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$5,549+ 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 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — MAA
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 January 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$5,549
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,331
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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 January 16, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1811:37 amSMF - MAA
2 stops51h 23mBritish Airways
Sat 7/195:35 amMAA - SMF
2 stops48h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/15$5,549
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1810:40 amSMF - MAA
2 stops25h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/181:40 amMAA - SMF
2 stops27h 51mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/15$7,841
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/186:45 amSMF - MAA
3 stops38h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sat 7/1910:30 amMAA - SMF
2 stops35h 48mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/15$8,929
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/189:00 amSMF - MAA
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/181:10 amMAA - SMF
3 stops26h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$11,422

Find flights from Sacramento to Chennai within your budget

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 January 16, 2025.

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SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/18

11:37 am-3:30 am

2 stops51h 23m

Chennai

Sat 7/19

5:35 am-5:51 pm

2 stops48h 46m

$5,549

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/18

10:40 am-12:15 am

2 stops25h 05m

Chennai

Fri 7/18

1:40 am-5:01 pm

2 stops27h 51m

$7,841

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/18

6:45 am-9:20 am

3 stops38h 05m

Chennai

Sat 7/19

10:30 am-9:48 am

2 stops35h 48m

$8,929

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/18

9:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 40m

Chennai

Fri 7/18

1:10 am-3:19 pm

3 stops26h 39m

$11,422

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Deals found on 1/15

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sacramento to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $943). Flying from Sacramento to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). 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 January 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sacramento to Chennai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 39% on airfare.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
823 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,823 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Chennai round-trip?

    British Airways, at $5,549, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines.

  • 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 $943). Flying from Sacramento to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). 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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Top airline flying from Sacramento to Chennai

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sacramento to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,563Average$2,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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