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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from $375

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These are some of the best round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai that have been recently found on momondo from popular airlines, departing in the coming months.
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11:30 am - 10:00 pmSFO-MAA
22h 00m1 stop
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11:15 pm - 9:40 amMAA-SFO
22h 55m1 stop
$667Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Oct 8
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11:30 am - 9:20 amSFO-MAA
33h 20m1 stop
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10:30 am - 9:40 amMAA-SFO
35h 40m1 stop
$713Singapore Airlines
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 18
Air India Logo
10:00 pm - 8:55 amSFO-MAA
22h 25m1 stop
Air India Logo
6:55 am - 5:30 pmMAA-SFO
23h 05m1 stop
$748Air India
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Tue, May 13 - Thu, May 29
Air India Logo
10:00 am - 8:40 pmSFO-MAA
22h 10m1 stop
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6:55 am - 5:30 pmMAA-SFO
23h 05m1 stop
$760Air India
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Fri, May 9 - Wed, Jun 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:40 pm - 12:15 amSFO-MAA
22h 05m1 stop
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1:50 am - 4:05 pmMAA-SFO
27h 45m1 stop
$762Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Aug 20 - Tue, Jan 13
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:40 pm - 12:15 amSFO-MAA
22h 05m1 stop
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1:30 am - 5:50 pmMAA-SFO
28h 50m1 stop
$763Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Aug 18 - Sun, Aug 31
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 10:00 pmSFO-MAA
22h 00m1 stop
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10:30 am - 9:40 amMAA-SFO
35h 40m1 stop
$764Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Mon, Sep 1
Undisclosed Carrier Logo
11:25 pm - 2:15 amSFO-MAA
38h 20mnonstop
Undisclosed Carrier Logo
9:40 pm - 3:35 pmMAA-SFO
31h 25mnonstop
$877Undisclosed Carrier
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Sat, Oct 25 - Fri, Nov 14
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 2:50 amSFO-MAA
22h 25m1 stop
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3:45 am - 12:25 pmMAA-SFO
22h 10m1 stop
$938Qatar Airways
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Sun, Oct 12 - Mon, Nov 17
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 2:50 amSFO-MAA
22h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:45 am - 1:25 pmMAA-SFO
22h 10m1 stop
$1,003Qatar Airways
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Fri, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 31

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Singapore Airlines
Sep 10
SFO11:30 amSan Francisco
22h 00m
1 stop
MAA10:00 pmChennai
Oct 8
MAA11:15 pmChennai
22h 55m
1 stop
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
Singapore Airlines
Sep 20
SFO11:30 amSan Francisco
33h 20m
1 stop
MAA9:20 amChennai
Oct 18
MAA10:30 amChennai
35h 40m
1 stop
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
Singapore Airlines
Aug 18
SFO11:30 amSan Francisco
22h 00m
1 stop
MAA10:00 pmChennai
Sep 1
MAA10:30 amChennai
35h 40m
1 stop
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco

Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
May 2
SFO10:00 amSan Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
MAA8:40 pmChennai
May 21
MAA6:55 amChennai
23h 05m
1 stop
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
Air India
May 2
SFO10:00 amSan Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
MAA8:40 pmChennai
May 22
MAA6:55 amChennai
23h 05m
1 stop
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
Air India
May 5
SFO10:00 amSan Francisco
30h 50m
1 stop
MAA5:20 amChennai
May 21
MAA6:55 amChennai
23h 05m
1 stop
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco

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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 $834. 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 $928.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $908. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from San Francisco to Chennai on a Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,214. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Chennai when you can find flight prices for as low as $909. Flying to Chennai at noon 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 12 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around $1,182 when searching 12 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 $1,104 on momondo.

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

There are 3 cabin classes 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.

How have San Francisco to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2025, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 29% 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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Best Price Found

$375

Fastest flight time

20h 45m

Direct flights

Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun

Airports in Chennai

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Chennai from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $375. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $667.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 20h 45m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Chennai on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is Undisclosed Carrier.
There is 1 airport near Chennai: Chennai (MAA)

  • How far is San Francisco to Chennai by plane?

    San Francisco and Chennai are 8620.1 mi apart from one another. 20h 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Chennai Airport?

  • 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 plane model from San Francisco to Chennai?

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Chennai

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to Chennai with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $703Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,292 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $730Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,899 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $734Free CancellationRating
7.5
852 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $758Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,203 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $816Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,042 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $876Free CancellationRating
8.0
3,215 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $933Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,563 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $940Free CancellationRating
7.0
9,242 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $958Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,059Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,834 reviews
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