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Cheap flights San Francisco — Chennai

San Francisco (SFO, US) Chennai (MAA, IN)
from $603 13 884 km ~16h 50m 3 flights found 3 airlines cheapest on Friday
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How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $603 on 07.01.2027
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Prices found for 4 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
08 Jan 2027, Fri
China Southern Airlines CZ 660
10:35
SFO San Francisco International Airport
12:05
MAA Chennai Airport
25h 30m 2 stops
Tickets
$603
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28 Dec 2026, Mon
Alaska Airlines AS 1501
07:24
SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
06:31
MAA Chennai Airport
23h 7m 2 stops
Bookhara.uz
$856
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28 Dec 2026, Mon
ITA Airways AZ 641
02:05
SFO San Francisco International Airport
00:40
MAA Chennai Airport
22h 35m 3 stops
Tickets
$892
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Route characteristics
Distance
13 884 km
Flight time
16h 50m
Time difference
+13h
Minimum price
from $603 (07.01.2027)
Average price
$730
Maximum price
$856
Cheapest day
Friday
Departure airports (2)
SFO San Francisco International Airport SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
MAA Chennai Airport
Airlines (3)
CZ China Southern Airlines AS Alaska Airlines AZ ITA Airways
Agencies (2)
Tickets Bookhara.uz
Prices by day of week
Monday
$856
avg $874
Friday
$603
avg $603
Cheapest
Price trend by month
December 2026
from $856
avg $874
2 flights
January 2027
from $603
avg $603
1 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 3
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$603
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$856
ITA Airways
ITA Airways
1 flights · 1 days
$892
Where to buy tickets 2
Tickets
2 tickets · 2 days
from $603
Bookhara.uz
1 tickets · 1 days
from $856
Airports

From — San Francisco (2)

  • SFO San Francisco International Airport
  • SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

To — Chennai (1)

  • MAA Chennai Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route San Francisco — Chennai
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chennai?
Approximate flight time — 16h 50m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from San Francisco to Chennai?
The straight-line distance — 13 884 km.
How much do flights from San Francisco to Chennai cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $603 on 07.01.2027.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $730. Range: $603 — $856.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Chennai?
The difference — +13h.
From which airports does San Francisco operate flights?
From San Francisco: SFO (San Francisco International Airport), SJC (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport).
To which airports in Chennai do flights arrive?
To Chennai: MAA (Chennai Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 3 airlines: China Southern Airlines, Alaska Airlines, ITA Airways.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Friday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route San Francisco — Chennai

Flights San Francisco — Chennai is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 13 884 km. Flight time 16h 50m. Time difference +13h.

From San Francisco (SFO) flights depart from 2 airports: SFO, SJC. To Chennai (MAA) — 1 arrival airport: MAA.

3 airlines operate on this route: China Southern Airlines, Alaska Airlines, ITA Airways.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $603 (07.01.2027). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $730, ranging from $603 to $856. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Friday.

Other destinations in India from San Francisco
Ahmedabad
IN
Bengaluru
IN
Mumbai
IN
Kolkata
IN
New Delhi
IN
Hyderabad
IN
Lucknow
IN

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