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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 29,604

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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
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 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 70,845

One-way from

₹ 29,604

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 93,776
Air India
  • Air India
  • 25/4-27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • California to Chennai
Air India
  • Air India
  • 12/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 25m total
  • California to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (₹ 773,529 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 312,680 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 2 April 2025.

Fri 25/410:00SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mAir India
Tue 27/508:00MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mAir India
Deal found 1/4₹ 70,845
Tue 6/511:30SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines
Tue 13/510:30MAA - SFO
1 stop35h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 71,016
Wed 7/511:25SFO - MAA
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/501:55MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 71,188
Sun 4/513:10SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 30mLufthansa
Tue 27/501:55MAA - SFO
1 stop26h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 1/4₹ 72,129
Wed 7/512:55SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 50mCathay Pacific
Thu 29/501:30MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/4₹ 72,984
Sun 26/1015:45SFO - MAA
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 9/1103:45MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/4₹ 79,316
Sun 26/1016:25SFO - MAA
2 stops43h 00mAir Canada
Mon 10/1101:45MAA - SFO
2 stops47h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 1/4₹ 80,856
Sun 6/408:31LAX - MAA
2 stops35h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/608:00MAA - LAX
2 stops28h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 81,198
Thu 3/412:25LAX - MAA
1 stop23h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/601:30MAA - LAX
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/4₹ 82,311
Thu 11/914:20LAX - MAA
2 stops43h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 18/910:30MAA - LAX
1 stop23h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 82,567
Fri 16/523:46LAS - MAA
2 stops35h 34mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/508:15MAA - LAS
3 stops40h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 89,755
Thu 10/408:15ONT - MAA
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/603:55MAA - ONT
2 stops32h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 92,835

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

Fly from

California

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 25/4

10:00-20:40

1 stop22h 10m

Chennai

Tue 27/5

08:00-18:00

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 70,845

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

11:30-22:00

1 stop22h 00m

Chennai

Tue 13/5

10:30-09:40

1 stop35h 40m

₹ 71,016

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

11:25-03:30

2 stops27h 35m

Chennai

Tue 27/5

01:55-21:42

2 stops32h 17m

₹ 71,188

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

13:10-00:10

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Tue 27/5

01:55-15:55

1 stop26h 30m

₹ 72,129

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

12:55-00:15

1 stop22h 50m

Chennai

Thu 29/5

01:30-11:15

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 72,984

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

22:52-00:10

2 stops36h 48m

Chennai

Tue 27/5

01:55-21:42

2 stops32h 17m

₹ 80,856

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Fri 2/5

05:45-02:40

2 stops32h 25m

Chennai

Mon 19/5

00:05-20:00

3 stops32h 25m

₹ 81,284

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 1/5

15:55-02:55

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Sat 31/5

03:55-13:35

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 82,311

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Sun 13/4

23:30-00:15

1 stop36h 15m

Chennai

Fri 13/6

01:30-22:35

1 stop33h 35m

₹ 82,311

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Thu 11/9

14:20-22:00

2 stops43h 10m

Chennai

Thu 18/9

10:30-21:50

1 stop23h 50m

₹ 82,567

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from California with our price prediction graph.
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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 2 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 2 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

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.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

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.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

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.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

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.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

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.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

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 ₹ 29,604 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from ₹ 29,776 and Singapore Airlines from ₹ 35,765 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 ₹ 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 2 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 65,127Average₹ 125,711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 65,704Average₹ 99,622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 66,376Average₹ 107,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 82,388Average₹ 126,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 83,061Average₹ 137,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 129,110Average₹ 152,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 161,031Average₹ 170,807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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