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Cheap flights from Chennai to California from ₹ 40,251

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — LAX
16 Dec — 23 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chennai to California flight deals. Data was last updated 16 November 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 75,803

One-way from

₹ 40,251

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 100,273
Air India
  • Air India
  • 29/1-27/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 15m total
  • Chennai to California
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • Chennai to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (₹ 672,602 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 162,740 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 November 2025.

Tue 18/1114:30MAA - SFO
1 stop35h 25mAir India
Mon 12/116:30SFO - MAA
2 stops36h 50mAir India
Deal found 14/11₹ 76,069
Thu 27/1107:55MAA - SFO
2 stops26h 25mAir India
Thu 8/114:25SFO - MAA
2 stops35h 10mAir India
Deal found 14/11₹ 76,246
Tue 2/1219:25MAA - SFO
2 stops38h 55mAir India
Sun 4/114:25SFO - MAA
2 stops41h 05mAir India
Deal found 15/11₹ 76,601
Sun 14/1200:15MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 00mIndiGo
Sat 10/113:10SFO - MAA
2 stops31h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 15/11₹ 77,310
Sat 20/1212:25MAA - SFO
2 stops39h 35mAir India
Sun 4/114:25SFO - MAA
2 stops30h 25mAir India
Deal found 14/11₹ 77,665
Mon 22/1221:10MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/209:40SFO - MAA
2 stops58h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11₹ 77,754
Mon 22/1221:10MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/211:25SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11₹ 78,197
Thu 20/1100:15MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 00mIndiGo
Fri 24/418:50SFO - MAA
2 stops28h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 16/11₹ 78,640
Mon 22/1218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/209:40SFO - MAA
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11₹ 78,906
Sat 6/1219:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Fri 30/114:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Deal found 13/11₹ 79,172
Fri 19/1206:00MAA - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAir India
Wed 31/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops33h 40mAir India
Deal found 15/11₹ 79,438
Mon 8/1221:10MAA - LAX
3 stops35h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/417:30LAX - MAA
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11₹ 79,527

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Chennai

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California

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Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 1/3

02:00-21:15

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

00:20-00:15

1 stop35h 25m

₹ 81,034

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 14/12

02:00-21:15

1 stop32h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 10/1

22:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

₹ 81,123

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Tue 10/2

07:35-11:40

2 stops41h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/2

14:37-05:35

2 stops25h 28m

₹ 82,009

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Tue 17/2

07:35-23:41

2 stops29h 36m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/2

14:56-05:35

2 stops25h 09m

₹ 82,009

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Fri 13/2

07:35-23:40

2 stops29h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 21/2

09:00-05:35

2 stops31h 05m

₹ 82,009

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Thu 12/2

07:35-23:40

2 stops29h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

14:56-05:35

2 stops25h 09m

₹ 82,009

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Tue 10/2

07:35-11:40

2 stops41h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

09:38-05:35

2 stops30h 27m

₹ 82,009

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Mon 26/1

07:35-11:40

2 stops41h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

23:45-05:35

2 stops40h 20m

₹ 82,009

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Tue 10/3

07:35-12:23

2 stops41h 18m

Los Angeles

Mon 13/4

23:59-03:30

2 stops39h 01m

₹ 82,098

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Tue 27/1

07:35-11:40

2 stops41h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

21:00-05:35

1 stop43h 05m

₹ 82,541

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to California

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to California (average of ₹ 60,908). Flying from Chennai to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 83,694). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated 16 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific from Chennai to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,402 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,060 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,527 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,938 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to California. 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 from for flights from Chennai to California?

    Chennai (MAA), located 16.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Chennai to California.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to California?

    Departing from Chennai to California will take you 30h 15m. The distance between Chennai and California is about 13906 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for IndiGo. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 40,517. Users have also found prices from ₹ 41,758 and ₹ 63,746 on Air India and Qatar Airways, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Chennai - Los Angeles or Chennai - Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, Chennai - San Francisco is the most popular route from Chennai to California.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to California (average of ₹ 60,908). Flying from Chennai to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 83,694). 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 8 airlines flying from Chennai to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to California. 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 16 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 62,250Average₹ 104,728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 65,342Average₹ 99,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 73,913Average₹ 118,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 76,847Average₹ 109,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 78,470Average₹ 92,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 82,476Average₹ 110,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 85,212Average₹ 97,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 95,376Average₹ 126,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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