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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from $344

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Air India Logo
10:30 am - 7:10 pm
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MAA
44h 10m
2 stops
Air India Logo
11:00 am - 7:00 am
MAA
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SFO
32h 30m
1 stop
$781Air India
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Oct 4
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11:45 am - 10:00 pm
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MAA
21h 45m
1 stop
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11:15 pm - 9:50 am
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23h 05m
1 stop
$785Singapore Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Sep 21
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11:45 am - 10:00 pm
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MAA
21h 45m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 9:50 am
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SFO
35h 50m
1 stop
$786Singapore Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Oct 7
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11:45 am - 10:00 pm
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MAA
21h 45m
1 stop
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11:15 pm - 9:50 am
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SFO
23h 05m
1 stop
$803Singapore Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Oct 16
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11:45 am - 9:20 am
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MAA
33h 05m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 9:50 am
MAA
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35h 50m
1 stop
$808Singapore Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 30
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11:45 am - 9:20 am
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MAA
33h 05m
1 stop
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11:15 pm - 9:50 am
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23h 05m
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$810Singapore Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Sep 7
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11:45 am - 9:20 am
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MAA
33h 05m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 9:50 am
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SFO
35h 50m
1 stop
$817Singapore Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 27
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11:45 am - 9:20 am
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MAA
33h 05m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 9:50 am
MAA
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23h 05m
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$818Singapore Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 30
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11:45 am - 10:00 pm
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MAA
21h 45m
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10:30 am - 9:50 am
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$823Singapore Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Oct 18
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11:45 am - 9:20 am
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33h 05m
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10:30 am - 9:50 am
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35h 50m
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$826Singapore Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Oct 13

Emirates flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Emirates
Apr 7
SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco
44h 55m
1 stop
MAA2:30 amChennai
Apr 17
MAA9:50 amChennai
40h 40m
1 stop
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
$883
Emirates
Apr 6
SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco
44h 55m
1 stop
MAA2:30 amChennai
Apr 27
MAA9:50 amChennai
40h 40m
1 stop
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
$890
Emirates
Apr 14
SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco
38h 55m
1 stop
MAA8:30 pmChennai
May 26
MAA9:50 amChennai
40h 40m
1 stop
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
$899

Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
Aug 27
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
44h 10m
2 stops
MAA7:10 pmChennai
Oct 4
MAA11:00 amChennai
32h 30m
1 stop
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
$781
Air India
Aug 13
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
25h 20m
2 stops
MAA12:20 amChennai
Sep 18
MAA2:00 pmChennai
29h 30m
2 stops
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
$881
Air India
Aug 16
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
25h 20m
2 stops
MAA12:20 amChennai
Sep 18
MAA2:00 pmChennai
29h 30m
2 stops
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
$910

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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 March 27, 2026.
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SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

10:30 am-7:10 pm

2 stops44h 10m

Chennai

Sun 10/4

11:00 am-7:00 am

1 stop32h 30m

$781
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 8/13

11:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Mon 9/21

11:15 pm-9:50 am

1 stop23h 05m

$785

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

11:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Wed 10/7

10:30 am-9:50 am

1 stop35h 50m

$786

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 8/14

11:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Fri 10/16

11:15 pm-9:50 am

1 stop23h 05m

$803

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

11:45 am-9:20 am

1 stop33h 05m

Chennai

Sun 8/30

10:30 am-9:50 am

1 stop35h 50m

$808

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 8/17

11:45 am-9:20 am

1 stop33h 05m

Chennai

Mon 9/7

11:15 pm-9:50 am

1 stop23h 05m

$810

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

11:45 am-9:20 am

1 stop33h 05m

Chennai

Thu 8/27

10:30 am-9:50 am

1 stop35h 50m

$817

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

11:45 am-9:20 am

1 stop33h 05m

Chennai

Sun 8/30

11:15 pm-9:50 am

1 stop23h 05m

$818

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

11:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Sun 10/18

10:30 am-9:50 am

1 stop35h 50m

$823

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

11:45 am-9:20 am

1 stop33h 05m

Chennai

Tue 10/13

10:30 am-9:50 am

1 stop35h 50m

$826

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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.

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 $1,084 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 $910 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 25% 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 March 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 9% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

21h 05m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 21h 05m
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 8621.0 mi apart from one another. 21h 05m 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 $641Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,484 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $678Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,232 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $705Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,972 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $796Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,906 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $811Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,825 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $835Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,872 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $931Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,733 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $991Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,546 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $1,139Free CancellationRating
6.8
544 reviews
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