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Cheap flights from Chennai to California from ₹ 51,336

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — LAX
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 2 April 2026.

Wed 2/1223:25
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 21/120:15
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop23h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 27/3₹ 83,851
Sun 14/610:30
MAA
-
LAX
1 stop23h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 17/800:05
LAX
-
MAA
1 stop33h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 84,597
Sat 13/623:15
MAA
-
LAX
1 stop34h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 16/821:50
LAX
-
MAA
1 stop23h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 86,553
Sat 13/623:15
MAA
-
LAX
1 stop34h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 18/814:20
LAX
-
MAA
2 stops30h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 87,671
Sat 25/421:55
MAA
-
LAX
2 stops31h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/523:35
LAX
-
MAA
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3₹ 88,137
Wed 16/923:15
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 23/911:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 28/3₹ 88,230
Sun 10/516:05
MAA
-
LAS
2 stops44h 14m
Etihad Airways
Sat 16/523:29
LAS
-
MAA
2 stops38h 51m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4₹ 91,025
Fri 1/510:15
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops40h 36m
Etihad Airways
Thu 29/1010:28
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops44h 57m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3₹ 91,398
Fri 8/504:05
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops32h 24m
Etihad Airways
Fri 29/506:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops25h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3₹ 91,584
Tue 9/610:15
MAA
-
LAX
2 stops42h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/800:25
LAX
-
MAA
1 stop34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 91,770
Tue 9/610:15
MAA
-
LAX
2 stops42h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/800:25
LAX
-
MAA
1 stop34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4₹ 91,864
Fri 25/916:05
MAA
-
LAS
2 stops41h 47m
Etihad Airways
Tue 29/907:00
LAS
-
MAA
2 stops36h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/3₹ 91,957

Find flight deals from Chennai to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chennai to California flight deals. Data was last updated 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 84,597

One-way from

₹ 51,336

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 115,249
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 14/6-17/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • Chennai to California
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Chennai to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (₹ 768,825 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 181,023 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 28/4

21:55-19:00

2 stops33h 35m

San Diego

Tue 29/9

23:00-02:25

2 stops38h 55m

₹ 96,149

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Sun 26/4

21:55-19:00

2 stops33h 35m

San Diego

Sun 3/5

22:40-20:10

2 stops33h 00m

₹ 96,149

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Sun 12/4

21:55-20:50

2 stops35h 25m

San Diego

Sat 11/7

20:40-20:10

2 stops35h 00m

₹ 96,615

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Mon 27/4

04:05-14:18

2 stops46h 43m

San Diego

Mon 4/5

20:30-02:50

2 stops41h 50m

₹ 98,851

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 23/9

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 27/9

17:05-20:30

1 stop38h 55m

₹ 98,944

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 21/5

22:05-14:00

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

17:05-20:30

1 stop38h 55m

₹ 99,783

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Mon 4/5

21:55-19:17

2 stops33h 52m

San Diego

Thu 4/6

21:25-20:10

2 stops34h 15m

₹ 99,783
Fastest return journey

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 25/6

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

17:05-02:30

1 stop20h 55m

₹ 100,156

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 1/5

22:05-14:00

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

17:05-08:05

1 stop26h 30m

₹ 100,249

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 2/5

22:05-14:00

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 6/9

17:05-02:30

1 stop20h 55m

₹ 100,249

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to California (average of ₹ 62,982). Flying from Chennai to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 87,671). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chennai to California?

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 2 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,487 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,487 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,553 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,239 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,841 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,972 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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 22h 25m. 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 Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 32,458. Users have also found prices from ₹ 37,266 and ₹ 44,403 on Air India and IndiGo, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to California (average of ₹ 62,982). Flying from Chennai to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 87,671). 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 2 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 60,681Average₹ 110,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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IndiGoCheapest₹ 60,904Average₹ 102,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 75,006Average₹ 107,927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 81,038Average₹ 99,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 86,582Average₹ 119,903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 89,176Average₹ 99,538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 91,770Average₹ 124,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 99,736Average₹ 132,794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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