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Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Chennai (MAA) from $1,581

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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SMF — MAA
Jun 13 — Jun 201
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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 June 8, 2024.

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$989
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Chennai?

Flying to your destination on a Tuesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Chennai. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Chennai?

To save on the cost of your flight from Sacramento to Chennai, book at least 12 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 8% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,201 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,333.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Chennai?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Chennai. Flights to Chennai from Sacramento in September are about $1,296 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $630.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to MAA?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sacramento to Chennai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

Cheap Sacramento to Chennai flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sacramento to Chennai specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,045,324 searches. Prices were last updated on June 8, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Sacramento to Chennai in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 7/2011:00 amSMF - MAA
3 stops31h 50mLufthansa
Fri 8/161:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops29h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 6/7$1,581
Mon 6/2411:20 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/3111:25 amMAA - SMF
2 stops47h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,599
Sat 7/206:30 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/175:25 pmMAA - SMF
2 stops41h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,615
Mon 6/248:00 amSMF - MAA
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/301:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,619
Sat 7/206:30 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/161:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,640
Tue 6/184:05 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops43h 35mAir Canada
Mon 7/221:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops33h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 6/8$1,642
Wed 7/3111:00 amSMF - MAA
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/61:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,657
Tue 6/184:05 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops43h 35mAir Canada
Mon 7/221:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops33h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 6/7$1,664
Wed 7/316:00 amSMF - MAA
2 stops38h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 8/79:30 pmMAA - SMF
2 stops26h 06mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,711

Sacramento to Chennai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sacramento and Chennai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,045,324 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Sacramento to Chennai in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 7/2011:00 amSMF - MAA
3 stops31h 50mLufthansa
Fri 8/161:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops29h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 6/7$1,581
Mon 6/2411:20 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/3111:25 amMAA - SMF
2 stops47h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,599
Sat 7/206:30 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/175:25 pmMAA - SMF
2 stops41h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,615
Mon 6/248:00 amSMF - MAA
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/301:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,619
Sat 7/206:30 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/161:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,640
Tue 6/184:05 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops43h 35mAir Canada
Mon 7/221:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops33h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 6/8$1,642
Wed 7/3111:00 amSMF - MAA
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/61:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,657
Tue 6/184:05 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops43h 35mAir Canada
Mon 7/221:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops33h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 6/7$1,664
Wed 7/316:00 amSMF - MAA
2 stops38h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 8/79:30 pmMAA - SMF
2 stops26h 06mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,711

Sacramento to Chennai flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Sacramento to Chennai for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,045,324 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Sacramento to Chennai departing last-minute. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Tue 6/184:05 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops43h 35mAir Canada
Mon 7/221:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops33h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 6/8$1,642
Tue 6/184:05 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops43h 35mAir Canada
Mon 7/221:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops33h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 6/7$1,664
Tue 6/1810:19 amSMF - MAA
3 stops32h 31mLufthansa
Mon 7/221:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops31h 38mLufthansa
Deal found 6/7$1,950
Tue 6/1812:39 pmSMF - MAA
3 stops45h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/221:50 amMAA - SMF
2 stops33h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,960
Tue 6/185:28 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops44h 52mQatar Airways
Tue 7/239:30 pmMAA - SMF
2 stops37h 02mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/8$2,148
Tue 6/1811:25 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops32h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 7/234:10 amMAA - SMF
2 stops54h 22mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/7$2,168
Sat 6/152:23 pmSMF - MAA
2 stops30h 12mQatar Airways
Sun 8/49:30 pmMAA - SMF
2 stops32h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7$2,633
Sat 6/159:00 amSMF - MAA
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/48:30 pmMAA - SMF
3 stops35h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$2,667
Tue 6/182:23 pmSMF - MAA
3 stops37h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/235:35 amMAA - SMF
2 stops30h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$2,752

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 3,045,324 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2024.

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$1,581 - $3,023

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Sacramento IntlChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/20

3 stops31h 50m

Chennai

Fri 8/16

2 stops29h 25m

$1,581

Sacramento IntlChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/24

2 stops52h 30m

Chennai

Wed 7/31

2 stops47h 09m

$1,599

Sacramento IntlChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/20

2 stops41h 10m

Chennai

Sat 8/17

2 stops41h 22m

$1,615

Sacramento IntlChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/18

2 stops43h 35m

Chennai

Mon 7/22

2 stops33h 32m

$1,664

Sacramento IntlChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/31

2 stops32h 20m

Chennai

Wed 8/7

2 stops30h 38m

$1,815

Sacramento IntlChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/18

2 stops32h 10m

Chennai

Tue 7/23

2 stops54h 22m

$2,168

Sacramento IntlChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 7/20

3 stops38h 50m

Chennai

Sat 8/17

2 stops47h 00m

$2,276

Sacramento IntlChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/24

Nonstop39h 10m

Chennai

Tue 8/6

Nonstop36h 13m

$2,521

Sacramento IntlChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/23

2 stops41h 14m

Chennai

Sat 8/3

2 stops45h 50m

$3,023

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Chennai. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Chennai flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Chennai

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Temperature and rainfall in Chennai by month

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

MAA

Temperature

77 - 91.4 °F

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 June 8, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways from Sacramento to Chennai have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,420 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,420 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,420 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,033 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,420 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,307 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,420 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,204 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,420 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,329 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,420 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to Chennai for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Chennai for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Lufthansa for just $1,581, but on average you can expect to pay $1,822.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Sacramento to Chennai for under $2,600 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 3 direct flights from Sacramento to Chennai under $2,600. A good price for a nonstop flight from Sacramento to Chennai is less than $2,577.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Sacramento to Chennai for under $1,700?

    There are currently 17+ open flights from Sacramento to Chennai within the next 7 days for less than $1,700.

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

    Lufthansa, at $1,581, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and Qatar Airways. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Chennai for 11% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does SMF to MAA mean?

    SMF and MAA are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SMF to MAA refers to a flight route from Sacramento Intl Airport to Chennai Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Chennai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Sacramento to Chennai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Sacramento to Chennai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Sacramento to Chennai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Chennai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to Chennai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Sacramento to Chennai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Sacramento to Chennai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Sacramento to Chennai flight deals updated?

    The Sacramento to Chennai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/8.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Chennai?

    Consider British Airways, Emirates or Qatar Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sacramento to Chennai.

  • 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 $989). Flying from Sacramento to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,688). 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 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to Chennai

Discover the top 3 airlines 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 3,045,324 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2024.
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EmiratesCheapest$1,369Average$1,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,458Average$1,975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,665Average$2,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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