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$547+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Fri 6/19
Fri 6/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Chennai

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 20, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 8/2610:47 am
LAX
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MAA
2 stops27h 23m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/163:55 am
MAA
-
LAX
2 stops26h 12m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,213
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Fri 6/194:20 pm
LAX
-
MAA
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 7/123:55 am
MAA
-
LAX
1 stop22h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/17$1,214
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/184:20 pm
LAX
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MAA
1 stop22h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 7/173:55 am
MAA
-
LAX
1 stop22h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,215
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Mon 6/1510:00 am
LAX
-
MAA
2 stops28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/224:20 am
MAA
-
LAX
1 stop22h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,216
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 6/146:00 am
LAX
-
MAA
2 stops32h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 7/143:55 am
MAA
-
LAX
1 stop22h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,218
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/127:30 pm
LAX
-
MAA
1 stop42h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 7/163:55 am
MAA
-
LAX
1 stop22h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/18$1,219
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 7/14:20 pm
LAX
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MAA
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/133:55 am
MAA
-
LAX
2 stops30h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,220
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/167:09 pm
LAX
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MAA
2 stops43h 01m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/193:55 am
MAA
-
LAX
2 stops26h 34m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,221
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Fri 7/34:20 pm
LAX
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MAA
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 10/34:20 am
MAA
-
LAX
1 stop22h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,222
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/76:00 am
LAX
-
MAA
2 stops44h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/144:05 am
MAA
-
LAX
2 stops33h 17m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,224
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2611:55 am
LAX
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MAA
2 stops24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/293:55 am
MAA
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LAX
2 stops27h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,226
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/114:20 pm
LAX
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MAA
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/184:20 am
MAA
-
LAX
2 stops26h 09m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,228

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,213
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$547
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,262
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($131 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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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Chennai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/23

4:40 pm-2:30 am

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Sat 8/29

4:05 am-6:04 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$1,413

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/10

1:28 pm-2:40 am

2 stops48h 42m

Chennai

Sun 7/5

3:55 am-8:47 am

2 stops41h 22m

$1,448
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/17

4:20 pm-2:40 am

1 stop21h 50m

Chennai

Wed 6/24

4:20 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,478

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/30

4:20 pm-2:50 am

1 stop22h 00m

Chennai

Mon 8/3

3:55 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,619

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/30

4:40 pm-2:30 am

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Mon 7/20

4:05 am-2:15 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$1,626

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/30

4:40 pm-8:05 am

1 stop26h 55m

Chennai

Sat 7/25

10:05 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$1,676

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 6/22

7:35 pm-8:55 am

2 stops48h 50m

Chennai

Mon 6/29

8:40 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops56h 00m

$1,701

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/17

4:10 pm-8:55 am

3 stops52h 15m

Chennai

Sun 7/26

8:40 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops56h 00m

$1,705

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 10/29

7:55 pm-8:45 am

3 stops72h 20m

Chennai

Sat 11/21

8:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$1,746

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/17

4:10 pm-8:55 am

3 stops52h 15m

Chennai

Wed 7/15

8:40 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops56h 00m

$1,755

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Compare providers for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Chennai in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Chennai

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Chennai (average of $857). Flying from Los Angeles to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,734). 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.

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

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 20, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific from Los Angeles to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,521 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,521 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,521 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,574 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,521 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,521 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,521 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,015 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,521 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Chennai?

    Departing from Los Angeles to Chennai will take you 21h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8965 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chennai round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Los Angeles to Chennai round-trip from $676. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from $694, and IndiGo, from $991. Cathay Pacific is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $362. Users have also found prices from $400 and $437 on Cathay Pacific and IndiGo, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Chennai?

    Los Angeles to Chennai flights have a layover in Hong Kong most often. Singapore sees the next most layovers on Los Angeles to Chennai flights. Doha comes in third as the most popular layover location on Los Angeles to Chennai flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong travelers tend to visit Shatin Baptist Church, Fa Yeun Street Market, and Temple Street Night Market more than anywhere else. Shatin Baptist Church, Fa Yeun Street Market and Temple Street Night Market are located about 18.3 mi, 16.2 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl if you are interested in checking them out.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Singapore?

    Singapore travelers tend to visit Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion more than any other notable places. Travelers on a layover in Singapore can visit Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion, by traveling 13.4 mi, 13.4 mi, and 10.5 mi, respectively after landing at Singapore Changi. Travelers can book a car rental at Singapore Changi for about $88 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Chennai flights?

    Los Angeles to Chennai flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Dubai. London sees the second fewest layovers for non-direct flights flying from Los Angeles to Chennai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chennai?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Chennai (average of $857). Flying from Los Angeles to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,734). 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 Los Angeles to Chennai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$673Average$1,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$696Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
IndiGoCheapest$991Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,089Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,140Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,199Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,401Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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