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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from $407

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9:00 pm - 3:20 pmSFO-MAA
29h 50m2 stops
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8:40 pm - 7:00 amMAA-SFO
22h 50m1 stop
$689Air India
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Tue, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 15
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8:30 pm - 3:30 pmSFO-MAA
30h 30m2 stops
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6:55 am - 5:30 pmMAA-SFO
23h 05m1 stop
$691Air India
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 28
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12:05 am - 12:15 amSFO-MAA
35h 40m1 stop
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1:30 am - 5:30 pmMAA-SFO
28h 30m1 stop
$692Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Aug 30 - Mon, Oct 13
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8:30 pm - 3:30 pmSFO-MAA
30h 30m2 stops
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8:00 am - 6:00 pmMAA-SFO
22h 30m1 stop
$693Air India
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Wed, Sep 3 - Mon, Oct 6
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9:00 pm - 3:20 pmSFO-MAA
29h 50m2 stops
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4:00 pm - 5:30 pmMAA-SFO
38h 00m1 stop
$695Air India
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Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 23
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10:00 am - 11:55 pmSFO-MAA
25h 25m1 stop
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6:55 am - 5:30 pmMAA-SFO
23h 05m1 stop
$698Air India
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Mon, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 25
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9:40 am - 10:10 pmSFO-MAA
23h 00m1 stop
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9:50 am - 7:50 amMAA-SFO
35h 30m1 stop
$705Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Feb 4
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9:40 am - 8:45 amSFO-MAA
33h 35m1 stop
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11:25 pm - 7:50 amMAA-SFO
21h 55m1 stop
$706Singapore Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 14
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8:00 pm - 11:10 pmSFO-MAA
38h 40m2 stops
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11:15 pm - 9:40 amMAA-SFO
22h 55m1 stop
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Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Oct 9
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12:55 pm - 12:15 amSFO-MAA
22h 50m1 stop
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1:30 am - 5:30 pmMAA-SFO
28h 30m1 stop
$743Cathay Pacific
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Air India flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
Sep 9
SFO9:00 pmSan Francisco
29h 50m
2 stops
MAA3:20 pmChennai
Sep 15
MAA8:40 pmChennai
22h 50m
1 stop
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
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Air India
Sep 18
SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco
30h 30m
2 stops
MAA3:30 pmChennai
Sep 28
MAA6:55 amChennai
23h 05m
1 stop
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
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Air India
Sep 3
SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco
30h 30m
2 stops
MAA3:30 pmChennai
Oct 6
MAA8:00 amChennai
22h 30m
1 stop
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
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Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Cathay Pacific
Aug 30
SFO12:05 amSan Francisco
35h 40m
1 stop
MAA12:15 amChennai
Oct 13
MAA1:30 amChennai
28h 30m
1 stop
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
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Cathay Pacific
Aug 25
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
22h 05m
1 stop
MAA12:15 amChennai
Sep 1
MAA1:30 amChennai
28h 50m
1 stop
SFO5:50 pmSan Francisco
$719
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Cathay Pacific
Aug 25
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
22h 05m
1 stop
MAA12:15 amChennai
Sep 7
MAA1:30 amChennai
33h 55m
1 stop
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
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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 August 18, 2025.
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SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

9:00 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Chennai

Mon 9/15

8:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop22h 50m

$689

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

8:30 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Chennai

Sun 9/28

6:55 am-5:30 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$691

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

12:05 am-12:15 am

1 stop35h 40m

Chennai

Mon 10/13

1:30 am-5:30 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$692

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

8:30 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Chennai

Mon 10/6

8:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$693

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

9:00 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Chennai

Tue 9/23

4:00 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$695

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

10:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Chennai

Thu 9/25

6:55 am-5:30 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$698

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

9:40 am-10:10 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Chennai

Wed 2/4

9:50 am-7:50 am

1 stop35h 30m

$705

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

9:40 am-8:45 am

1 stop33h 35m

Chennai

Fri 11/14

11:25 pm-7:50 am

1 stop21h 55m

$706

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

8:00 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Chennai

Thu 10/9

11:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 55m

$735

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

12:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 50m

Chennai

Sun 9/28

1:30 am-5:30 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$743

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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 $835. If you’re not able to fly to Chennai in September, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to Chennai during April average around $873.

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 Monday when prices can be found for as low as $859. 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 $1,197. 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?

In the evening 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 in the evening 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 $1,130 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 $1,075 on momondo.

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

There are 2 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 August 2025, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 18% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$407

Fastest flight time

22h 00m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Chennai

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Chennai from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $407. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $689.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 22h 00m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Francisco Airport - Chennai Airport.
There is 1 airport near Chennai: Chennai (MAA)
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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. 22h 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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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $683Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,347 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $693Free CancellationRating
7.6
969 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $731Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,930 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $758Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,233 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $810Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,330 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $858Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,315 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $931Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,609 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,038Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,277 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,101Free CancellationRating
7.1
9,992 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $1,171Free CancellationRating
6.8
479 reviews
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