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$485+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — LAX
Mac 14 — Mac 211
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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 Februari 12, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Selasa 5/511:15 pm
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Khamis 9/311:45 am
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$875
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Selasa 5/511:15 pm
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Rabu 9/911:45 am
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$877
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Ahad 9/2711:15 pm
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Selasa 9/291:00 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$878
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Selasa 9/86:00 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 05m
Air India
Selasa 9/226:45 pm
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops35h 55m
Air India
Deal found 2/12$879
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Selasa 4/76:00 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 05m
Air India
Khamis 10/16:45 pm
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops27h 05m
Air India
Deal found 2/10$882
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Jumaat 4/248:40 pm
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Selasa 8/411:45 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$884
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Selasa 4/289:25 pm
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Khamis 10/18:10 pm
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops51h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$885
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Selasa 4/214:20 pm
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sabtu 8/1511:45 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$887
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Khamis 2/196:00 pm
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops34h 00m
Air India
Sabtu 4/1110:00 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop26h 00m
Air India
Deal found 2/11$890
This Air India deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Air India is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Selasa 6/236:00 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 05m
Air India
Selasa 10/66:45 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop25h 40m
Air India
Deal found 2/9$893
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Selasa 3/316:00 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 05m
Air India
Isnin 9/2110:00 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop26h 00m
Air India
Deal found 2/10$895
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Rabu 4/2211:00 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop41h 05m
Air India
Rabu 8/1210:00 am
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops26h 00m
Air India
Deal found 2/11$896

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 Februari 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$875
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$485
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,089
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From Chennai to California
One-way flight from Chennai to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($103 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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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Chennai

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California

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ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Isnin 4/20

12:50 am-10:40 pm

1 stop34h 20m

San Francisco

Jumaat 7/31

2:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$930

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Rabu 5/6

12:50 am-10:55 am

1 stop22h 35m

San Francisco

Isnin 9/7

2:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$930

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Isnin 5/4

12:50 am-10:55 am

1 stop22h 35m

San Francisco

Sabtu 9/12

2:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$930

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Rabu 2/25

2:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Sabtu 5/2

1:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$931

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Rabu 4/8

12:50 am-10:55 am

1 stop22h 35m

San Francisco

Isnin 9/28

1:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$932

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Rabu 3/25

7:35 am-9:23 am

2 stops38h 18m

Los Angeles

Jumaat 4/3

8:55 pm-3:30 am

1 stop42h 05m

$943

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Jumaat 3/27

2:00 am-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 10m

San Francisco

Ahad 9/27

1:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$950

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Khamis 3/26

2:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Ahad 9/27

1:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$950

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Jumaat 3/27

2:00 am-10:40 pm

1 stop33h 10m

San Francisco

Khamis 9/24

1:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$950

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Isnin 4/27

7:05 pm-11:45 am

2 stops29h 10m

San Francisco

Sabtu 10/24

8:10 pm-7:50 am

2 stops47h 10m

$969

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to California

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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 $958). 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 Februari 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, 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.

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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, British Airways, and Qatar Airways can get you from Chennai to California in just under 34h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 40m. 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 ($363), Air India ($400), and Qatar Airways ($456).

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

  • 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 $958). 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 Februari 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$687Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$694Average$1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$835Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$886Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$947Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,064Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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