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$496+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — MAA
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$910
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$496
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$823
From Oakland to Chennai
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/56:40 amOAK - MAA
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/151:55 amMAA - OAK
2 stops34h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$910
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/56:40 amOAK - MAA
2 stops32h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 10/165:35 amMAA - OAK
2 stops30h 58mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,113
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:39 amOAK - MAA
2 stops29h 21mBritish Airways
Sun 9/285:35 amMAA - OAK
2 stops52h 58mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,179
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/306:30 amOAK - MAA
2 stops38h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 11/274:05 amMAA - OAK
2 stops33h 24mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/9$1,877
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/266:15 amOAK - MAA
2 stops37h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 1/79:50 pmMAA - OAK
2 stops33h 23mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/9$1,973
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/711:21 amOAK - MAA
2 stops25h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/309:50 pmMAA - OAK
2 stops39h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,977
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/711:21 amOAK - MAA
2 stops25h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/319:50 pmMAA - OAK
2 stops39h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,988
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:40 amOAK - MAA
2 stops33h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 12/307:35 amMAA - OAK
2 stops29h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,994
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:40 amOAK - MAA
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/309:50 pmMAA - OAK
2 stops39h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$2,028
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/62:31 pmOAK - MAA
2 stops25h 34mBritish Airways
Tue 12/307:35 amMAA - OAK
2 stops29h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/10$2,029

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Chennai that are best for you.

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Chennai

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Price

OaklandChennai

OAK - MAA

OAKMAA

Oakland

Wed 9/24

9:39 am-3:30 am

2 stops29h 21m

Chennai

Sun 9/28

5:35 am-10:03 pm

2 stops52h 58m

$1,179

OaklandChennai

OAK - MAA

OAKMAA

Oakland

Thu 1/8

2:35 pm-5:35 am

2 stops25h 30m

Chennai

Sun 1/25

7:35 am-11:38 pm

2 stops29h 33m

$1,561

OaklandChennai

OAK - MAA

OAKMAA

Oakland

Thu 10/30

6:30 am-9:10 am

2 stops38h 10m

Chennai

Thu 11/27

4:05 am-11:59 pm

2 stops33h 24m

$1,877

OaklandChennai

OAK - MAA

OAKMAA

Oakland

Sun 12/7

11:21 am-2:30 am

2 stops25h 39m

Chennai

Tue 12/30

9:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops39h 39m

$1,977

OaklandChennai

OAK - MAA

OAKMAA

Oakland

Sat 12/6

2:31 pm-5:35 am

2 stops25h 34m

Chennai

Tue 12/30

7:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$2,029

OaklandChennai

OAK - MAA

OAKMAA

Oakland

Thu 12/11

11:21 am-2:30 am

2 stops25h 39m

Chennai

Sun 1/18

9:50 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops33h 23m

$2,069

OaklandChennai

OAK - MAA

OAKMAA

Oakland

Tue 12/9

2:31 pm-5:35 am

2 stops25h 34m

Chennai

Thu 1/1

7:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops53h 54m

$2,083

OaklandChennai

OAK - MAA

OAKMAA

Oakland

Tue 12/9

2:31 pm-5:35 am

2 stops25h 34m

Chennai

Mon 1/5

7:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$2,083

OaklandChennai

OAK - MAA

OAKMAA

Oakland

Tue 12/9

2:31 pm-5:35 am

2 stops25h 34m

Chennai

Wed 12/31

7:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$2,084

OaklandChennai

OAK - MAA

OAKMAA

Oakland

Fri 12/12

6:40 am-9:10 am

2 stops37h 00m

Chennai

Tue 12/23

9:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops39h 39m

$2,099

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Chennai (average of $936). Flying from Oakland, California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Chennai?

    British Airways and Qatar Airways can get you from Oakland, California to Chennai in just under 29h 21m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 49m. Oakland, California and Chennai are separated by a distance of 8639 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Chennai (average of $936). Flying from Oakland, California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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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