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$435+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to California

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 12/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — LAX
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chennai to California

Cheapest flights from Chennai to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 8, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1811:40 amMAA - SFO
2 stops40h 20mAir India
Thu 5/2110:00 amSFO - MAA
2 stops46h 30mAir India
Deal found 12/6$829
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1911:40 amMAA - SFO
2 stops40h 20mAir India
Fri 1/22:25 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops30h 25mAir India
Deal found 12/7$830
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:10 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mAir India
Fri 2/2710:50 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops30h 30mAir India
Deal found 12/6$839
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:00 amMAA - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAir India
Tue 2/2410:50 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops33h 10mAir India
Deal found 12/7$845
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:10 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/229:40 amSFO - MAA
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$846
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:15 amMAA - SFO
2 stops45h 45mAir India
Sat 1/34:30 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop33h 40mAir India
Deal found 12/7$849
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1911:40 amMAA - SFO
2 stops40h 20mAir India
Wed 12/312:25 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops29h 00mAir India
Deal found 12/7$853
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:00 amMAA - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAir India
Mon 1/54:30 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Deal found 12/6$854
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1911:40 amMAA - SFO
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/54:30 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$855
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:10 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mAir India
Mon 2/2310:50 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops30h 30mAir India
Deal found 12/6$861
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/219:10 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mAir India
Mon 2/2310:50 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops30h 30mAir India
Deal found 12/7$862
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1211:40 amMAA - SFO
2 stops40h 20mAir India
Tue 3/32:25 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Deal found 12/6$863

Find flight deals from Chennai to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chennai to California flight deals. Data was last updated December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$816
(Jetabroad)

One-way from

$435
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,273
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chennai to California 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 December 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 2/3

2:00 am-9:15 pm

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 7/14

1:05 am-12:15 am

1 stop34h 40m

$905

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 4/14

1:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 7/14

1:05 am-12:15 am

1 stop34h 40m

$905

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Wed 1/21

7:35 am-10:26 pm

2 stops52h 21m

San Diego

Wed 4/15

9:20 am-3:30 am

2 stops29h 40m

$923

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Wed 1/28

7:35 am-10:26 pm

2 stops52h 21m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

12:32 pm-5:35 am

2 stops27h 33m

$924

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 2/2

2:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 7/17

1:05 am-12:15 am

1 stop34h 40m

$933

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Sun 12/21

3:25 am-12:50 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

3:10 pm-2:20 am

1 stop21h 40m

$937

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Mon 2/2

7:35 am-9:30 am

2 stops39h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/15

3:45 pm-3:30 am

1 stop23h 15m

$942

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 4/24

9:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop21h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 10/18

10:00 am-12:30 am

1 stop26h 00m

$943

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Thu 2/5

7:35 am-12:53 pm

2 stops42h 48m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

5:30 pm-5:35 am

1 stop22h 35m

$943

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 2/5

2:00 am-9:15 pm

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 7/14

1:05 am-12:15 am

1 stop34h 40m

$954

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to California (average of $676). Flying from Chennai to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $944). 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 MAA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 8, 2025.

When flying from Chennai to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 67% versus a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chennai to California?

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated December 8, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Cathay Pacific from Chennai to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,411 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,085 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,676 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,948 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,430 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Chennai (MAA), located 10.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Chennai to California.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to California?

    Cathay Pacific, KLM, and British Airways can get you from Chennai to California in just under 29h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 11m. The distance between Chennai and California is about 8641 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chennai to California are Singapore Airlines ($373), Air India ($423), and Qatar Airways ($456).

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

    The most popular flight routes from Chennai to California are Chennai - San Francisco, Chennai - Los Angeles and Chennai - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to California 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 Chennai to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to California (average of $676). Flying from Chennai to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $944). 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 7 airlines flying from Chennai to California

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to California. 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 December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$687Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$729Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$835Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$885Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$954Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$978Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$1,068Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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