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$1,531+ 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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — MAA
ene. 11 — ene. 181
dom. 1/11
dom. 1/18
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 diciembre 12, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/166:21 amSMF - MAA
2 stops30h 29mQatar Airways
lun. 12/293:25 amMAA - SMF
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/10$3,117
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/176:21 amSMF - MAA
2 stops30h 29mQatar Airways
lun. 12/293:25 amMAA - SMF
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/10$3,272
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/177:15 amSMF - MAA
2 stops53h 35mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/304:05 amMAA - SMF
2 stops28h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$3,280
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/188:20 amSMF - MAA
2 stops28h 30mQatar Airways
lun. 12/293:25 amMAA - SMF
2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/10$3,331
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mié. 12/1711:12 amSMF - MAA
2 stops25h 33mEmirates
sáb. 12/273:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops27h 14mEmirates
Deal found 12/10$3,423
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mié. 12/1711:12 amSMF - MAA
2 stops25h 33mEmirates
dom. 12/283:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops27h 14mEmirates
Deal found 12/10$3,722
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
dom. 12/1410:35 amSMF - MAA
2 stops32h 10mEmirates
sáb. 12/273:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops27h 14mEmirates
Deal found 12/10$4,084
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
lun. 12/1511:12 amSMF - MAA
2 stops31h 33mEmirates
sáb. 12/273:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops27h 14mEmirates
Deal found 12/10$4,283
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
dom. 12/1410:35 amSMF - MAA
2 stops32h 10mEmirates
dom. 12/283:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops27h 14mEmirates
Deal found 12/10$4,382
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
lun. 12/1511:12 amSMF - MAA
2 stops31h 33mEmirates
dom. 12/283:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops27h 14mEmirates
Deal found 12/10$4,582
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/1710:00 amSMF - MAA
3 stops34h 20mKLM
mié. 12/318:10 pmMAA - SMF
3 stops39h 13mKLM
Deal found 12/10$4,760
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
dom. 12/1410:35 amSMF - MAA
2 stops44h 05mEmirates
mar. 12/303:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops27h 14mEmirates
Deal found 12/10$5,087

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 diciembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
2 stars

Round-trip from

$1,342
(Ovago)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,697
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($154 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 diciembre 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Sacramento

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Chennai

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Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

dom. 2/22

8:18 am-2:30 am

2 stops28h 42m

Chennai

mié. 2/25

3:25 am-7:49 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$1,531

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

dom. 2/22

7:10 am-8:45 am

2 stops36h 05m

Chennai

jue. 2/26

11:25 pm-10:05 pm

3 stops36h 10m

$1,685

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

lun. 2/16

5:40 am-8:45 am

3 stops37h 35m

Chennai

dom. 3/15

11:25 pm-8:26 pm

3 stops33h 31m

$2,244

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

mar. 12/16

6:21 am-2:20 am

2 stops30h 29m

Chennai

lun. 12/29

3:25 am-10:35 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$3,117

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

mié. 12/17

7:15 am-2:20 am

2 stops53h 35m

Chennai

mar. 12/30

4:05 am-6:52 pm

2 stops28h 17m

$3,280

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/9

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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.

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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 $636). Flying from Sacramento to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,010). 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 diciembre 12, 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.

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?

    Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines can get you from Sacramento to Chennai in just under 28h 42m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 23m. 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, 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,010). 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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