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$972+ 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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — MAA
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Tue 4/14
Tue 4/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Chennai

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 March 15, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1811:50 pm
SMF
-
MAA
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/39:55 pm
MAA
-
SMF
2 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$972
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 3/2712:30 am
SMF
-
MAA
2 stops50h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 4/1210:15 am
MAA
-
SMF
2 stops49h 44m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/10$1,053
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2712:34 am
SMF
-
MAA
2 stops31h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/59:55 pm
MAA
-
SMF
2 stops35h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$1,146
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/511:50 pm
SMF
-
MAA
2 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/269:55 pm
MAA
-
SMF
2 stops35h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$1,161
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2712:30 am
SMF
-
MAA
2 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/124:05 pm
MAA
-
SMF
2 stops41h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$1,481
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 9/1810:36 am
SMF
-
MAA
2 stops27h 34m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/224:20 am
MAA
-
SMF
2 stops30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/9$1,572
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/297:00 am
SMF
-
MAA
2 stops31h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/83:55 am
MAA
-
SMF
2 stops31h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/10$1,578
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1611:31 am
SMF
-
MAA
2 stops26h 34m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/293:55 am
MAA
-
SMF
2 stops31h 16m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/10$1,583
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/287:00 am
SMF
-
MAA
2 stops31h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/73:55 am
MAA
-
SMF
2 stops28h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/10$1,591
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2611:06 am
SMF
-
MAA
2 stops32h 39m
Emirates
Sun 4/1210:05 pm
MAA
-
SMF
2 stops33h 57m
Emirates
Deal found 3/10$1,598
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/297:00 am
SMF
-
MAA
2 stops31h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/84:20 am
MAA
-
SMF
2 stops27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/10$1,615
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/277:00 am
SMF
-
MAA
2 stops31h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/83:55 am
MAA
-
SMF
2 stops31h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/10$1,618

Find 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 March 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,053
(Ovago)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$959
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Chennai flight deals.
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From Sacramento Intl to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($122 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Chennai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/27

12:34 am-8:10 pm

2 stops31h 06m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

9:55 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops35h 49m

$1,146

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/5

11:50 pm-2:50 am

2 stops38h 30m

Chennai

Sun 4/26

9:55 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops35h 49m

$1,161

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/27

12:30 am-2:50 am

2 stops37h 50m

Chennai

Sun 4/12

4:05 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops41h 39m

$1,481

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/26

11:06 am-8:15 am

2 stops32h 39m

Chennai

Sun 4/12

10:05 pm-7:32 pm

2 stops33h 57m

$1,598

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/4

7:00 am-2:50 am

2 stops31h 20m

Chennai

Mon 7/27

12:50 am-8:28 am

3 stops44h 08m

$2,351

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/5

6:47 pm-9:20 am

3 stops50h 03m

Chennai

Mon 7/27

11:15 pm-10:56 am

3 stops48h 11m

$2,973

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/5

6:47 pm-9:20 am

3 stops50h 03m

Chennai

Tue 7/28

11:15 pm-10:56 am

3 stops48h 11m

$2,973

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/5

6:47 pm-9:20 am

3 stops50h 03m

Chennai

Wed 7/29

11:15 pm-10:56 am

3 stops48h 11m

$2,973

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/4

10:13 am-9:20 am

3 stops34h 37m

Chennai

Mon 7/27

10:30 am-9:54 pm

3 stops47h 54m

$3,906
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/4

10:13 am-9:20 am

3 stops34h 37m

Chennai

Sun 7/26

11:15 pm-5:54 pm

3 stops31h 09m

$3,959

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/14

Sorted by cheapest first

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Chennai

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Chennai in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chennai (average of $635). Flying from Sacramento to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $951). 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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Chennai?

    Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways can get you from Sacramento to Chennai in just under 31h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 55m. There are 8593 mi between Sacramento and Chennai. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Chennai (average of $635). Flying from Sacramento to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $951). 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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