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$784+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — MAA
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,159
(oojo)

One-way from

$784
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$995
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Chennai
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One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($176 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 September 17, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 9/209:33 amSNA - MAA
2 stops35h 07mQatar Airways
Tue 9/234:20 amMAA - SNA
2 stops25h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/17$1,115
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/2112:17 pmSNA - MAA
2 stops26h 03mQatar Airways
Sun 11/24:05 amMAA - SNA
2 stops26h 07mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/16$1,159
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 11/148:40 pmSNA - MAA
2 stops47h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 12/79:50 pmMAA - SNA
2 stops33h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/17$1,160
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/229:33 amSNA - MAA
2 stops28h 47mQatar Airways
Sun 11/94:05 amMAA - SNA
2 stops31h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/15$1,182
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/298:40 pmSNA - MAA
2 stops41h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 11/44:05 amMAA - SNA
2 stops26h 07mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/17$1,191
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/166:45 amSNA - MAA
2 stops31h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 11/29:50 pmMAA - SNA
2 stops32h 22mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/16$1,198
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:45 amSNA - MAA
2 stops31h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 12/154:05 amMAA - SNA
2 stops27h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/16$1,217
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/308:40 pmSNA - MAA
2 stops41h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 11/169:50 pmMAA - SNA
2 stops32h 22mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/15$1,226
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 11/136:45 amSNA - MAA
2 stops36h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 1/204:05 amMAA - SNA
2 stops31h 54mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/16$1,240
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/2410:33 amSNA - MAA
2 stops34h 07mQatar Airways
Thu 10/29:50 pmMAA - SNA
2 stops28h 33mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/16$1,241
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/128:40 pmSNA - MAA
2 stops47h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 1/199:50 pmMAA - SNA
2 stops38h 09mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/16$1,246

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Chennai that are best for you.

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Santa Ana

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Chennai

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Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/21

12:17 pm-2:50 am

2 stops26h 03m

Chennai

Mon 11/3

9:50 pm-6:39 pm

2 stops34h 19m

$1,159

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/21

12:17 pm-2:50 am

2 stops26h 03m

Chennai

Mon 11/3

4:05 am-4:42 pm

2 stops26h 07m

$1,159

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/1

6:45 am-2:30 am

2 stops31h 15m

Chennai

Tue 12/16

9:50 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops33h 28m

$1,198

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/16

6:45 am-2:50 am

2 stops31h 35m

Chennai

Sun 11/2

9:50 pm-4:42 pm

2 stops32h 22m

$1,198

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/22

10:40 am-2:30 am

2 stops26h 20m

Chennai

Sun 2/1

4:05 am-5:54 pm

2 stops27h 19m

$1,257

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/30

6:45 am-9:10 am

2 stops37h 55m

Chennai

Sun 12/14

9:50 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops33h 28m

$1,263

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/14

8:55 pm-2:30 am

2 stops40h 05m

Chennai

Fri 2/20

4:05 am-5:54 pm

2 stops27h 19m

$1,264

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/12

8:40 pm-9:10 am

2 stops47h 00m

Chennai

Mon 1/19

4:05 am-10:29 pm

2 stops31h 54m

$1,272

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/4

6:45 am-2:50 am

2 stops31h 35m

Chennai

Sat 11/1

4:05 am-6:39 pm

2 stops27h 04m

$1,287

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/23

10:33 am-2:50 am

2 stops27h 47m

$786

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/15

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Chennai

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Chennai (average of $932). Flying from Santa Ana 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.

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 September 17, 2025.
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
7,409 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

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
7,409 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews

Entertainment

6.4

Food

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Crew

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Priyank,Jun 2025

MUC - BOM

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Qatar Airways fly from Santa Ana to Chennai in about 26h 03m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 8995 mi between Santa Ana and Chennai.

  • 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 to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Chennai (average of $932). Flying from Santa Ana 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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LufthansaCheapest$1,175Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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