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$578+ 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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MAA
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,131
(StudentUniverse)

One-way from

$578
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,284
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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 April 30, 2025.

This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/208:50 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops36h 40mSingapore Airlines
Mon 10/2711:25 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops44h 39mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,131
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/295:15 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops51h 10mLufthansa
Wed 5/141:55 amMAA - SAN
2 stops28h 26mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,151
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/46:15 amSAN - MAA
2 stops32h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 5/163:55 amMAA - SAN
2 stops32h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,159
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 10/207:05 amSAN - MAA
2 stops36h 30mEmirates
Sun 10/263:45 amMAA - SAN
2 stops28h 49mEmirates
Deal found 4/27$1,168
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/106:33 amSAN - MAA
2 stops29h 12mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/301:30 amMAA - SAN
2 stops33h 17mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$1,275
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/175:58 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops41h 42mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/237:50 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,301
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/204:40 pmSAN - MAA
1 stop22h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 10/277:35 amMAA - SAN
2 stops49h 37mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,416
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 10/2010:15 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops45h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/263:00 amMAA - SAN
3 stops49h 03mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/27$1,493
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/128:33 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops34h 57mEtihad Airways
Thu 6/194:15 amMAA - SAN
2 stops51h 17mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,688
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 11/238:10 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops38h 15mAir Canada
Mon 1/121:45 amMAA - SAN
2 stops46h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$5,016

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 10/20

8:50 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Chennai

Mon 10/27

11:25 pm-7:34 am

2 stops44h 39m

$1,131

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 5/17

5:58 pm-12:10 am

2 stops41h 42m

Chennai

Thu 5/22

1:55 am-8:36 pm

2 stops31h 11m

$1,165

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 10/20

7:05 am-8:05 am

2 stops36h 30m

Chennai

Sun 10/26

3:45 am-8:04 pm

2 stops28h 49m

$1,168

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 5/10

6:33 am-12:15 am

2 stops29h 12m

Chennai

Fri 5/30

1:30 am-10:17 pm

2 stops33h 17m

$1,275

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 5/17

5:58 pm-12:10 am

2 stops41h 42m

Chennai

Fri 5/23

7:50 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$1,301

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 10/20

4:40 pm-3:30 am

1 stop22h 20m

Chennai

Mon 10/27

7:35 am-8:42 pm

2 stops49h 37m

$1,416

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 10/20

10:15 pm-8:15 am

2 stops45h 30m

Chennai

Sun 10/26

3:00 am-3:33 pm

3 stops49h 03m

$1,493

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 6/12

8:33 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops34h 57m

Chennai

Thu 6/19

4:15 am-7:02 pm

2 stops51h 17m

$1,688

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 10/20

8:37 pm-12:01 am

3 stops38h 54m

Chennai

Sun 10/26

1:30 am-6:25 pm

3 stops29h 25m

$8,812

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 10/1

10:18 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops35h 12m

$578

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Chennai, you should look to book at least 60 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,660). 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 April 30, 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 13% versus a flight at noon.

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 March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Chennai flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings 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.

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 April 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Singapore Airlines and Emirates from San Diego 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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,203 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

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.

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

    According to our current data, Singapore Airlines ($1,131), Lufthansa ($1,165), and Emirates ($1,168) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Chennai. Singapore Airlines is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $578. Users have also found prices from $773 and $1,250 on Lufthansa and British Airways, respectively.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,660). 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 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Chennai

Discover the top 8 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,002Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EmiratesCheapest$1,078Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,120Average$1,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,158Average$1,533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,169Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,175Average$2,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,195Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,210Average$2,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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