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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from ₹ 29,289

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11:30 - 22:00SFO-MAA
22h 00m1 stop
23:15 - 09:40MAA-SFO
22h 55m1 stop
₹ 56,245Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 11 Apr - Tue, 10 Jun
11:30 - 09:20SFO-MAA
33h 20m1 stop
23:15 - 09:40MAA-SFO
22h 55m1 stop
₹ 58,577Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 25 Apr - Mon, 26 May
11:30 - 22:00SFO-MAA
22h 00m1 stop
10:30 - 09:40MAA-SFO
35h 40m1 stop
₹ 59,009Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 25 Apr - Sat, 24 May
21:00 - 17:35SFO-MAA
32h 05m1 stop
09:30 - 18:00MAA-SFO
21h 00m1 stop
₹ 61,688Air India
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Tue, 1 Apr - Sat, 13 Sep
23:35 - 00:35SFO-MAA
35h 30m1 stop
01:50 - 22:15MAA-SFO
32h 55m1 stop
₹ 70,846Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 7 Mar - Sat, 15 Mar
20:00 - 17:35SFO-MAA
32h 05m1 stop
07:50 - 18:00MAA-SFO
22h 40m1 stop
₹ 71,451Air India
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Mon, 3 Mar - Wed, 26 Mar
11:25 - 00:35SFO-MAA
23h 40m1 stop
01:50 - 17:20MAA-SFO
28h 00m1 stop
₹ 71,883Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 21 Feb - Sun, 9 Mar
16:10 - 02:50SFO-MAA
22h 10m1 stop
04:20 - 13:50MAA-SFO
22h 00m1 stop
₹ 79,658Qatar Airways
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Sun, 6 Apr - Mon, 21 Apr
14:45 - 02:25SFO-MAA
22h 10m1 stop
03:45 - 13:35MAA-SFO
22h 20m1 stop
₹ 81,300Qatar Airways
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Wed, 12 Feb - Tue, 11 Mar
15:40 - 08:15SFO-MAA
27h 05m1 stop
03:45 - 13:50MAA-SFO
22h 35m1 stop
₹ 85,879Emirates
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Mon, 3 Mar - Sun, 16 Mar
23:35 - 00:35SFO-MAA
35h 30m1 stop
₹ 29,289Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 28 Jan
22:55 - 00:35SFO-MAA
36h 10m1 stop
₹ 29,375Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 26 Jan
09:40 - 22:10SFO-MAA
23h 00m1 stop
₹ 31,621Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 19 Feb
11:30 - 22:00SFO-MAA
22h 00m1 stop
₹ 31,794Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 6 Apr
11:25 - 07:00SFO-MAA
30h 05m2 stops
₹ 35,077
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Sun, 26 Jan
23:35 - 07:00SFO-MAA
41h 55m2 stops
₹ 36,200
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Tue, 28 Jan
10:30 - 22:45SFO-MAA
23h 45m1 stop
₹ 36,978Air India
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Wed, 23 Apr
10:30 - 22:45SFO-MAA
23h 45m1 stop
₹ 37,842Air India
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Sun, 20 Apr
14:45 - 01:55SFO-MAA
21h 40m1 stop
₹ 54,171Qatar Airways
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Thu, 6 Feb
14:45 - 02:25SFO-MAA
22h 10m1 stop
₹ 56,763Qatar Airways
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Thu, 6 Feb
22:55 - 00:35SFO-MAA
36h 10m1 stop
01:50 - 10:45MAA-SFO
21h 25m1 stop
₹ 72,055Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 26 Jan - Thu, 20 Mar
22:55 - 00:35SFO-MAA
36h 10m1 stop
19:00 - 18:00MAA-SFO
35h 30m2 stops
₹ 73,092
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Sun, 26 Jan - Fri, 21 Mar
17:25 - 00:05SFO-MAA
41h 10m2 stops
19:50 - 18:45MAA-SFO
36h 25m2 stops
₹ 90,026Lufthansa
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Sun, 26 Jan - Wed, 12 Feb
20:30 - 19:10SFO-MAA
33h 10m1 stop
06:45 - 17:00MAA-SFO
23h 45m1 stop
₹ 90,458Air India
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Thu, 23 Jan - Tue, 11 Feb
07:15 - 00:05SFO-MAA
27h 20m2 stops
01:45 - 12:35MAA-SFO
24h 20m1 stop
₹ 90,890Lufthansa
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Sun, 26 Jan - Wed, 12 Feb
09:15 - 20:20SFO-MAA
21h 35m1 stop
09:35 - 17:00MAA-SFO
20h 55m1 stop
₹ 92,013Air India
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Wed, 22 Jan - Tue, 28 Jan
10:37 - 01:55SFO-MAA
25h 48m2 stops
03:30 - 12:35MAA-SFO
22h 35m1 stop
₹ 95,037Qatar Airways
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Thu, 23 Jan - Mon, 10 Feb
14:45 - 02:25SFO-MAA
22h 10m1 stop
03:45 - 12:35MAA-SFO
22h 20m1 stop
₹ 95,815Qatar Airways
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Thu, 23 Jan - Wed, 5 Feb
15:40 - 02:15SFO-MAA
21h 05m1 stop
21:40 - 12:50MAA-SFO
28h 40m1 stop
₹ 103,158Emirates
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Sun, 26 Jan - Fri, 14 Feb
15:40 - 02:15SFO-MAA
21h 05m1 stop
03:45 - 12:50MAA-SFO
22h 35m1 stop
₹ 104,368Emirates
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Thu, 23 Jan - Tue, 4 Mar

