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$356+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
Apr 23 — Apr 301
Thu 4/23
Thu 4/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Chennai

Cheapest flights from California to Chennai
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 March 24, 2026.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 8/2710:30 am
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops44h 10m
Air India
Sun 10/411:00 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 30m
Air India
Deal found 3/23$781
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 8/1311:45 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/2111:15 pm
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/23$785
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1911:45 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 9/1411:15 pm
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/19$786
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2211:45 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 9/1311:15 pm
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/19$805
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 8/2111:45 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop33h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 8/3010:30 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop35h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/24$808
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1711:45 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop33h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 8/3111:15 pm
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/20$809
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 11/49:40 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop33h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 12/29:50 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop35h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/23$820
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2011:45 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 8/3010:30 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop35h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/20$822
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/911:45 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/204:20 pm
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$845
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2211:45 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop33h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 9/1111:15 pm
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/19$851
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Wed 8/511:45 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 8/2210:30 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop35h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/22$854
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sun 8/212:05 am
LAX
-
MAA
1 stop33h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 8/2411:15 pm
MAA
-
LAX
1 stop35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/21$857

Find flight deals from California to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated March 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$781
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$356
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,146
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Chennai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 5/1

10:25 am-8:25 am

2 stops33h 30m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

9:55 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$874

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 5/8

10:25 am-2:50 am

2 stops27h 55m

Chennai

Fri 5/15

4:05 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops40h 29m

$939

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 4/18

9:45 pm-2:50 am

2 stops40h 35m

Chennai

Sat 4/25

9:55 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$952

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 4/17

9:15 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Chennai

Fri 4/24

9:55 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$994

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 4/3

6:00 am-2:45 am

2 stops32h 15m

Chennai

Tue 4/14

9:55 pm-3:37 pm

2 stops30h 12m

$994

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

8:45 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Chennai

Fri 4/24

9:55 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops36h 32m

$996

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 4/15

10:40 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Chennai

Mon 4/27

4:05 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$999

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

10:28 am-2:50 am

2 stops27h 52m

Chennai

Sun 4/26

9:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops38h 34m

$1,041

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 9/10

9:20 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Chennai

Sun 10/4

9:55 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$1,047

Las VegasChennai

LAS - MAA

LASMAA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/6

11:51 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops31h 49m

Chennai

Wed 5/13

9:55 pm-7:12 pm

3 stops33h 47m

$1,138

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of $634). Flying from California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $951). 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 March 24, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 62% on flights from California to Chennai by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Chennai?

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways fly from California to Chennai in about 25h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 15m. California and Chennai are separated by a distance of 8995 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $296 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 Air India and SWISS, with prices starting from $312 and $335, 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 Los Angeles - Chennai.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of $634). Flying from California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $951). 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 9 airlines flying from California to Chennai

Discover the top 9 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 March 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$641Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$658Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$705Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$796Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$811Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IndiGoCheapest$816Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
LufthansaCheapest$835Average$1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$931Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$991Average$1,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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