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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from C$ 726

SFO — MAA
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Mon 28/91:00 p.m. -
1 stop22h 05m
Mon 12/1012:50 a.m. -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 23/9C$ 1,444
Mon 19/1011:59 p.m. -
2 stops31h 41m
Tue 9/33:55 a.m. -
2 stops33h 30m
Deal found 21/9C$ 1,455
Mon 5/104:20 p.m. -
1 stop21h 50m
Mon 26/103:15 a.m. -
1 stop22h 55m
Deal found 22/9C$ 1,457
Wed 14/108:07 a.m. -
2 stops66h 28m
Wed 11/114:10 p.m. -
2 stops45h 14m
Deal found 19/9C$ 1,468
Sun 11/105:40 p.m. -
2 stops45h 20m
Tue 27/107:35 a.m. -
1 stop44h 50m
Deal found 19/9C$ 1,472
Tue 29/93:03 p.m. -
2 stops47h 57m
Wed 3/27:35 a.m. -
1 stop44h 50m
Deal found 20/9C$ 1,475
Mon 19/105:35 p.m. -
2 stops45h 25m
Tue 23/37:35 a.m. -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 21/9C$ 1,476
Mon 12/105:00 p.m. -
1 stop39h 00m
Fri 6/119:50 a.m. -
1 stop40h 30m
Deal found 23/9C$ 1,483
Mon 19/1011:59 p.m. -
2 stops38h 21m
Sun 21/39:50 p.m. -
2 stops34h 11m
Deal found 21/9C$ 1,488
Wed 25/1111:25 a.m. -
1 stop23h 40m
Tue 22/122:00 a.m. -
1 stop32h 45m
Deal found 23/9C$ 1,500
Sun 29/113:40 p.m. -
1 stop21h 05m
Tue 15/129:45 p.m. -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 20/9C$ 1,507
Fri 30/1010:56 p.m. -
2 stops51h 39m
Thu 18/39:55 a.m. -
2 stops47h 25m
Deal found 18/9C$ 1,512

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai

Round-trip from

C$ 1,263

One-way from

C$ 726

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,448
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 22/1-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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29/9-31/12
  • 29/9-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 49m total
  • San Francisco to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 121 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 29/9

1:00 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 753

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 28/10

12:25 p.m.-12:35 a.m.

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 753

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

1:00 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 753

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 9/12

6:35 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

2 stops28h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 986

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

6:45 p.m.-12:00 p.m.

2 stops28h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 986

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 20/10

6:45 p.m.-12:00 p.m.

2 stops28h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 986

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 22/10

3:55 p.m.-2:50 a.m.

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,115

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 6/12

11:25 a.m.-12:35 a.m.

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,256

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 5/11

10:55 p.m.-12:35 a.m.

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

Sun 13/12

2:00 a.m.-8:55 p.m.

1 stop32h 25m

C$ 1,444

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

10:55 p.m.-12:35 a.m.

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

Wed 10/3

2:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

1 stop21h 15m

C$ 1,444

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Chennai is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of C$ 1,344). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,607). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Chennai?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Chennai flights typically cost between C$ 1,203 and C$ 1,590 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,263 on Singapore Airlines (22 Jan-20 Feb).

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Chennai in 21h 05m. Fly via Cathay Pacific, Emirates, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Chennai is about 13906 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of C$ 1,344). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,607). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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