$1,112+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Chennai (MAA)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MAA
Apr 9 — Apr 161
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Chennai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 April 4, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $1,112 (Expedia) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $1,300 |
Find flight deals from San Diego to Chennai
Cheapest flights from San Diego to ChennaiExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/146:15 amSAN - MAA
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/54:55 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops39h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,112
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Tue 4/299:05 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops34h 25mEtihad Airways
Thu 5/154:15 amMAA - SAN
2 stops27h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/3![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,128
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/208:55 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops35h 45mSingapore Airlines
Mon 12/1511:25 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops28h 11mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/4![Singapore Airlines logo]()
$1,155
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:00 amSAN - MAA
2 stops28h 40mLufthansa
Wed 5/141:55 amMAA - SAN
2 stops28h 26mLufthansa
Deal found 4/3![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,178
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Thu 11/207:05 amSAN - MAA
2 stops29h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 12/153:45 amMAA - SAN
2 stops25h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,184
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:48 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops26h 12mBritish Airways
Thu 5/155:35 amMAA - SAN
1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/3![British Airways logo]()
$1,520
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sat 4/129:30 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops46h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/22:45 amMAA - SAN
3 stops49h 23mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,682
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/298:00 amSAN - MAA
3 stops33h 35mJapan Airlines
Wed 5/143:15 amMAA - SAN
3 stops49h 53mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/3![Japan Airlines logo]()
$2,814
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Chennai that are best for you.
Fly from
San Diego
Fly to
Chennai
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoChennai
SAN - MAA
SANMAA
San Diego
Mon 4/14
6:15 am-8:40 pm
2 stops25h 55m
Chennai
Mon 5/5
4:55 pm-7:43 pm
2 stops39h 18m
$1,112
San DiegoChennai
SAN - MAA
SANMAA
San Diego
Tue 4/29
9:05 pm-8:00 pm
2 stops34h 25m
Chennai
Thu 5/15
4:15 am-7:15 pm
2 stops27h 30m
$1,128
San DiegoChennai
SAN - MAA
SANMAA
San Diego
Tue 4/29
7:00 am-12:10 am
2 stops28h 40m
Chennai
Wed 5/14
1:55 am-5:51 pm
2 stops28h 26m
$1,178
San DiegoChennai
SAN - MAA
SANMAA
San Diego
Mon 4/14
11:04 am-2:50 am
2 stops27h 16m
Chennai
Sun 5/4
3:55 am-6:53 pm
2 stops27h 28m
$1,283
San DiegoChennai
SAN - MAA
SANMAA
San Diego
Tue 4/29
12:48 pm-3:30 am
2 stops26h 12m
Chennai
Thu 5/15
5:35 am-6:00 pm
1 stop24h 55m
$1,520
San DiegoChennai
SAN - MAA
SANMAA
San Diego
Tue 4/29
8:00 am-6:05 am
3 stops33h 35m
Chennai
Wed 5/14
3:15 am-4:38 pm
3 stops49h 53m
$2,814
Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Chennai
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Chennai in April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Chennai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Chennai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Chennai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Chennai flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Chennai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Chennai
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Chennai
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Chennai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Chennai. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Chennai, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Chennai?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chennai (average of $943). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to MAA?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 4, 2025.
When flying from San Diego to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Chennai?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Chennai. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Chennai flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings 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 April 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways from San Diego to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.7
Overall
8.3
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentL,Nov 2024
SNA - SEA
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.7
Overall
8.3
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentL,Nov 2024
SNA - SEA
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.7
Overall
8.3
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentL,Nov 2024
SNA - SEA
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.7
Overall
8.3
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentL,Nov 2024
SNA - SEA
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.7
Overall
8.3
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentL,Nov 2024
SNA - SEA
Comfort
8.2
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.7
Overall
8.3
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentL,Nov 2024
SNA - SEA
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Top 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Chennai
Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 4, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,002 | Average$1,293 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$1,078 | Average$1,331 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,120 | Average$1,301 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,158 | Average$1,542 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$1,169 | Average$1,429 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$1,175 | Average$2,066 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,184 | Average$1,660 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,210 | Average$2,591 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% |