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$495+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MAA
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sun 1/25
Sun 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Chennai

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 26, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Sun 12/286:15 amSAN - MAA
3 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/411:40 amMAA - SAN
2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$2,318
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:17 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops41h 48mCathay Pacific
Fri 1/162:00 amMAA - SAN
2 stops31h 47mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/24$2,396
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/289:40 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops37h 50mAir India
Sun 1/411:40 amMAA - SAN
2 stops46h 15mAir India
Deal found 12/25$2,552
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:40 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops64h 55mLufthansa
Fri 1/161:50 amMAA - SAN
2 stops31h 34mLufthansa
Deal found 12/24$2,782
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2611:12 amSAN - MAA
3 stops32h 03mLufthansa
Fri 1/161:50 amMAA - SAN
2 stops29h 04mLufthansa
Deal found 12/24$2,938
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Sun 12/2811:12 amSAN - MAA
3 stops56h 03mLufthansa
Sat 1/31:50 amMAA - SAN
2 stops32h 27mLufthansa
Deal found 12/25$4,340
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:00 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops43h 35mAir Canada
Fri 1/161:00 amMAA - SAN
3 stops31h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 12/24$4,695
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:10 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/161:50 amMAA - SAN
2 stops47h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$6,192
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/2810:56 amSAN - MAA
2 stops26h 04mQatar Airways
Sat 1/34:05 amMAA - SAN
2 stops53h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/25$7,014

Find flight deals from San Diego to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 December 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$967
(Travelocity)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,548
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($271 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($109 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 December 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 1/24

9:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Chennai

Sat 2/7

10:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops48h 00m

$992

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 1/22

9:10 am-2:20 am

2 stops27h 40m

Chennai

Sat 1/31

3:25 am-8:00 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$992

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 1/24

9:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Chennai

Sat 2/7

4:10 pm-7:49 pm

2 stops41h 09m

$995

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 1/12

9:35 pm-8:10 am

2 stops45h 05m

Chennai

Mon 2/16

4:10 pm-12:43 pm

2 stops34h 03m

$1,004

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 1/22

9:00 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops36h 10m

Chennai

Sun 2/1

9:35 am-8:35 am

3 stops60h 30m

$1,027

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 1/12

9:35 pm-8:10 am

2 stops45h 05m

Chennai

Sun 2/15

6:00 pm-9:49 am

3 stops53h 19m

$1,039

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 1/10

8:59 pm-12:35 am

2 stops38h 06m

Chennai

Sat 1/31

2:00 am-8:35 am

2 stops44h 05m

$1,095

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 1/10

8:59 pm-12:35 am

2 stops38h 06m

Chennai

Tue 2/10

2:00 am-6:36 pm

2 stops30h 06m

$1,095

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 1/12

5:17 pm-8:55 am

3 stops50h 08m

Chennai

Tue 2/17

9:35 am-8:18 am

3 stops36h 13m

$1,125

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 1/24

5:10 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops37h 15m

$495

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Deals found on 12/25

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Chennai in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 San Diego-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Chennai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Chennai. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Chennai, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chennai (average of $961). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,692). 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 SAN to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 December 26, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Chennai. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

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

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 December 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways from San Diego to Chennai by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,444 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,444 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,444 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,105 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,444 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,692 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,444 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,655 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,444 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,617 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,444 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Chennai?

    A quick flight from San Diego to Chennai can take about 27h 40m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $992. The distance from San Diego to Chennai is about 9070 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Chennai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways ($971), Emirates ($1,078), and Lufthansa ($1,103) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Chennai. Qatar Airways is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chennai (average of $961). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,692). 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Chennai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 December 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$971Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,078Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,103Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,176Average$1,588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,210Average$2,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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