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$975+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Chennai (MAA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — MAA
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$975
(oojo)

One-way from

$609
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,379
From Sacramento Intl to Chennai
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1211:10 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops27h 50mAir India
Mon 9/227:50 pmMAA - SMF
2 stops38h 54mAir India
Deal found 7/29$975
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/127:26 pmSMF - MAA
3 stops35h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/228:45 pmMAA - SMF
2 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,170
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1910:05 amSMF - MAA
2 stops25h 35mLufthansa
Tue 10/77:50 pmMAA - SMF
3 stops36h 21mLufthansa
Deal found 7/29$1,317
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2711:22 amSMF - MAA
2 stops51h 38mBritish Airways
Tue 9/305:35 amMAA - SMF
2 stops53h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,512
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/277:00 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops38h 30mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/3011:15 pmMAA - SMF
3 stops36h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,685
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2611:56 amSMF - MAA
2 stops26h 04mQatar Airways
Thu 10/304:05 amMAA - SMF
2 stops26h 32mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$6,920
This business-class.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure business-class.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/247:00 pmSMF - MAA
3 stops40h 31mANA
Sat 11/11:00 amMAA - SMF
3 stops26h 20mANA
Deal found 7/30$17,698

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/12

11:10 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Chennai

Mon 9/22

7:50 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops38h 54m

$975

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/12

7:26 pm-7:10 pm

3 stops35h 14m

Chennai

Mon 9/22

8:45 pm-3:14 pm

2 stops30h 59m

$1,170

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/19

10:05 am-12:10 am

2 stops25h 35m

Chennai

Tue 10/7

7:50 pm-7:41 pm

3 stops36h 21m

$1,317

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/27

11:22 am-3:30 am

2 stops51h 38m

Chennai

Tue 9/30

5:35 am-10:50 pm

2 stops53h 45m

$1,512

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/27

7:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops38h 30m

Chennai

Tue 9/30

11:15 pm-11:10 pm

3 stops36h 25m

$1,685

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 10/26

11:56 am-2:30 am

2 stops26h 04m

Chennai

Thu 10/30

4:05 am-6:07 pm

2 stops26h 32m

$6,920

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/24

7:00 pm-12:01 am

3 stops40h 31m

Chennai

Sat 11/1

1:00 am-2:50 pm

3 stops26h 20m

$17,698

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Chennai

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chennai (average of $941). Flying from Sacramento to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

When flying from Sacramento to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Chennai, such as Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, and British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,269 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,217 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,927 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Chennai round-trip?

    Air India, at $975, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Lufthansa and British Airways.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Chennai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chennai (average of $941). Flying from Sacramento to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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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Top airline flying from Sacramento to Chennai

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sacramento to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,310Average$2,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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