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$476+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — MAA
may. 5 — may. 121
lun. 5/5
lun. 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 abril 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,176
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$476
(oojo)
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 30, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/186:20 pmSJC - MAA
2 stops65h 20mMultiple Airlines
vie. 12/51:45 amMAA - SJC
2 stops29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,107
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/118:30 amSJC - MAA
2 stops27h 10mLufthansa
lun. 6/21:55 amMAA - SJC
2 stops31h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$1,176
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
lun. 5/58:59 pmSJC - MAA
2 stops41h 21mQatar Airways
vie. 5/304:20 amMAA - SJC
2 stops28h 24mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,194
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/141:02 pmSJC - MAA
2 stops44h 28mSingapore Airlines
mar. 9/911:15 pmMAA - SJC
2 stops47h 13mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,231
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/811:08 amSJC - MAA
2 stops27h 52mBritish Airways
mié. 6/45:35 amMAA - SJC
2 stops52h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,435

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Chennai that are best for you.

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San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

sáb. 10/18

6:20 pm-12:10 am

2 stops65h 20m

Chennai

vie. 12/5

1:45 am-5:43 pm

2 stops29h 28m

$1,107

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

dom. 5/11

8:30 am-12:10 am

2 stops27h 10m

Chennai

lun. 6/2

1:55 am-8:50 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$1,176

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

jue. 8/14

1:02 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops44h 28m

Chennai

mar. 9/9

11:15 pm-9:58 am

2 stops47h 13m

$1,231

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

lun. 9/1

1:09 pm-9:10 am

2 stops31h 31m

Chennai

jue. 10/2

4:20 am-7:00 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,303

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

dom. 5/11

2:15 pm-3:30 am

2 stops48h 45m

Chennai

mié. 6/4

5:35 am-6:29 pm

2 stops49h 24m

$1,435

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

mar. 5/6

12:55 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 25m

$476

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

dom. 5/11

8:30 am-8:55 am

3 stops35h 55m

$754

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

jue. 7/24

10:32 am-12:15 am

2 stops25h 13m

$805

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

dom. 8/24

8:02 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops37h 28m

$820

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

lun. 6/2

10:29 am-3:30 am

2 stops28h 31m

$1,507

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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 Jose to Chennai in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Jose-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Jose-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Jose-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 Jose to Chennai

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Chennai

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 $943). Flying from San Jose to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,660). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 abril 30, 2025.

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.

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 abril 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways from San Jose 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
7,042 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,837 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 Jose to Chennai round-trip?

    Lufthansa, at $1,176, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Jose to Chennai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $476. Users have also found prices from $754 and $1,190 on Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines, 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 $943). Flying from San Jose to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,660). 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 2 airlines flying from San Jose to Chennai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 abril 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$878Average$2,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$882Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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