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
7 Mar
SFO23:35San Francisco
35h 30m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
15 Mar
MAA01:50Chennai
32h 55m
1 stop
SFO22:15San Francisco
₹ 70,846
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Cathay Pacific
21 Feb
SFO11:25San Francisco
23h 40m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
9 Mar
MAA01:50Chennai
28h 00m
1 stop
SFO17:20San Francisco
₹ 71,883
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Cathay Pacific
21 Feb
SFO11:25San Francisco
23h 40m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
20 Mar
MAA01:50Chennai
32h 55m
1 stop
SFO22:15San Francisco
₹ 72,055
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Singapore Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chennai

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Singapore Airlines
11 Apr
SFO11:30San Francisco
22h 00m
1 stop
MAA22:00Chennai
10 Jun
MAA23:15Chennai
22h 55m
1 stop
SFO09:40San Francisco
₹ 56,245
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Singapore Airlines
25 Apr
SFO11:30San Francisco
33h 20m
1 stop
MAA09:20Chennai
26 May
MAA23:15Chennai
22h 55m
1 stop
SFO09:40San Francisco
₹ 58,577
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Singapore Airlines
25 Apr
SFO11:30San Francisco
22h 00m
1 stop
MAA22:00Chennai
24 May
MAA10:30Chennai
35h 40m
1 stop
SFO09:40San Francisco
₹ 59,009
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Chennai

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 80,522.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chennai from San Francisco is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as ₹ 116,349. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from San Francisco to Chennai on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 170,315. 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?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Francisco to Chennai flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Chennai in the morning for as low as ₹ 123,588. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around ₹ 132,515. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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 7 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 105,714 when searching 7 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 ₹ 100,567 on momondo.

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

As of January 2025, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 13% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Chennai according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

₹ 29,289

Fastest flight time

20h 10m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Chennai

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Chennai from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is ₹ 29,289. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 56,245.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 20h 10m
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)

  • How far is San Francisco to Chennai by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Chennai is about 13872.7 km. 20h 10m 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 are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Chennai Airport?

  • 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 you'll need for your trip to Chennai Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Chennai?

  • 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 ₹ 68,155Free CancellationRating
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1,328 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 78,641Free CancellationRating
5.5
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 85,773Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,360 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 91,084Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,752 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 130,370Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,834 reviews
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