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 $441 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $478 and Etihad Airways from $552 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 $798 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Irvine to Chennai?

When booking a flight from Irvine to Chennai, you may want to consider flying on IndiGo, American Airlines or Air Canada as they are the most popular for this route.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 14 days in advance, which can save you up to 28% on flights from Irvine to Chennai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 14 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,028. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,391.

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

Flights from Irvine to Chennai lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Irvine to Chennai in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $817.

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.

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Fri 5/25:45 amLAX - MAA

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

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3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$950

Wed 10/291:45 pmLAX - MAA

2 stops30h 40mSingapore Airlines

Thu 12/2510:00 amMAA - LAX

1 stop23h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$956

Fri 4/412:25 pmLAX - MAA

1 stop23h 20mCathay Pacific

Thu 6/191:30 amMAA - LAX

1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/2

$962

Tue 4/224:20 pmLAX - MAA

1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways

Sat 5/103:55 amMAA - LAX

1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/2

$1,085

Sun 4/208:20 amLAX - MAA

2 stops27h 20mLufthansa

Tue 5/137:50 pmMAA - LAX

2 stops29h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 4/2

$1,151

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Fri 5/25:45 amLAX - MAA

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3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

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$950

Mon 4/712:25 pmLAX - MAA

1 stop23h 20mCathay Pacific

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1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/2

$962

Wed 4/168:40 pmLAX - MAA

1 stop36h 50mSingapore Airlines

Sun 5/411:15 pmMAA - LAX

1 stop35h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$980

Tue 4/224:20 pmLAX - MAA

1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways

Sat 5/103:55 amMAA - LAX

1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/2

$1,085

Sun 4/208:20 amLAX - MAA

2 stops27h 20mLufthansa

Tue 5/137:50 pmMAA - LAX

2 stops29h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 4/2

$1,151

Mon 4/74:40 pmLAX - MAA

1 stop21h 20mEmirates

Wed 4/304:00 amMAA - LAX

1 stop22h 45mEmirates

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$1,170

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Fri 4/412:25 pmLAX - MAA

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$962

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$962

Mon 4/74:20 pmLAX - MAA

1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 6/183:55 amMAA - LAX

1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/1

$1,088

Mon 4/74:40 pmLAX - MAA

1 stop21h 20mEmirates

Wed 4/304:00 amMAA - LAX

1 stop22h 45mEmirates

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$1,170

Wed 4/94:40 pmLAX - MAA

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1 stop28h 45mEmirates

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$1,189

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2 stops27h 20mLufthansa

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2 stops45h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 4/1

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1 stop23h 40mSingapore Airlines

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$995

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Wed 4/236:46 amLAX - MAA

2 stops28h 59mMultiple Airlines

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$402

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1 stop23h 20mCathay Pacific

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$441

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Deal found 4/2

$478

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$552

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Deal found 4/2

$626

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1 stop21h 20mEmirates

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$713

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$784

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$870

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1 stop23h 20mBritish Airways

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8:40 pm-10:00 pm

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8:20 am-12:10 am

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7:50 pm-1:00 pm

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$1,151

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4:40 pm-2:30 am

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4:00 am-2:15 pm

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$1,170

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LAX - MAA

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Wed 4/23

6:46 am-12:15 am

2 stops28h 59m

$402

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LAX - MAA

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12:25 pm-12:15 am

1 stop23h 20m

$441

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Sun 4/6

7:00 am-10:05 am

2 stops38h 35m

$464

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LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Fri 4/25

4:20 pm-2:55 am

1 stop22h 05m

$626

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

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 $1,660). 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 IR9 to MAA?

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?

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

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

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

To help decide which airline to fly from Irvine to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific. 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,288 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,288 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,288 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8.0

Very good

3,193 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,288 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

842 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,288 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,540 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,288 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,184 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,288 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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 $441 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $478 and Etihad Airways from $552 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 $798 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 $1,660). 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.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$839	Average$1,317	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$923	Average$973	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$943	Average$1,264	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Emirates	Cheapest$983	Average$1,452	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,010	Average$1,418	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,172	Average$1,269	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
IndiGo	Cheapest$1,178	Average$1,352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,206	Average$1,435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
British Airways	Cheapest$1,244	Average$2,026	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Oman Air	Cheapest$1,280	Average$1,503	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%

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