HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Chennai

$351+ Cheap flights from California to Chennai (MAA)

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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
Jän 26 — Feb 21
So 1/26
So 2/2
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from California to Chennai with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from California to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) 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 Jänner 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$820
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$351
(Indian Eagle)

Good round-trip deal

$1,399 or less
From California to Chennai
Search Deals
One-way flight from California to Chennai
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Chennai.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from California to Chennai

Cheapest flights from California to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on Jänner 21, 2025.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mi 10/88:30 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 20mAir India
Mo 10/279:35 amMAA - SFO
1 stop19h 50mAir India
Deal found 1/20$808
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fr 3/711:35 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop35h 30mCathay Pacific
Sa 3/151:50 amMAA - SFO
1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/20$820
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mo 4/2111:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Mi 4/3011:15 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/20$823
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Di 3/47:15 amSFO - MAA
2 stops27h 20mLufthansa
Mi 3/261:45 amMAA - SFO
1 stop24h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 1/19$840
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mo 3/38:30 amSJC - MAA
2 stops26h 05mLufthansa
Mi 3/261:45 amMAA - SJC
2 stops31h 54mLufthansa
Deal found 1/19$873
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 2/258:37 amSFO - MAA
2 stops25h 58mAir Canada
Mi 3/121:45 amMAA - SFO
2 stops28h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 1/19$880
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sa 2/2212:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
So 3/26:30 amMAA - SFO
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$896
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
So 4/64:10 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Mi 4/234:20 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$922
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mi 2/1910:05 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop45h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mi 2/2610:00 amMAA - LAX
1 stop21h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/20$962
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mi 2/1910:55 amLAX - MAA
1 stop24h 10mCathay Pacific
Fr 3/141:50 amMAA - LAX
1 stop20h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/20$965
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Di 3/46:20 amSJC - MAA
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mi 3/261:45 amMAA - SJC
2 stops31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$968
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fr 1/3110:55 amLAX - MAA
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Di 2/112:00 amMAA - LAX
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$969

Find flights from California to Chennai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 Jänner 21, 2025.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fr 3/7

11:35 pm-12:35 am

1 stop35h 30m

Chennai

Sa 3/15

1:50 am-10:15 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$820

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mo 4/21

11:30 am-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Chennai

Mi 4/30

11:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 55m

$823

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mo 3/3

8:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Chennai

Mi 3/26

7:50 am-6:00 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$827

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Di 3/4

7:15 am-12:05 am

2 stops27h 20m

Chennai

Mi 3/26

1:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$840

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Mo 3/3

8:30 am-12:05 am

2 stops26h 05m

Chennai

Mi 3/26

1:45 am-9:09 pm

2 stops31h 54m

$873

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Di 2/25

8:37 am-12:05 am

2 stops25h 58m

Chennai

Mi 3/12

1:45 am-5:30 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$880

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sa 2/22

12:00 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Chennai

So 3/2

6:30 am-9:00 am

2 stops40h 00m

$896

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

So 4/6

4:10 pm-2:50 am

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Mi 4/23

4:20 am-1:50 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$922

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Mi 2/19

10:05 pm-8:45 am

1 stop45h 10m

Chennai

Mi 2/26

10:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$962

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Mi 2/19

10:55 am-12:35 am

1 stop24h 10m

Chennai

Do 3/6

1:50 am-9:05 am

1 stop20h 45m

$965

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/21

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from California to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from California with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from California to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from California to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). 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 CA to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated Jänner 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Chennai as you normally would.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 0.4 - 13.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Chennai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 91.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. 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 Chennai. Reviews last updated Jänner 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Chennai, such as Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Air Canada. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Chennai from California, you will be flying to Chennai, which is the city’s only airport. Chennai (MAA) is located 10.2 mi from the center of Chennai.

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

    $351 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Air India, with prices starting from $366 and $406, respectively.

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

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Chennai?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Chennai is $5,296. On average you can expect to pay $5,458. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Chennai), can usually be booked for $651.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Chennai?

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from California to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,670). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near California?

Book flights to California if you plan to visit one of these locations
Mahabalipuram
Vellore

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for California to Chennai

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Dallas/Fort Worth to Chennai flights
San Francisco to Chennai flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai flights
Newark to Chennai flights
O'Hare Intl to Chennai flights
Dulles Intl to Chennai flights
San Jose to Chennai flights
LaGuardia to Chennai flights
Reagan-National to Chennai flights
Seattle to Chennai flights
Baltimore to Chennai flights
Atlanta to Chennai flights
Austin to Chennai flights
Los Angeles to Chennai flights
Boston to Chennai flights
Hobby to Chennai flights
Philadelphia to Chennai flights
Detroit to Chennai flights
George Bush Intcntl to Chennai flights
Charlotte to Chennai flights
Santa Ana to Chennai flights
Oakland to Chennai flights
Raleigh to Chennai flights
Cincinnati to Chennai flights
Newark to Coimbatore flights
San Francisco to Coimbatore flights
Denver to Chennai flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Coimbatore flights
San Antonio to Chennai flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Chennai flights
Love Field to Chennai flights
San Francisco to Tiruchirappalli flights
Ontario to Chennai flights
Tampa to Chennai flights
Seattle to Tiruchirappalli flights
Orlando to Chennai flights
Portland to Chennai flights
Seattle to Coimbatore flights
George Bush Intcntl to Coimbatore flights
Kansas City to Chennai flights
Miami to Chennai flights
Burbank to Chennai flights
Flint to Chennai flights
San Diego to Chennai flights
Nashville to Chennai flights
Jacksonville to Chennai flights
Minneapolis to Chennai flights
Dulles Intl to Coimbatore flights
Columbus to Chennai flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Coimbatore flights

Top 10 airlines flying from California to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Chennai. 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 Jänner 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$552Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$734Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$757Average$1,525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$758Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air IndiaCheapest$761Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$839Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$856Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$914Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$949Average$1,796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,063Average$1,964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.