$351.0 - Flight tickets from San Francisco(SFO) to Chennai(MAA)
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04:00 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {DOH} | Trip Duration: 22 hr 00 min
02:30 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Qatar Airways 738 / 528

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$351.0
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04:00 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {DOH} | Trip Duration: 22 hr 00 min
02:30 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Qatar Airways 738 / 528

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$784.70
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04:00 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {DOH} | Trip Duration: 22 hr 00 min
02:30 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Qatar Airways 738 / 528

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$796.00
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06:00 AM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {LAX | DOH} | Trip Duration: 32 hr 00 min
02:30 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Flight 4282 operated by ALASKA Qatar Airways 4282 / 740 / 528

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$845.00
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03:25 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {CCU | DEL} | Trip Duration: 25 hr 00 min
04:55 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Air India 174 / 2885

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$897.00
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03:25 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {CCU | DEL} | Trip Duration: 35 hr 15 min
03:10 PM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Air India 174 / 2483

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$904.70
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03:25 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {CCU | DEL} | Trip Duration: 25 hr 00 min
04:55 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Air India 174 / 2885

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$975.20
Airline
03:25 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {CCU | DEL} | Trip Duration: 25 hr 00 min
04:55 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Air India 174 / 2885

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$1030.80
Airline Airline
08:30 AM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {YYZ | DEL} | Trip Duration: 28 hr 50 min
01:50 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Air Canada 738 / 48 | Air India 3310

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$1059.00
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08:25 AM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {YUL | DEL} | Trip Duration: 32 hr 00 min
04:55 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Air Canada 756 / 50 | Air India 2885

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$1129.50
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Airline Airline
08:30 AM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {YYZ | DEL} | Trip Duration: 28 hr 50 min
01:50 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Air Canada 738 / 48 | Air India 3310

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$1139.50
Airline
08:31 AM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {YVR | FRA} | Trip Duration: 27 hr 04 min
12:05 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Flight 5113 operated by United Airlines | Flight 9100 operated by Lufthansa | Flight 9584 operated by Lufthansa Air Canada 5113 / 9100 / 9584

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$1152.50
Airline
04:45 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {DXB} | Trip Duration: 26 hr 50 min
08:05 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Emirates 226 / 544

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$1407.18
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04:45 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {DXB} | Trip Duration: 26 hr 50 min
08:05 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Emirates 226 / 544

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$1469.50
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04:45 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {DXB} | Trip Duration: 26 hr 50 min
08:05 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Emirates 226 / 544

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$1529.00
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04:45 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {DXB} | Trip Duration: 26 hr 50 min
08:05 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Emirates 226 / 544

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$1546.00
Airline Airline
07:50 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {IST | MCT} | Trip Duration: 47 hr 05 min
07:25 AM on Mar 30, 2026 MAA
Turkish Airlines 80 / 774 | Oman Air 251

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$1576.38
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07:50 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {IST | MCT} | Trip Duration: 47 hr 05 min
07:25 AM on Mar 30, 2026 MAA
Turkish Airlines 80 / 774 | Oman Air 251

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$1628.00
Airline Airline
07:50 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {IST | MCT} | Trip Duration: 30 hr 20 min
02:40 PM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Turkish Airlines 80 / 860 | Oman Air 253

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$1652.00
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07:50 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {IST | MCT} | Trip Duration: 30 hr 20 min
02:40 PM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Turkish Airlines 80 / 860 | Oman Air 253

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$1767.50
Airline
11:55 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {HKG} | Trip Duration: 35 hr 10 min
11:35 PM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Cathay Pacific 873 / 651

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$1855.62
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11:55 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {HKG} | Trip Duration: 35 hr 10 min
11:35 PM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Cathay Pacific 873 / 651

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$1860.00
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11:55 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {HKG} | Trip Duration: 35 hr 10 min
11:35 PM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Cathay Pacific 873 / 651

