What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to Chennai one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $799. Users have also found prices from $801 and $1,315 on Qatar Airways and British Airways, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Chennai?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose to Chennai flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Jose to Chennai?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 89% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Sun 8/171:02 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops31h 48mSingapore Airlines

Sun 8/2411:15 pmMAA - SJC

3 stops31h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$1,227

Wed 8/278:45 amSJC - MAA

2 stops26h 55mLufthansa

Mon 9/81:55 amMAA - SJC

2 stops31h 53mLufthansa

Deal found 7/1

$1,238

Sun 8/171:02 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops46h 43mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/231:30 amMAA - SJC

2 stops44h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$1,335

Tue 8/263:00 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops48h 00mBritish Airways

Wed 9/105:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops49h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/3

$1,367

Thu 8/281:09 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops31h 31mQatar Airways

Tue 9/99:50 pmMAA - SJC

2 stops31h 21mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1

$1,429

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Sun 8/171:02 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops31h 48mSingapore Airlines

Sun 8/2411:15 pmMAA - SJC

3 stops31h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$1,227

Wed 8/278:45 amSJC - MAA

2 stops26h 55mLufthansa

Mon 9/81:55 amMAA - SJC

2 stops31h 53mLufthansa

Deal found 7/1

$1,238

Sun 8/171:02 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops46h 43mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/231:30 amMAA - SJC

2 stops44h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$1,335

Tue 8/263:00 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops48h 00mBritish Airways

Wed 9/105:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops49h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/3

$1,367

Thu 8/281:09 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops31h 31mQatar Airways

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2 stops31h 21mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1

$1,429

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Tue 7/86:15 amSJC - MAA

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2 stops35h 54mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$1,902

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Deal found 7/2

$2,218

Sun 8/171:02 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops31h 48mSingapore Airlines

Sun 8/2411:15 pmMAA - SJC

3 stops31h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$1,227

Sun 8/171:02 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops46h 43mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/231:30 amMAA - SJC

2 stops44h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$1,335

Tue 8/263:00 pmSJC - MAA

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Wed 9/105:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops49h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/3

$1,367

Wed 8/278:45 amSJC - MAA

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Mon 9/81:55 amMAA - SJC

2 stops31h 53mLufthansa

Deal found 7/1

$1,238

Thu 8/281:09 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops31h 31mQatar Airways

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$1,429

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Mon 7/288:58 amSJC - MAA

3 stops37h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$498

Tue 11/410:48 amSJC - MAA

2 stops45h 52mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$799

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2 stops30h 51mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/2

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2 stops28h 28mBritish Airways

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11:15 pm-6:25 pm

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Sun 8/17

1:02 pm-12:15 am

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1:30 am-9:58 am

2 stops44h 58m

$1,335

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Tue 8/26

3:00 pm-3:30 am

2 stops48h 00m

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5:35 am-6:30 pm

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$1,367

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1:09 pm-9:10 am

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Mon 7/28

8:58 am-10:30 am

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$498

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10:48 am-10:10 pm

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1:49 pm-9:10 am

2 stops30h 51m

$801

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Thu 7/10

10:32 am-3:30 am

2 stops28h 28m

$1,315

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Chennai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Chennai (average of $939). Flying from San Jose 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 SJC to MAA?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Jose to Chennai in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 3% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Lufthansa from San Jose 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,320 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,320 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,320 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,594 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,320 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,207 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,320 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

British Airways

6.6

Okay

7,093 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,320 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to Chennai one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $799. Users have also found prices from $801 and $1,315 on Qatar Airways and British Airways, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose to Chennai?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Chennai (average of $939). Flying from San Jose 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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