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$469+ 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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — LAX
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Thu 1/29
Thu 2/5
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 30, 2025.

This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:55 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops35h 05mAir India
Sun 5/310:00 amSFO - MAA
2 stops30h 25mAir India
Deal found 12/30$1,168
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:00 amMAA - SFO
1 stop27h 35mCathay Pacific
Fri 1/3010:55 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop36h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/28$1,204
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:00 amMAA - SFO
1 stop27h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 3/3012:20 amSFO - MAA
1 stop35h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/29$1,213
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Mon 12/292:00 amMAA - SFO
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/304:30 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/28$1,307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 12/302:10 amMAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/33:55 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/30$1,404
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Tue 12/304:55 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops35h 05mAir India
Fri 1/304:30 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Deal found 12/28$1,434
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:00 amMAA - SFO
1 stop27h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/316:45 amSFO - MAA
2 stops29h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$1,437
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/304:55 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops35h 05mAir India
Tue 3/316:45 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops35h 55mAir India
Deal found 12/29$1,462

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 30, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$849
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$469
(Orbitz)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,278
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to California that are best for you.

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ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 1/22

9:05 pm-11:50 am

2 stops28h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

2:55 pm-9:50 am

2 stops30h 25m

$918

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 5/20

1:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 9/4

1:05 am-12:15 am

1 stop34h 40m

$934

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 5/24

1:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

1:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

$934

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 5/24

1:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

1:05 am-12:15 am

1 stop34h 40m

$934

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 5/26

1:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

1:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

$934

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 5/25

1:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

1:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

$934

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 3/2

2:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

1:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

$934

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 5/25

1:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 9/4

1:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

$934

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 1/21

7:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop32h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 7/24

10:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$944

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 5/22

1:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

1:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

$954

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to California

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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.

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 30, 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
3,448 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,448 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,448 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,422 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,448 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,111 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,448 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,698 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,448 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
2,964 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,448 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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?

    KLM, Cathay Pacific, and British Airways can get you from Chennai to California in just under 28h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 25m. 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 ($407), 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 6 airlines flying from Chennai to California

Discover the top 6 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$687Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$714Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$835Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$886Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,068Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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