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Singapore Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 9:20 am
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MAA
33h 50m
1 stop
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11:15 pm - 9:10 am
MAA
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SFO
22h 25m
1 stop
$743Singapore Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, May 21
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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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SFO
22h 25m
1 stop
$746Singapore Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 10
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4:30 pm - 8:45 am
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MAA
26h 45m
2 stops
Air India Logo
7:25 pm - 2:30 pm
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SFO
32h 35m
2 stops
$751Air India
Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 24
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10:00 am - 4:55 am
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MAA
29h 25m
2 stops
Air India Logo
9:40 pm - 8:00 am
MAA
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SFO
22h 50m
1 stop
$754Air India
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 23
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9:40 am - 10:10 pm
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MAA
23h 00m
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11:25 pm - 8:50 am
MAA
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SFO
21h 55m
1 stop
$756Singapore Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 10
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4:30 pm - 8:45 am
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MAA
26h 45m
2 stops
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6:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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34h 00m
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$757Air India
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
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4:30 pm - 8:45 am
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MAA
26h 45m
2 stops
Air India Logo
7:25 pm - 2:30 pm
MAA
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32h 35m
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$758Air India
Thu, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 24
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4:30 pm - 8:45 am
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MAA
26h 45m
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Air India Logo
6:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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34h 00m
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$765Air India
Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 22
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4:30 pm - 11:50 am
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29h 50m
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4:20 pm - 8:00 am
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28h 10m
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$766Air India
Tue, Feb 10 - Mon, Mar 16
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4:30 pm - 9:20 pm
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MAA
39h 20m
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9:10 pm - 2:30 pm
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30h 50m
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$767Air India
Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 16

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Air India
Feb 11
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
26h 45m
2 stops
MAA8:45 amChennai
Feb 24
MAA7:25 pmChennai
32h 35m
2 stops
SFO2:30 pmSan Francisco
$751
Air India
Mar 3
SFO10:00 amSan Francisco
29h 25m
2 stops
MAA4:55 amChennai
Mar 23
MAA9:40 pmChennai
22h 50m
1 stop
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
$754
Air India
Feb 18
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
26h 45m
2 stops
MAA8:45 amChennai
Feb 22
MAA6:00 pmChennai
34h 00m
2 stops
SFO2:30 pmSan Francisco
$757

Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Singapore Airlines
Apr 1
SFO11:00 amSan Francisco
33h 50m
1 stop
MAA9:20 amChennai
May 21
MAA11:15 pmChennai
22h 25m
1 stop
SFO9:10 amSan Francisco
$743
Singapore Airlines
Apr 30
SFO11:00 amSan Francisco
22h 30m
1 stop
MAA10:00 pmChennai
May 10
MAA11:15 pmChennai
22h 25m
1 stop
SFO9:10 amSan Francisco
$746
Singapore Airlines
Feb 23
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
23h 00m
1 stop
MAA10:10 pmChennai
Mar 10
MAA11:25 pmChennai
21h 55m
1 stop
SFO8:50 amSan Francisco
$756

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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 January 27, 2026.
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SFO - MAA

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San Francisco

Wed 4/1

11:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop33h 50m

Chennai

Thu 5/21

11:15 pm-9:10 am

1 stop22h 25m

$743

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

11:00 am-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Sun 5/10

11:15 pm-9:10 am

1 stop22h 25m

$746

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

4:30 pm-8:45 am

2 stops26h 45m

Chennai

Tue 2/24

7:25 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$751

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

10:00 am-4:55 am

2 stops29h 25m

Chennai

Mon 3/23

9:40 pm-8:00 am

1 stop22h 50m

$754

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

9:40 am-10:10 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Chennai

Tue 3/10

11:25 pm-8:50 am

1 stop21h 55m

$756

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

4:30 pm-8:45 am

2 stops26h 45m

Chennai

Sun 2/22

6:00 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$757

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

4:30 pm-8:45 am

2 stops26h 45m

Chennai

Tue 2/24

7:25 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$758

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

4:30 pm-8:45 am

2 stops26h 45m

Chennai

Sun 2/22

6:00 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$765

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

4:30 pm-11:50 am

2 stops29h 50m

Chennai

Mon 3/16

4:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop28h 10m

$766

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

4:30 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Chennai

Mon 2/16

9:10 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$767

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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 $856.

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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 $1,087 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 January 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 14% 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
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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.

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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $663Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,439 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $674Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,144 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $712Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,976 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $796Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,861 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $810Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,702 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $833Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,748 reviews
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IndiGoPriceFrom $898Free CancellationRating
6.8
528 reviews
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7.4
3,732 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,006Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,488 reviews
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7.3
1,377 reviews
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