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$1,432+ 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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — MAA
nov. 27 — dic. 41
jue. 11/27
jue. 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 octubre 28, 2025.

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Justfly.com
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Round-trip from

$1,517
(Qatar Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$928
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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 octubre 28, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
lun. 11/32:54 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops45h 56mQatar Airways
mar. 11/113:25 amMAA - SMF
2 stops53h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/26$1,432
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/38:49 amSMF - MAA
3 stops34h 26mLufthansa
mar. 11/111:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops29h 16mLufthansa
Deal found 10/27$1,477
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/32:35 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops25h 30mBritish Airways
mié. 11/127:35 amMAA - SMF
2 stops52h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/26$1,608
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/310:34 amSMF - MAA
2 stops46h 06mSingapore Airlines
mié. 11/129:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops37h 33mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,682
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/34:05 pmSMF - MAA
3 stops67h 00mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/111:00 amMAA - SMF
2 stops27h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$4,171

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SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

dom. 4/5

6:00 am-3:00 am

2 stops32h 30m

Chennai

mié. 4/8

3:55 am-10:06 pm

2 stops30h 41m

$1,517

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

dom. 4/5

10:25 am-9:20 am

3 stops34h 25m

Chennai

jue. 4/9

10:30 am-9:47 am

2 stops35h 47m

$1,955

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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 $636). Flying from Sacramento to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,137). 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 octubre 28, 2025.

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 evening could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

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  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Chennai?

    Qatar Airways can get you from Sacramento to Chennai in just under 32h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 8593 mi between Sacramento and 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 $636). Flying from Sacramento to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,137). 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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