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$357+ 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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Cheap flight deals from California to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$808
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$367
(Indian Eagle)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,108

Good round-trip deal

$1,399 or less
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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 March 28, 2025.

This Indian Eagle 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2311:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Mon 10/611:15 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/26$807
This Indian Eagle 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/510:00 amSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mAir India
Mon 5/197:50 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop34h 40mAir India
Deal found 3/27$808
This Indian Eagle 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/73:55 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 9/203:55 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$812
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/712:55 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/61:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/27$836
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/171:20 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 20mLufthansa
Wed 9/241:55 amMAA - SFO
1 stop26h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 3/26$843
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/234:50 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops66h 50mAir Canada
Mon 9/291:55 amMAA - SFO
2 stops45h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 3/26$867
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2211:10 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/29:20 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$900
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/256:15 amSAN - MAA
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/59:45 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops30h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$909
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2811:15 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop36h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 4/101:30 amMAA - LAX
1 stop21h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/27$938
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1111:40 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines
Thu 9/1810:30 amMAA - LAX
1 stop23h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/28$944
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/312:25 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/1310:10 pmMAA - LAX
2 stops59h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$985
This Indian Eagle 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/154:20 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 6/173:55 amMAA - LAX
1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/28$1,095

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

11:30 am-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Chennai

Mon 10/6

11:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 55m

$807

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

10:00 am-8:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Mon 5/19

7:50 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$808

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

3:55 pm-2:50 am

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Sat 9/20

3:55 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$812

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

12:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 50m

Chennai

Sat 9/6

1:30 am-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$836

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

1:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 20m

Chennai

Wed 9/24

1:55 am-4:00 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$843

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

4:50 pm-12:10 am

2 stops66h 50m

Chennai

Mon 9/29

1:55 am-11:11 am

2 stops45h 46m

$867

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

11:10 pm-12:15 am

1 stop36h 35m

Chennai

Mon 6/2

9:20 pm-9:40 am

2 stops24h 50m

$900

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 8/25

6:15 am-8:40 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Chennai

Sun 10/5

9:45 pm-4:06 pm

2 stops30h 51m

$909

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

11:40 pm-9:20 am

1 stop45h 10m

Chennai

Tue 9/16

11:15 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$938

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Sun 4/13

11:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop36h 15m

Chennai

Thu 5/29

1:30 am-10:45 am

1 stop21h 45m

$945

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Best time to book a flight from California to Chennai

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

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 $1,667). 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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Chennai, such as ANA, Singapore Airlines and Emirates. 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
8.3
Very good
829 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
ANA
8.3
Very good
829 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
829 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
829 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
829 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
829 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
837 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very good
829 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

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?

    $367 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $448 and $464, 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 $676.

  • 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 $1,667). 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 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$709Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$734Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$735Average$1,689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$758Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$820Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$877Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$937Average$1,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$940Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,063Average$1,943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,073Average$1,771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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