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$560+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Chennai (MAA)

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The best prices from Irvine to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Irvine (IR9) 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 enero 30, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$935
(oojo)

One-way from

$560
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,199
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From Irvine to Chennai
One-way flight from Irvine to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Chennai
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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
mar. 2/2512:45 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops30h 30mSingapore Airlines
lun. 3/2410:00 amMAA - LAX
1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/30$935
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sáb. 3/159:33 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops34h 17mMultiple Airlines
dom. 3/232:50 amMAA - LAX
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$936
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dom. 2/2311:20 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop35h 45mCathay Pacific
dom. 3/21:50 amMAA - LAX
1 stop20h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/30$943
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sáb. 2/227:10 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops48h 15mSWISS
dom. 3/167:50 pmMAA - LAX
2 stops34h 10mSWISS
Deal found 1/30$1,099
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jue. 2/133:10 pmLAX - MAA
1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways
mar. 3/113:30 amMAA - LAX
1 stop22h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/28$1,101
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dom. 2/169:40 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops33h 10mEtihad Airways
jue. 3/139:50 amMAA - LAX
2 stops49h 03mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/29$1,127
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dom. 2/233:05 pmLAX - MAA
2 stops28h 20mLufthansa
mié. 3/197:50 pmMAA - LAX
2 stops32h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 1/28$1,129

Find flights from Irvine to Chennai within your budget

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LAX - MAA

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lun. 2/10

8:39 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops34h 11m

Chennai

mar. 2/25

10:20 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$935

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

dom. 2/16

10:05 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Chennai

lun. 3/10

11:25 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$940

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

dom. 2/23

10:15 pm-12:35 am

1 stop36h 50m

Chennai

sáb. 3/15

1:50 am-2:20 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$943

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

sáb. 2/22

7:10 pm-8:55 am

2 stops48h 15m

Chennai

dom. 3/16

7:50 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$1,099

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

mar. 2/18

3:10 pm-1:55 am

1 stop21h 15m

Chennai

lun. 3/24

3:45 am-1:50 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,100

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

dom. 2/16

11:35 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Chennai

mié. 3/12

3:50 am-12:16 am

2 stops32h 56m

$1,127

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

dom. 2/23

3:05 pm-8:55 am

2 stops28h 20m

Chennai

mié. 3/19

7:50 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,129

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

mié. 2/5

1:00 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$577

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

dom. 4/20

11:44 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops30h 56m

$585

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

mar. 2/4

10:59 am-8:30 am

2 stops32h 01m

$635

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Travel insights for flights from Irvine to Chennai

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Irvine to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Chennai. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Irvine to Chennai is 13 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Irvine 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 IR9 to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 enero 30, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Irvine to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Chennai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Chennai flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 enero 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Irvine to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about ANA, Japan 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.
8.4
Very good

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

patrick,Dec 2024

MNL - NRT

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

8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

patrick,Dec 2024

MNL - NRT

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

8.4
Very good

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

patrick,Dec 2024

MNL - NRT

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

8.4
Very good

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

patrick,Dec 2024

MNL - NRT

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

8.4
Very good

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

patrick,Dec 2024

MNL - NRT

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

8.4
Very good

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

patrick,Dec 2024

MNL - NRT

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 Irvine 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 Irvine?

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Irvine to Chennai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chennai from Irvine; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 11 airlines have flights to the Chennai airport from Irvine. It is only a 10.2 mi journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city center.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $577 on IndiGo. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $635 and Air France from $644 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Chennai?

    While on average a flight from Irvine to Chennai is generally $5,458, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $5,296. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chennai), you can expect to pay $766 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Irvine 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Irvine to Chennai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 enero 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$883Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$886Average$1,375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$923Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$978Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,028Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,159Average$2,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,172Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$1,196Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,206Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Oman AirCheapest$1,280Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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