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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Diego from ₹ 115,558

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SAN
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to San Diego (SAN). 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 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 115,558

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 107,389
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 27/5-11/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 94h 05m total
  • Chennai to San Diego
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 658,229 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Tue 27/504:15MAA - SAN
2 stops51h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/612:55SAN - MAA
2 stops42h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/3₹ 115,558
Sat 29/320:30MAA - SAN
2 stops58h 00mBritish Airways
Sun 18/522:39SAN - MAA
2 stops40h 21mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/3₹ 128,455
Tue 27/522:00MAA - SAN
3 stops31h 08mJapan Airlines
Wed 11/613:05SAN - MAA
2 stops30h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 23/3₹ 130,174
Mon 26/501:55MAA - SAN
2 stops29h 00mLufthansa
Wed 11/611:22SAN - MAA
3 stops33h 03mLufthansa
Deal found 23/3₹ 144,705
Fri 28/303:45MAA - SAN
2 stops28h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/512:34SAN - MAA
2 stops25h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3₹ 201,108
Tue 8/401:30MAA - SAN
2 stops32h 38mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/616:26SAN - MAA
2 stops43h 19mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/3₹ 457,587

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to San Diego 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 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Chennai

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 27/5

04:15-19:15

2 stops51h 30m

San Diego

Wed 11/6

12:55-20:00

2 stops42h 35m

₹ 115,558

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 27/5

22:00-16:38

3 stops31h 08m

San Diego

Wed 11/6

13:05-08:20

2 stops30h 45m

₹ 130,174

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 27/5

05:35-23:59

2 stops30h 54m

San Diego

Wed 11/6

16:40-03:30

1 stop22h 20m

₹ 135,935

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Mon 26/5

01:55-18:25

2 stops29h 00m

San Diego

Wed 11/6

11:22-08:55

3 stops33h 03m

₹ 144,705

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 27/5

10:30-19:12

3 stops45h 12m

San Diego

Wed 11/6

20:30-09:20

3 stops48h 20m

₹ 216,412

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 8/4

01:30-21:38

2 stops32h 38m

San Diego

Tue 10/6

16:26-00:15

2 stops43h 19m

₹ 457,587

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/3

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Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated 24 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chennai to San Diego, such as Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

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
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
833 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,176 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

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.
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,945 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

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.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,712 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

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 Chennai to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at ₹ 115,558. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Japan Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 130,174 and ₹ 135,935, respectively. These flights start at 17% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 86,743Average₹ 136,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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