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Cheap flights from Chennai to California from ₹ 63,026

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 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — LAX
30 Jul — 6 Aug1
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 30 June 2026.

Mon 5/1010:15
MAA
-
LAS
2 stops40h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/1023:35
LAS
-
MAA
2 stops38h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/6₹ 91,657
Tue 22/904:05
MAA
-
LAS
2 stops33h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1010:13
LAS
-
MAA
2 stops28h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6₹ 100,539
Thu 16/710:15
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops45h 05m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/722:45
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops45h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/6₹ 102,712
Tue 25/822:30
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops48h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 28/1019:35
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/6₹ 114,334
Wed 8/718:00
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/811:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6₹ 114,429
Wed 19/823:45
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops53h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 17/218:35
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/6₹ 114,523
Mon 17/821:50
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops55h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/1118:35
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops28h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 29/6₹ 114,618
Wed 8/715:40
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/810:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6₹ 114,712
Wed 8/704:20
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops29h 07m
Qatar Airways
Sat 29/815:55
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/6₹ 114,901
Sun 13/910:30
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/1114:25
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6₹ 114,996
Wed 12/816:20
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops27h 10m
Air India
Tue 3/1110:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops33h 25m
Air India
Deal found 25/6₹ 115,090
Sun 23/802:00
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/911:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6₹ 115,185

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 30 June 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 91,657

One-way from

₹ 63,026

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 138,146
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/10-9/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 85h 45m total
  • Chennai to California
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • Chennai to California
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 187,508 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 30 June 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiLas Vegas

MAA - LAS

MAALAS

Chennai

Mon 5/10

10:15-14:35

2 stops40h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 9/10

23:35-02:50

2 stops38h 45m

₹ 91,657

ChennaiLas Vegas

MAA - LAS

MAALAS

Chennai

Tue 22/9

04:05-00:41

2 stops33h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 20/10

10:13-02:50

2 stops28h 07m

₹ 100,539

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Thu 24/9

04:05-20:01

2 stops52h 26m

San Diego

Mon 28/9

10:40-02:50

2 stops27h 40m

₹ 121,421

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 20/9

21:50-16:40

2 stops31h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

18:45-10:20

2 stops27h 05m

₹ 122,744

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Thu 24/9

05:35-17:50

1 stop24h 45m

San Diego

Mon 28/9

22:46-03:30

2 stops40h 14m

₹ 123,217

ChennaiSanta Ana

MAA - SNA

MAASNA

Chennai

Wed 7/10

05:35-08:14

2 stops63h 09m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/10

08:06-03:30

2 stops30h 54m

₹ 132,382

ChennaiOakland

MAA - OAK

MAAOAK

Chennai

Fri 30/10

07:35-18:54

2 stops47h 49m

Oakland

Tue 3/11

07:00-05:35

2 stops33h 05m

₹ 132,855

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Tue 15/9

00:50-16:30

1 stop28h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/3

21:15-00:35

1 stop37h 50m

₹ 133,327

ChennaiLas Vegas

MAA - LAS

MAALAS

Chennai

Mon 5/10

05:35-20:00

1 stop26h 55m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 9/10

22:50-03:30

2 stops40h 10m

₹ 135,689

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Wed 12/8

21:50-11:40

2 stops50h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 26/8

13:25-13:45

2 stops35h 50m

₹ 135,878

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to California

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Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to California (average of ₹ 33,261). Flying from Chennai to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 69,640). 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?

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

Booking 58 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.

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 30 June 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
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,557 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,601 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,398 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,738 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air India
5.6
Fair
2,957 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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 31h 20m. 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 ₹ 32,880. Users have also found prices from ₹ 35,869 and ₹ 42,496 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 ₹ 33,261). Flying from Chennai to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 69,640). 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 30 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 61,543Average₹ 126,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 71,486Average₹ 95,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest₹ 79,772Average₹ 115,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 82,188Average₹ 110,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 85,332Average₹ 122,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 87,812Average₹ 98,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 93,073Average₹ 120,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 99,747Average₹ 129,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 134,938Average₹ 165,769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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