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Air India Logo
6:45 pm - 7:10 pm
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MAA
35h 55m
2 stops
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6:55 am - 5:45 pm
MAA
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SFO
23h 20m
1 stop
$722Air India
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
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6:45 pm - 12:55 pm
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MAA
29h 40m
2 stops
Air India Logo
6:55 am - 5:45 pm
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SFO
23h 20m
2 stops
$723Air India
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
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10:00 am - 4:55 am
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MAA
30h 25m
2 stops
Air India Logo
6:55 am - 5:45 pm
MAA
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SFO
23h 20m
2 stops
$735Air India
Mon, Apr 6 - Thu, May 21
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10:00 am - 12:55 pm
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MAA
38h 25m
2 stops
Air India Logo
6:00 am - 7:00 am
MAA
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SFO
37h 30m
1 stop
$743Air India
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 19
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11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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MAA
22h 30m
1 stop
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11:15 pm - 9:10 am
MAA
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SFO
22h 25m
1 stop
$746Singapore Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Thu, May 21
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11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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MAA
22h 30m
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Singapore Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 9:10 am
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SFO
35h 10m
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$747Singapore Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, May 28
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6:45 pm - 10:20 am
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MAA
27h 05m
2 stops
Air India Logo
6:55 am - 5:45 pm
MAA
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SFO
23h 20m
2 stops
$752Air India
Sat, Apr 4 - Thu, May 14
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11:25 am - 12:35 am
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MAA
23h 40m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:00 am - 5:20 pm
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SFO
27h 50m
1 stop
$756Cathay Pacific
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 23
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11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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MAA
22h 30m
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11:15 pm - 9:10 am
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22h 25m
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$757Singapore Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 20
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11:25 am - 12:35 am
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23h 40m
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2:00 am - 5:20 pm
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27h 50m
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$762Cathay Pacific
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 24

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Cathay Pacific
Mar 5
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
23h 40m
1 stop
MAA12:35 amChennai
Mar 24
MAA2:00 amChennai
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO5:20 pmSan Francisco
$756
Cathay Pacific
Mar 4
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
23h 40m
1 stop
MAA12:35 amChennai
Mar 24
MAA2:00 amChennai
27h 50m
1 stop
SFO5:20 pmSan Francisco
$762
Cathay Pacific
Apr 14
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
22h 05m
1 stop
MAA11:35 pmChennai
May 30
MAA12:50 amChennai
22h 35m
1 stop
SFO10:55 amSan Francisco
$763

Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Air India
Apr 28
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
35h 55m
2 stops
MAA7:10 pmChennai
May 12
MAA6:55 amChennai
23h 20m
1 stop
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
$722
Air India
Apr 6
SFO10:00 amSan Francisco
30h 25m
2 stops
MAA4:55 amChennai
May 21
MAA6:55 amChennai
23h 20m
2 stops
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
$735
Air India
May 4
SFO10:00 amSan Francisco
38h 25m
2 stops
MAA12:55 pmChennai
May 19
MAA6:00 amChennai
37h 30m
1 stop
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
$743

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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 February 21, 2026.
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SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

6:45 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Chennai

Tue 5/12

6:55 am-5:45 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$722

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

6:45 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Chennai

Tue 5/12

6:55 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$723

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

10:00 am-4:55 am

2 stops30h 25m

Chennai

Thu 5/21

6:55 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$735

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

10:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops38h 25m

Chennai

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-7:00 am

1 stop37h 30m

$743

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

11:00 am-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Thu 5/21

11:15 pm-9:10 am

1 stop22h 25m

$746

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

11:00 am-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Thu 5/28

10:30 am-9:10 am

1 stop35h 10m

$747

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

6:45 pm-10:20 am

2 stops27h 05m

Chennai

Thu 5/14

6:55 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$752

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

11:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Mon 3/23

2:00 am-5:20 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$756

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

11:00 am-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Wed 5/20

11:15 pm-9:10 am

1 stop22h 25m

$757

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

11:25 am-12:35 am

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Tue 3/24

2:00 am-5:20 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$762

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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 $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 $850.

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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 $1,086 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 $924 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 20% 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 February 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 16% 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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  • How far is San Francisco to Chennai by plane?

    San Francisco and Chennai are 8620.1 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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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $657Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,463 reviews
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7.6
1,176 reviews
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5.5
2,968 reviews
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7.5
1,878 reviews
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6.7
7,757 reviews
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6.8
7,802 reviews
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7.4
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538 reviews
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