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$639+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to San Diego (SAN)

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 3/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SAN
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chennai to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Chennai to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/235:35 am
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops30h 26m
British Airways
Tue 10/273:01 pm
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops50h 04m
British Airways
Deal found 3/9$1,037
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/304:05 am
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops27h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/228:30 pm
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$1,148
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Fri 3/209:40 pm
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops34h 42m
Etihad Airways
Sat 5/3011:23 am
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops26h 57m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,217
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/269:40 pm
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops37h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/3011:23 am
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops32h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,249
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sat 3/143:40 am
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops30h 19m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/39:57 am
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops28h 13m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/9$1,414

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,148
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$639
(FlightHub)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chennai to San Diego 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 March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Mon 3/30

4:05 am-7:19 pm

2 stops27h 44m

San Diego

Fri 5/22

8:30 pm-2:50 am

2 stops41h 50m

$1,148

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Mon 3/30

4:05 am-7:19 pm

2 stops27h 44m

San Diego

Thu 5/21

10:45 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,434

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Thu 4/2

4:05 am-7:07 pm

2 stops27h 32m

San Diego

Thu 5/21

9:01 am-12:55 pm

3 stops39h 24m

$1,655

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Sat 3/21

3:40 am-2:18 pm

2 stops47h 08m

San Diego

Thu 5/28

4:33 pm-2:50 am

2 stops45h 47m

$1,678

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Sat 3/21

3:40 am-9:43 pm

2 stops30h 33m

San Diego

Fri 5/29

7:00 am-2:50 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,716

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Fri 3/27

4:05 am-11:59 pm

2 stops32h 24m

San Diego

Tue 6/2

10:11 am-2:40 am

2 stops27h 59m

$1,875

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Sun 3/29

4:05 am-10:23 pm

2 stops54h 48m

San Diego

Tue 6/2

10:11 am-2:40 am

2 stops27h 59m

$1,878

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Sun 3/29

4:05 am-10:23 pm

2 stops54h 48m

San Diego

Sat 5/30

7:30 pm-2:40 am

2 stops42h 40m

$1,928
Quickest round-trip

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Fri 3/27

3:40 am-6:39 pm

2 stops27h 29m

San Diego

Thu 5/28

10:11 am-2:40 am

2 stops27h 59m

$2,175

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 3/31

11:15 pm-6:22 pm

3 stops31h 37m

San Diego

Fri 5/22

8:30 pm-9:20 am

3 stops48h 20m

$2,884

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Chennai to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chennai to San Diego in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chennai-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chennai-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chennai-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chennai-San Diego 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 Chennai-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chennai to San Diego

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 12, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with British Airways from Chennai to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,784 reviews

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Roxanne,Sep 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,784 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,784 reviews

Boarding

6.9

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.6

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Roxanne,Sep 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to San Diego. 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 Chennai to San Diego?

    A quick flight from Chennai to San Diego can take about 47h 08m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,678. There are 9070 mi between Chennai and San Diego.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chennai to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, British Airways ($955), offers the cheapest pricing from Chennai to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to San Diego?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Chennai to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chennai to San Diego. 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 March 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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