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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 29,534

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 64,958

One-way from

₹ 29,534

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 89,989
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 11/3-8/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • California to Chennai
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 25/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 30m total
  • California to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (₹ 778,200 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 320,719 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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 22 February 2025.

Tue 11/310:40SFO - MAA
1 stop33h 35mSingapore Airlines
Tue 8/423:15MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/2₹ 64,958
Wed 9/420:30SFO - MAA
1 stop38h 10mAir India
Thu 26/607:50MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 10mAir India
Deal found 21/2₹ 65,478
Sun 23/222:55SFO - MAA
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/302:50MAA - SFO
3 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2₹ 68,163
Sun 9/300:35SFO - MAA
1 stop35h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 30/301:30MAA - SFO
1 stop33h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/2₹ 71,714
Mon 6/1013:20SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 20mLufthansa
Wed 22/1001:55MAA - SFO
1 stop26h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 21/2₹ 72,753
Tue 25/308:25SFO - MAA
2 stops27h 10mAir Canada
Tue 27/501:55MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 21/2₹ 73,359
Mon 4/823:40LAX - MAA
1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines
Mon 18/823:15MAA - LAX
2 stops26h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2₹ 78,210
Thu 6/310:55LAX - MAA
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/302:50MAA - LAX
2 stops53h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2₹ 80,635
Mon 24/214:45SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 18/303:30MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2₹ 80,721
Wed 26/210:55LAX - MAA
1 stop24h 10mCathay Pacific
Fri 21/301:50MAA - LAX
1 stop20h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/2₹ 81,154
Wed 26/215:40SFO - MAA
1 stop27h 05mEmirates
Wed 19/321:40MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 40mEmirates
Deal found 20/2₹ 84,099
Mon 7/401:01LAS - MAA
2 stops30h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/404:00MAA - LAS
3 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2₹ 88,430

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 22 February 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 11/3

10:40-08:45

1 stop33h 35m

Chennai

Tue 8/4

23:15-09:40

1 stop22h 55m

₹ 64,958

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 9/4

20:30-23:10

1 stop38h 10m

Chennai

Thu 26/6

07:50-17:30

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 65,478

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 11/3

23:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

Wed 19/3

23:50-20:40

3 stops33h 20m

₹ 69,202

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 9/3

00:35-00:35

1 stop35h 30m

Chennai

Sun 30/3

01:30-22:40

1 stop33h 40m

₹ 71,714

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

13:10-00:10

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Thu 22/5

01:55-12:40

1 stop23h 15m

₹ 72,753

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 25/3

08:25-00:05

2 stops27h 10m

Chennai

Tue 27/5

01:55-21:42

2 stops32h 17m

₹ 73,359

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Mon 4/8

23:40-22:00

1 stop33h 50m

Chennai

Mon 18/8

23:15-12:50

2 stops26h 05m

₹ 78,210

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Thu 6/3

10:55-00:35

1 stop24h 10m

Chennai

Sat 15/3

02:50-20:00

2 stops53h 40m

₹ 80,635

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 20/4

16:10-02:50

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Wed 14/5

04:20-13:50

1 stop22h 00m

₹ 80,808

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Fri 21/3

11:55-00:35

1 stop24h 10m

Chennai

Sun 30/3

01:30-22:05

1 stop33h 05m

₹ 81,761

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). 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 22 February 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 22 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about ANA, Japan Airlines and Emirates. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

8.4
Very Good

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

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 ₹ 29,534 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from ₹ 32,133 and Air India from ₹ 34,731 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). 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 22 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 52,626Average₹ 151,898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 65,926Average₹ 134,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 66,521Average₹ 117,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 84,079Average₹ 131,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 91,309Average₹ 137,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 130,692Average₹ 154,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 163,005Average₹ 172,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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