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$612+ 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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MAA
Jun 24 — Jul 11
Wed 6/24
Wed 7/1
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 May 25, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. 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.
Thu 9/248:59 pm
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops41h 11m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/214:20 am
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops27h 11m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/23$1,042
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Thu 9/39:53 am
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops28h 27m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/133:55 am
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops30h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/22$1,064
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/68:59 pm
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops41h 11m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/133:55 am
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops30h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/22$1,072
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 10/309:30 pm
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops40h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sun 11/293:55 am
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops52h 46m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/21$1,073
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/68:59 pm
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops41h 11m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/153:55 am
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops43h 47m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/22$1,081
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 7/168:30 pm
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops41h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/1810:15 am
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops69h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/20$1,083
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 7/98:30 pm
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops47h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/1810:15 am
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops45h 43m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/22$1,088
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
Wed 7/88:40 pm
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/259:55 pm
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops38h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$1,097
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Fri 9/47:03 am
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops31h 17m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/133:55 am
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops30h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/22$1,104

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 May 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,083
(oojo)

One-way from

$721
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,658
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($385 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 May 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Chennai that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 10/1

7:27 am-2:50 am

2 stops30h 53m

Chennai

Mon 10/5

4:20 am-10:33 pm

2 stops30h 43m

$1,181
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sun 10/11

11:27 am-2:40 am

2 stops26h 43m

Chennai

Wed 10/14

4:20 am-8:00 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$1,181

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sun 7/12

8:52 pm-2:40 am

2 stops41h 18m

Chennai

Thu 8/13

3:55 am-9:03 pm

2 stops29h 38m

$1,332

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 7/9

8:52 pm-2:50 am

2 stops41h 28m

Chennai

Wed 8/19

3:55 am-7:00 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$1,500

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 7/6

8:52 pm-2:50 am

2 stops41h 28m

Chennai

Wed 8/19

3:55 am-7:00 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$1,560

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 10/10

10:40 pm-12:10 am

3 stops37h 00m

Chennai

Sun 11/8

1:45 am-3:45 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$1,713

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 7/1

9:27 pm-2:40 am

2 stops40h 43m

Chennai

Tue 7/14

3:55 am-9:22 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$1,830

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 10/1

7:40 pm-3:30 am

1 stop43h 20m

Chennai

Mon 10/5

5:35 am-7:40 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$1,839

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sun 6/7

7:00 am-2:40 am

2 stops31h 10m

Chennai

Tue 6/23

3:55 am-10:33 pm

2 stops31h 08m

$2,146

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 6/4

9:37 pm-2:40 am

2 stops40h 33m

Chennai

Mon 6/15

4:10 am-9:35 am

2 stops41h 55m

$2,164

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Deals found on 5/23

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Indian EaglePrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Chennai

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 $969). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,338). 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 May 25, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Chennai?

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 May 25, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways,Lufthansa, andBritish 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,024 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,004 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

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 30h 53m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,181. The distance from San Diego to Chennai is about 9070 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways ($952), Lufthansa ($1,070), and British Airways ($1,177) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Chennai. Qatar Airways is priced at 31% 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 $969). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,338). 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Chennai

Discover the top 3 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 May 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$952Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,070Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,177Average$1,829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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