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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 31,514

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 72,936

One-way from

₹ 31,514

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 95,568
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 31/8-16/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 05m total
  • California to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 1/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 05m total
  • California to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (₹ 838,705 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 321,005 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 April 2025.

Sun 31/819:50SFO - MAA
2 stops39h 50mLufthansa
Tue 16/901:55MAA - SFO
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 22/4₹ 72,936
Fri 5/910:00SFO - MAA
1 stop25h 15mAir India
Fri 19/916:00MAA - SFO
1 stop27h 30mAir India
Deal found 22/4₹ 73,021
Sat 6/913:40SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific
Wed 17/901:30MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/4₹ 73,192
Mon 28/410:40SFO - MAA
2 stops30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 25/515:45MAA - SFO
2 stops54h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/4₹ 75,327
Wed 23/412:55SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/502:00MAA - SFO
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4₹ 76,266
Fri 5/914:20SFO - MAA
2 stops54h 05mSWISS
Wed 17/920:40MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 00mSWISS
Deal found 22/4₹ 76,352
Sun 27/415:55SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 28/504:20MAA - SFO
1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/4₹ 79,426
Sun 31/823:45SFO - MAA
2 stops35h 55mAir Canada
Tue 16/901:55MAA - SFO
2 stops45h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 23/4₹ 80,622
Sat 26/408:00LAX - MAA
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/509:35MAA - LAX
2 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4₹ 83,355
Thu 25/914:20LAX - MAA
2 stops30h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sun 19/1023:15MAA - LAX
1 stop35h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 23/4₹ 83,867
Wed 10/906:00LAX - MAA
2 stops32h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/904:25MAA - LAX
2 stops30h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 22/4₹ 85,832
Wed 26/1115:40SFO - MAA
1 stop39h 00mEmirates
Mon 15/1221:40MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 40mEmirates
Deal found 22/4₹ 86,003

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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 24 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Chennai that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

19:50-00:10

2 stops39h 50m

Chennai

Tue 16/9

01:55-12:40

1 stop23h 15m

₹ 72,936

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

10:00-23:45

1 stop25h 15m

Chennai

Fri 19/9

16:00-07:00

1 stop27h 30m

₹ 73,021

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

13:40-00:15

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Tue 16/9

01:30-11:15

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 73,192

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

07:21-05:15

2 stops33h 24m

Chennai

Tue 10/6

13:15-11:14

2 stops34h 29m

₹ 75,412

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 3/9

13:20-00:10

1 stop22h 20m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

20:40-16:10

2 stops32h 00m

₹ 75,925

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

14:20-08:55

2 stops54h 05m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

20:40-16:10

2 stops32h 00m

₹ 76,352

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

15:55-02:50

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Sun 25/5

04:20-13:35

1 stop21h 45m

₹ 78,572

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 6/10

08:30-00:10

2 stops27h 10m

Chennai

Wed 22/10

01:55-19:51

2 stops30h 26m

₹ 80,451

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 3/5

20:52-15:10

2 stops53h 48m

Chennai

Tue 13/5

16:50-23:50

2 stops43h 30m

₹ 85,832

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

17:05-02:30

1 stop20h 55m

Chennai

Wed 24/9

04:00-14:00

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 86,003

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Best time to book a flight from California to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Chennai

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 99). 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 24 April 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 24 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, ANA and Singapore Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,453 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

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
1,453 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,453 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

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.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
853 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,453 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

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
1,290 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,453 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

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
8.0
Very Good
3,206 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

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.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
325 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

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 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 ₹ 31,514 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from ₹ 31,941 and American Airlines from ₹ 37,834 one-way.

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

    While some choose either San Jose - Chennai or Los Angeles - Chennai, San Francisco - Chennai is the most popular route 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 99). 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 24 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 64,575Average₹ 90,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 65,583Average₹ 98,978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 66,254Average₹ 107,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 82,236Average₹ 137,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 82,908Average₹ 137,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 88,264Average₹ 147,773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 160,735Average₹ 170,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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