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10:30 am - 12:45 am
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MAA
25h 45m
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4:20 pm - 7:00 am
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SFO
27h 10m
2 stops
$1,173Air India
Mon, Jul 13 - Fri, Sep 11
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10:30 am - 12:45 am
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MAA
25h 45m
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Air India Logo
4:20 pm - 7:00 am
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27h 10m
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$1,175Air India
Sun, Jul 12 - Sun, Sep 13
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2:00 pm - 11:35 pm
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MAA
21h 05m
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12:50 am - 11:15 pm
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34h 55m
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$1,176Cathay Pacific
Sat, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 30
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3:55 pm - 2:40 am
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22h 15m
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3:55 am - 7:02 pm
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SFO
27h 37m
2 stops
$1,177Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 26
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3:55 pm - 2:40 am
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MAA
22h 15m
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3:25 am - 4:58 pm
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SFO
27h 03m
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$1,179Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Tue, Feb 9
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8:27 am - 2:40 am
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MAA
29h 43m
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3:55 am - 1:35 pm
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22h 10m
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$1,180Qatar Airways
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
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2:00 pm - 11:35 pm
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21h 05m
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12:50 am - 11:25 am
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23h 05m
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$1,181Cathay Pacific
Mon, Jul 13 - Tue, Sep 8
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8:30 am - 11:35 pm
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26h 35m
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12:50 am - 11:15 pm
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34h 55m
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$1,182Multiple Airlines
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$1,183Qatar Airways
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4:20 pm - 7:00 am
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27h 10m
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$1,184Air India
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Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Qatar Airways
Sep 15
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
22h 15m
1 stop
MAA2:40 amChennai
Sep 26
MAA3:55 amChennai
27h 37m
2 stops
SFO7:02 pmSan Francisco
$1,177
Qatar Airways
Sep 19
SFO8:27 amSan Francisco
29h 43m
2 stops
MAA2:40 amChennai
Sep 23
MAA3:55 amChennai
22h 10m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,180
Qatar Airways
Sep 19
SFO3:41 pmSan Francisco
46h 29m
2 stops
MAA2:40 amChennai
Oct 11
MAA3:55 amChennai
22h 10m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,183

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Cathay Pacific
Aug 1
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
21h 05m
1 stop
MAA11:35 pmChennai
Aug 30
MAA12:50 amChennai
34h 55m
1 stop
SFO11:15 pmSan Francisco
$1,176
Cathay Pacific
Jul 13
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
21h 05m
1 stop
MAA11:35 pmChennai
Sep 8
MAA12:50 amChennai
23h 05m
1 stop
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
$1,181
Cathay Pacific
Jul 15
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
21h 05m
1 stop
MAA11:35 pmChennai
Oct 1
MAA12:50 amChennai
34h 20m
1 stop
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,188

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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 May 30, 2026.
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Mon 7/13

10:30 am-12:45 am

2 stops25h 45m

Chennai

Fri 9/11

4:20 pm-7:00 am

2 stops27h 10m

$1,173

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

10:30 am-12:45 am

2 stops25h 45m

Chennai

Sun 9/13

4:20 pm-7:00 am

2 stops27h 10m

$1,175

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

2:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Chennai

Sun 8/30

12:50 am-11:15 pm

1 stop34h 55m

$1,176

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

3:55 pm-2:40 am

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Sat 9/26

3:55 am-7:02 pm

2 stops27h 37m

$1,177

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

3:55 pm-2:40 am

1 stop22h 15m

Chennai

Tue 2/9

3:25 am-4:58 pm

2 stops27h 03m

$1,179

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

8:27 am-2:40 am

2 stops29h 43m

Chennai

Wed 9/23

3:55 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,180
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San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 7/13

2:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Chennai

Tue 9/8

12:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop23h 05m

$1,181

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 7/23

8:30 am-11:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Chennai

Mon 8/24

12:50 am-11:15 pm

1 stop34h 55m

$1,182

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

3:41 pm-2:40 am

2 stops46h 29m

Chennai

Sun 10/11

3:55 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,183

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 7/10

10:30 am-12:45 am

2 stops25h 45m

Chennai

Mon 9/7

4:20 pm-7:00 am

2 stops27h 10m

$1,184

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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 $784. 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 $863.

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 $1,104 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 $1,004 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.

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

As of May 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 23% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

22h 15m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 22h 15m
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. 22h 15m 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
1,526 reviews
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7.6
1,350 reviews
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5.5
2,961 reviews
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1,964 reviews
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6.7
8,010 reviews
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6.8
8,035 reviews
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7.4
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