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$1,441+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chennai (MAA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MAA
ene. 11 — ene. 181
dom. 1/11
dom. 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Chennai

Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 12, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
vie. 12/2610:45 amSBA - MAA
2 stops47h 50mLufthansa
jue. 1/81:50 amMAA - SBA
2 stops34h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$2,403
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
jue. 12/257:39 pmSBA - MAA
2 stops41h 11mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/73:25 amMAA - SBA
2 stops47h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,409
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/257:39 pmSBA - MAA
2 stops41h 11mQatar Airways
mar. 1/63:25 amMAA - SBA
2 stops46h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11$2,508
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
mié. 12/247:39 pmSBA - MAA
2 stops41h 11mMultiple Airlines
jue. 1/83:25 amMAA - SBA
2 stops47h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,524
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
vie. 12/2610:16 amSBA - MAA
2 stops26h 34mQatar Airways
mié. 1/74:05 amMAA - SBA
2 stops46h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11$2,609
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/2512:25 pmSBA - MAA
2 stops48h 35mQatar Airways
mié. 1/73:25 amMAA - SBA
2 stops46h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11$2,616
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/247:39 pmSBA - MAA
2 stops41h 21mQatar Airways
mar. 1/63:25 amMAA - SBA
2 stops46h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11$2,623
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/247:39 pmSBA - MAA
2 stops41h 11mQatar Airways
jue. 1/84:05 amMAA - SBA
2 stops46h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11$2,689
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
vie. 12/2610:16 amSBA - MAA
2 stops26h 34mMultiple Airlines
lun. 1/54:05 amMAA - SBA
2 stops28h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,729
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
mié. 12/247:39 pmSBA - MAA
2 stops41h 11mMultiple Airlines
lun. 1/54:05 amMAA - SBA
2 stops28h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,815
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
sáb. 12/2710:16 amSBA - MAA
2 stops26h 34mQatar Airways
jue. 1/84:05 amMAA - SBA
2 stops46h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11$2,896
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
sáb. 12/2710:16 amSBA - MAA
2 stops26h 34mQatar Airways
vie. 1/94:05 amMAA - SBA
2 stops46h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/11$2,935

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$1,441
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Chennai that are best for you.

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Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

jue. 1/29

10:45 am-2:15 am

2 stops26h 00m

Chennai

lun. 2/2

9:45 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops33h 34m

$1,441

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

vie. 12/26

10:45 am-12:05 am

2 stops47h 50m

Chennai

jue. 1/8

1:50 am-10:30 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$2,403

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

jue. 12/25

7:39 pm-2:20 am

2 stops41h 11m

Chennai

mar. 1/6

3:25 am-1:53 pm

2 stops47h 58m

$2,409

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

mié. 12/24

7:39 pm-2:30 am

2 stops41h 21m

Chennai

mar. 1/6

3:25 am-1:53 pm

2 stops47h 58m

$2,524

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

mié. 12/24

7:39 pm-2:20 am

2 stops41h 11m

Chennai

mié. 1/7

4:05 am-12:36 pm

2 stops46h 01m

$2,623

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

mié. 12/24

7:39 pm-2:20 am

2 stops41h 11m

Chennai

jue. 1/8

4:05 am-12:36 pm

2 stops46h 01m

$2,689

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

sáb. 12/27

10:16 am-2:20 am

2 stops26h 34m

Chennai

jue. 1/8

4:05 am-12:36 pm

2 stops46h 01m

$2,896

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

sáb. 12/27

10:16 am-2:20 am

2 stops26h 34m

Chennai

vie. 1/9

4:05 am-12:36 pm

2 stops46h 01m

$2,935

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

sáb. 12/27

10:16 am-2:20 am

2 stops26h 34m

Chennai

lun. 1/5

4:05 am-6:51 pm

2 stops28h 16m

$2,994

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

mié. 12/24

7:39 pm-2:30 am

2 stops41h 21m

Chennai

lun. 1/5

4:05 am-6:51 pm

2 stops28h 16m

$3,103

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Deals found on 12/9

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chennai (average of $634). Flying from Santa Barbara to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,238). 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 Barbara 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 Barbara to Chennai?

    For as low as $1,441, Emirates can have you in Chennai from Santa Barbara in 26h. The distance between Santa Barbara and Chennai is about 8901 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Barbara to Chennai?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chennai (average of $634). Flying from Santa Barbara to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,238). 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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