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?

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Mon 9/158:45 amSJC - MAA

2 stops26h 55mLufthansa

Wed 10/221:55 amMAA - SJC

2 stops31h 41mLufthansa

Deal found 8/11

$856

Mon 9/158:45 amSJC - MAA

2 stops26h 55mLufthansa

Tue 10/211:55 amMAA - SJC

2 stops31h 41mLufthansa

Deal found 8/11

$869

Sun 9/141:49 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops49h 11mBritish Airways

Thu 10/235:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops29h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/11

$888

Wed 9/108:00 amSJC - MAA

2 stops31h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 10/277:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops45h 48mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/11

$894

Fri 9/126:00 amSJC - MAA

2 stops33h 00mBritish Airways

Wed 10/225:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops29h 41mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/11

$923

Fri 9/126:00 amSJC - MAA

2 stops33h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 10/277:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops45h 48mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/11

$929

Tue 9/168:45 amSJC - MAA

2 stops26h 55mLufthansa

Tue 10/211:55 amMAA - SJC

2 stops31h 41mLufthansa

Deal found 8/11

$954

Sat 9/138:45 amSJC - MAA

2 stops50h 55mLufthansa

Tue 10/211:55 amMAA - SJC

2 stops31h 41mLufthansa

Deal found 8/11

$973

Wed 9/108:00 amSJC - MAA

2 stops31h 00mBritish Airways

Fri 10/245:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops29h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/11

$983

Mon 9/158:45 amSJC - MAA

2 stops26h 55mLufthansa

Sun 10/261:50 amMAA - SJC

2 stops31h 33mLufthansa

Deal found 8/11

$992

Sun 9/148:45 amSJC - MAA

2 stops50h 55mLufthansa

Sun 10/261:50 amMAA - SJC

2 stops31h 33mLufthansa

Deal found 8/11

$1,011

Sat 9/1312:45 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops50h 15mBritish Airways

Fri 10/245:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops29h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/11

$1,018

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Sat 2/78:25 amSJC - MAA

3 stops35h 00mLufthansa

Sat 2/141:50 amMAA - SJC

2 stops29h 23mLufthansa

Deal found 8/12

$842

Thu 1/1512:45 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops27h 20mBritish Airways

Wed 2/187:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops50h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/12

$888

Sat 2/78:25 amSJC - MAA

3 stops35h 00mLufthansa

Fri 2/131:50 amMAA - SJC

2 stops29h 23mLufthansa

Deal found 8/12

$842

Tue 1/2010:20 amSJC - MAA

2 stops53h 45mBritish Airways

Thu 2/127:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops50h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/12

$888

Mon 9/158:45 amSJC - MAA

2 stops26h 55mLufthansa

Wed 10/221:55 amMAA - SJC

2 stops31h 41mLufthansa

Deal found 8/11

$856

Tue 9/168:00 amSJC - MAA

2 stops31h 00mBritish Airways

Wed 10/225:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops29h 41mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/11

$888

Sun 1/188:25 amSJC - MAA

3 stops35h 00mLufthansa

Sat 2/141:50 amMAA - SJC

2 stops29h 23mLufthansa

Deal found 8/12

$864

Wed 9/106:00 amSJC - MAA

2 stops33h 00mBritish Airways

Wed 10/225:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops29h 41mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/11

$888

Tue 9/163:00 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops48h 00mBritish Airways

Tue 10/287:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops45h 48mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/11

$888

Tue 9/1611:00 amSJC - MAA

2 stops28h 00mBritish Airways

Thu 10/235:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops29h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/11

$888

Wed 1/212:28 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops25h 37mBritish Airways

Wed 2/187:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops50h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/12

$888

Mon 1/1910:20 amSJC - MAA

2 stops29h 45mBritish Airways

Thu 2/127:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops50h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/12

$888

Last-minute flights from San Jose to Chennai
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Tue 8/191:09 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops49h 11mQatar Airways

Wed 9/34:20 amMAA - SJC

2 stops53h 18mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12

$1,704

Wed 8/203:00 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops29h 50mSingapore Airlines

