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$553+ 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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
Jun 9 — Jun 161
Tue 6/9
Tue 6/16
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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 May 10, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Thu 11/58:40 am
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/33:25 am
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops31h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,072
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/178:59 pm
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops41h 11m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/273:55 am
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops44h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/9$1,074
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/168:20 am
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops29h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/43:55 am
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops43h 46m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/9$1,075
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 9/269:30 pm
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops40h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 10/229:55 pm
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops34h 36m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,088
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2910:28 pm
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops33h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/173:55 am
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops28h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,097
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 7/78:30 pm
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops47h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/44:05 am
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops51h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,106
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 9/2710:30 am
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops29h 55m
Air India
Sun 10/112:00 pm
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop29h 30m
Air India
Deal found 5/6$1,112
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/143:55 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/193:55 am
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,113
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/121:00 pm
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 5/1912:50 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop34h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/6$1,114
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/268:54 pm
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops38h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/812:50 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,115
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Mon 6/291:20 am
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop33h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 8/1112:50 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/6$1,116
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 9/2711:30 am
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops26h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/154:20 am
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,118

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 May 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,072
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$553
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,233
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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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 10, 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

Wed 7/29

10:28 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops33h 12m

Chennai

Wed 10/21

9:55 pm-8:01 pm

2 stops34h 36m

$1,097

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 7/29

10:28 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops33h 12m

Chennai

Tue 11/17

3:55 am-6:54 pm

2 stops28h 29m

$1,097

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/24

6:46 am-2:40 am

2 stops31h 24m

Chennai

Sun 9/27

3:55 am-10:30 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,219

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Tue 7/7

8:40 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops35h 00m

Chennai

Tue 8/4

9:55 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops33h 35m

$1,237

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 5/14

10:40 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Chennai

Mon 6/1

9:55 pm-7:33 pm

2 stops34h 08m

$1,239

Las VegasChennai

LAS - MAA

LASMAA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/24

12:20 pm-2:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

Chennai

Sun 9/27

3:55 am-6:48 pm

2 stops27h 23m

$1,279

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 7/3

1:20 am-11:35 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Chennai

Wed 7/29

12:50 am-11:15 pm

1 stop34h 55m

$1,314

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 7/18

9:58 am-8:25 am

2 stops33h 57m

Chennai

Sat 8/8

4:05 am-11:34 pm

2 stops31h 59m

$1,337

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Fri 8/21

6:00 am-3:30 am

2 stops57h 00m

Chennai

Mon 9/14

5:35 am-10:56 pm

2 stops29h 51m

$1,344

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Tue 6/30

4:20 pm-2:40 am

1 stop21h 50m

Chennai

Mon 8/3

3:55 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,357

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Best time to book a flight from California to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Chennai?

The best time to book flights from California to Chennai is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 $551). Flying from California to Chennai in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,936). 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 10, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Chennai?

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 Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and British Airways fly from California to Chennai in about 31h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 25h 36m. 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?

    $294 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 SWISS and Air India, with prices starting from $335 and $366, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Chennai are San Francisco - Chennai, Los Angeles - Chennai and San Jose - 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of $551). Flying from California to Chennai in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,936). 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 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$633Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$673Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$696Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$796Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$810Average$1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$833Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$949Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$955Average$1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$967Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IndiGoCheapest$991Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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