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$1920.62
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12:25 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {HKG} | Trip Duration: 23 hr 40 min
12:35 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Cathay Pacific 879 / 641

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$2052.02
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08:25 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {ZRH | BOM} | Trip Duration: 48 hr 50 min
08:45 AM on Mar 30, 2026 MAA
Flight 9880 operated by Air India SWISS 39 / 154 / 9880

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$2064.50
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Airline
08:25 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {ZRH | BOM} | Trip Duration: 48 hr 50 min
08:45 AM on Mar 30, 2026 MAA
Flight 9880 operated by Air India SWISS 39 / 154 / 9880

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$2067.10
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10:45 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {IAD | ADD} | Trip Duration: 37 hr 55 min
01:10 AM on Mar 30, 2026 MAA
Flight 1359 operated by United Airlines Ethiopian Airlines 1359 / 501 / 696

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$2136.50
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10:45 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {IAD | ADD} | Trip Duration: 37 hr 55 min
01:10 AM on Mar 30, 2026 MAA
Flight 1359 operated by United Airlines Ethiopian Airlines 1359 / 501 / 696

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$2175.00
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02:30 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {YYZ | ADD} | Trip Duration: 46 hr 10 min
01:10 AM on Mar 30, 2026 MAA
Air Canada 742 | Ethiopian Airlines 553 / 696

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$2194.10
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12:10 AM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {TPE | SIN} | Trip Duration: 26 hr 40 min
03:20 PM on Mar 28, 2026 MAA
EVA Air 27 / 225 | Air India 349

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$2205.00
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12:10 AM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {TPE | SIN} | Trip Duration: 26 hr 40 min
03:20 PM on Mar 28, 2026 MAA
EVA Air 27 / 225 | Air India 349

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$2225.00
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12:40 AM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {TPE | BKK} | Trip Duration: 34 hr 51 min
12:01 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
EVA Air 17 / 67 | Thai Airways International 337

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$2275.00
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12:25 AM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {CLT | AUH} | Trip Duration: 31 hr 00 min
07:55 PM on Mar 28, 2026 MAA
American Airlines 1476 | Etihad Airways 16 / 346

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$2288.48
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12:25 AM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {CLT | AUH} | Trip Duration: 31 hr 00 min
07:55 PM on Mar 28, 2026 MAA
American Airlines 1476 | Etihad Airways 16 / 346

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$2374.68
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12:25 AM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {CLT | AUH} | Trip Duration: 31 hr 00 min
07:55 PM on Mar 28, 2026 MAA
American Airlines 1476 | Etihad Airways 16 / 346

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$2487.80
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06:00 AM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {ORD | AUH} | Trip Duration: 25 hr 25 min
07:55 PM on Mar 28, 2026 MAA
American Airlines 2614 | Etihad Airways 10 / 346

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$2495.80
Airline Airline
12:40 AM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {TPE | BKK} | Trip Duration: 34 hr 51 min
12:01 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
EVA Air 17 / 211 | Thai Airways International 337

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$2657.10
Airline
10:40 AM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {SIN} | Trip Duration: 34 hr 10 min
09:20 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Singapore Airlines 31 / 524

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$2696.00
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10:40 AM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {SIN} | Trip Duration: 46 hr 50 min
10:00 PM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Singapore Airlines 31 / 528

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$3398.90
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10:40 AM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {SIN | BOM} | Trip Duration: 49 hr 50 min
01:00 AM on Mar 30, 2026 MAA
Flight 4889 operated by Air India Singapore Airlines 31 / 422 / 4889

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$3406.80
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10:40 AM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {SIN} | Trip Duration: 23 hr 00 min
10:10 PM on Mar 28, 2026 MAA
Singapore Airlines 31 / 528

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$3453.90
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07:50 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {FRA | BOM} | Trip Duration: 49 hr 25 min
08:45 AM on Mar 30, 2026 MAA
Flight 9407 operated by United Airlines | Flight 5272 operated by Air India Lufthansa 9407 / 756 / 5272

