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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 39,870

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.
LAX — MAA
25 Jun — 2 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 20 June 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 80,519

One-way from

₹ 39,870

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 133,823
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 28/8-7/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 27m total
  • California to Chennai
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12/8
  • 12/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 46m total
  • California to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (₹ 1,031,643 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 344,295 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Find flight deals from California to Chennai

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 20 June 2025.

Sat 27/923:20LAS - MAA
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/1001:55MAA - LAS
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6₹ 81,560
Wed 20/808:45SJC - MAA
2 stops26h 55mLufthansa
Sun 7/1201:50MAA - SJC
2 stops53h 16mLufthansa
Deal found 17/6₹ 82,080
Wed 13/812:41LAS - MAA
2 stops32h 09mSingapore Airlines
Tue 2/923:15MAA - LAS
2 stops28h 49mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/6₹ 88,147
Tue 2/923:45ONT - MAA
2 stops31h 55mEtihad Airways
Wed 17/916:45MAA - ONT
2 stops41h 14mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/6₹ 88,667
Sat 18/1020:25SFO - MAA
2 stops35h 15mEtihad Airways
Fri 31/1003:55MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 44mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/6₹ 88,927
Sat 11/1014:44SFO - MAA
2 stops48h 16mBritish Airways
Thu 15/107:35MAA - SFO
1 stop24h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/6₹ 89,187
Mon 11/821:00SFO - MAA
2 stops29h 50mAir India
Sun 24/819:50MAA - SFO
1 stop34h 40mAir India
Deal found 18/6₹ 89,273
Mon 21/713:10SFO - MAA
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1023:15MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6₹ 89,620
Sat 19/721:05SFO - MAA
2 stops47h 20mLufthansa
Mon 20/1001:55MAA - SFO
2 stops35h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 18/6₹ 89,793
Sat 6/908:27SAN - MAA
2 stops27h 18mCathay Pacific
Thu 2/1001:30MAA - SAN
2 stops45h 32mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/6₹ 90,834
Fri 3/1000:20SFO - MAA
1 stop35h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 17/1001:30MAA - SFO
1 stop33h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/6₹ 91,094
Fri 17/1017:05SFO - MAA
1 stop38h 55mEmirates
Wed 29/1003:45MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mEmirates
Deal found 19/6₹ 91,354

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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 20 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasChennai

LAS - MAA

LASMAA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 28/8

06:10-22:00

2 stops27h 20m

Chennai

Sun 7/9

23:15-18:52

2 stops32h 07m

₹ 80,519

Las VegasChennai

LAS - MAA

LASMAA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 27/9

23:20-03:30

2 stops39h 40m

Chennai

Thu 16/10

01:55-16:20

1 stop26h 55m

₹ 81,560

Las VegasChennai

LAS - MAA

LASMAA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 20/8

07:00-00:10

2 stops28h 40m

Chennai

Tue 23/9

01:55-16:14

2 stops26h 49m

₹ 84,246

OntarioChennai

ONT - MAA

ONTMAA

Ontario

Tue 2/9

23:45-20:10

2 stops31h 55m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

16:45-21:29

2 stops41h 14m

₹ 88,667

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 18/10

20:25-20:10

2 stops35h 15m

Chennai

Fri 31/10

03:55-22:09

2 stops30h 44m

₹ 88,927

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 11/10

14:44-03:30

2 stops48h 16m

Chennai

Thu 15/1

07:35-18:45

1 stop24h 40m

₹ 89,187

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 11/8

21:00-15:20

2 stops29h 50m

Chennai

Sun 24/8

19:50-18:00

1 stop34h 40m

₹ 89,273

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 19/7

21:05-08:55

2 stops47h 20m

Chennai

Mon 20/10

01:55-00:55

2 stops35h 30m

₹ 89,793

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 13/8

12:40-10:10

2 stops33h 00m

Chennai

Sat 6/9

02:00-20:50

2 stops31h 20m

₹ 90,227

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Thu 25/9

08:45-00:10

2 stops50h 55m

Chennai

Mon 13/10

01:55-20:53

2 stops31h 28m

₹ 90,574

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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 20 June 2025.

When flying from California to Chennai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. 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 Chennai. Reviews last updated 20 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, ANA and Emirates. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,494 reviews
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Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,494 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,494 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
886 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,494 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,274 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,494 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,310 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,494 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

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.

  • 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 ₹ 44,637 on IndiGo. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from ₹ 44,810 and Air India from ₹ 49,664 one-way.

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

    While some choose either San Jose - Chennai or 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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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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 20 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 65,973Average₹ 119,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 66,557Average₹ 116,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 67,238Average₹ 95,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 84,140Average₹ 138,987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 89,575Average₹ 148,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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