
SFO10:55 amSan Francisco
28h 05m
2 stops
MAA3:00 pmChennai
Sep 19
MAA3:15 pmChennai
35h 15m
2 stops
SFO2:30 amSan Francisco

Find the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Chennai

If you're looking for one-way flights from San Francisco to Chennai, view some of our deals below provided by Air India and Singapore Airlines
Air India
Apr 5
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
20h 50m
1 stop
MAA2:50 pmChennai
Multiple Airlines
Aug 8
SFO7:30 amSan Francisco
24h 50m
2 stops
MAA8:20 amChennai
Singapore Airlines
Sep 13
SFO7:30 amSan Francisco
22h 00m
1 stop
MAA5:30 amChennai

Search last-minute flights to Chennai from San Francisco

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from San Francisco to Chennai
Air India
Apr 5
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
20h 50m
1 stop
MAA2:50 pmChennai
May 3
MAA7:10 amChennai
19h 20m
1 stop
SFO2:30 amSan Francisco
Air France
Apr 5
SFO10:55 amSan Francisco
28h 05m
2 stops
MAA3:00 pmChennai
Apr 12
MAA5:25 pmChennai
27h 55m
2 stops
SFO9:20 pmSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Apr 3
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
21h 45m
1 stop
MAA3:45 pmChennai
May 3
MAA7:20 amChennai
19h 10m
1 stop
SFO2:30 amSan Francisco
Delta
Apr 2
SFO5:50 pmSan Francisco
37h 10m
2 stops
MAA7:00 amChennai
May 3
MAA9:20 pmChennai
28h 31m
2 stops
SFO1:51 amSan Francisco
Air India
Apr 2
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
30h 45m
1 stop
MAA12:45 amChennai
May 3
MAA7:10 amChennai
19h 20m
1 stop
SFO2:30 amSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Apr 3
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
21h 45m
1 stop
MAA3:45 pmChennai
Apr 27
MAA3:10 amChennai
23h 20m
1 stop
SFO2:30 amSan Francisco

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai

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KLMPriceFrom $677Free CancellationRating
7.5
182 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $681Free CancellationRating
7.5
330 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $685Free CancellationRating
7.8
824 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $691Free CancellationRating
7.0
596 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $779Free CancellationRating
4.8
113 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $803Free CancellationRating
7.9
1,607 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $852Free CancellationRating
7.3
325 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $870Free CancellationRating
6.9
276 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,003Free CancellationRating
7.8
215 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,043Free CancellationRating
7.7
210 reviews
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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
May 7
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
37h 50m
1 stop
MAA8:20 pmChennai
Oct 9
MAA4:30 pmChennai
23h 00m
1 stop
SFO3:30 pmSan Francisco
Air India
May 8
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
27h 50m
1 stop
MAA9:50 pmChennai
Oct 10
MAA6:05 amChennai
20h 45m
1 stop
SFO2:50 amSan Francisco
Air India
May 7
SFO6:30 amSan Francisco
24h 35m
1 stop
MAA7:05 amChennai
Oct 11
MAA7:10 amChennai
19h 20m
1 stop
SFO2:30 amSan Francisco

Air France flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Air France deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Air France
Sep 24
SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco
39h 00m
1 stop
MAA7:00 amChennai
Oct 3
MAA9:20 pmChennai
24h 00m
1 stop
SFO9:20 pmSan Francisco
Air France
Sep 12
SFO10:55 amSan Francisco
28h 05m
2 stops
MAA3:00 pmChennai
Sep 19
MAA3:15 pmChennai
35h 15m
2 stops
SFO2:30 amSan Francisco
Air France
Sep 24
SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco
39h 00m
1 stop
MAA7:00 amChennai
Oct 4
MAA9:20 pmChennai
24h 00m
1 stop
SFO9:20 pmSan Francisco

  • How far is San Francisco to Chennai by plane?

    San Francisco and Chennai are 8620.1 mi apart from one another. 20h 50m is a normal flight duration for this route.


Alternative routes for San Francisco to Chennai

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
San Jose to Chennai Flights
Fastest flight time26h 35m
Cheapest price$1,103
Oakland, California to Chennai Flights
Fastest flight time27h 20m
Cheapest price$1,418
Los Angeles to Chennai Flights
Fastest flight time23h 20m
Cheapest price$966
San Diego to Chennai Flights
Fastest flight time26h 25m
Cheapest price$1,441
San Francisco to Madurai Flights
Fastest flight time26h 30m
Cheapest price$1,183
Los Angeles to Madurai Flights
Fastest flight time31h 25m
Cheapest price$1,391
Sacramento to Chennai Flights
Fastest flight time30h 50m
Cheapest price$1,242
Santa Barbara to Chennai Flights
Fastest flight time57h 49m
Cheapest price$2,116

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