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$622+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — MAA
Mar 4 — Mar 111
Wed 3/4
Wed 3/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Chennai

Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 2, 2026.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2010:05 am
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops48h 30m
Lufthansa
Sat 3/141:50 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops55h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/1$1,223
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Sat 5/29:00 pm
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops41h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/113:55 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops26h 34m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/31$1,245
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/311:48 am
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops25h 12m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/184:05 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops41h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/30$1,295
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/309:00 pm
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops41h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/44:20 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops28h 33m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/30$1,298
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:45 am
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops31h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/143:55 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops29h 48m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/30$1,322
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:45 am
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops30h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/194:20 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops26h 12m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/30$1,338
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2811:48 am
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops25h 17m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/94:20 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops45h 57m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/30$1,364
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Sat 2/2811:48 am
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops25h 17m
Qatar Airways
Sat 3/74:05 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops30h 04m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/31$1,434
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Tue 2/174:45 pm
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops44h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 3/33:40 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops31h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/31$1,441
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1010:06 am
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops27h 54m
Qatar Airways
Tue 6/304:20 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/1$1,447

Find flight deals from Santa Ana to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 February 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,223
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$622
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,101
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 February 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Chennai that are best for you.

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Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/20

10:05 am-12:05 am

2 stops48h 30m

Chennai

Sat 3/14

1:50 am-8:50 pm

2 stops55h 30m

$1,223

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/2

9:00 pm-2:50 am

2 stops41h 20m

Chennai

Mon 5/11

3:55 am-5:59 pm

2 stops26h 34m

$1,245

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/3

11:48 am-2:30 am

2 stops25h 12m

Chennai

Wed 3/18

4:05 am-8:35 am

2 stops41h 00m

$1,295

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/30

9:00 pm-2:50 am

2 stops41h 20m

Chennai

Mon 5/4

4:20 am-8:23 pm

2 stops28h 33m

$1,298

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/14

7:45 am-2:50 am

2 stops30h 35m

Chennai

Tue 5/19

4:20 am-6:02 pm

2 stops26h 12m

$1,338

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/28

11:48 am-2:35 am

2 stops25h 17m

Chennai

Thu 4/9

4:20 am-1:47 pm

2 stops45h 57m

$1,364

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/28

11:48 am-2:35 am

2 stops25h 17m

Chennai

Sat 3/7

4:05 am-8:39 pm

2 stops30h 04m

$1,434

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/17

4:45 pm-2:30 am

2 stops44h 15m

Chennai

Tue 3/3

3:40 am-9:39 pm

2 stops31h 29m

$1,441

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/10

10:06 am-2:30 am

2 stops27h 54m

Chennai

Tue 6/30

4:20 am-10:30 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,447

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/21

10:55 am-2:35 am

2 stops26h 10m

Chennai

Fri 3/27

3:40 am-10:52 am

2 stops67h 42m

$1,533

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Ana, California-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Santa Ana, California-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Chennai?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Chennai (average of $634). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,179). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Chennai?

    For as low as $1,245, Lufthansa can have you in Chennai from Santa Ana, California in 41h 20m. The distance between Santa Ana, California and Chennai is about 8995 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Chennai?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Chennai (average of $634). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,179). 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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