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$982+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to San Diego (SAN)

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SAN
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to San Diego (SAN). 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$982
(CheapTickets)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,490
From Chennai to San Diego
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 29, 2025.

This CheapTickets deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapTickets is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/128:40 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/194:59 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops24h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$982
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/105:35 amMAA - SAN
2 stops30h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 10/141:19 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops25h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,124
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/91:30 amMAA - SAN
2 stops27h 51mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/149:15 amSAN - MAA
2 stops26h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/26$2,264

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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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Fri 9/12

8:40 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops29h 00m

San Diego

Fri 9/19

4:59 pm-6:15 am

2 stops24h 46m

$982

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Fri 10/10

5:35 am-11:40 pm

2 stops30h 35m

San Diego

Tue 10/14

1:19 pm-3:30 am

2 stops25h 41m

$1,124

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Thu 10/9

1:30 am-4:51 pm

2 stops27h 51m

San Diego

Tue 10/14

9:15 am-12:15 am

2 stops26h 30m

$2,264

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Wed 8/27

5:35 am-6:00 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$1,868

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Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from Chennai to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Chennai to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chennai to San Diego?

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 July 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific and 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,208 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,Jun 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, British Airways ($1,124), and Cathay Pacific ($2,264) offers the cheapest pricing from Chennai to San Diego. British Airways is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Chennai to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 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 July 29, 2025.
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British AirwaysCheapest$994Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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