HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Chennai

$332+ 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
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

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$863
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$332
(StudentUniverse)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,119

Good round-trip deal

$1,399 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Chennai flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Chennai flights.
Search Deals
From California to Chennai
Search Deals
One-way flight from California to Chennai
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($115 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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 April 24, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 8/317:50 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops39h 50mLufthansa
Tue 9/161:55 amMAA - SFO
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$854
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/510:00 amSFO - MAA
1 stop25h 15mAir India
Fri 9/194:00 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop27h 30mAir India
Deal found 4/22$855
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 9/61:40 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/161:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/22$857
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2810:40 amSFO - MAA
2 stops30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/253:45 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops54h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$882
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 4/2312:55 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/152:00 amMAA - SFO
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$893
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/52:20 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops54h 05mSWISS
Wed 9/178:40 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops32h 00mSWISS
Deal found 4/22$894
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 4/273:55 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 5/284:20 amMAA - SFO
1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/21$930
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 8/3111:45 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops35h 55mAir Canada
Tue 9/161:55 amMAA - SFO
2 stops45h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$944
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 11/2511:20 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop35h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/161:50 amMAA - LAX
1 stop20h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/22$966
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 5/75:30 amLAX - MAA
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/3111:45 pmMAA - LAX
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$976
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 9/1211:40 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop45h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/2210:30 amMAA - LAX
2 stops38h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/22$993
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 9/106:00 amLAX - MAA
2 stops32h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/304:25 amMAA - LAX
2 stops30h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,005

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 April 24, 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

Sun 8/31

7:50 pm-12:10 am

2 stops39h 50m

Chennai

Tue 9/16

1:55 am-12:40 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$854

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

10:00 am-11:45 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Chennai

Fri 9/19

4:00 pm-7:00 am

1 stop27h 30m

$855

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

1:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Wed 9/17

1:30 am-11:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

$857

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

7:21 am-5:15 am

2 stops33h 24m

Chennai

Tue 6/10

1:15 pm-11:14 am

2 stops34h 29m

$883

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

1:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 20m

Chennai

Wed 9/17

8:40 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$889

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

2:20 pm-8:55 am

2 stops54h 05m

Chennai

Wed 9/17

8:40 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$894

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

3:55 pm-2:50 am

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Sun 5/25

4:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$920

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 10/6

8:30 am-12:10 am

2 stops27h 10m

Chennai

Wed 10/22

1:55 am-7:51 pm

2 stops30h 26m

$942

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

5:30 am-2:40 am

2 stops32h 40m

Chennai

Sat 5/31

11:45 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$976

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Fri 9/12

11:40 pm-9:20 am

1 stop45h 10m

Chennai

Mon 9/22

10:30 am-12:50 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$993

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/23

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.

Cheapflights Insights

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 $1,660). 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 April 24, 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 April 24, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Chennai, such as Japan Airlines, ANA and Singapore Airlines. 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

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
1,453 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
853 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

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
1,290 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

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
3,205 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

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
1,333 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

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

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?

    $332 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 Air India and American Airlines, with prices starting from $369 and $443, 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 $668.

  • 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 $1,660). 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.
San Francisco to Chennai flights
Newark to Chennai flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Chennai flights
O'Hare Intl to Chennai flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Chennai flights
LaGuardia to Chennai flights
Dulles Intl to Chennai flights
Baltimore to Chennai flights
San Jose to Chennai flights
Reagan-National to Chennai flights
Seattle to Chennai flights
Atlanta to Chennai flights
Hobby to Chennai flights
Los Angeles to Chennai flights
Oakland to Chennai flights
George Bush Intcntl to Chennai flights
Austin to Chennai flights
Boston to Chennai flights
Raleigh to Chennai flights
St. Louis to Chennai flights
Philadelphia to Chennai flights
Detroit to Chennai flights
Cincinnati to Chennai flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Chennai flights
Orlando to Chennai flights
Charlotte to Chennai flights
Ontario to Chennai flights
Santa Ana to Chennai flights
San Francisco to Coimbatore flights
Burbank to Chennai flights
San Antonio to Chennai flights
Miami to Chennai flights
Newark to Coimbatore flights
Columbus to Chennai flights
Baltimore to Coimbatore flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Coimbatore flights
Seattle to Coimbatore flights
Dulles Intl to Coimbatore flights
Denver to Chennai flights
Tampa to Chennai flights
Dulles Intl to Tiruchirappalli flights
Portland to Chennai flights
San Diego to Chennai flights
Jacksonville to Chennai flights
Minneapolis to Chennai flights
Seattle to Madurai flights
Nashville to Chennai flights
O'Hare Intl to Coimbatore 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$705Average$1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$731Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$735Average$1,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$758Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$817Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$876Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$914Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$934Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$958Average$1,777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,060Average$1,858FlexibilityNo 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.