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$521+ 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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MAA
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Chennai are usually found in August or September, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday 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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,024
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$521
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,509
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 July 1, 2025.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 8/126:35 amSAN - MAA
2 stops29h 05mLufthansa
Tue 9/166:40 amMAA - SAN
2 stops45h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 6/30$1,024
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sun 8/319:25 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/68:40 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops27h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,044
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/148:30 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops47h 30mEtihad Airways
Sun 9/1410:15 amMAA - SAN
2 stops45h 12mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/29$1,076
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/1$1,085
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 6/30$1,180
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sun 8/104:40 pmSAN - MAA
1 stop22h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 9/175:35 amMAA - SAN
2 stops28h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,261

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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 July 1, 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

Tue 8/12

6:35 am-12:10 am

2 stops29h 05m

Chennai

Sun 9/14

6:40 am-3:25 pm

2 stops45h 15m

$1,024

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sun 8/31

9:25 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Chennai

Sat 9/6

8:40 pm-11:48 am

2 stops27h 38m

$1,044

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 8/14

8:30 pm-8:30 am

2 stops47h 30m

Chennai

Sun 9/14

10:15 am-6:57 pm

2 stops45h 12m

$1,076

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 8/8

10:11 pm-2:50 am

2 stops40h 09m

Chennai

Sun 8/17

3:55 am-6:14 pm

2 stops26h 49m

$1,238

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sun 8/10

4:40 pm-3:30 am

1 stop22h 20m

Chennai

Wed 9/17

5:35 am-9:43 pm

2 stops28h 38m

$1,261

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 8/9

7:00 pm-7:10 pm

3 stops35h 40m

$521

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 8/9

7:50 pm-3:30 am

1 stop43h 10m

$1,416

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 8/15

10:43 am-2:30 am

2 stops27h 17m

$2,560

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 8/9

4:40 pm-3:30 am

1 stop22h 20m

$7,267

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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 27, 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 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 July 1, 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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 14% 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 29, 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. 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 July 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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
3,285 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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
3,595 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,224 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

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.

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

    According to our current data, Lufthansa ($1,024), Etihad Airways ($1,078), and Singapore Airlines ($1,085) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Chennai. Lufthansa is priced at 27% 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 British Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,416. Users have also found prices from $2,560 and $7,267 on Emirates and American Airlines, respectively.

  • 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, 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 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$1,078Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,120Average$1,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,137Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,175Average$1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,197Average$1,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,210Average$2,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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