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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 31,692

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 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
24 Jan — 31 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) 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 19 January 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 70,570

One-way from

₹ 31,692
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 10/2-6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 20m total
  • California to Chennai
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 21/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 45m total
  • California to Chennai

Find flight deals from California to Chennai

Cheapest flights from California to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 January 2025.

Mon 10/209:40SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 6/310:00MAA - SFO
1 stop35h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/1₹ 70,570
Tue 4/320:00SFO - MAA
1 stop32h 05mAir India
Thu 27/311:50MAA - SFO
1 stop18h 40mAir India
Deal found 19/1₹ 71,609
Fri 25/401:15SFO - MAA
1 stop34h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 10/501:40MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/1₹ 71,782
Tue 4/307:15SFO - MAA
2 stops27h 20mLufthansa
Wed 26/301:45MAA - SFO
1 stop24h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 19/1₹ 72,735
Mon 3/308:30SJC - MAA
2 stops26h 05mLufthansa
Wed 26/301:45MAA - SJC
2 stops31h 54mLufthansa
Deal found 19/1₹ 75,592
Sat 22/212:00SFO - MAA
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/306:30MAA - SFO
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1₹ 77,324
Sat 23/818:30SAN - MAA
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/921:05MAA - SAN
2 stops26h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1₹ 78,710
Sun 20/416:10SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 14/504:20MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/1₹ 79,835
Sun 16/323:15LAX - MAA
1 stop36h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 20/301:50MAA - LAX
1 stop32h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/1₹ 83,212
Mon 31/323:40LAX - MAA
1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sat 17/510:30MAA - LAX
1 stop23h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/1₹ 83,385
Fri 31/110:55LAX - MAA
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/302:00MAA - LAX
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1₹ 83,732
Tue 4/306:20SJC - MAA
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/301:45MAA - SJC
2 stops31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1₹ 83,818

Find flights from California to Chennai within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from California 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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 19 January 2025.

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San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 10/2

09:40-22:10

1 stop23h 00m

Chennai

Thu 6/3

10:00-07:50

1 stop35h 20m

₹ 70,570

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 4/3

20:00-17:35

1 stop32h 05m

Chennai

Thu 27/3

11:50-18:00

1 stop18h 40m

₹ 71,609

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 25/4

01:15-00:15

1 stop34h 30m

Chennai

Sat 10/5

01:40-17:30

1 stop28h 20m

₹ 71,782

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 4/3

07:15-00:05

2 stops27h 20m

Chennai

Wed 26/3

01:45-13:35

1 stop24h 20m

₹ 72,735

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Mon 3/3

08:30-00:05

2 stops26h 05m

Chennai

Wed 26/3

01:45-21:09

2 stops31h 54m

₹ 75,592

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 22/2

12:00-16:10

2 stops38h 40m

Chennai

Sun 9/3

06:30-09:00

2 stops40h 00m

₹ 77,324

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 20/4

16:10-02:50

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Mon 12/5

04:20-13:50

1 stop22h 00m

₹ 79,835

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Sun 16/3

23:15-00:35

1 stop36h 50m

Chennai

Thu 20/3

01:50-21:55

1 stop32h 35m

₹ 83,212

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Mon 31/3

23:40-22:00

1 stop33h 50m

Chennai

Sat 17/5

10:30-21:40

1 stop23h 40m

₹ 83,385

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Fri 31/1

10:55-00:35

1 stop24h 10m

Chennai

Sun 2/3

02:00-09:05

2 stops44h 35m

₹ 83,732

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Best time to book a flight from California to Chennai

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Travel insights for flights from California to Chennai

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). Flying from California to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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 CA to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 19 January 2025.

When flying from California to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

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 19 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Air Canada, Ethiopian Air and Singapore Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
852 reviews
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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 California 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 California?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from California. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as ₹ 31,692 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from ₹ 35,155 and Cathay Pacific from ₹ 38,446 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Chennai?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 101). Flying from California to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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 7 airlines flying from California to Chennai

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California 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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 19 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 68,307Average₹ 139,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 78,815Average₹ 120,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 79,486Average₹ 140,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 85,963Average₹ 132,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 91,286Average₹ 130,710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 130,660Average₹ 154,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 162,964Average₹ 172,858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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