Wed 8/2710:30 amMAA - SJC

2 stops24h 43mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$1,475

Thu 8/216:15 amSJC - MAA

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 8/291:30 amMAA - SJC

2 stops44h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$1,178

Thu 8/211:09 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops49h 11mQatar Airways

Sat 9/64:20 amMAA - SJC

2 stops53h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/13

$1,650

Fri 8/221:00 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/311:30 amMAA - SJC

2 stops49h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$1,154

Fri 8/221:09 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops49h 11mQatar Airways

Sun 9/79:50 pmMAA - SJC

2 stops35h 48mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/13

$1,692

Fri 8/221:09 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops49h 11mQatar Airways

Sat 9/64:20 amMAA - SJC

2 stops53h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/13

$1,695

Fri 8/221:00 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops55h 50mSingapore Airlines

Mon 9/111:15 pmMAA - SJC

2 stops59h 58mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/14

$1,749

Sat 8/231:18 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops49h 02mQatar Airways

Sun 9/79:50 pmMAA - SJC

2 stops35h 48mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/13

$1,684

Sat 8/231:18 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops49h 02mQatar Airways

Fri 8/294:20 amMAA - SJC

2 stops29h 14mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/12

$1,860

Wed 9/108:00 amSJC - MAA

2 stops31h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 10/277:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops45h 48mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/11

$894

Wed 9/108:00 amSJC - MAA

2 stops31h 00mBritish Airways

Fri 10/245:35 amMAA - SJC

2 stops29h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 8/11

$983

One-way flights from San Jose to Chennai
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Wed 9/1712:10 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$525

Sat 8/306:15 amSJC - MAA

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/13

$548

Mon 9/228:45 amSJC - MAA

2 stops26h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 8/13

$657

Mon 9/16:15 amSJC - MAA

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$730

Mon 9/18:45 amSJC - MAA

3 stops35h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 8/12

$757

Tue 8/2612:30 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops47h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 8/13

$790

Tue 11/1812:30 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops46h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 8/14

$798

Tue 1/132:35 pmSJC - MAA

2 stops42h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$801

Wed 8/278:45 amSJC - MAA

2 stops26h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 8/11

$816

Mon 11/1010:48 amSJC - MAA

2 stops45h 52mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/12

$826

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San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sat 2/7

8:25 am-8:55 am

3 stops35h 00m

Chennai

Sat 2/14

1:50 am-5:43 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$842

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sat 2/7

8:25 am-8:55 am

3 stops35h 00m

Chennai

Fri 2/13

1:50 am-5:43 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$842

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Mon 9/15

8:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Wed 10/22

1:55 am-9:06 pm

2 stops31h 41m

$856

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sun 1/18

8:25 am-8:55 am

3 stops35h 00m

Chennai

Sat 2/14

1:50 am-5:43 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$864

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Thu 1/15

12:45 pm-5:35 am

2 stops27h 20m

Chennai

Wed 2/18

7:35 am-8:45 pm

2 stops50h 40m

$888

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Tue 1/20

10:20 am-5:35 am

2 stops53h 45m

Chennai

Thu 2/12

7:35 am-8:45 pm

2 stops50h 40m

$888

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Tue 9/16

8:00 am-3:30 am

2 stops31h 00m

Chennai

Wed 10/22

5:35 am-10:46 pm

2 stops29h 41m

$888

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Wed 9/10

6:00 am-3:30 am

2 stops33h 00m

Chennai

Wed 10/22

5:35 am-10:46 pm

2 stops29h 41m

$888

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Tue 9/16

3:00 pm-3:30 am

2 stops48h 00m

Chennai

Tue 10/28

7:35 am-4:53 pm

2 stops45h 48m

$888

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Tue 9/16

11:00 am-3:30 am

2 stops28h 00m

Chennai

Thu 10/23

5:35 am-10:45 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$888

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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 $938). 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.

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Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,317 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Priyank,Jun 2025

MUC - BOM

Flight was delayed, and they forgot to load headphones for the entertainment system.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,317 reviews

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,317 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Priyank,Jun 2025

MUC - BOM

Flight was delayed, and they forgot to load headphones for the entertainment system.

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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 $938). 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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