Which airports can I use when flying from San Antonio to Chennai?

Flights from San Antonio to Chennai usually depart from San Antonio (SAT) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Antonio to Chennai: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the San Antonio to Chennai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,179 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,588, a difference of $409. 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 San Antonio 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 are flight prices from San Antonio to Chennai looking right now?

One-way fares from San Antonio to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $834, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between San Antonio and Chennai?

Chennai is 10 hours ahead of San Antonio (India Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from San Antonio to Chennai range from $1,221 to $1,737, with an average of $1,429 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,221 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Antonio to Chennai?

Etihad Airways ($1,052) and Qatar Airways ($1,126) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Antonio to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Cheapest round-trip

$1,022

Typical prices: $1,221-$1,737

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$679

Typical prices: $745-$948

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Antonio to Chennai

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 28

7:02 am - 7:50 pmSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

25h 18m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 4:53 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

30h 33m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,022Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 14

7:10 am - 8:10 pmSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

26h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:10 pm - 7:43 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

39h 03m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,052Etihad Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Nov 13

7:10 am - 8:10 pmSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

26h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 7:43 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

33h 23m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,087Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Nov 13

6:38 pm - 7:50 pmSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

38h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 7:43 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

33h 23m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,094Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 28

5:10 am - 2:50 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

35h 10m2 stops Miami Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 9:36 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

28h 51m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

$1,126Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3

3:09 pm - 2:40 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

25h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 6:21 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

25h 46m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,126Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Nov 12

3:09 pm - 2:40 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

25h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 11:55 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

32h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,139Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 28

11:47 am - 8:55 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

34h 38m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

1:45 am - 6:05 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

26h 50m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,615Lufthansa

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 29

11:47 am - 8:55 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

34h 38m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

9:05 pm - 6:05 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

31h 30m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,718Lufthansa

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3

12:10 pm - 8:55 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

34h 15m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

1:45 am - 11:38 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

33h 23m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,718Lufthansa

Recent last minute flight deals from San Antonio to Chennai

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

2:35 pm - 2:50 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

25h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 11:58 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

30h 23m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,022Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

7:28 am - 2:40 pmSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

44h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 11:58 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

36h 33m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,022Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

2:35 pm - 3:10 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

26h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 11:58 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

30h 23m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,155Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

7:28 am - 2:40 pmSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

44h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 pm - 11:58 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

36h 33m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,155Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

2:35 pm - 2:40 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

25h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 10:03 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

28h 28m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$1,197Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

2:35 pm - 2:40 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

25h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 10:03 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

28h 28m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$1,200Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

2:35 pm - 2:40 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

25h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 10:03 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

28h 28m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$1,220Qatar Airways

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

1:12 pm - 12:10 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

24h 28m2 stops Denver Intl Frankfurt am Main

9:05 pm - 5:40 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

31h 05m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,981Lufthansa

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

1:12 pm - 12:10 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

24h 28m2 stops Denver Intl Frankfurt am Main

9:05 pm - 5:40 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

31h 05m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,999Lufthansa

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 10

11:47 am - 8:55 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

34h 38m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

5:00 pm - 9:31 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

39h 01m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,000Lufthansa

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Price, demand and travel trends for San Antonio to Chennai flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Antonio to Chennai?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Antonio to Chennai, it is 18% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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High season	June
Cheapest flight	$679

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When to book flights from San Antonio to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Antonio to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Antonio to Chennai?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Antonio to Chennai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
Do I need a passport to fly from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Chennai flight?
Round-trip flights from San Antonio to Chennai range from $1,221 to $1,737, with an average of $1,429 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,221 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from San Antonio to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from San Antonio to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $834, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from San Antonio to Chennai?
Flights from San Antonio to Chennai usually depart from San Antonio (SAT) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Antonio to Chennai?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the San Antonio to Chennai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,179 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,588, a difference of $409. 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 San Antonio and Chennai?
Chennai is 10 hours ahead of San Antonio (India Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,179 - about $409 less than Sunday (26% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Antonio to Chennai trip for February. Fares historically average $1,098 round-trip in that month - typically $1,480 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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