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Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Chennai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from San Francisco to Chennai takes 00m, covering 22,379 km.

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.

Return flights from San Francisco to Chennai range from ₹ 93,620 to ₹ 150,715, with an average of ₹ 117,992 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 93,620 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of ₹ 117,992. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 55,211, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from San Francisco to Chennai usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from San Francisco to Chennai. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 111,124 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 124,409, a difference of ₹ 13,286.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 20m, compared to 23h 16m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 23h 41m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

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

Unfortunately, you will not find any nonstop flights between these two cities; however, several airlines offer one-stop options. Qatar Airways offers a one-stop flight with a layover at Doha Hamad International (DOH) and Singapore Airlines offers one-stop service with a layover at Singapore Changi (SIN).

Perhaps the quickest option to get from downtown San Francisco to the airport is on the BART Rapid Rail system. This train line has a station on the Departures Level of the International Terminal. The fare to ride the train from downtown San Francisco is around $10.

A couple of good choices for hotels that have locations near the airport include the Treebo Trend Nestlay Airport and Mount Manor.

The popular rideshare app Uber is available at Chennai Airport. Since there is no designated pick-up location at the airport, check within the app to see where to meet your driver. Ola is another rideshare service. As with Uber, you book your ride and set your pickup location in their app.