Which airports can I use when flying from Sacramento to Chennai?

Flights from Sacramento to Chennai usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sacramento to Chennai?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Sacramento to Chennai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 134,374 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at ₹ 277,857, a difference of ₹ 143,484. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento to Chennai?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Sacramento to Chennai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 116,248 to ₹ 1,117,407. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Chennai?

Chennai is 12 hours ahead of Sacramento (India Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Sacramento to Chennai flight?

Return flights from Sacramento to Chennai range from ₹ 160,113 to ₹ 206,912, with an average of ₹ 182,035 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 160,113 counts as a good deal.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Sacramento to Chennai?

Ethiopian Air (₹ 130,767) and Lufthansa (₹ 160,090) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Sacramento to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

22:24 - 19:50SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 56m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:55 - 21:04MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

48h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 116,248Multiple Airlines

12 hours ago

Fri, 5 Mar - Sat, 13 Mar

22:04 - 02:35SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

39h 01m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:55 - 20:04MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

47h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 128,205Multiple Airlines

17 hours ago

Fri, 5 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar

23:47 - 01:10SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

35h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

02:10 - 20:05MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

55h 25m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 130,767Ethiopian Air

3+ days ago

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

08:45 - 10:00SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

35h 45m3 stops Denver Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

21:05 - 19:40MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

36h 05m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main San Francisco

₹ 160,091Lufthansa

12 hours ago

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

07:00 - 00:05SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

18:00 - 23:44MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

43h 14m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss San Francisco

₹ 161,134Lufthansa

12 hours ago

Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

07:03 - 02:15SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

29h 42m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 20:49MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

31h 04m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

₹ 166,069Qatar Airways

1 day ago

Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

07:00 - 00:05SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

27h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

18:00 - 20:04MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

39h 34m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss San Francisco

₹ 171,193Lufthansa

1 day ago

Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

22:59 - 23:30SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

35h 01m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:55 - 21:04MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

48h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 171,668Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

10:17 - 08:40SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

32h 53m3 stops Los Angeles Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

18:00 - 20:04MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

39h 34m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss San Francisco

₹ 172,237Lufthansa

1 day ago

Fri, 5 Mar - Sat, 13 Mar

07:41 - 08:45SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

35h 34m3 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Narita Singapore Changi

23:25 - 19:37MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

33h 42m3 stops Singapore Changi Tokyo Narita Los Angeles

₹ 181,442Singapore Airlines

17 hours ago

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Sacramento to Chennai?: Ethiopian Air (₹ 130,767) and Lufthansa (₹ 160,090) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Sacramento to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento to Chennai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Sacramento to Chennai flight?
Return flights from Sacramento to Chennai range from ₹ 160,113 to ₹ 206,912, with an average of ₹ 182,035 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 160,113 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Sacramento to Chennai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 116,248 to ₹ 1,117,407. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.
Which airports can I use when flying from Sacramento to Chennai?
Flights from Sacramento to Chennai usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sacramento to Chennai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Sacramento to Chennai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 134,374 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at ₹ 277,857, a difference of ₹ 143,484.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Chennai?
Chennai is 12 hours ahead of Sacramento (India Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Wednesday flights average ₹ 134,374, about ₹ 143,484 less than Tuesday fares (52% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sacramento to Chennai trip for April. Fares historically average ₹ 134,374 return in that month – typically ₹ 177,172 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.

• Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
• Hotel Southern Comfort
• Ridhan Regency

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