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$441+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to California

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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — LAX
abr. 2 — abr. 91
mié. 4/2
mié. 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$915
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$441
(Yatra.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,160
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 28, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/271:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 30mCathay Pacific
dom. 7/201:05 amSFO - MAA
1 stop34h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/28$915
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/206:40 amMAA - SFO
1 stop23h 50mAir India
vie. 8/1510:00 amSFO - MAA
1 stop24h 25mAir India
Deal found 3/26$919
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
jue. 5/1510:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop35h 40mSingapore Airlines
jue. 8/711:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop33h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/27$943
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/213:25 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/3111:50 amSFO - MAA
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$955
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
mar. 10/75:35 amMAA - SFO
2 stops28h 39mBritish Airways
mié. 1/215:30 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$960
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/21:55 amMAA - SFO
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
mar. 9/91:20 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/28$997
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/35:35 amMAA - LAX
2 stops29h 51mBritish Airways
sáb. 4/191:35 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops25h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,000
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/2610:00 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops27h 20mAir France
mar. 7/228:25 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops45h 10mAir France
Deal found 3/28$1,033
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mar. 6/101:30 amMAA - LAX
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
mié. 8/271:25 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/27$1,038
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mar. 6/38:40 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops32h 00mSWISS
mar. 9/97:55 pmSFO - MAA
3 stops48h 30mSWISS
Deal found 3/28$1,042
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/204:40 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops36h 30mIndiGo
vie. 8/156:45 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops33h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 3/26$1,050
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/193:55 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
mié. 11/52:45 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/28$1,065

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chennai to California 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 marzo 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to California that are best for you.

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Chennai

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

dom. 6/1

1:30 am-11:30 am

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

lun. 7/14

1:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

$914

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

sáb. 6/21

6:40 am-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 50m

San Francisco

sáb. 7/19

10:00 am-10:55 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$939

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

jue. 5/15

10:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop35h 40m

San Francisco

jue. 8/7

11:30 am-9:20 am

1 stop33h 20m

$943

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

mié. 5/21

3:25 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops37h 15m

San Francisco

dom. 8/31

11:50 am-3:30 am

2 stops27h 10m

$955

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

mié. 6/25

5:35 am-11:43 pm

2 stops30h 38m

San Francisco

mié. 9/10

4:35 pm-3:30 am

1 stop22h 25m

$995

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

jue. 4/3

5:35 am-10:56 pm

2 stops29h 51m

Los Angeles

sáb. 4/19

1:35 pm-3:30 am

2 stops25h 25m

$1,000

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

lun. 4/14

1:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop23h 15m

San Francisco

mié. 5/7

1:10 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 30m

$1,032

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

mar. 6/10

1:30 am-11:20 am

1 stop22h 20m

Los Angeles

mié. 8/27

1:25 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 20m

$1,038

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

mar. 5/20

4:40 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops36h 30m

San Francisco

vie. 8/15

6:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$1,050

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

lun. 9/8

4:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

San Francisco

dom. 9/14

5:05 pm-2:30 am

1 stop20h 55m

$1,080

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to California (average of $246). Flying from Chennai to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated marzo 28, 2025.

When flying from Chennai to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 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 California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated marzo 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates from Chennai to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
317 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to California?

    Chennai (MAA), located 10.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Chennai to California.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chennai to California are Singapore Airlines ($441), Cathay Pacific ($527), and IndiGo ($535).

  • What are the most popular routes from Chennai to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Chennai to California are Chennai - San Francisco, Chennai - Los Angeles and Chennai - San Jose.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to California 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 California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to California (average of $246). Flying from Chennai to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 7 airlines flying from Chennai to California

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to California. 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 marzo 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest$784Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$837Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$843Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$870Average$1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$889Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$965Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,069Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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