$351.0 - Flight tickets from San Francisco(SFO) to Chennai(MAA)
Airline
10:30 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {ICN | DEL} | Trip Duration: 33 hr 40 min
08:40 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Air India 174 / 2525

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 10:30 AM with Air India on May 29, 2026

$351.0
Airline
10:30 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {ICN | DEL} | Trip Duration: 33 hr 40 min
08:40 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Air India 174 / 2525

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 10:30 AM with Air India on May 29, 2026

$801.50
Airline
10:30 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {ICN | DEL} | Trip Duration: 33 hr 40 min
08:40 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Air India 174 / 2525

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 10:30 AM with Air India on May 29, 2026

$841.50
Airline
10:30 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {ICN | DEL} | Trip Duration: 33 hr 40 min
08:40 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Air India 174 / 2525

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 10:30 AM with Air India on May 29, 2026

$998.50
Airline
07:35 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {ZRH | DEL} | Trip Duration: 52 hr 40 min
12:45 PM on Jun 01, 2026 MAA
Flight 9866 operated by Air India SWISS 39 / 146 / 9866

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 07:35 PM with SWISS on May 29, 2026

$1023.00
Hurry! Only 4 seats left at this fare
Airline
02:20 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {ZRH | DEL} | Trip Duration: 33 hr 55 min
12:45 PM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 3209 operated by United Airlines | Flight 9866 operated by Air India SWISS 3209 / 146 / 9866

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 02:20 PM with SWISS on May 29, 2026

$1283.49
Hurry! Only 4 seats left at this fare
Airline Airline
07:35 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {ZRH | DEL} | Trip Duration: 28 hr 40 min
12:45 PM on May 31, 2026 MAA
SWISS 39 / 2646 | Air India 2467

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 07:35 PM with SWISS on May 29, 2026

$1289.80
Hurry! Only 1 seat left at this fare
Airline
07:35 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {ZRH | DEL} | Trip Duration: 28 hr 40 min
12:45 PM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 9866 operated by Air India SWISS 39 / 2646 / 9866

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 07:35 PM with SWISS on May 29, 2026

$1458.36
Hurry! Only 4 seats left at this fare
Airline
01:37 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {JFK | DOH} | Trip Duration: 48 hr 33 min
02:40 AM on Jun 01, 2026 MAA
Flight 3404 operated by ALASKA Qatar Airways 3404 / 706 / 528

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 01:37 PM with Qatar Airways on May 29, 2026

$1499.05
Airline
01:37 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {JFK | DOH} | Trip Duration: 48 hr 33 min
02:40 AM on Jun 01, 2026 MAA
Flight 3404 operated by ALASKA Qatar Airways 3404 / 706 / 528

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 01:37 PM with Qatar Airways on May 29, 2026

$1626.00
Airline Airline
07:25 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {LAX | DOH} | Trip Duration: 66 hr 45 min
02:40 AM on Jun 02, 2026 MAA
Flight 4788 operated by IndiGo Alaska Airlines 1440 | Qatar Airways 3057 / 4788

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 07:25 PM with Qatar Airways on May 29, 2026

$1655.01
Hurry! Only 5 seats left at this fare
Airline
06:15 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {JFK | DOH} | Trip Duration: 31 hr 55 min
02:40 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 3405 operated by ALASKA | Flight 4788 operated by 6E/OPERATED UNDER LEASE FROM QATAR Qatar Airways 3405 / 702 / 4788

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 06:15 AM with Qatar Airways on May 29, 2026

$1688.00
Airline
09:05 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {MUC | FRA} | Trip Duration: 38 hr 35 min
12:10 AM on Jun 01, 2026 MAA
Lufthansa 459 / 117 / 758

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 09:05 PM with Lufthansa on May 29, 2026

$1692.40
Airline
02:00 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {MUC | BOM} | Trip Duration: 30 hr 25 min
08:55 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 7996 operated by United Airlines | Flight 5272 operated by Air India Lufthansa 7996 / 766 / 5272

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 02:00 PM with Lufthansa on May 29, 2026