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$3479.90
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02:35 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {FRA | BOM} | Trip Duration: 29 hr 40 min
08:45 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Flight 9403 operated by United Airlines | Flight 5272 operated by Air India Lufthansa 9403 / 756 / 5272

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$3631.70
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03:40 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {FRA | BOM} | Trip Duration: 31 hr 00 min
11:10 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Lufthansa 455 / 756 | Air India 2739

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$4489.90
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02:35 PM on Mar 27, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {FRA | BOM} | Trip Duration: 29 hr 40 min
08:45 AM on Mar 29, 2026 MAA
Flight 9403 operated by United Airlines | Flight 5272 operated by Air India Lufthansa 9403 / 756 / 5272

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$185020.00
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Book Flights from San Francisco to Chennai at Prices Starting from $721

Planning international travel from the U.S. West Coast to South India? San Francisco to Chennai is a key long-haul route for families, professionals, and students heading to Tamil Nadu and nearby regions. While the journey is extensive, selecting the right flight based on routing, layover time, and cabin class can make travel far more comfortable. Compare San Francisco to Chennai flights, understand transit options, and book confidently.

Popular Route Information

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chennai International Airport typically cover a distance of approximately 15,000 km. Most airlines operate one-stop or two-stop itineraries, routing through major global hubs in the Middle East, Europe, or Asia. Direct flights are not currently available on this route.

Common Transit Cities for San Francisco to Chennai Flights

Airlines operating SFO to Chennai flights commonly use the following connection points:

Doha
Layover: Around 2 to 3 hours
Total travel time: Approx. 22 to 23 hours
Qatar Airways routes flights from SFO to MAA via Doha, offering efficient transfers, premium onboard service, and well-structured long-haul schedules.

Dubai
Layover: Around 4 to 5 hours
Total travel time: Approx. 23 to 24 hours
Emirates connects SFO to MAA flights through Dubai, providing comfortable transit facilities and strong global connectivity.

Non-stop Flights from SFO to Chennai

Currently, nonstop flights from SFO to Chennai are not available. All itineraries require at least one international connection. Travelers seeking shorter total travel time should prioritize routes with a single, well-timed layover.

Airlines Operating Flights from San Francisco to Chennai

Nonstop Flight Airline
At present, there are no nonstop flights operating between San Francisco (SFO) and Chennai (MAA).

Connecting Flight Airlines

  • Qatar Airways
  • Emirates
  • Lufthansa
  • British Airways
  • Singapore Airlines

Alternate Routes for Flights from SFO to Chennai

Travelers can also consider alternate or domestic connections:

Booking affordable San Francisco to Chennai flights becomes easier when you compare schedules, layovers, and fares side by side. Indian Eagle helps travelers explore multiple airline options, monitor pricing trends, and choose itineraries that balance comfort and cost.


Frequently Asked Questions

Which airport will I depart from in San Francisco?

All international flights depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Most India-bound flights operate from the International Terminal, which offers lounges, dining, and duty-free shopping.


Which airport will I arrive at in Chennai?

You will arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA), the primary international gateway for South India, handling immigration, customs, and domestic connections.


How do I reach the city from Chennai Airport?

Travelers can use prepaid taxis, app-based cabs, or airport buses. The city center is typically 25 to 40 minutes away, depending on traffic conditions.


Are late-night transport options available at Chennai Airport?

Yes. App-based taxis and prepaid cabs operate 24/7, making late-night arrivals manageable.


Do flights from SFO to Chennai include lounge access?

Lounge access depends on your ticket class, airline, and frequent flyer status. Premium cabin travelers usually receive complimentary lounge access at departure and transit airports.


Does San Francisco Airport have lounges for international passengers?

Yes. SFO offers multiple international lounges with seating, food, Wi-Fi, and shower facilities.


What is the best time to book SFO to Chennai flights?

Booking 6 to 10 weeks in advance often provides better pricing, especially for peak travel seasons.


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