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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 48,574

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
25 Aug — 1 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Chennai

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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 26 July 2026.

Sun 6/907:00
SAN
-
MAA
3 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/916:00
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7₹ 93,679
Tue 8/907:45
SNA
-
MAA
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/904:05
MAA
-
SNA
2 stops28h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7₹ 98,498
Thu 13/810:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops35h 20m
Air India
Sat 5/921:40
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops45h 50m
Air India
Deal found 25/7₹ 98,980
Mon 17/810:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops47h 50m
Air India
Thu 27/806:55
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops36h 35m
Air India
Deal found 25/7₹ 99,076
Tue 25/811:45
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops48h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 24/910:30
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop35h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/7₹ 99,173
Tue 15/915:55
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/904:20
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops28h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7₹ 99,269
Thu 13/815:55
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/1104:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 24/7₹ 99,365
Wed 9/910:30
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop33h 40m
Air India
Mon 21/911:00
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 30m
Air India
Deal found 26/7₹ 99,462
Tue 8/912:22
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops25h 58m
Qatar Airways
Tue 22/904:20
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/7₹ 99,558
Tue 6/1010:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1006:00
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7₹ 99,654
Tue 8/906:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops25h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 23/1004:05
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops29h 53m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/7₹ 99,751
Sun 8/1115:40
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop39h 00m
Emirates
Mon 22/209:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop40h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 25/7₹ 99,847

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 26 July 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 93,679

One-way from

₹ 48,574

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 127,026
6/9-13/9
  • 6/9-13/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 77h 15m total
  • California to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 5/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 20m total
  • California to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 527,823 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 26 July 2026.
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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/9

07:45-08:25

2 stops36h 10m

Chennai

Tue 15/9

04:05-20:12

2 stops28h 37m

₹ 98,498

Santa AnaChennai

SNA - MAA

SNAMAA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/9

07:45-14:40

2 stops42h 25m

Chennai

Sun 27/9

15:40-19:59

2 stops40h 49m

₹ 98,498

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 26/8

06:00-20:20

2 stops25h 50m

Chennai

Sun 27/9

10:15-00:55

2 stops51h 10m

₹ 104,088

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

06:00-20:10

2 stops25h 40m

Chennai

Tue 13/10

04:05-23:32

2 stops31h 57m

₹ 104,281
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 8/11

12:00-02:20

2 stops24h 50m

Chennai

Sun 21/2

03:25-12:40

1 stop22h 45m

₹ 104,570

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

15:55-02:50

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Sun 13/9

04:20-18:23

2 stops26h 33m

₹ 109,003

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 24/9

10:04-02:40

2 stops28h 06m

Chennai

Mon 28/9

04:05-20:01

2 stops28h 26m

₹ 113,822

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Thu 10/9

12:48-03:30

2 stops26h 12m

Chennai

Thu 24/9

05:35-10:53

2 stops41h 48m

₹ 114,111

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 27/10

22:57-02:35

2 stops39h 08m

Chennai

Sun 15/11

21:50-23:59

2 stops39h 39m

₹ 117,099

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 6/11

10:12-02:30

2 stops26h 48m

Chennai

Wed 18/11

04:05-19:32

2 stops28h 57m

₹ 117,677

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Best time to book a flight from California to Chennai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chennai from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 88,475). Flying from California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 167,215). 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 California to Chennai?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
California to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 90,402 and ₹ 132,230 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 102,835 on Etihad Airways (21 Aug–4 Oct).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Chennai, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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?

    Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic can get you from California to Chennai in just under 26h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 33m. California and Chennai are separated by a distance of 13950 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 ₹ 33,605 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from ₹ 36,128 and Air India from ₹ 37,512 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Oakland - Chennai or Los Angeles Los Angeles - 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 88,475). Flying from California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 167,215). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Chennai

Discover the top 5 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 26 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 60,015Average₹ 123,978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 64,829Average₹ 110,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 69,331Average₹ 112,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 81,211Average₹ 147,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 93,117Average₹ 114,862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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