$1697.60
Hurry! Only 4 seats left at this fare
Airline
09:05 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {MUC | FRA} | Trip Duration: 38 hr 35 min
12:10 AM on Jun 01, 2026 MAA
Lufthansa 459 / 95 / 758

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 09:05 PM with Lufthansa on May 29, 2026

$1698.20
Airline
02:40 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {FRA | BOM} | Trip Duration: 43 hr 25 min
10:35 PM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 7254 operated by Air India | Flight 5523 operated by Air India Lufthansa 455 / 7254 / 5523

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 02:40 PM with Lufthansa on May 29, 2026

$1703.30
Hurry! Only 4 seats left at this fare
Airline
04:21 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {ORD | DXB} | Trip Duration: 45 hr 39 min
02:30 AM on Jun 01, 2026 MAA
Flight 6373 operated by United Airlines Emirates 6373 / 236 / 542

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 04:21 PM with Emirates on May 29, 2026

$1707.80
Hurry! Only 0 seats left at this fare
Airline Airline
12:54 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {SEA | DXB} | Trip Duration: 25 hr 06 min
02:30 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 580 operated by ALASKA Alaska Airlines 580 | Emirates 230 / 542

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 12:54 PM with Emirates on May 29, 2026

$1753.00
Hurry! Only 2 seats left at this fare
Airline Airline
12:54 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {SEA | DXB} | Trip Duration: 25 hr 06 min
02:30 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 580 operated by ALASKA Alaska Airlines 580 | Emirates 230 / 542

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 12:54 PM with Emirates on May 29, 2026

$1766.00
Hurry! Only 2 seats left at this fare
Airline
04:05 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {DXB} | Trip Duration: 21 hr 55 min
02:30 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Emirates 226 / 542

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 04:05 PM with Emirates on May 29, 2026

$1832.80
Hurry! Only 0 seats left at this fare
Airline Airline
12:55 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {IST | MCT} | Trip Duration: 37 hr 15 min
02:40 PM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Turkish Airlines 290 / 774 | Oman Air 253

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 12:55 PM with Turkish Airlines on May 29, 2026

$1864.20
Hurry! Only 0 seats left at this fare
Airline Airline
12:55 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {IST | MCT} | Trip Duration: 30 hr 00 min
07:25 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Turkish Airlines 290 / 774 | Oman Air 251

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 12:55 PM with Turkish Airlines on May 29, 2026

$1866.30
Hurry! Only 0 seats left at this fare
Airline Airline
06:45 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {IST | BOM} | Trip Duration: 27 hr 55 min
11:10 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Turkish Airlines 80 / 720 | Air India 2739

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 06:45 PM with Turkish Airlines on May 29, 2026

$1904.62
Hurry! Only 0 seats left at this fare
Airline Airline
06:45 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {IST | DEL} | Trip Duration: 27 hr 05 min
10:20 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Turkish Airlines 80 / 716 | Air India 2833

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 06:45 PM with Turkish Airlines on May 29, 2026

$1957.50
Hurry! Only 0 seats left at this fare
Airline Airline
11:30 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {ORD | ADD} | Trip Duration: 37 hr 10 min
01:10 AM on Jun 01, 2026 MAA
United Airlines 368 | Ethiopian Airlines 575 / 696

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 11:30 PM with Ethiopian Airlines on May 29, 2026

$1968.00
Airline Airline
01:35 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {YYZ | ADD} | Trip Duration: 47 hr 05 min
01:10 AM on Jun 01, 2026 MAA
Air Canada 742 | Ethiopian Airlines 553 / 696

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 01:35 PM with Ethiopian Airlines on May 29, 2026

$2127.40
Hurry! Only 4 seats left at this fare
Airline
11:55 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {HND | DEL} | Trip Duration: 33 hr 40 min
10:05 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 9266 operated by IndiGo Japan Airlines 1 / 749 / 9266

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 11:55 AM with Japan Airlines on May 29, 2026

$2128.50
Hurry! Only 4 seats left at this fare
Airline
11:55 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {HND | DEL} | Trip Duration: 35 hr 40 min
12:05 PM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 9286 operated by IndiGo Japan Airlines 1 / 749 / 9286

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 11:55 AM with Japan Airlines on May 29, 2026

