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 ₹ 134,637 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at ₹ 278,401, a difference of ₹ 143,765. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 116,476 to ₹ 820,721. 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 in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about ₹ 83,459.

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Chennai?

Chennai is 12 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?

Return flights from Sacramento to Chennai range from ₹ 160,427 to ₹ 207,318, with an average of ₹ 182,392 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 160,427 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Sacramento to Chennai?

Return flights from Sacramento to Chennai typically range from ₹ 160,427 to ₹ 207,318. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 116,476 on Etihad Airways.

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

Etihad Airways (₹ 116,476) and Ethiopian Air (₹ 122,371) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Sacramento to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

₹ 57,905 CHEAP FLIGHTS from Sacramento to Chennai (SMF - MAA)

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₹ 116,476

Typical prices: ₹ 160,427-₹ 207,318

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Wed 24/1Sat 24/2

SMF - MAA • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way flight

₹ 57,905

Typical prices: ₹ 74,445-₹ 88,522

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Tue 9/1

SMF - MAA • 3 stops

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April

Cheapest • 26% price drop

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Recent return flight deals from Sacramento to Chennai

Sun, 24 Jan - Wed, 24 Feb

13:34 - 19:50SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

40h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 21:06MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

36h 46m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 116,476Etihad Airways

6 hours ago

Sun, 24 Jan - Sun, 28 Feb

13:34 - 02:35SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

47h 31m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

16:05 - 20:21MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

41h 46m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

₹ 120,279Etihad Airways

6 hours ago

Wed, 27 Jan - Fri, 26 Feb

06:28 - 01:10SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

53h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

02:10 - 23:03MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

58h 23m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 122,371Ethiopian Air

6 hours ago

Wed, 27 Jan - Thu, 25 Feb

06:28 - 01:10SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

53h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

10:05 - 21:05MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

48h 30m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 127,125Ethiopian Air

6 hours ago

Wed, 27 Jan - Thu, 25 Feb

11:40 - 02:20SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 10m2 stops San Francisco Dubai Intl

21:45 - 18:07MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

33h 52m2 stops Dubai Intl San Francisco

₹ 128,171Emirates

6 hours ago

Fri, 5 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar

23:47 - 01:10SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

35h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

02:10 - 20:05MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

55h 25m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

₹ 131,024Ethiopian Air

2 days ago

Tue, 26 Jan - Sun, 28 Feb

08:00 - 02:30SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

29h 00m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 17:43MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

27h 58m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

₹ 131,689Qatar Airways

6 hours ago

Mon, 25 Jan - Fri, 26 Feb

11:40 - 02:20SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

25h 10m2 stops San Francisco Dubai Intl

03:55 - 18:07MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

27h 42m2 stops Dubai Intl San Francisco

₹ 132,925Emirates

6 hours ago

Tue, 26 Jan - Wed, 24 Feb

08:00 - 02:30SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

29h 00m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

03:15 - 23:53MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

34h 08m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 133,496Qatar Airways

6 hours ago

Tue, 26 Jan - Mon, 22 Feb

08:00 - 02:30SMF Sacramento Intl-MAA Chennai

29h 00m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 22:12MAA Chennai-SMF Sacramento Intl

31h 37m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Los Angeles

₹ 133,781Qatar Airways

6 hours ago

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How much is a return flight from Sacramento to Chennai? This analysis is based on the cheapest return 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	₹ 57,905

The most popular month to fly with an average 36% increase in travellers.

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When to book flights from Sacramento to Chennai

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

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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?
Return flights from Sacramento to Chennai range from ₹ 160,427 to ₹ 207,318, with an average of ₹ 182,392 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 160,427 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, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 116,476 to ₹ 820,721. 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 in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about ₹ 83,459.
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 ₹ 134,637 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at ₹ 278,401, a difference of ₹ 143,765.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 12 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 ₹ 134,637, which is about ₹ 143,765 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 ₹ 134,637 return in that month – typically ₹ 177,519 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
• Hotel Southern Comfort
• Ridhan Regency

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