$452+ 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 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MAA
Mar 10 — Mar 171
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to ChennaiExplore 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 February 8, 2026.
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 February 8, 2026.
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Thu 5/72:31 pm
SAN
- MAA
3 stops29h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/108:40 pm
MAA
- SAN
2 stops27h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$897
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Thu 3/58:04 am
SAN
- MAA
3 stops31h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/108:00 pm
MAA
- SAN
2 stops33h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$936
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Thu 5/72:31 pm
SAN
- MAA
3 stops29h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/166:00 am
MAA
- SAN
2 stops25h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$946
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2210:43 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops39h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/2910:15 am
MAA
- SAN
2 stops45h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$952
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2410:00 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/319:55 pm
MAA
- SAN
2 stops35h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$953
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Mon 5/49:25 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/1311:00 am
MAA
- SAN
2 stops44h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$957
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 5/510:25 am
SAN
- MAA
2 stops39h 40m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/129:55 pm
MAA
- SAN
2 stops34h 39m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/5![Etihad Airways logo]()
$961
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/219:45 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/3010:15 am
MAA
- SAN
2 stops46h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$974
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/29:00 am
SAN
- MAA
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/124:05 am
MAA
- SAN
2 stops30h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$975
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Wed 3/117:00 am
SAN
- MAA
2 stops28h 35m
Lufthansa
Tue 3/176:00 pm
MAA
- SAN
2 stops35h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/5![Lufthansa logo]()
$991
Best flights from San Diego to ChennaiDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 8, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 8, 2026.
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Thu 5/72:31 pm
SAN
- MAA
3 stops29h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/109:40 pm
MAA
- SAN
2 stops26h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$905
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 5/510:25 am
SAN
- MAA
2 stops39h 40m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/1210:15 am
MAA
- SAN
2 stops45h 32m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/6![Etihad Airways logo]()
$966
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/411:06 am
SAN
- MAA
2 stops24h 34m
Lufthansa
Mon 5/111:55 am
MAA
- SAN
2 stops31h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/6![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,003
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Thu 3/58:04 am
SAN
- MAA
3 stops31h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/108:00 pm
MAA
- SAN
2 stops33h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$936
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Thu 5/72:31 pm
SAN
- MAA
3 stops29h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/166:00 am
MAA
- SAN
2 stops25h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$946
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2210:43 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops39h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/2910:15 am
MAA
- SAN
2 stops45h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$952
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2410:00 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/319:55 pm
MAA
- SAN
2 stops35h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$953
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Mon 5/49:25 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/1311:00 am
MAA
- SAN
2 stops44h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$957
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/219:45 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/3010:15 am
MAA
- SAN
2 stops46h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$974
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/239:10 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1110:00 am
MAA
- SAN
2 stops46h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$995
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/149:05 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops40h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/179:40 pm
MAA
- SAN
2 stops34h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$995
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:44 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops33h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/99:40 pm
MAA
- SAN
2 stops34h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,000
Last-minute flights from San Diego to ChennaiDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Chennai. Data last updated February 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Chennai. Data last updated February 8, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:44 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops33h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/910:00 am
MAA
- SAN
2 stops46h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$999
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/29:00 am
SAN
- MAA
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/124:05 am
MAA
- SAN
2 stops30h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$975
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Tue 3/38:50 am
SAN
- MAA
2 stops28h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/113:40 am
MAA
- SAN
2 stops30h 19m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5![Qatar Airways logo]()
$998
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Thu 3/58:04 am
SAN
- MAA
3 stops31h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/108:00 pm
MAA
- SAN
2 stops33h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$936
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 3/59:10 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops52h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/129:40 pm
MAA
- SAN
2 stops34h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$994
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Wed 3/117:00 am
SAN
- MAA
2 stops28h 35m
Lufthansa
Mon 3/236:00 pm
MAA
- SAN
2 stops35h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/5![Lufthansa logo]()
$991
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/129:05 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/189:40 pm
MAA
- SAN
2 stops48h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,003
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/128:59 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops34h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/2310:00 am
MAA
- SAN
2 stops49h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,005
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/149:05 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops40h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/179:40 pm
MAA
- SAN
2 stops34h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$995
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2210:43 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops39h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/2910:15 am
MAA
- SAN
2 stops45h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$952
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2410:00 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/319:55 pm
MAA
- SAN
2 stops35h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$953
One-way flights from San Diego to ChennaiSearch for one-way flight options from San Diego to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 8, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 8, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/138:54 pm
SAN
- MAA
3 stops34h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$452
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/35:35 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops48h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$455
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/29:10 pm
SAN
- MAA
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$473
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 4/138:00 am
SAN
- MAA
2 stops30h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/4![Qatar Airways logo]()
$507
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/1310:09 pm
SAN
- MAA
3 stops61h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$628
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Mon 4/137:40 pm
SAN
- MAA
1 stop43h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 2/4![British Airways logo]()
$1,134
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:00 pm
SAN
- MAA
1 stop22h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 2/7![British Airways logo]()
$1,140
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Fri 2/136:00 pm
SAN
- MAA
1 stop22h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 2/7![British Airways logo]()
$4,997
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 February 8, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $897 (Indian Eagle) |
One-way from | $452 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $1,165 |
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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 February 8, 2026.