$2131.32
Hurry! Only 4 seats left at this fare
Airline
01:30 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {NRT | DEL} | Trip Duration: 32 hr 05 min
10:05 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 9266 operated by IndiGo Japan Airlines 57 / 749 / 9266

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 01:30 PM with Japan Airlines on May 29, 2026

$2135.60
Hurry! Only 3 seats left at this fare
Airline
11:55 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {HND | DEL} | Trip Duration: 39 hr 35 min
04:00 PM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 9290 operated by IndiGo Japan Airlines 1 / 749 / 9290

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 11:55 AM with Japan Airlines on May 29, 2026

$2136.66
Hurry! Only 4 seats left at this fare
Airline
08:20 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {YVR | FRA} | Trip Duration: 27 hr 20 min
12:10 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 5113 operated by United Airlines | Flight 9584 operated by Lufthansa Air Canada 5113 / 838 / 9584

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 08:20 AM with Air Canada on May 29, 2026

$2343.50
Airline
08:10 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {YYZ | FRA} | Trip Duration: 27 hr 30 min
12:10 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 3455 operated by United Airlines | Flight 9104 operated by Lufthansa | Flight 9584 operated by Lufthansa Air Canada 3455 / 9104 / 9584

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 08:10 AM with Air Canada on May 29, 2026

$2461.00
Hurry! Only 1 seat left at this fare
Airline
08:20 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {YVR | FRA} | Trip Duration: 27 hr 20 min
12:10 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 5113 operated by United Airlines | Flight 9584 operated by Lufthansa Air Canada 5113 / 838 / 9584

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 08:20 AM with Air Canada on May 29, 2026

$2496.00
Airline
08:10 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {YYZ | FRA} | Trip Duration: 27 hr 30 min
12:10 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 3455 operated by United Airlines | Flight 9104 operated by Lufthansa | Flight 9584 operated by Lufthansa Air Canada 3455 / 9104 / 9584

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 08:10 AM with Air Canada on May 29, 2026

$2548.94
Hurry! Only 1 seat left at this fare
Airline
12:20 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {HKG} | Trip Duration: 34 hr 45 min
11:35 PM on May 30, 2026 MAA
Cathay Pacific 873 / 651

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 12:20 AM with Cathay Pacific on May 29, 2026

$2571.70
Hurry! Only 2 seats left at this fare
Airline
01:00 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {HKG} | Trip Duration: 22 hr 05 min
11:35 PM on May 30, 2026 MAA
Cathay Pacific 879 / 651

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 01:00 PM with Cathay Pacific on May 29, 2026

$2581.50
Airline
06:00 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {JFK | AUH} | Trip Duration: 44 hr 10 min
02:40 PM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 8425 operated by JetBlue Airways | Flight 1016 operated by Starlight Airlines Etihad Airways 8425 / 4 / 1016

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 06:00 AM with Etihad Airways on May 29, 2026

$2584.00
Hurry! Only 2 seats left at this fare
Airline
06:00 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {JFK | AUH} | Trip Duration: 44 hr 10 min
02:40 PM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 8425 operated by JetBlue Airways | Flight 1016 operated by Starlight Airlines Etihad Airways 8425 / 4 / 1016

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 06:00 AM with Etihad Airways on May 29, 2026

$2705.30
Hurry! Only 2 seats left at this fare
Airline
11:59 PM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {BOS | AUH} | Trip Duration: 31 hr 41 min
08:10 PM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 8386 operated by JetBlue Airways Etihad Airways 8386 / 8 / 346

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 11:59 PM with Etihad Airways on May 29, 2026

$2713.50
Hurry! Only 4 seats left at this fare
Airline
06:00 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {JFK | AUH} | Trip Duration: 32 hr 20 min
02:50 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 8425 operated by JetBlue Airways Etihad Airways 8425 / 4 / 340

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 06:00 AM with Etihad Airways on May 29, 2026

$3064.00
Airline
11:00 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {SIN | DEL} | Trip Duration: 37 hr 15 min
12:45 PM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 4857 operated by Air India Singapore Airlines 31 / 402 / 4857

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 11:00 AM with Singapore Airlines on May 29, 2026

