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$420+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MAA
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Thu 8/21
Thu 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Chennai are usually found in October or August, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 August 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$802
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$420
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,199
From San Diego to Chennai
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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 August 16, 2025.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/116:15 amSAN - MAA
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/248:40 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$802
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/148:40 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops35h 00mAir India
Tue 10/289:35 amMAA - SAN
2 stops46h 26mAir India
Deal found 8/14$915
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 10/228:15 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops35h 25mEtihad Airways
Sat 11/83:55 amMAA - SAN
2 stops28h 56mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/13$927
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 9/1910:18 pmSAN - MAA
3 stops48h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/56:55 amMAA - SAN
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$961
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/199:35 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops34h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 10/54:25 amMAA - SAN
2 stops51h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/14$1,001
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 11/208:34 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops40h 26mEtihad Airways
Sun 12/143:55 amMAA - SAN
2 stops28h 56mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/13$1,028
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 11/125:30 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/267:30 amMAA - SAN
2 stops29h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,080
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 11/125:30 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/19:45 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops26h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,081

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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 August 16, 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

Thu 9/11

6:15 am-8:40 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Chennai

Wed 9/24

8:40 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$802

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Tue 10/14

8:40 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops35h 00m

Chennai

Tue 10/28

9:35 am-7:31 pm

2 stops46h 26m

$915

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 10/22

8:15 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Chennai

Sat 11/8

3:55 am-7:21 pm

2 stops28h 56m

$927

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 9/19

10:18 pm-11:00 am

3 stops48h 12m

Chennai

Sun 10/5

6:55 am-11:00 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$961

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Tue 10/14

8:15 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Chennai

Mon 10/27

3:55 am-7:31 pm

2 stops52h 06m

$1,001

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 9/19

9:35 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Chennai

Sun 10/5

4:25 am-7:30 pm

2 stops51h 35m

$1,001

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 11/13

5:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 55m

Chennai

Wed 11/26

7:30 am-11:23 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$1,080

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 11/12

5:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 55m

Chennai

Wed 11/26

7:30 am-11:23 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$1,080

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 11/13

5:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 55m

Chennai

Thu 11/27

9:45 pm-9:52 am

2 stops25h 37m

$1,081

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 8/22

10:18 pm-12:55 am

3 stops62h 07m

$420

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Chennai

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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 August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Chennai, you should look to book at least 44 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 $938). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 August 16, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Chennai flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings 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 August 16, 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
3,315 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,315 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
968 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
7,322 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
7,267 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,315 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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.

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

    According to our current data, Undisclosed Carrier ($1,001), Emirates ($1,078), and Lufthansa ($1,117) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Chennai. Undisclosed Carrier is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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  • 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 $938). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Chennai

Discover the top 6 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 August 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$1,078Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,117Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,131Average$1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,175Average$1,588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,197Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,210Average$2,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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