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$574+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Chennai (MAA)

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SAN — MAA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,024
(Expedia)

One-way from

$574
(FlightHub)

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December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,699
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 7/239:56 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops29h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/278:05 amMAA - SAN
2 stops44h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,024
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/108:15 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops41h 55mEtihad Airways
Fri 11/74:15 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops40h 48mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,078
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 11/209:59 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops34h 41mSingapore Airlines
Mon 12/1511:25 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops28h 11mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,093
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 11/207:00 amSAN - MAA
2 stops36h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 12/143:45 amMAA - SAN
2 stops25h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,179
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 7/2310:54 amSAN - MAA
3 stops57h 31mLufthansa
Wed 8/276:40 amMAA - SAN
2 stops45h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 6/9$1,183
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 10/234:40 pmSAN - MAA
1 stop22h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 10/267:35 amMAA - SAN
1 stop46h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,424
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 6/156:15 amSAN - MAA
2 stops29h 25mAir Canada
Mon 7/281:55 amMAA - SAN
2 stops46h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$1,533

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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 June 12, 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

Wed 7/23

9:56 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops29h 04m

Chennai

Wed 8/27

8:05 am-4:31 pm

2 stops44h 56m

$1,024

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 10/10

8:15 pm-2:40 am

2 stops41h 55m

Chennai

Fri 11/7

4:15 pm-7:33 pm

2 stops40h 48m

$1,078

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 11/20

9:59 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops34h 41m

Chennai

Mon 12/15

11:25 pm-2:06 pm

2 stops28h 11m

$1,093

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 11/20

7:00 am-9:10 am

2 stops36h 40m

Chennai

Sun 12/14

3:45 am-4:06 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,179

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 7/23

10:54 am-8:55 am

3 stops57h 31m

Chennai

Wed 8/27

6:40 am-3:25 pm

2 stops45h 15m

$1,183

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 10/23

1:05 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops36h 20m

Chennai

Sun 10/26

1:05 pm-4:28 pm

3 stops39h 53m

$1,422

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 10/23

4:40 pm-3:30 am

1 stop22h 20m

Chennai

Sun 10/26

7:35 am-5:05 pm

1 stop46h 00m

$1,424

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 7/12

12:40 pm-12:10 am

2 stops47h 00m

Chennai

Tue 8/5

1:55 am-4:13 pm

2 stops50h 48m

$1,611

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 10/1

10:18 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops35h 12m

$574

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 6/27

8:08 am-12:30 am

3 stops51h 52m

$705

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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 June 9, 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 $1,538). 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 June 12, 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 June 8, 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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,211 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.

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

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways ($1,078), Singapore Airlines ($1,093), and Qatar Airways ($1,179) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Chennai. Etihad Airways is priced at 23% 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 $574. Users have also found prices from $851 and $1,225 on Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, respectively.

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    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 $1,538). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Chennai

Discover the top 7 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,002Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EmiratesCheapest$1,078Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,120Average$1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,158Average$1,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,175Average$1,787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,184Average$1,536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,210Average$2,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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