$3181.30
Hurry! Only 4 seats left at this fare
Airline
11:00 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {SIN} | Trip Duration: 33 hr 50 min
09:20 AM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Singapore Airlines 31 / 524

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 11:00 AM with Singapore Airlines on May 29, 2026

$3342.58
Hurry! Only 0 seats left at this fare
Airline
11:00 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
2 Stops {SIN | DEL} | Trip Duration: 37 hr 15 min
12:45 PM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Flight 4857 operated by Air India Singapore Airlines 31 / 402 / 4857

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 11:00 AM with Singapore Airlines on May 29, 2026

$3374.30
Hurry! Only 4 seats left at this fare
Airline
11:00 AM on May 29, 2026 SFO
1 Stop {SIN} | Trip Duration: 46 hr 30 min
10:00 PM on May 31, 2026 MAA
Singapore Airlines 31 / 528

Book flights from SFO to MAA at 11:00 AM with Singapore Airlines on May 29, 2026

$3428.08
Hurry! Only 0 seats left at this fare
Way to Go Chennai
Add another Flight
Add another Flight
Add another Flight
Add another Flight
Add another Flight
Aged 12 and above
Aged 2 to 11
Aged under 2
Aged under 2
INDIANEAGLE can book up to 9 passengers in one reservation. For 10 passengers or more, please call 1-800-615-3969
Number of infants should be equal to number of adults
SEARCH FLIGHTS
Prices observed in the past 7 days start at 351.0 for one-way flights and 1452.79 for round trips, for the specified period. Availability and prices are subject to change, and additional terms may apply.
This 'round trip flight' deal was found by Indian Eagle visitors 18hrs hours ago. Clicking on the 'Search Now' button will let you select your dates and customize your itinerary. The prices displayed are subject to availability and may change as per the selected travel dates.
Airline
SFO 11:25 AM Dec 05, 2026
23 hr 40 min connectingImg 1 Stop
MAA 12:35 AM Dec 07, 2026
Airline
MAA 02:00 AM Dec 30, 2026
21 hr 00 min connectingImg 1 Stop
SFO 09:30 AM Dec 30, 2026
$1452.79
Found 18hrs ago
This 'round trip flight' deal was found by Indian Eagle visitors 20hrs hours ago. Clicking on the 'Search Now' button will let you select your dates and customize your itinerary. The prices displayed are subject to availability and may change as per the selected travel dates.
Airline
SFO 03:40 PM Dec 05, 2026
21 hr 05 min connectingImg 1 Stop
MAA 02:15 AM Dec 07, 2026
Airline
MAA 03:50 AM Dec 30, 2026
22 hr 30 min connectingImg 1 Stop
SFO 12:50 PM Dec 30, 2026
$1675.99
Found 20hrs ago
This 'round trip flight' deal was found by Indian Eagle visitors 20hrs hours ago. Clicking on the 'Search Now' button will let you select your dates and customize your itinerary. The prices displayed are subject to availability and may change as per the selected travel dates.
Airline
SFO 03:00 PM Dec 05, 2026
22 hr 00 min connectingImg 1 Stop
MAA 02:30 AM Dec 07, 2026
Airline
MAA 03:25 AM Dec 30, 2026
28 hr 39 min connectingImg 2 Stops
SFO 06:34 PM Dec 30, 2026
$1693.49
Found 20hrs ago
This 'round trip flight' deal was found by Indian Eagle visitors 18hrs hours ago. Clicking on the 'Search Now' button will let you select your dates and customize your itinerary. The prices displayed are subject to availability and may change as per the selected travel dates.
Airline
SFO 07:25 PM Dec 05, 2026
47 hr 50 min connectingImg 2 Stops
MAA 08:45 AM Dec 08, 2026
Airline Airline
MAA 01:50 AM Dec 30, 2026
24 hr 20 min connectingImg 1 Stop
SFO 12:40 PM Dec 30, 2026
$1705.53
Found 18hrs ago
This 'one-way flight' deal was found by Indian Eagle visitors 18hrs hours ago. Clicking on the 'Search Now' button will let you select your dates and customize your itinerary. The prices displayed are subject to availability and may change as per the selected travel dates.
