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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from $438

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Air India Logo
4:30 pm - 7:10 pm
SFO
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MAA
37h 10m2 stops
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6:15 am - 2:30 pm
MAA
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SFO
45h 45m2 stops
$816Air India
Wed, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 25
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2:00 pm - 2:55 pm
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MAA
36h 25m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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SFO
37h 30m2 stops
$817Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 12 - Mon, Aug 24
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3:00 pm - 3:05 pm
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MAA
34h 35m2 stops
Air India Logo
6:00 am - 12:25 pm
MAA
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SFO
19h 55m1 stop
$819Air India
Wed, Jan 21 - Fri, Feb 20
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10:50 pm - 6:50 pm
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MAA
30h 30m2 stops
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7:50 am - 8:50 pm
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SFO
26h 30m2 stops
$820Air India
Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 25
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4:30 pm - 7:10 pm
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MAA
37h 10m2 stops
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9:40 pm - 12:25 pm
MAA
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SFO
28h 15m1 stop
$821Air India
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Feb 15
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2:25 pm - 12:55 pm
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MAA
33h 00m2 stops
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2:30 pm - 12:25 pm
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SFO
35h 25m1 stop
$822Air India
Sat, Feb 14 - Mon, Feb 23
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2:25 pm - 3:05 pm
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MAA
35h 10m1 stop
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7:15 am - 8:50 pm
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27h 05m1 stop
$823Air India
Thu, Feb 12 - Sat, Feb 21
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4:30 pm - 11:50 am
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MAA
29h 50m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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34h 00m1 stop
$824Air India
Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Feb 8
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3:25 pm - 4:55 am
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25h 00m2 stops
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4:20 pm - 7:00 am
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27h 10m1 stop
$825Air India
Fri, Mar 20 - Thu, Apr 9
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3:25 pm - 4:55 am
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25h 00m2 stops
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9:40 pm - 7:00 am
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21h 50m1 stop
$826Air India
Sun, Mar 22 - Sat, Apr 4

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Cathay Pacific
Jan 7
SFO9:45 pmSan Francisco
37h 20m
1 stop
MAA12:35 amChennai
Feb 2
MAA2:00 amChennai
32h 45m
1 stop
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
$852
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Cathay Pacific
Jan 7
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
36h 10m
1 stop
MAA12:35 amChennai
Feb 25
MAA2:00 amChennai
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:20 pmSan Francisco
$855
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Cathay Pacific
Jan 6
SFO9:45 pmSan Francisco
37h 20m
1 stop
MAA12:35 amChennai
Jan 20
MAA2:00 amChennai
32h 30m
1 stop
SFO9:00 pmSan Francisco
$957
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Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Air India
Jan 14
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
37h 10m
2 stops
MAA7:10 pmChennai
Jan 25
MAA6:15 amChennai
45h 45m
2 stops
SFO2:30 pmSan Francisco
$816
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Air India
Jan 21
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
34h 35m
2 stops
MAA3:05 pmChennai
Feb 20
MAA6:00 amChennai
19h 55m
1 stop
SFO12:25 pmSan Francisco
$819
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Air India
Feb 17
SFO10:50 pmSan Francisco
30h 30m
2 stops
MAA6:50 pmChennai
Feb 25
MAA7:50 amChennai
26h 30m
2 stops
SFO8:50 pmSan Francisco
$820
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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 December 23, 2025.
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San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

4:30 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Chennai

Sun 1/25

6:15 am-2:30 pm

2 stops45h 45m

$816

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

2:00 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops36h 25m

Chennai

Mon 8/24

6:00 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops37h 30m

$817

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

3:00 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Chennai

Fri 2/20

6:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$819

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

10:50 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Chennai

Wed 2/25

7:50 am-8:50 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$820

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

4:30 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Chennai

Sun 2/15

9:40 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$821

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 2/14

2:25 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Chennai

Mon 2/23

2:30 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop35h 25m

$822

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

2:25 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Chennai

Sat 2/21

7:15 am-8:50 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$823

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

4:30 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 50m

Chennai

Sun 2/8

6:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$824

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 3/20

3:25 pm-4:55 am

2 stops25h 00m

Chennai

Thu 4/9

4:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop27h 10m

$825

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

3:25 pm-4:55 am

2 stops25h 00m

Chennai

Sat 4/4

9:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop21h 50m

$826

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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 $757. 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 $856.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Chennai when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,241. Flying to Chennai in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chennai is in the afternoon when prices are around $1,397.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Chennai flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,096 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 $991 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.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% 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 December 2025, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 17% 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

23h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 23h 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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  • How far is San Francisco to Chennai by plane?

    San Francisco and Chennai are 8620.1 mi apart from one another. 23h 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 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.

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai

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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $662Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,419 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $685Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,103 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $701Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,956 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $802Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,607 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $824Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,817 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $833Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,650 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $929Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,690 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $999Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,441 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $1,105Free CancellationRating
6.8
510 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,129Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,551 reviews
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