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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Chennai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 903 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chennai.675 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chennai on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 675 €, select.
Chennai.695 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chennai on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 695 €, select.
Chennai.749 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chennai on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 749 €, select.
Chennai.865 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Singapore Airlines and Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 865 €, select.
Chennai.870 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 870 €, select.
Chennai.885 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chennai on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 885 €, select.
Chennai.885 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Mar, returning Tue, 30 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chennai on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 885 €, select.
Chennai.886 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Mon, 5 Apr.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chennai on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 886 €, select.
Chennai.886 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 886 €, select.
Chennai.888 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 888 €, select.
Chennai.889 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chennai on Tue, 25 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 889 €, select.
Chennai.903 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Sun, 23 Aug.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Chennai on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 903 €, select.
Chennai.917 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chennai on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 917 €, select.
Chennai.923 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Chennai on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 923 €, select.
Chennai.923 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Chennai on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 923 €, select.
Chennai.923 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Thu, 3 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Chennai on Thu, 3 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 923 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from 1.348 €
Aug
from 903 €
Sep
from 695 €
Oct
from 885 €
Nov
from 917 €
Dec
from 965 €
Jan
from 923 €
Feb
from 1.014 €
Mar
from 885 €
Apr
from 931 €
May
from 889 €
Jun
from 952 €

San Francisco International to Chennai: Alternative routes

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San Francisco to Chennai: Flight information

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Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Chennai is 675 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from 675 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Chennai is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Chennai Airport on Monday, 17 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Singapore Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to MAA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Chennai Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and MAA:

    • Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Bengaluru Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • Right now, 378 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 675 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from SFO to MAA, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SFO to MAA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chennai Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • 78% of flights that depart San Francisco International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • To reach San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Chennai. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • January is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chennai Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Chennai in September.

  • Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you'd like to explore Chennai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to MAA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of India

  • You've seen Chennai, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its must-visit sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Coimbatore is another sought-after destination in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without dropping by Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.

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