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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 38,399

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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from California to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 December 2025.

Sun 28/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Thu 22/118:00MAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mAir India
Deal found 8/12₹ 74,369
Wed 31/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Tue 20/121:40MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 15mAir India
Deal found 8/12₹ 74,639
Mon 29/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 15mAir India
Wed 14/119:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 8/12₹ 74,819
Fri 26/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops38h 35mAir India
Tue 13/107:55MAA - SFO
2 stops44h 05mAir India
Deal found 8/12₹ 75,268
Sat 27/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Sun 15/218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops40h 20mAir India
Deal found 9/12₹ 75,358
Sat 27/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Fri 13/218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mAir India
Deal found 9/12₹ 75,448
Tue 23/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops36h 50mAir India
Thu 22/118:00MAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mAir India
Deal found 8/12₹ 75,718
Mon 29/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/121:30MAA - SFO
3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12₹ 75,988
Wed 31/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Thu 22/121:40MAA - SFO
1 stop28h 15mAir India
Deal found 8/12₹ 76,168
Wed 31/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops30h 25mAir India
Sun 1/206:00MAA - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAir India
Deal found 9/12₹ 76,527
Sat 27/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Sat 14/219:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 9/12₹ 77,247
Sun 28/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Mon 19/121:10MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mAir India
Deal found 8/12₹ 77,337

Find flight deals from California to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 10 December 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 74,279

One-way from

₹ 38,399

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 155,933
Air India
  • Air India
  • 4/6-14/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 50m total
  • California to Chennai
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 19/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 40m total
  • California to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 408,193 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Chennai 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 10 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Chennai that are best for you.

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California

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Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 9/1

16:30-07:15

1 stop25h 15m

Chennai

Sat 24/1

16:55-14:30

1 stop35h 05m

₹ 76,348

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

19:30-08:45

3 stops48h 45m

Chennai

Mon 1/6

18:00-16:10

2 stops34h 40m

₹ 76,617

OaklandChennai

OAK - MAA

OAKMAA

Oakland

Mon 26/1

08:10-00:05

2 stops26h 25m

Chennai

Sun 8/2

01:50-16:23

2 stops28h 03m

₹ 77,427

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

16:30-19:10

1 stop37h 10m

Chennai

Thu 22/1

15:45-14:30

1 stop36h 15m

₹ 77,427

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Sun 15/2

10:55-00:35

1 stop24h 10m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

02:00-09:15

1 stop20h 45m

₹ 78,596

OaklandChennai

OAK - MAA

OAKMAA

Oakland

Tue 20/1

08:10-05:35

2 stops31h 55m

Chennai

Mon 9/2

07:35-20:40

2 stops26h 35m

₹ 79,765

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Tue 20/1

14:32-05:35

2 stops25h 33m

Chennai

Thu 29/1

07:35-21:29

2 stops51h 24m

₹ 79,765

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Wed 11/3

12:45-05:35

2 stops28h 20m

Chennai

Thu 2/4

05:35-18:45

2 stops49h 40m

₹ 79,765

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Mon 19/1

14:32-05:35

2 stops49h 33m

Chennai

Thu 29/1

07:35-21:29

2 stops51h 24m

₹ 80,214

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 7/4

19:30-08:45

3 stops48h 45m

Chennai

Wed 23/9

18:00-16:10

2 stops34h 40m

₹ 81,114

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Best time to book a flight from California to Chennai

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 57,013). Flying from California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 90,826). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to Chennai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from California to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their California to Chennai flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from California. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from California to Chennai?

    Air India, SWISS, and Cathay Pacific can get you from California to Chennai in just under 24h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 35m. California and Chennai are separated by a distance of 14429 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as ₹ 31,048 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from ₹ 31,555 and Singapore Airlines from ₹ 35,243 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 57,013). Flying from California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 90,826). 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 6 airlines flying from California to Chennai

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California to Chennai. 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 10 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 60,716Average₹ 81,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 67,994Average₹ 159,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 68,559Average₹ 107,736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 75,775Average₹ 138,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 86,884Average₹ 153,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 91,728Average₹ 151,906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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