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$450+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to California

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MAA — LAX
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$944
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$450
(Vakatrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,199
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/161:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop33h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/2012:20 amSFO - MAA
1 stop35h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/30$944
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:55 amMAA - SFO
1 stop23h 05mAir India
Thu 6/510:00 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop26h 15mAir India
Deal found 4/30$947
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1610:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop35h 40mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/3011:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/30$948
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 11/141:45 amMAA - SFO
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/18:40 amSFO - MAA
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$978
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/255:35 amMAA - SFO
2 stops29h 35mBritish Airways
Wed 9/101:20 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops25h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$993
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/39:50 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops29h 11mEtihad Airways
Wed 9/310:30 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops33h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/30$994
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/241:55 amMAA - SFO
1 stop26h 30mLufthansa
Wed 9/102:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops30h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$1,022
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/173:45 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops31h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/1810:42 amSFO - MAA
2 stops30h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,047
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/241:30 amMAA - LAX
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/81:25 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/28$1,053
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/255:35 amMAA - LAX
2 stops30h 07mBritish Airways
Sun 9/711:25 amLAX - MAA
2 stops27h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,056
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/210:00 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 30mEmirates
Mon 10/135:05 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop26h 30mEmirates
Deal found 4/30$1,079
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/21:55 amMAA - SFO
2 stops32h 17mAir Canada
Sat 10/1111:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops36h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,087

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to California that are best for you.

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Chennai

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 5/16

1:30 am-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

11:55 pm-12:35 am

1 stop36h 10m

$944

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 5/29

6:55 am-5:30 pm

1 stop23h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 6/5

10:00 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$947

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 9/16

10:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop35h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

11:30 am-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$948

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 6/25

5:35 am-10:40 pm

2 stops29h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

1:20 pm-3:30 am

2 stops25h 40m

$993

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 6/3

9:50 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops29h 11m

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

10:30 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$994

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 5/29

5:35 am-9:07 am

2 stops40h 02m

San Francisco

Thu 6/5

2:00 pm-5:20 am

2 stops26h 50m

$1,001

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 6/24

1:55 am-3:55 pm

1 stop26h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

2:00 pm-8:55 am

2 stops30h 25m

$1,022

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 6/17

3:45 pm-11:14 am

2 stops31h 59m

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

10:42 am-5:15 am

2 stops30h 03m

$1,047

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Tue 6/24

1:30 am-11:20 am

1 stop22h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

1:25 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 20m

$1,053

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Wed 6/25

5:35 am-11:12 pm

2 stops30h 07m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

11:25 am-3:30 am

2 stops27h 35m

$1,056

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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 $246). Flying from Chennai to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from Chennai to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates from Chennai to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
325 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
855 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

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.

  • 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 Japan Airlines ($450), Ethiopian Air ($508), and Cathay Pacific ($523).

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

    The most popular flight routes from Chennai to California are Chennai - San Francisco, Chennai - San Jose and Chennai - Los Angeles.

  • 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 $246). Flying from Chennai to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$760Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$781Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$835Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$870Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$889Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$965Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,068Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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