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
Thu 5/7
2:31 pm-8:55 am
3 stops29h 54m
Chennai
Sun 5/10
9:40 pm-11:46 am
2 stops26h 36m
$905
San DiegoChennai
SAN - MAA
SANMAA
San Diego
Thu 3/5
8:04 am-4:55 am
3 stops31h 21m
Chennai
Tue 3/10
8:00 pm-4:38 pm
2 stops33h 08m
$936
San DiegoChennai
SAN - MAA
SANMAA
San Diego
Thu 5/7
2:31 pm-8:55 am
3 stops29h 54m
Chennai
Sat 5/16
6:00 am-7:23 pm
2 stops25h 53m
$946
San DiegoChennai
SAN - MAA
SANMAA
San Diego
Sun 3/22
10:43 pm-2:30 am
2 stops39h 17m
Chennai
Sun 3/29
10:15 am-7:09 pm
2 stops45h 24m
$952
San DiegoChennai
SAN - MAA
SANMAA
San Diego
Tue 3/24
10:00 pm-2:30 am
2 stops40h 00m
Chennai
Tue 3/31
9:55 pm-9:07 pm
2 stops35h 42m
$953
San DiegoChennai
SAN - MAA
SANMAA
San Diego
Mon 5/4
9:25 pm-3:40 pm
2 stops29h 45m
Chennai
Wed 5/13
11:00 am-7:28 pm
2 stops44h 58m
$957
San DiegoChennai
SAN - MAA
SANMAA
San Diego
Tue 5/5
10:25 am-2:35 pm
2 stops39h 40m
Chennai
Tue 5/12
10:15 am-7:17 pm
2 stops45h 32m
$966
San DiegoChennai
SAN - MAA
SANMAA
San Diego
Tue 4/21
9:45 pm-8:10 pm
2 stops33h 55m
Chennai
Thu 4/30
10:15 am-8:04 pm
2 stops46h 19m
$974
San DiegoChennai
SAN - MAA
SANMAA
San Diego
Mon 2/23
9:10 pm-8:10 am
2 stops45h 30m
Chennai
Wed 3/11
10:00 am-7:52 pm
2 stops46h 22m
$995
San DiegoChennai
SAN - MAA
SANMAA
San Diego
Sat 3/14
9:05 pm-2:30 am
2 stops40h 55m
Chennai
Tue 3/17
9:40 pm-7:52 pm
2 stops34h 42m
$995
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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 February.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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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 $952). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,651). 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 February 8, 2026.
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.
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 February 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Lufthansa 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.
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Dec 2024
IAD - DXB
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Dec 2024
IAD - DXB
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Dec 2024
IAD - DXB
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Dec 2024
IAD - DXB
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Dec 2024
IAD - DXB
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$969 | Average$1,351 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,089 | Average$1,226 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$1,176 | Average$1,588 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,254 | Average$1,349 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |