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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chennai from US$374
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai. The fastest way is one stop via Dubai or London, about 20h 30m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$374.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 35m Cheapest in April Prices checked 13 days ago
San Francisco to Chennai at a glance
Cheapest one-wayUS$374Singapore Airlines · 1 stop · Wed 7 AprFastest journey20h 35mSingapore Airlines · 1 stop
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or London
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Chennai
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SFO Dubai (DXB) MAA
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, IndiGo
Sat17:30 SFO20:18 DXB0h 57m connection21:15 DXB02:30 MAAEmirates
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SFO London (LHR) MAA
Leg 1: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways, SriLankan Airlines
Tue17:45 SFO11:39 LHR1h 06m connection12:45 LHR03:07 MAABritish Airways
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SFO Singapore (SIN) MAA
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo, Scoot, Singapore Airlines
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SFO Hong Kong (HKG) MAA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Cheapest dates from San Francisco to Chennai
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Good to know
- Distance
- 13,884 km8,622 miles
- Journey time
- 20h 35mfastest found
- Time difference
- +13.5hChennai vs San Francisco
- Currency in Chennai
- INR
- Airports
- SFO → MAA
Flights from San Francisco to Chennai: questions answered
How much is a flight from San Francisco to Chennai?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$374 with 1 stop, departing in April. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, London and Singapore. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,884 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Chennai?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), London (LHR), Singapore (SIN) and Hong Kong (HKG). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Chennai?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Chennai?
Chennai is 13.5 hours ahead of San Francisco.
