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?

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

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from San Antonio to Chennai. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $1,314 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,588, a difference of $274. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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.

Have flight prices from San Antonio 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 $1,043 to $5,906. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Antonio to Chennai looking right now?

One-way fares from San Antonio to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,115, which is 24% above 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 $1,256 to $1,754, with an average of $1,444 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,256 counts as a good deal.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Antonio to Chennai. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

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

Etihad Airways ($1,120) and Qatar Airways ($1,196) 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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Typical prices: $655-$948

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Antonio to Chennai

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 28

8:04 am - 8:05 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

36h 31m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 5:08 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

42h 43m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,043Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 14

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

25h 18m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 pm - 5:08 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

36h 33m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,103Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 16

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

25h 18m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 am - 5:08 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

42h 43m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,120Etihad Airways

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 12

8:53 am - 7:50 pmSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

23h 27m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 pm - 5:08 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

36h 33m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,120Etihad Airways

Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 14

2:55 pm - 2:30 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

24h 05m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 6:25 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

26h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,196Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 14

2:55 pm - 2:30 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

24h 05m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 6:25 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

25h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,196Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 31 - Fri, Feb 12

2:55 pm - 2:30 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

24h 05m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 6:25 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

26h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,236Qatar Airways

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8

11:47 am - 12:05 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

24h 48m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Frankfurt am Main

1:45 am - 9:26 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

31h 11m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,584Lufthansa

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

11:47 am - 12:05 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

24h 48m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Frankfurt am Main

9:05 pm - 5:37 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

32h 02m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,610Lufthansa

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 14

2:00 pm - 8:40 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

31h 10m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

9:05 pm - 9:17 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

35h 42m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Frankfurt am Main Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,677Lufthansa

Recent last minute flight deals from San Antonio to Chennai

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 15

7:00 am - 2:15 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

32h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 11:55 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

31h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,199Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Nov 13

7:10 am - 7:50 pmSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

26h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 pm - 7:43 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

39h 08m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,219Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Nov 13

6:00 pm - 7:50 pmSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

39h 20m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 pm - 1:32 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

32h 57m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,226Etihad Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Nov 13

7:00 am - 2:15 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

32h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 7:22 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

27h 37m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,239Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 14

5:10 am - 2:30 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

34h 50m2 stops Miami Doha Hamad Intl

3:15 am - 7:22 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

27h 37m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,239Qatar Airways

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 15

7:00 am - 2:30 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

33h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 10:19 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

29h 44m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami

$1,239Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Nov 13

9:37 am - 8:05 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

35h 58m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 pm - 1:32 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

32h 57m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,298Etihad Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 14

9:37 am - 8:05 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

35h 58m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 pm - 4:48 pmMAA Chennai-SAT San Antonio

36h 13m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,524Etihad Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 14

11:47 am - 8:40 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

34h 23m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

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

27h 50m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,237Lufthansa

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 14

11:47 am - 8:40 amSAT San Antonio-MAA Chennai

34h 23m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

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

27h 50m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,282Lufthansa

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Antonio to Chennai?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Antonio to Chennai. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy 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 $1,256 to $1,754, with an average of $1,444 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,256 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Antonio 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 $1,043 to $5,906. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Antonio to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from San Antonio to Chennai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,115, which is 24% above 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. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from San Antonio to Chennai. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $1,314 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,588, a difference of $274.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
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 are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $1,314, about $274 less than Tuesday fares (17% 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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