Cheap flights from California to Chennai (MAA) from $404

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/8. 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.
LAX — MAA
Mar 24 — Mar 311

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

Users have found that booking a flight from California to Chennai at least 27 days early can save you up to 12% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 27 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from California to Chennai for as little as $1,284 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,545 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Chennai from California average $1,281. You can even find prices in September for less than $1,281, as users have found deals to Chennai from as low as $965. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Chennai from California. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 39%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Chennai (CA - MAA)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Chennai as you normally would.

Cheap Singapore Airlines flights from California to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Singapore Airlines for the route between California and Chennai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Consider these cheap Singapore Airlines flights we've found departing from California to Chennai. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Mon 9/911:40 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop45h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 10/711:15 pmMAA - LAX
1 stop34h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/18$835
Mon 4/222:20 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops43h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sat 6/110:30 amMAA - LAX
2 stops38h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/18$919
Mon 4/2211:05 amSFO - MAA
1 stop33h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sat 6/110:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop35h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/18$948
Mon 9/92:20 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops30h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 10/711:15 pmMAA - LAX
2 stops26h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/18$961
Mon 4/2211:05 amSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sat 6/811:15 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop33h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/18$989
Thu 4/2511:05 amSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 5/1411:15 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/17$995
Thu 3/281:45 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops30h 40mSingapore Airlines
Mon 4/2911:15 pmMAA - LAX
2 stops26h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,675

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from California to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between California and Chennai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Qatar Airways flights from California to Chennai. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Mon 4/84:10 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 4/309:30 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$967
Mon 4/84:10 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 5/84:45 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop33h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$969
Sun 3/243:50 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 4/299:30 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$972
Tue 4/234:10 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 5/59:30 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$973
Tue 4/234:10 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 5/84:45 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop33h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$975
Sun 3/243:50 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 5/114:05 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,010
Tue 3/263:50 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 4/269:30 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,016
Mon 4/14:10 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop28h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 4/159:30 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,017
Tue 3/2610:33 amSFO - MAA
2 stops26h 52mQatar Airways
Tue 4/309:30 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,038

Cheap California to Chennai flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from California to Chennai specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from California to Chennai in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sun 4/2110:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop20h 10mAir India
Thu 6/138:40 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 50mAir India
Deal found 3/18$831
Thu 4/1810:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop20h 10mAir India
Thu 6/138:40 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 50mAir India
Deal found 3/18$851
Wed 4/249:05 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops38h 35mLufthansa
Tue 5/281:50 amMAA - SFO
1 stop23h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/18$862
Wed 4/312:25 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop23h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 5/111:40 amMAA - LAX
1 stop21h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/18$883
Fri 4/1912:25 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop23h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 5/111:40 amMAA - LAX
1 stop21h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/18$891
Wed 4/241:45 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop21h 55mLufthansa
Tue 5/281:50 amMAA - SFO
1 stop23h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/18$915
Sun 4/712:30 amLAX - MAA
1 stop35h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 4/161:40 amMAA - LAX
1 stop21h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/18$915
Thu 4/2510:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop20h 10mAir India
Thu 5/3011:10 amMAA - SFO
1 stop18h 50mAir India
Deal found 3/18$917
Sun 4/2110:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop20h 10mAir India
Tue 6/118:40 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 50mAir India
Deal found 3/18$919

California to Chennai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between California and Chennai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from California to Chennai in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 4/188:30 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 20mAir India
Fri 10/189:15 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop33h 15mAir India
Deal found 3/18$700
Tue 8/2011:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop33h 20mSingapore Airlines
Wed 9/411:15 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/18$776
Tue 11/54:35 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/41:50 amMAA - SFO
2 stops32h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$794
Tue 8/1311:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 9/1511:15 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/17$797
Mon 8/1211:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 9/1210:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/17$812
Wed 9/41:35 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/211:40 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/16$818
Tue 11/510:25 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop45h 00mSingapore Airlines
Tue 11/129:55 amMAA - LAX
1 stop23h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/18$825
Fri 8/911:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/210:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop35h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/17$826
Tue 11/512:45 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops30h 25mSingapore Airlines
Tue 11/129:55 amMAA - LAX
2 stops38h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/18$826

California to Chennai flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from California 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from California to Chennai departing last-minute. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Sun 3/243:50 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 4/299:30 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/18$972
Mon 3/259:00 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop28h 50mAir India
Sat 11/306:10 amMAA - SFO
1 stop24h 20mAir India
Deal found 3/18$1,004
Mon 3/259:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops26h 35mAir India
Sat 11/306:10 amMAA - SFO
1 stop24h 20mAir India
Deal found 3/18$1,006
Sun 3/243:50 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 5/114:05 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,010
Tue 3/263:50 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 4/269:30 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,016
Mon 4/14:10 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop28h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 4/159:30 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,017
Mon 3/258:30 amSFO - MAA
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/291:50 amMAA - SFO
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,029
Wed 3/278:25 amSFO - MAA
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/151:50 amMAA - SFO
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,036
Tue 3/2610:33 amSFO - MAA
2 stops26h 52mQatar Airways
Tue 4/309:30 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,038

One-way flights to Chennai from California

Search for one-way flight options from California to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from California to Chennai. Users in need of a round-trip flight from California to Chennai instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Mon 4/89:00 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop28h 50mAir India
Deal found 3/17$404
Tue 3/269:00 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$423
Tue 3/269:00 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$424
Mon 4/229:00 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$430
Tue 3/269:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops25h 05mAir India
Deal found 3/18$431
Wed 4/241:00 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/17$432
Sat 4/2710:49 pmLAX - MAA
3 stops41h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$450
Thu 4/2510:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$452
Thu 4/1810:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$453

Find flights from California to Chennai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$831 - $1,041

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 4/21

1 stop20h 10m

Chennai

Thu 6/13

1 stop22h 50m

$831

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Mon 9/9

1 stop45h 10m

Chennai

Mon 10/7

1 stop34h 55m

$835

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

1 stop23h 20m

Chennai

Sat 5/11

1 stop21h 35m

$883

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 4/16

2 stops38h 40m

Chennai

Mon 5/6

1 stop23h 20m

$941

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 4/8

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Tue 4/30

1 stop28h 50m

$967

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 4/25

2 stops28h 25m

Chennai

Tue 5/21

2 stops33h 57m

$981

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 4/25

1 stop21h 55m

Chennai

Mon 5/13

1 stop23h 20m

$988

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 5/7

1 stop38h 55m

Chennai

Fri 9/6

1 stop40h 40m

$1,015

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Sat 4/20

2 stops38h 25m

Chennai

Sun 5/12

2 stops44h 37m

$1,041

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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 March 19, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Chennai, such as Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good
1,477 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

8.4
Very good
1,477 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,477 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

8.3
Very good
1,520 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,477 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,477 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,477 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from California?

    If you book a flight to Chennai from California, you will be flying to Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 10.2 mi from the center of Chennai.

  • Can I find flights from California to Chennai for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Chennai for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air India for just $831, but on average you can expect to pay $910.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from California to Chennai for under $1,000?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Chennai within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Chennai one-way?

    $404 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $432 and $490, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Chennai?

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

  • What does LAX to MAA mean?

    LAX 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. LAX to MAA refers to a flight route from Los Angeles Airport to Chennai Airport. San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Chennai

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Air IndiaCheapest$616Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest$758Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapest$761Average$1,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest$769Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest$829Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapest$922Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$922Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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LufthansaCheapest$939Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$978Average$1,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$995Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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