What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Chennai?

Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Chennai

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Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Chennai Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Chennai Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R8 400 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Chennai in 2026/27

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11:03 - 2:35SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

26h 02m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 20:50MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

35h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

R16 670Etihad Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Mar 17

22:55 - 0:35SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

36h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:00 - 20:55MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

32h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R16 703Cathay Pacific

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 23

8:00 - 19:50SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

46h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 22:14MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

36h 54m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

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Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Mar 18

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32h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 - 19:29MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

29h 04m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

R16 833Etihad Airways

Tue, Feb 9 - Thu, Mar 11

8:00 - 19:50SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

46h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 22:14MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

36h 54m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

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Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Mar 18

10:31 - 3:30SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

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7:35 - 18:45MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

24h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

R17 028British Airways

Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Feb 11

17:40 - 3:30SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

45h 20m2 stops Dublin London Heathrow

7:35 - 14:55MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

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23:59 - 20:10SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

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16:10 - 16:30MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

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8:05 - 15:05SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

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16:10 - 19:31MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

39h 51m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 125Etihad Airways

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15:40 - 2:15SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

21h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:50 - 12:50MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

22h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 158Emirates

Wed, Jan 27 - Thu, Mar 4

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R16 703Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 7

0:20 - 23:35SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

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0:50 - 22:40MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

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R17 353Cathay Pacific

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13:00 - 23:35SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

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0:50 - 10:55MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

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R17 515Cathay Pacific

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23:59 - 3:10SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

38h 41m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 - 21:52MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

30h 17m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 580Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

23:59 - 8:25SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

43h 56m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 - 21:40MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

30h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

R17 742Etihad Airways

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17:00 - 8:05SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

26h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:50 - 12:50MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

22h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R17 970Emirates

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Feb 4

13:00 - 23:35SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

22h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

0:50 - 10:55MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

22h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R18 165Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 8

9:02 - 2:50SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

29h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 - 21:56MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

30h 21m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R18 197Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

17:00 - 20:30SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

39h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:50 - 12:50MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

22h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R18 246Emirates

Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Feb 4

0:20 - 23:35SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

34h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

0:50 - 10:55MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

22h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R18 327Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 16

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SFO13:28San Francisco

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MAA3:50Chennai

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2 stops39h 51m

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Chennai

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Chennai?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R13 916 to R18 392.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R16 670.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chennai from San Francisco, with most prices found around R15 549. The month of January is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around R15 630.

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 R19 339 when searching weeks before you fly. 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 R18 945 on momondo.

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

As of September 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 20% 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	R8 400
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The best one-way flight to Chennai from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is R8 400. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 670.

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?
The distance between San Francisco and Chennai is about 13874,2 km.
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.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Chennai Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Francisco to Chennai?

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Can I find flights from San Francisco to Chennai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from San Francisco to Chennai with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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