What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to Chennai?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Chennai?

To save on the cost of your flight from Oakland, California to Chennai, book at least 53 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 17% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,070 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,394.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland, California to Chennai?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Chennai from Oakland, California. Users have commonly found prices around $1,186 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $668. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to MAA?

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

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Chennai?

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

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

Wed 10/19:29 amOAK - MAA

2 stops29h 31mBritish Airways

Sun 10/55:35 amMAA - OAK

2 stops54h 33mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/14

$1,241

Wed 5/712:45 pmOAK - MAA

2 stops25h 35mQatar Airways

Thu 5/153:55 amMAA - OAK

2 stops30h 46mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/15

$1,352

Thu 6/52:31 pmOAK - MAA

2 stops45h 09mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/91:55 amMAA - OAK

2 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$1,779

Thu 6/59:25 amOAK - MAA

3 stops34h 25mJapan Airlines

Thu 7/1010:00 pmMAA - OAK

3 stops33h 03mJapan Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$3,010

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Wed 10/19:29 amOAK - MAA

2 stops29h 31mBritish Airways

Sun 10/55:35 amMAA - OAK

2 stops54h 33mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/14

$1,241

Wed 5/712:45 pmOAK - MAA

2 stops25h 35mQatar Airways

Thu 5/153:55 amMAA - OAK

2 stops30h 46mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/15

$1,352

Thu 6/52:31 pmOAK - MAA

2 stops45h 09mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/91:55 amMAA - OAK

2 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$1,779

Thu 6/59:25 amOAK - MAA

3 stops34h 25mJapan Airlines

Thu 7/1010:00 pmMAA - OAK

3 stops33h 03mJapan Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$3,010

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Fri 4/256:00 amOAK - MAA

2 stops32h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 5/23:55 amMAA - OAK

2 stops29h 51mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/14

$1,833

Wed 4/309:15 amOAK - MAA

2 stops53h 45mBritish Airways

Wed 5/75:35 amMAA - OAK

2 stops54h 39mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/15

$6,383

Wed 5/712:45 pmOAK - MAA

2 stops25h 35mQatar Airways

Thu 5/153:55 amMAA - OAK

2 stops30h 46mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/15

$1,352

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Wed 4/2312:45 pmOAK - MAA

2 stops25h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/15

$487

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Wed 10/1

9:29 am-3:30 am

2 stops29h 31m

Chennai

Sun 10/5

5:35 am-11:38 pm

2 stops54h 33m

$1,241

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OAK - MAA

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Wed 5/7

12:45 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 35m

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Thu 5/15

3:55 am-10:11 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$1,352

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OAK - MAA

OAKMAA

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Thu 6/5

2:31 pm-12:10 am

2 stops45h 09m

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Wed 7/9

1:55 am-6:33 pm

2 stops29h 08m

$1,779

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OAK - MAA

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Thu 6/5

9:25 am-8:20 am

3 stops34h 25m

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10:00 pm-6:33 pm

3 stops33h 03m

$3,010

OaklandChennai

OAK - MAA

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Wed 4/23

12:45 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 35m

$487

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

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

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

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,440 reviews

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

1,440 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,440 reviews

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.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,550 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,440 reviews

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.

British Airways

6.6

Okay

6,756 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,440 reviews

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.

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Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Chennai?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Oakland, 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.

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