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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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SAN
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chennai to San Diego

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,123
(British Airways)

One-way from

$639
(Expedia)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,423
From Chennai to San Diego
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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 June 12, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/185:35 amMAA - SAN
2 stops31h 04mBritish Airways
Thu 9/181:17 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops25h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,123
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/277:05 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops29h 00mJapan Airlines
Sun 8/31:35 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops35h 50mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,413
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 7/173:55 amMAA - SAN
2 stops27h 51mQatar Airways
Thu 9/1810:10 amSAN - MAA
2 stops28h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,704
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/141:55 amMAA - SAN
2 stops28h 07mLufthansa
Sun 9/76:40 amSAN - MAA
2 stops29h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$1,770
This Agoda.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Agoda.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/171:55 amMAA - SAN
2 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/184:40 pmSAN - MAA
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,745

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to San Diego that are best for you.

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Chennai

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San Diego

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Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Fri 7/18

5:35 am-12:09 am

2 stops31h 04m

San Diego

Thu 9/18

1:17 pm-3:30 am

2 stops25h 43m

$1,123

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Sun 7/27

7:05 pm-11:35 am

2 stops29h 00m

San Diego

Sun 8/3

1:35 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$1,413

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Thu 7/17

3:55 am-7:16 pm

2 stops27h 51m

San Diego

Thu 9/18

10:10 am-2:50 am

2 stops28h 10m

$1,704

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Mon 7/14

1:55 am-5:32 pm

2 stops28h 07m

San Diego

Sun 9/7

6:40 am-12:10 am

2 stops29h 00m

$1,770

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Thu 7/17

1:55 am-10:44 pm

2 stops33h 19m

San Diego

Thu 9/18

4:40 pm-3:30 am

1 stop22h 20m

$2,745

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Wed 7/9

7:50 pm-6:57 pm

2 stops35h 37m

$639

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Mon 7/14

8:40 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$714

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 7/8

3:15 am-11:35 am

2 stops44h 50m

$727

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Sun 7/13

3:55 am-6:57 pm

2 stops51h 32m

$833

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 7/29

9:50 am-6:20 pm

2 stops45h 00m

$958

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

MAA - DEL

1. No information on business class lounge access in Delhi airport. 2. Special meals ordered confirmed in JAL website but not in confirmation email. So meal Was not served on the flight.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

MAA - DEL

1. No information on business class lounge access in Delhi airport. 2. Special meals ordered confirmed in JAL website but not in confirmation email. So meal Was not served on the flight.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

MAA - DEL

1. No information on business class lounge access in Delhi airport. 2. Special meals ordered confirmed in JAL website but not in confirmation email. So meal Was not served on the flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

MAA - DEL

1. No information on business class lounge access in Delhi airport. 2. Special meals ordered confirmed in JAL website but not in confirmation email. So meal Was not served on the flight.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

MAA - DEL

1. No information on business class lounge access in Delhi airport. 2. Special meals ordered confirmed in JAL website but not in confirmation email. So meal Was not served on the flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

MAA - DEL

1. No information on business class lounge access in Delhi airport. 2. Special meals ordered confirmed in JAL website but not in confirmation email. So meal Was not served on the 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 ($1,123), Japan Airlines ($1,413), and Qatar Airways ($1,704) offers the cheapest pricing from Chennai to San Diego. British Airways is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to San Diego one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air India. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $714. Users have also found prices from $727 and $833 on Japan Airlines and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • 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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British AirwaysCheapest$1,028Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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