Which airports can I use when flying from Sacramento to Chennai?

Flights from Sacramento to Chennai usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Sacramento to Chennai?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sacramento to Chennai.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sacramento to Chennai?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Sacramento to Chennai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,416 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $2,928, a difference of $1,512. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento to Chennai?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Sacramento to Chennai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,344 to $8,763. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Sacramento to Chennai looking right now?

One-way fares from Sacramento to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,422, which is 57% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Chennai?

Chennai is 13 hours ahead of Sacramento (India Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Sacramento to Chennai flight?

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Chennai range from $1,677 to $2,180, with an average of $1,918 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,677 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Chennai?

Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Chennai typically range from $1,677 to $2,180. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,344, on Emirates.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Sacramento to Chennai?

Emirates ($1,344) and Qatar Airways ($1,498) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Cheapest round-trip

$1,344

Typical prices: $1,677-$2,180

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SMF - MAA • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way

$1,121

Typical prices: $783-$934

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Sat 12/15

SMF - MAA • 3 stops

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April

Cheapest • 26% price drop

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Chennai

Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Feb 10

11:40 am - 8:15 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

31h 05m2 stops San Francisco Dubai Intl

9:45 pm - 6:07 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

33h 52m2 stops Dubai Intl San Francisco

$1,344Emirates

Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Feb 9

7:00 am - 2:15 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

29h 45m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 7:34 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

29h 49m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl Portland

$1,466Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 29 - Mon, May 3

11:50 am - 2:30 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 10m2 stops San Francisco Dubai Intl

10:05 pm - 5:03 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

31h 28m2 stops Dubai Intl San Francisco

$1,479Emirates

Sun, Jan 3 - Fri, Feb 5

8:06 am - 2:15 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 5:43 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

27h 58m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Los Angeles

$1,498Qatar Airways

Sun, Apr 25 - Wed, Apr 28

11:30 am - 2:50 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

26h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

3:55 am - 7:33 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

28h 08m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,535Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 3 - Fri, Feb 5

8:03 am - 2:15 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 42m3 stops Portland Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 7:34 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

29h 49m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl San Francisco Portland

$1,717Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Feb 9

6:48 am - 2:15 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

29h 57m3 stops San Diego Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 7:34 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

29h 49m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl Portland

$1,746Multiple Airlines

Sun, Apr 25 - Thu, Apr 29

6:45 am - 9:20 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

38h 05m3 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Narita Singapore Changi

10:30 am - 9:47 amMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

35h 47m2 stops Singapore Changi Los Angeles

$1,824Singapore Airlines

Thu, Apr 29 - Mon, May 3

6:45 am - 9:05 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

37h 50m3 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Narita Singapore Changi

11:15 pm - 9:02 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

34h 17m3 stops Singapore Changi Tokyo Narita Los Angeles

$1,916Singapore Airlines

Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 12

8:40 am - 12:05 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

49h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 9:11 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

32h 56m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Denver Intl

$1,945Lufthansa

Recent last minute flight deals from Sacramento to Chennai

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 17

6:30 am - 2:30 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 11:55 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

34h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,451Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 17

11:29 am - 2:30 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 11:09 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

32h 34m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,460Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16

6:30 am - 2:15 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

30h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 11:55 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

34h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,611Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 18

12:04 pm - 10:35 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

33h 01m3 stops Denver Intl Istanbul Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

11:50 pm - 3:21 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

29h 01m2 stops Singapore Changi Vancouver Intl

$1,851Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 17

8:03 am - 2:15 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

28h 42m3 stops Portland Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 7:26 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

29h 41m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl Portland

$1,937Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 17

2:15 pm - 12:05 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

44h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:00 pm - 7:40 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

39h 10m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss San Francisco

$2,048Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 17

6:30 am - 8:15 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

36h 15m3 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Narita Bengaluru Intl

9:30 pm - 1:56 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

29h 56m3 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Tokyo Narita Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$2,120Japan Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 17

7:03 am - 8:15 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

35h 42m3 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Tokyo Narita Bengaluru Intl

7:45 pm - 1:56 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

31h 41m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Tokyo Narita Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$2,227Japan Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 18

7:03 am - 10:00 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

37h 27m3 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Tokyo Narita Bengaluru Intl

9:30 pm - 1:56 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

29h 56m3 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Tokyo Narita Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$2,241Japan Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 17

4:05 pm - 12:05 amSMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

42h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:00 pm - 8:36 pmMAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

40h 06m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Zurich Los Angeles

$2,466Multiple Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Chennai? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Chennai departing in january.

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High season	June
Cheapest flight	$1,121

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Sacramento to Chennai?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sacramento to Chennai.
Do I need a passport to fly from Sacramento to Chennai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Sacramento to Chennai flight?
Round-trip flights from Sacramento to Chennai range from $1,677 to $2,180, with an average of $1,918 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,677 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Sacramento to Chennai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,344 to $8,763. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Sacramento to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Sacramento to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,422, which is 57% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Sacramento to Chennai?
Flights from Sacramento to Chennai usually depart from Sacramento Intl (SMF) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sacramento to Chennai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Sacramento to Chennai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,416 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $2,928, a difference of $1,512.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Chennai?
Chennai is 13 hours ahead of Sacramento (India Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,416, about $1,512 less than Tuesday fares (52% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sacramento to Chennai trip for April. Fares historically average $1,416 round-trip in that month - typically $1,603 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.

• Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
• Trident Chennai
• Hotel Mount Manor

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