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$761+ 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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MAA
Dec 25 — Jan 11
Thu 12/25
Thu 1/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$981
(oojo)

One-way from

$761
(Indian Eagle)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,252
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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 November 25, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Fri 11/2810:12 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops38h 38mQatar Airways
Wed 12/34:05 amMAA - SAN
2 stops29h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/23$1,180
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Fri 11/288:34 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops46h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/49:40 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops35h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23$1,185
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/299:30 amSAN - MAA
2 stops27h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 12/94:05 amMAA - SAN
2 stops29h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/25$1,399
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2912:40 pmSAN - MAA
3 stops56h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/91:50 amMAA - SAN
2 stops47h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$1,590
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/295:55 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops64h 40mLufthansa
Wed 12/106:15 amMAA - SAN
2 stops47h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 11/25$1,681
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/291:23 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops26h 42mBritish Airways
Wed 12/107:35 amMAA - SAN
1 stop46h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/25$2,302
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Tue 12/166:15 amSAN - MAA
3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/138:00 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$2,339
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Fri 11/286:00 pmSAN - MAA
1 stop22h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 12/47:35 amMAA - SAN
2 stops28h 42mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/23$2,347
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Tue 12/169:10 amSAN - MAA
2 stops27h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 1/123:25 amMAA - SAN
2 stops30h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/25$2,374

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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 November 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Chennai that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 2/28

9:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Chennai

Sat 3/14

10:00 am-7:48 pm

2 stops46h 18m

$994

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 4/23

10:20 am-2:25 am

2 stops27h 35m

Chennai

Mon 4/27

4:15 am-7:38 pm

2 stops27h 53m

$1,049

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 4/23

7:00 am-3:00 am

2 stops31h 30m

Chennai

Sun 4/26

3:55 am-11:09 pm

2 stops31h 44m

$1,283

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 4/23

7:40 pm-3:30 am

1 stop43h 20m

Chennai

Mon 4/27

5:35 am-5:50 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,431

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 2/28

6:00 pm-5:35 am

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Sat 3/14

7:35 am-11:44 pm

2 stops28h 39m

$1,467

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 4/23

10:20 am-9:20 am

2 stops34h 30m

Chennai

Mon 4/27

10:30 am-7:44 pm

3 stops45h 44m

$2,408

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Tue 12/16

6:00 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops55h 50m

Chennai

Tue 1/13

7:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop46h 05m

$2,603

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Tue 12/9

7:15 am-8:25 pm

3 stops47h 40m

$860

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 12/11

3:47 pm-8:40 pm

3 stops39h 23m

$879

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 12/10

8:00 am-2:40 pm

3 stops41h 10m

$909

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Deals found on 11/23

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 November 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Chennai, you should look to book at least 78 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chennai (average of $969). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,701). 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 November 25, 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 November 25, 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
3,421 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,421 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,421 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,068 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,421 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,675 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,421 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
7,594 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,421 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
7,539 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,421 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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 35m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,049. 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, Emirates ($1,078), Lufthansa ($1,103), and British Airways ($1,175) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Chennai. Emirates is priced at 21% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chennai (average of $969). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,701). 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 November 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$971Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,078Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,103Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,176Average$1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,210Average$2,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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