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Cheap flights from Chennai to California from ₹ 63,359

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — LAX
14 Jun — 21 Jun1
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 15 May 2026.

Tue 9/604:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Thu 26/1115:40
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop39h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 10/5₹ 106,811
Wed 15/714:00
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops40h 15m
Air India
Tue 6/1010:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops29h 55m
Air India
Deal found 11/5₹ 107,960
Tue 9/608:05
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops35h 25m
Air India
Thu 26/1114:25
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops30h 25m
Air India
Deal found 10/5₹ 108,151
Thu 18/603:55
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 28/1008:40
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops29h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5₹ 108,342
Tue 26/503:55
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops42h 02m
Qatar Airways
Thu 27/815:55
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/5₹ 108,438
Thu 18/603:55
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 15/1011:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops26h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5₹ 108,534
Sat 20/604:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Wed 28/1016:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 13/5₹ 108,630
Mon 22/609:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop40h 40m
Emirates
Sun 16/817:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop38h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 13/5₹ 108,725
Mon 15/604:10
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/1115:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5₹ 108,821
Fri 19/622:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Emirates
Fri 17/717:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop26h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 11/5₹ 108,917
Wed 27/503:55
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops42h 02m
Qatar Airways
Sat 14/1115:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/5₹ 109,012
Wed 26/810:15
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops45h 43m
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/1110:47
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops38h 53m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/5₹ 111,022

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 15 May 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 106,811

One-way from

₹ 63,359

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 143,563
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 9/6-26/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 25m total
  • Chennai to California
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • Chennai to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₹ 1,173,964 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 211,709 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to California 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 15 May 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 9/6

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 26/11

15:40-20:10

1 stop39h 00m

₹ 106,811
Fastest return journey

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 5/7

03:55-13:35

1 stop22h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 24/9

15:55-02:40

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 110,927

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 25/5

03:55-13:00

2 stops45h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

06:18-02:20

2 stops30h 32m

₹ 111,692

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 8/7

04:20-20:57

2 stops29h 07m

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

08:40-02:50

2 stops29h 40m

₹ 111,979

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 8/7

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 24/9

17:05-08:05

1 stop26h 30m

₹ 116,382

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 2/6

21:40-07:00

2 stops45h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 29/8

10:30-19:10

2 stops44h 10m

₹ 116,765

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 9/7

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 2/10

17:05-20:30

1 stop38h 55m

₹ 119,540

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 3/6

00:50-11:25

1 stop23h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 4/11

22:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

₹ 121,742

ChennaiLas Vegas

MAA - LAS

MAALAS

Chennai

Wed 27/5

01:55-20:21

2 stops30h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/6

19:20-08:55

2 stops49h 05m

₹ 123,464

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 3/7

09:50-14:00

1 stop40h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 10/12

15:40-02:15

1 stop21h 05m

₹ 129,111

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to California?

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chennai to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to California (average of ₹ 33,690). Flying from Chennai to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 70,537). 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 15 May 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
1,513 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
1,513 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
3,572 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
1,329 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
2,957 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,513 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 10m. 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 ₹ 33,343. Users have also found prices from ₹ 36,341 and ₹ 44,736 on Air India and IndiGo, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Chennai - San Jose or Chennai - Los Angeles, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to California (average of ₹ 33,690). Flying from Chennai to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 70,537). 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 9 airlines flying from Chennai to California

Discover the top 9 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 15 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 62,131Average₹ 103,883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 62,336Average₹ 114,929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 73,851Average₹ 103,856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 83,248Average₹ 107,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 86,432Average₹ 103,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 88,943Average₹ 106,962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 94,272Average₹ 126,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 101,493Average₹ 130,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 136,677Average₹ 168,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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