$434 Cheap Air India flights San Francisco (SFO) to Chennai (MAA)

You’ll find budget-friendly return Air India flights from $777 from SFO to MAA by sorting your results from “Price (lowest to highest)” on Expedia. Or look for bargains from $434 for a one-way journey.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

September is one of the cheapest months to travel to Chennai with Air India. You could also find great prices on one-way and round-trip tickets in April.

Landing the best Air India deals from SFO to MAA often comes down to booking at the right time. You can save 17% on international flights when you book 18 to 29 days before takeoff instead of four to five months ahead. Better still, you can pocket 17% on average by buying your fare on a Sunday rather than a Friday, which is usually the most expensive day to book.* It’s smart to kick off your flight search about one month before you want to travel.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Fill in your dates, hit search and tick the “Nonstop” filter on Expedia to browse any direct flights from SFO to MAA with Air India or another airline.

Sort your results by “Morning” and “Early Morning” to browse the earliest departures from SFO to MAA. Taking off early means flight cancellations are less likely.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Hop on an Air India flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Chennai, and you’ll most likely come in to Chennai Intl. Airport (MAA). This is the airline’s primary hub here.

On Air India, you can fly standard economy from SFO to MAA with a small personal item and 1 cabin bag. Your carry-on bag should be no bigger than 21 inches x 9 inches x 13 inches and weigh under 26 lb. Going over these limits could lead to additional charges, so check your carrier’s latest guidelines before booking.

A rewarding loyalty program and the opportunity to collect points through Air India Flying Returns are the start of the reasons to jet off from SFO to MAA with Air India. Plus, when you join our One Key™ program, you can receive OneKeyCash™* on top of any airline loyalty program earnings. It’s yours to spend on your next adventure.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

Changes are typically free within 24 hours of booking, but your airline may charge you after that time. For further details about altering your reservation, head to your “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking.” If you’d like the freedom to adjust your plans without being charged, check the “Changes included” and “No cancel fee” filters when planning your next adventure.