What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sacramento to Chennai round-trip?

Lufthansa, at $1,498, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Chennai..

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Chennai?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Chennai flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Chennai?

Flying to your destination on a Monday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Chennai. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Chennai?

To save on the cost of your flight from Sacramento to Chennai, book at least 53 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 16% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,066 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,394.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Chennai?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Chennai. Flights to Chennai from Sacramento in September are about $1,182 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $667.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

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.

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Most accurate provider	AranGrant 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$1,301 (CheapOair)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$1,313

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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 May 1, 2025.

Sat 9/208:30 amSMF - MAA

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/188:40 pmMAA - SMF

2 stops60h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$1,301

Sat 9/202:30 pmSMF - MAA

2 stops45h 10mLufthansa

Sat 10/187:50 pmMAA - SMF

3 stops40h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 4/30

$1,498

Wed 11/512:31 pmSMF - MAA

2 stops27h 34mBritish Airways

Thu 11/207:35 amMAA - SMF

2 stops30h 14mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/30

$3,840

Wed 11/56:35 amSMF - MAA

2 stops37h 05mQatar Airways

Sun 11/163:45 amMAA - SMF

2 stops31h 33mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/30

$5,970

Wed 11/54:10 pmSMF - MAA

2 stops40h 30mSingapore Airlines

Mon 11/1711:25 pmMAA - SMF

3 stops36h 12mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$6,260

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Sat 9/208:30 amSMF - MAA

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/188:40 pmMAA - SMF

2 stops60h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$1,301

Sat 9/202:30 pmSMF - MAA

2 stops45h 10mLufthansa

Sat 10/187:50 pmMAA - SMF

3 stops40h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 4/30

$1,498

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Sat 9/20

8:30 am-5:20 am

2 stops32h 20m

Chennai

Sat 10/18

8:40 pm-8:40 pm

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$1,301

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

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Sat 9/20

2:30 pm-12:10 am

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7:50 pm-11:40 pm

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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

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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 $943). Flying from Sacramento to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,617). 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?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sacramento to Chennai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Chennai by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Lufthansa

6.7

Okay

7,045 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

SFO - FRA

Convenient flight to my destination. Good entertainment options on board. I was seated close to some people who had noisy children which made sleeping a bit challenging.

Lufthansa

6.7

Okay

7,045 reviews

Lufthansa

6.7

Okay

7,045 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

SFO - FRA

Convenient flight to my destination. Good entertainment options on board. I was seated close to some people who had noisy children which made sleeping a bit challenging.

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sacramento to Chennai round-trip?
Lufthansa, at $1,498, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Chennai..
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 $943). Flying from Sacramento to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,617). 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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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?

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

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