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$341+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA 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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
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The best prices from Salinas to Chennai are usually found in September or October, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Chennai

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Round-trip from

$777
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One-way from

$341
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$972
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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. 4/111:30 amSFO - MAA
1 stop33h 20mSingapore Airlines
mar. 4/810:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop35h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/19$742
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
dom. 3/911:55 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
mié. 3/196:30 amMAA - SFO
3 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$785
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
dom. 9/72:20 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops54h 05mSWISS
mar. 10/78:40 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops32h 25mSWISS
Deal found 2/19$794
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mar. 8/269:00 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop21h 30mAir India
lun. 9/159:10 pmMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 20mAir India
Deal found 2/20$803
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mié. 5/712:55 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop22h 50mCathay Pacific
vie. 5/161:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop28h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/19$833
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mar. 9/91:20 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops31h 05mLufthansa
lun. 10/61:55 amMAA - SFO
1 stop26h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$840
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lun. 5/55:05 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop38h 55mEmirates
lun. 6/164:00 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/20$921
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lun. 3/32:45 pmSFO - MAA
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
lun. 3/243:30 amMAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$934
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sáb. 3/111:00 pmSFO - MAA
2 stops40h 45mAmerican Airlines
lun. 3/102:35 pmMAA - SFO
2 stops33h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$993

Find flights from Salinas to Chennai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 febrero 20, 2025.

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Chennai

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Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

mar. 4/1

11:30 am-9:20 am

1 stop33h 20m

Chennai

mar. 4/8

10:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop35h 40m

$742

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

dom. 3/9

11:55 pm-12:35 am

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

mié. 3/19

6:30 am-8:40 pm

3 stops50h 40m

$785

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

lun. 4/28

9:00 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Chennai

lun. 5/5

8:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$826

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

mié. 5/7

12:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 50m

Chennai

vie. 5/16

1:30 am-5:30 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$833

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

mar. 3/25

8:30 am-12:05 am

2 stops27h 05m

Chennai

mar. 5/27

1:55 am-9:42 pm

2 stops32h 17m

$840

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

mar. 3/25

2:35 pm-8:55 am

2 stops29h 50m

Chennai

mar. 5/27

1:55 am-7:50 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$845

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

lun. 5/5

5:05 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop38h 55m

Chennai

lun. 6/16

4:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$921

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

lun. 3/3

2:45 pm-1:55 am

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

lun. 3/24

3:30 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$934

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

dom. 3/2

11:00 pm-5:15 am

2 stops40h 45m

Chennai

lun. 3/10

2:35 pm-11:43 am

2 stops33h 38m

$993

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

dom. 3/23

11:55 pm-12:35 am

1 stop36h 10m

$341

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Travel insights for flights from Salinas to Chennai

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Chennai. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Salinas to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from Salinas 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 S9N to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 febrero 20, 2025.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Chennai. Price data was last updated on November 3, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Chennai flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings 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 febrero 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to Chennai, such as Japan Airlines, Emirates and Singapore Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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
1,301 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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 Salinas 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 Salinas?

    If you book a flight to Chennai from Salinas, 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. There are 0 flights from Salinas to Chennai per day from 15 different airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $341 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from $373 and Air India from $426 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Chennai?

    The cheapest flight price from Salinas to Chennai is $1,080. On average you can expect to pay $3,288. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Chennai), can usually be booked for $644.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$721Average$1,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air IndiaCheapest$733Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$734Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$758Average$1,570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$819Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$861Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$940Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$942Average$1,825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,063Average$1,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,073Average$1,761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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