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$468+ 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — LAX
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 21, 2025.

This Air India deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Tue 12/307:25 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop32h 35mAir India
Tue 3/316:45 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop25h 40mAir India
Deal found 12/19$838
This Air India deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/307:25 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop32h 35mAir India
Tue 4/146:45 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop27h 05mAir India
Deal found 12/20$844
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 12/234:55 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/1910:40 amSFO - MAA
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$884
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/207:25 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1710:40 amSFO - MAA
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$885
This Air India deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/274:55 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop35h 05mAir India
Tue 4/146:45 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop29h 40mAir India
Deal found 12/20$886
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/2110:40 amSFO - MAA
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$889
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 12/207:25 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/1911:00 amSFO - MAA
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$907
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:00 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops31h 55mAir France
Tue 1/133:40 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops27h 15mAir France
Deal found 12/20$915
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:05 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/141:55 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$916
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Wed 12/2412:25 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/2111:00 amSFO - MAA
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$918
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Wed 12/247:35 amMAA - LAX
1 stop45h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 4/81:20 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops25h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/19$976
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Sun 12/212:00 amMAA - LAX
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/1310:55 amLAX - MAA
1 stop24h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/19$1,054

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Round-trip from

$840
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One-way from

$468
(Travelocity)

Popular in

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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 21, 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

Wed 1/28

7:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop32h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 7/19

10:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop35h 50m

$855

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Mon 2/2

6:00 pm-6:36 pm

3 stops38h 06m

San Diego

Mon 2/9

9:11 am-4:55 am

3 stops30h 14m

$858

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 12/27

4:55 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop35h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

6:45 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$886

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 2/15

2:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 6/29

1:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

$904

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 3/1

2:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

12:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 50m

$905

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Mon 2/2

9:10 pm-8:36 pm

3 stops36h 56m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

10:55 am-12:35 am

1 stop24h 10m

$921

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Thu 2/12

7:35 am-11:35 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-5:35 am

2 stops34h 05m

$925

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 1/20

2:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop32h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 7/13

1:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

$930

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 2/9

2:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 8/7

1:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

$930

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 2/1

2:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 7/24

1:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

$930

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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 21, 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 21, 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
3,440 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
3,440 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
1,414 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
1,102 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
3,685 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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
2,954 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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?

    Air India, Cathay Pacific, and British Airways can get you from Chennai to California in just under 21h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 20m. 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 - Burbank Bob Hope.

  • 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$687Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$716Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$835Average$1,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$885Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$978Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$1,068Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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