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$378+ Cheap flights from California to Chennai (MAA)

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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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Cheap flight deals from California to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$882
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$378
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,361

Good round-trip deal

$1,399 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/229:00 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop20h 45mAir India
Wed 8/278:40 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 50mAir India
Deal found 4/29$890
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/52:20 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops54h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/181:55 amMAA - SFO
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$916
This Indian Eagle 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/43:55 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 6/34:20 amMAA - SFO
1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$918
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/51:20 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 20mLufthansa
Wed 10/151:55 amMAA - SFO
2 stops33h 09mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$938
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/114:50 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops42h 50mAir Canada
Wed 10/221:55 amMAA - SFO
2 stops32h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$949
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/412:20 amSFO - MAA
1 stop35h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 5/201:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$952
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 11/57:50 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop36h 50mSingapore Airlines
Tue 11/1111:25 pmMAA - LAX
1 stop34h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/29$986
This Indian Eagle 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2911:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 8/2711:15 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,002
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.
Wed 10/85:05 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop38h 55mEmirates
Sun 10/263:45 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mEmirates
Deal found 4/30$1,007
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/112:25 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1411:25 pmMAA - LAX
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,026
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 5/138:30 amSJC - MAA
2 stops27h 10mLufthansa
Tue 5/271:55 amMAA - SJC
2 stops31h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$1,051
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/112:25 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop23h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 7/11:30 amMAA - LAX
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$1,074

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Chennai 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 California to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

9:00 pm-6:15 am

1 stop20h 45m

Chennai

Wed 8/27

8:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop22h 50m

$890

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

3:55 pm-2:50 am

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Tue 6/3

4:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$918

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

12:20 am-12:15 am

1 stop35h 25m

Chennai

Tue 5/20

1:30 am-5:30 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$952

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

11:15 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Chennai

Wed 5/28

6:55 am-5:30 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$981

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

1:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Wed 5/21

6:40 am-7:00 pm

2 stops48h 50m

$1,001

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

11:30 am-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Chennai

Wed 8/27

11:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 55m

$1,002

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 7/21

5:05 pm-2:30 am

1 stop20h 55m

Chennai

Thu 8/28

4:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$1,009

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

12:05 pm-12:10 am

2 stops47h 35m

Chennai

Wed 5/28

1:55 am-11:35 am

2 stops46h 10m

$1,043

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Tue 5/13

8:30 am-12:10 am

2 stops27h 10m

Chennai

Tue 5/27

1:55 am-8:50 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$1,051

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Thu 5/15

12:25 pm-12:15 am

1 stop23h 20m

Chennai

Tue 6/24

1:30 am-11:20 am

1 stop22h 20m

$1,074

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Best time to book a flight from California to Chennai

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from California to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,617). 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 CA to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Chennai. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Chennai as you normally would.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Chennai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. 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 Chennai. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Chennai, such as Japan Airlines, ANA and Singapore Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Chennai. 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 into for flights to Chennai from California?

    If you book a flight to Chennai from California, you will be flying to Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 10.2 mi from the center of Chennai.

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

    $378 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Singapore Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $443 and $445, respectively.

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

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Chennai?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Chennai is $5,296. On average you can expect to pay $5,458. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Chennai), can usually be booked for $667.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from California to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,617). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Chennai. 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$703Average$1,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$730Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$734Average$1,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$758Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$816Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$876Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$933Average$1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$940Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$958Average$1,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,059Average$1,873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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