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$634+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) to Chennai (MAA)

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SNA — MAA
Feb 17 — Feb 241
Tue 2/17
Tue 2/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
1 star

Round-trip from

$1,173
(oojo)

One-way from

$634
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,127
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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 January 18, 2026.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Mon 1/269:13 am
SNA
-
MAA
3 stops35h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/83:45 pm
MAA
-
SNA
3 stops40h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$1,158
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Mon 3/27:45 pm
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops41h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/94:05 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops26h 22m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/17$1,173
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 10/612:42 pm
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops25h 38m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/204:20 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops26h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/18$1,198
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/2610:00 am
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops48h 35m
Lufthansa
Sat 2/71:50 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops33h 22m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/18$1,263
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Gurufare 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
Tue 3/314:20 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops40h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/18$1,280
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 3/511:48 am
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops25h 12m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/24:20 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops46h 07m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/18$1,325
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sun 1/257:45 am
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops29h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 2/13:40 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops27h 04m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,333
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 3/410:06 am
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops26h 54m
Qatar Airways
Sat 4/184:20 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops30h 17m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/16$1,363
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Wed 7/111:00 am
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops24h 40m
Lufthansa
Wed 8/56:15 am
MAA
-
SNA
3 stops50h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/17$1,411
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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
Fri 5/153:55 am
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops30h 42m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/18$1,426
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Sun 6/2811:30 am
SNA
-
MAA
3 stops32h 45m
Lufthansa
Sun 7/266:15 am
MAA
-
SNA
3 stops50h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/17$1,429

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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 January 18, 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

Tue 3/3

11:48 am-2:30 am

2 stops25h 12m

Chennai

Tue 3/31

4:20 am-8:35 am

2 stops40h 45m

$1,280

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/15

4:45 pm-2:30 am

2 stops45h 15m

Chennai

Mon 4/13

4:20 am-8:35 am

2 stops40h 45m

$1,333

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/3

6:45 am-2:30 am

2 stops30h 15m

Chennai

Tue 2/17

4:05 am-4:45 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$1,333

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/4

10:06 am-2:30 am

2 stops26h 54m

Chennai

Sat 4/18

4:20 am-10:07 pm

2 stops30h 17m

$1,363

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/5

11:48 am-2:30 am

2 stops25h 12m

Chennai

Sat 4/18

3:55 am-10:07 pm

2 stops30h 42m

$1,363

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 7/1

11:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops24h 40m

Chennai

Wed 8/5

6:15 am-8:40 pm

3 stops50h 55m

$1,411

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/2

9:00 pm-2:50 am

2 stops41h 20m

Chennai

Fri 5/15

3:55 am-10:07 pm

2 stops30h 42m

$1,426

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 6/28

11:30 am-8:45 am

3 stops32h 45m

Chennai

Sun 7/26

6:15 am-8:40 pm

3 stops50h 55m

$1,429

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/10

9:13 am-2:30 am

2 stops27h 47m

Chennai

Sat 2/21

4:05 am-8:23 pm

2 stops29h 48m

$1,459

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/13

11:31 am-2:30 am

2 stops26h 29m

Chennai

Sat 3/21

3:40 am-11:52 am

2 stops44h 42m

$1,552

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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 $1,248). 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.

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 January 18, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to Chennai, such as Lufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,731 reviews

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SFO - MUC

The coordination between United and Lufthansa teams is poor and confusing.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,731 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,731 reviews

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

SFO - MUC

The coordination between United and Lufthansa teams is poor and confusing.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $1,280, Qatar Airways can have you in Chennai from Santa Ana, California in 25h 12m. The distance between Santa Ana, California and Chennai is about 8995 mi.

  • 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.

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  • 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 $1,248). 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 airline flying from Santa Ana to Chennai

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Ana 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 January 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$1,175Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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