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$488+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to Chennai are usually found in October or September, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,120
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$488
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,539
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/199:00 amLAX - MAA
2 stops45h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/269:30 pmMAA - LAX
2 stops39h 59mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,119
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1812:30 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1112:05 amMAA - LAX
2 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,120
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/103:30 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops28h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 9/233:15 amMAA - LAX
2 stops30h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/11$1,127
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/24:20 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 9/119:50 pmMAA - LAX
1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,134
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/12:20 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops30h 30mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/1610:30 amMAA - LAX
2 stops38h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,138
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/193:10 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops33h 15mOman Air
Thu 11/277:20 amMAA - LAX
2 stops43h 00mOman Air
Deal found 6/12$1,144
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/247:55 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops27h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/111:00 pmMAA - LAX
2 stops31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,147
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/67:35 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops48h 50mSWISS
Tue 9/98:40 pmMAA - LAX
2 stops32h 20mSWISS
Deal found 6/10$1,171
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/264:40 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop21h 20mEmirates
Tue 9/29:50 amMAA - LAX
1 stop40h 55mEmirates
Deal found 6/10$1,191
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/15:30 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops50h 55mLufthansa
Sat 9/137:50 pmMAA - LAX
2 stops31h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$1,198
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/71:40 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops35h 55mIndiGo
Sun 7/2710:30 pmMAA - LAX
2 stops36h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 6/10$1,237

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

Irvine

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Wed 6/18

12:30 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops46h 05m

Chennai

Fri 7/11

12:05 am-10:05 am

2 stops46h 30m

$1,120

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Wed 9/10

3:30 pm-8:20 am

2 stops28h 20m

Chennai

Tue 9/23

3:15 am-8:45 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$1,127

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Sat 8/2

4:20 pm-2:50 am

1 stop22h 00m

Chennai

Thu 9/11

9:50 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$1,134

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

2:20 pm-9:20 am

2 stops30h 30m

Chennai

Tue 9/16

10:30 am-12:50 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$1,138

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Sun 8/24

7:55 pm-10:10 am

2 stops25h 45m

Chennai

Sat 8/30

10:00 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$1,147

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Fri 8/1

11:56 pm-8:30 am

2 stops44h 04m

Chennai

Tue 9/9

4:45 pm-11:11 pm

2 stops42h 56m

$1,159

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Wed 8/6

7:35 pm-8:55 am

2 stops48h 50m

Chennai

Mon 9/8

8:40 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$1,171

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Tue 8/26

4:40 pm-2:30 am

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Tue 9/2

9:50 am-2:15 pm

1 stop40h 55m

$1,191

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Fri 8/1

5:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops50h 55m

Chennai

Sat 9/13

7:50 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,198

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Mon 7/7

1:40 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Chennai

Sun 7/27

10:30 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$1,237

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Chennai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Chennai. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Irvine to Chennai is 48 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 Irvine to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Irvine to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,538). 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 IR9 to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 June 12, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Irvine to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Chennai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Chennai flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Irvine to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
335 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine 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 Irvine?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Irvine to Chennai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chennai from Irvine; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 10 airlines have flights to the Chennai airport from Irvine. It is only a 10.2 mi journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city center.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $492 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $514 and IndiGo from $564 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Chennai?

    While on average a flight from Irvine to Chennai is generally $5,458, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $5,296. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chennai), you can expect to pay $690 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Irvine to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,538). 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 Irvine to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$819Average$1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$923Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Cathay PacificCheapest$924Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EmiratesCheapest$988Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$994Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,149Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$1,165Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IndiGoCheapest$1,178Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Oman AirCheapest$1,280Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,351Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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