How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

Qatar Airways, British Airways, and SWISS can get you from San Francisco to Chennai in just under 27h 36m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 54m. There are 8641 mi between San Francisco and Chennai. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MAA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Chennai as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai.

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Chennai?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 November 2026.

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Round-trip from	£782
One-way from	£400
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£964

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Chennai, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of £717). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,488). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Chennai flights typically cost between £810 and £1,158 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £782 on Emirates (17 Jan–2 Feb).

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How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chennai?
Qatar Airways, British Airways, and SWISS can get you from San Francisco to Chennai in just under 27h 36m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 54m. There are 8641 mi between San Francisco and Chennai. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai (average of £717). Flying from San Francisco to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,488). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Chennai, you should look to book at least 73 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Chennai?

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San Francisco to Chennai flights typically cost between £810 and £1,158 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £782 on Emirates (17 Jan–2 Feb).

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San Francisco to Chennai flights typically cost between £810 and £1,158 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £782 on Emirates (17 Jan–2 Feb).