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Air India Logo
10:30 am - 4:55 am
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MAA
29h 55m
2 stops
Air India Logo
2:00 pm - 7:00 am
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SFO
29h 30m
1 stop
$1,112Air India
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 11
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3:55 pm - 2:40 am
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MAA
22h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 am - 6:50 pm
MAA
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SFO
27h 25m
2 stops
$1,113Qatar Airways
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Oct 19
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1:20 am - 11:35 pm
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MAA
33h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:50 am - 11:15 pm
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SFO
34h 55m
1 stop
$1,114Cathay Pacific
Tue, Jul 7 - Wed, Jul 15
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8:54 pm - 11:35 pm
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MAA
38h 11m
2 stops
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12:50 am - 11:15 pm
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SFO
34h 55m
1 stop
$1,115Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8
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1:20 am - 11:35 pm
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MAA
33h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:50 am - 11:25 am
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SFO
23h 05m
1 stop
$1,116Cathay Pacific
Mon, Jun 29 - Tue, Aug 11
Qatar Airways Logo
11:30 am - 2:50 am
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MAA
26h 50m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
4:20 am - 1:35 pm
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SFO
21h 45m
1 stop
$1,118Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 15
Air India Logo
10:30 am - 4:55 am
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MAA
29h 55m
2 stops
Air India Logo
2:30 pm - 7:00 am
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SFO
30h 00m
1 stop
$1,120Air India
Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Nov 11
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10:30 am - 12:20 am
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MAA
25h 20m
2 stops
Air India Logo
9:40 pm - 7:00 am
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SFO
21h 50m
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$1,123Air India
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 11
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8:54 pm - 2:40 am
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41h 16m
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4:20 am - 1:35 pm
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21h 45m
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$1,124Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 7
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8:54 pm - 2:50 am
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41h 26m
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3:55 am - 1:35 pm
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SFO
22h 10m
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$1,125Qatar Airways
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31

Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
Sep 27
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
29h 55m
2 stops
MAA4:55 amChennai
Oct 11
MAA2:00 pmChennai
29h 30m
1 stop
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
$1,112
Air India
Sep 20
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
29h 55m
2 stops
MAA4:55 amChennai
Nov 11
MAA2:30 pmChennai
30h 00m
1 stop
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
$1,120
Air India
Sep 25
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
25h 20m
2 stops
MAA12:20 amChennai
Oct 11
MAA9:40 pmChennai
21h 50m
1 stop
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
$1,123

Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Sep 14
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
22h 15m
1 stop
MAA2:40 amChennai
Oct 19
MAA3:55 amChennai
27h 25m
2 stops
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
$1,113
Qatar Airways
Sep 27
SFO11:30 amSan Francisco
26h 50m
2 stops
MAA2:50 amChennai
Oct 15
MAA4:20 amChennai
21h 45m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,118
Qatar Airways
Aug 26
SFO8:54 pmSan Francisco
41h 26m
2 stops
MAA2:50 amChennai
Aug 31
MAA3:55 amChennai
22h 10m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,125

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Sun 9/27

10:30 am-4:55 am

2 stops29h 55m

Chennai

Sun 10/11

2:00 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 30m

$1,112

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

3:55 pm-2:40 am

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Mon 10/19

3:55 am-6:50 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$1,113

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

1:20 am-11:35 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Chennai

Wed 7/15

12:50 am-11:15 pm

1 stop34h 55m

$1,114

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

8:54 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops38h 11m

Chennai

Tue 9/8

12:50 am-11:15 pm

1 stop34h 55m

$1,115

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 6/29

1:20 am-11:35 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Chennai

Tue 8/11

12:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop23h 05m

$1,116

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 9/27

11:30 am-2:50 am

2 stops26h 50m

Chennai

Thu 10/15

4:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,118

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 9/20

10:30 am-4:55 am

2 stops29h 55m

Chennai

Wed 11/11

2:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop30h 00m

$1,120
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San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 9/25

10:30 am-12:20 am

2 stops25h 20m

Chennai

Sun 10/11

9:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop21h 50m

$1,123

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

8:54 pm-2:40 am

2 stops41h 16m

Chennai

Mon 9/7

4:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,124

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

8:54 pm-2:50 am

2 stops41h 26m

Chennai

Mon 8/31

3:55 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,125

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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 $774. 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 $862.

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 $1,099 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 $1,010 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 5% 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 May 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 26% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

20h 55m

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 20h 55m
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. 20h 55m 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?

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8.2
1,510 reviews
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7.6
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5.5
2,957 reviews
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6.7
7,969 reviews
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6.8
7,988 reviews
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7.4
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8.1
3,571 reviews
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7.3
1,435 reviews
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559 reviews
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