Airline
SFO 10:30 AM May 29, 2026
33 hr 40 min connectingImg 2 Stops
MAA 08:40 AM May 31, 2026
$351.0
Found 18hrs ago
This 'one-way flight' deal was found by Indian Eagle visitors 20hrs hours ago. Clicking on the 'Search Now' button will let you select your dates and customize your itinerary. The prices displayed are subject to availability and may change as per the selected travel dates.
Airline
SFO 07:35 PM May 29, 2026
52 hr 40 min connectingImg 2 Stops
MAA 12:45 PM Jun 01, 2026
$1023.00
Found 20hrs ago
This 'one-way flight' deal was found by Indian Eagle visitors 20hrs hours ago. Clicking on the 'Search Now' button will let you select your dates and customize your itinerary. The prices displayed are subject to availability and may change as per the selected travel dates.
Airline
SFO 01:37 PM May 29, 2026
48 hr 33 min connectingImg 2 Stops
MAA 02:40 AM Jun 01, 2026
$1283.49
Found 20hrs ago
This 'one-way flight' deal was found by Indian Eagle visitors 18hrs hours ago. Clicking on the 'Search Now' button will let you select your dates and customize your itinerary. The prices displayed are subject to availability and may change as per the selected travel dates.
Airline
SFO 09:05 PM May 29, 2026
38 hr 35 min connectingImg 2 Stops
MAA 12:10 AM Jun 01, 2026
$1626.00
Found 18hrs ago
This 'multi-city flight' deal was found by Indian Eagle visitors 18hrs hours ago. Clicking on the 'Search Now' button will let you select your dates and customize your itinerary. The prices displayed are subject to availability and may change as per the selected travel dates.
Airline
SFO 12:15 PM May 25, 2026
34 hr 40 min connectingImg 1 Stop
NRT 02:55 PM May 27, 2026
Airline
HND 11:50 AM May 29, 2026
30 hr 50 min connectingImg 1 Stop
MAA 03:10 PM May 30, 2026
$1538.30
Found 18hrs ago
This 'multi-city flight' deal was found by Indian Eagle visitors 20hrs hours ago. Clicking on the 'Search Now' button will let you select your dates and customize your itinerary. The prices displayed are subject to availability and may change as per the selected travel dates.
Airline
SFO 11:55 AM May 25, 2026
11 hr 10 min connectingImg Non Stop
HND 03:05 PM May 26, 2026
Airline
HND 10:35 AM May 29, 2026
22 hr 40 min connectingImg 1 Stop
MAA 05:45 AM May 30, 2026
$1766.30
Found 20hrs ago
This 'multi-city flight' deal was found by Indian Eagle visitors 20hrs hours ago. Clicking on the 'Search Now' button will let you select your dates and customize your itinerary. The prices displayed are subject to availability and may change as per the selected travel dates.
Airline
SFO 12:00 PM May 25, 2026
32 hr 50 min connectingImg 1 Stop
NRT 12:50 PM May 27, 2026
Airline Airline
HND 08:40 AM May 29, 2026
19 hr 35 min connectingImg 2 Stops
MAA 12:45 AM May 30, 2026
$2468.30
Found 20hrs ago
This 'multi-city flight' deal was found by Indian Eagle visitors 18hrs hours ago. Clicking on the 'Search Now' button will let you select your dates and customize your itinerary. The prices displayed are subject to availability and may change as per the selected travel dates.
Airline Airline
SFO 10:57 AM May 25, 2026
14 hr 53 min connectingImg 1 Stop
NRT 05:50 PM May 26, 2026
Airline
HND 08:55 AM May 29, 2026
16 hr 35 min connectingImg 1 Stop
MAA 10:00 PM May 29, 2026
$2523.00
Found 18hrs ago
Find the Cheapest Day for Flights from SFO to MAA
One-Way flights from SFO to MAA
Round Trip from SFO to MAA
Multi-City Flights from SFO to MAA
bellImage

Subscribe for the lowest airfare alerts!

Receive exclusive flight deals, lowest airfare alerts, best itineraries & interesting travel ideas in your inbox
ASK INDIAN EAGLE EXPERT

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.


Show more questions Show less questions