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Cheap flights from Chennai to California from ₹ 60,615

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — LAX
19 Jun — 26 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to California

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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 20 May 2026.

Sun 13/916:05
MAA
-
LAS
2 stops45h 06m
Etihad Airways
Thu 1/1023:35
LAS
-
MAA
2 stops51h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/5₹ 99,899
Wed 16/904:05
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops29h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1106:16
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops30h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5₹ 104,435
Wed 16/904:05
MAA
-
LAS
2 stops33h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/908:53
LAS
-
MAA
2 stops29h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5₹ 109,165
Fri 4/904:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Sun 13/917:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop20h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 17/5₹ 109,261
Fri 19/609:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop40h 40m
Emirates
Wed 14/1017:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop26h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 15/5₹ 109,454
Sun 21/622:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Emirates
Sat 17/1017:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop20h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 15/5₹ 110,226
Tue 16/609:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop40h 40m
Emirates
Fri 16/1017:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop26h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 15/5₹ 110,419
Wed 1/709:50
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops33h 40m
Air India
Wed 2/1214:25
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops29h 00m
Air India
Deal found 16/5₹ 110,709
Fri 28/816:20
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops27h 10m
Air India
Sun 13/910:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops33h 40m
Air India
Deal found 17/5₹ 110,806
Fri 12/603:55
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 20/615:55
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/5₹ 110,902
Mon 17/804:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Mon 8/215:40
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop27h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 15/5₹ 110,999
Wed 24/603:55
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 23/908:20
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops30h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/5₹ 111,095

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 20 May 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 99,899

One-way from

₹ 60,615

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 145,456
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/9-1/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 96h 06m total
  • Chennai to California
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12/6
  • 12/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Chennai to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₹ 1,283,278 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 218,967 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 20 May 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiLas Vegas

MAA - LAS

MAALAS

Chennai

Sun 13/9

16:05-00:41

2 stops45h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/10

23:35-15:05

2 stops51h 00m

₹ 99,899

ChennaiLas Vegas

MAA - LAS

MAALAS

Chennai

Wed 16/9

04:05-00:41

2 stops33h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 28/9

23:35-15:05

2 stops51h 00m

₹ 109,165

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Wed 23/9

05:35-23:46

2 stops54h 41m

San Diego

Sun 27/9

23:00-03:30

2 stops40h 00m

₹ 111,192

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Mon 14/9

10:15-20:01

2 stops46h 16m

San Diego

Thu 12/11

10:47-19:55

2 stops43h 38m

₹ 113,412

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 7/6

19:00-21:25

2 stops38h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

16:45-07:50

2 stops25h 35m

₹ 114,570

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 4/6

04:10-09:27

2 stops41h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 4/11

11:15-02:30

2 stops25h 45m

₹ 115,246
Fastest return journey

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 22/6

04:20-13:35

1 stop21h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

15:00-02:20

1 stop21h 50m

₹ 116,500

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 18/6

03:55-13:35

1 stop22h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 16/10

08:40-02:40

2 stops29h 30m

₹ 118,334

ChennaiLas Vegas

MAA - LAS

MAALAS

Chennai

Thu 2/7

04:20-17:24

2 stops25h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/7

10:04-02:50

2 stops28h 16m

₹ 119,782

ChennaiLas Vegas

MAA - LAS

MAALAS

Chennai

Mon 29/6

03:55-20:59

2 stops29h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/7

10:04-02:40

2 stops28h 06m

₹ 119,782

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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 ₹ 33,975). Flying from Chennai to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 71,136). 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 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.

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 20 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
1,519 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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
1,519 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,519 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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
3,574 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,519 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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
1,336 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,519 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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
3,729 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,519 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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
2,958 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,519 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

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 38h 55m. 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 ₹ 33,626. Users have also found prices from ₹ 36,649 and ₹ 45,116 on Air India and IndiGo, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Chennai - Los Angeles Los Angeles or Chennai - San Jose, 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 ₹ 33,975). Flying from Chennai to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 71,136). 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 20 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest₹ 62,658Average₹ 104,764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 62,865Average₹ 117,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 74,432Average₹ 102,931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 83,954Average₹ 108,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 87,165Average₹ 104,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 89,698Average₹ 107,869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 95,072Average₹ 124,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 102,353Average₹ 130,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 137,836Average₹ 170,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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