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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from R8 743

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22:55 - 0:35SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
36h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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2:00 - 9:45MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
21h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
R17 104Cathay Pacific
Thu, Jan 28 - Wed, Mar 3
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22:25 - 20:10SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
33h 15m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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10:30 - 20:35MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
22h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
R17 486Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 22
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15:40 - 8:15SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
27h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
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21:45 - 13:35MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
29h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
R17 569Emirates
Sun, Jan 24 - Thu, Feb 25
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9:40 - 22:10SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
23h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
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10:45 - 8:50MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
34h 35m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi
R17 586Singapore Airlines
Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 21
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 - 0:35SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
23h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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2:00 - 21:15MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
32h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
R17 769Cathay Pacific
Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 19
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17:20 - 5:35SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
46h 45m2 stops Dublin London Heathrow
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7:35 - 18:45MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
24h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
R17 785British Airways
Sun, Jan 31 - Mon, Mar 1
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17:20 - 5:35SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
46h 45m2 stops Dublin London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
7:35 - 14:55MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
44h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
R17 802British Airways
Sun, Jan 24 - Thu, Mar 4
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7:40 - 5:35SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
32h 25m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow
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7:35 - 14:55MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
44h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
R17 819British Airways
Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 16
Emirates Logo
15:40 - 2:20SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
21h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
9:50 - 13:35MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
41h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl
R17 852Emirates
Sun, Jan 17 - Tue, Feb 2
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:55 - 0:35SFO  San Francisco-MAA Chennai
36h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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2:00 - 21:15MAA  Chennai-SFO San Francisco
32h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
R17 935Cathay Pacific
Sat, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 31

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KLM flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best KLM deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
KLM
Nov 3
SFO13:50San Francisco
28h 55m
2 stops
MAA8:15Chennai
Nov 23
MAA19:45Chennai
29h 30m
2 stops
SFO11:45San Francisco
R20 046
KLM
Nov 8
SFO13:50San Francisco
30h 40m
2 stops
MAA10:00Chennai
Nov 23
MAA19:45Chennai
29h 30m
2 stops
SFO11:45San Francisco
R20 594
KLM
Nov 10
SFO13:50San Francisco
30h 40m
2 stops
MAA10:00Chennai
Nov 30
MAA20:45Chennai
53h 40m
2 stops
SFO12:55San Francisco
R21 076

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Chennai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Jan 28
SFO22:55San Francisco
36h 10m
1 stop
MAA0:35Chennai
Mar 3
MAA2:00Chennai
21h 15m
1 stop
SFO9:45San Francisco
R17 104
Cathay Pacific
Jan 11
SFO11:25San Francisco
23h 40m
1 stop
MAA0:35Chennai
Jan 19
MAA2:00Chennai
32h 45m
1 stop
SFO21:15San Francisco
R17 769
Cathay Pacific
Jan 16
SFO22:55San Francisco
36h 10m
1 stop
MAA0:35Chennai
Jan 31
MAA2:00Chennai
32h 45m
1 stop
SFO21:15San Francisco
R17 935

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Thu 28/1

22:55-0:35

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

Wed 3/3

2:00-9:45

1 stop21h 15m

R17 104
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22:25-20:10

2 stops33h 15m

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10:30-20:35

1 stop22h 35m

R17 486

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

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San Francisco

Sun 24/1

15:40-8:15

1 stop27h 05m

Chennai

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21:45-13:35

1 stop29h 20m

R17 569

San FranciscoChennai

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9:40-22:10

1 stop23h 00m

Chennai

Sun 21/3

10:45-8:50

2 stops34h 35m

R17 586

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 11/1

11:25-0:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Tue 19/1

2:00-21:15

1 stop32h 45m

R17 769

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 31/1

17:20-5:35

2 stops46h 45m

Chennai

Mon 1/3

7:35-18:45

1 stop24h 40m

R17 785

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 24/1

17:20-5:35

2 stops46h 45m

Chennai

Thu 4/3

7:35-14:55

1 stop44h 50m

R17 802

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 1/2

7:40-5:35

2 stops32h 25m

Chennai

Tue 16/2

7:35-14:55

1 stop44h 50m

R17 819

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 17/1

15:40-2:20

1 stop21h 10m

Chennai

Tue 2/2

9:50-13:35

1 stop41h 15m

R17 852

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 16/1

22:55-0:35

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

Sun 31/1

2:00-21:15

1 stop32h 45m

R17 935

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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 R17 054 to R23 686.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R17 104.

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 R16 007. The month of March is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around R16 190.

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 R20 162 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 R19 381 on momondo.

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

As of October 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chennai flights are approximately 17% 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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The best one-way flight to Chennai from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is R8 743. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 104.
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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