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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 33,966

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
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 11 November 2025.

Mon 24/1121:15LAX - MAA
1 stop37h 50mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/1202:00MAA - LAX
1 stop20h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/11₹ 72,986
Mon 24/1121:15LAX - MAA
1 stop37h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/1202:00MAA - LAX
1 stop20h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/11₹ 73,075
Thu 4/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Fri 12/1218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops34h 00mAir India
Deal found 10/11₹ 73,341
Sat 15/1122:50SFO - MAA
1 stop27h 20mAir India
Mon 1/1218:00MAA - SFO
2 stops40h 20mAir India
Deal found 10/11₹ 73,429
Mon 24/1121:15LAX - MAA
1 stop37h 50mCathay Pacific
Tue 23/1202:00MAA - LAX
1 stop32h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/11₹ 73,429
Fri 5/1216:30SFO - MAA
1 stop25h 20mAir India
Mon 15/1221:10MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 73,518
Sun 28/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 45mAir India
Wed 14/119:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 73,784
Fri 5/1216:30SFO - MAA
1 stop25h 20mAir India
Thu 18/1221:10MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mAir India
Deal found 10/11₹ 73,961
Mon 29/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 20mAir India
Sat 17/119:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 74,139
Wed 3/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops29h 00mAir India
Mon 15/1215:45MAA - SFO
2 stops36h 15mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 74,405
Mon 17/1122:50SFO - MAA
2 stops30h 30mAir India
Tue 25/1107:15MAA - SFO
2 stops27h 05mAir India
Deal found 9/11₹ 74,494
Wed 3/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Tue 16/1219:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 10/11₹ 74,582

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 11 November 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 72,897

One-way from

₹ 33,966

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 112,804
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 7/1-20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 00m total
  • California to Chennai
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28/1
  • 28/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • California to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (₹ 1,523,704 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 365,504 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 11 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Chennai that are best for you.

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Return

Price

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Tue 14/4

08:45-00:10

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Tue 21/4

01:55-21:07

2 stops31h 42m

₹ 76,267

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Wed 25/2

02:00-09:45

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 78,218

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

21:45-00:35

1 stop37h 20m

Chennai

Wed 21/1

02:00-16:05

1 stop27h 35m

₹ 78,218

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

13:50-08:45

3 stops54h 25m

Chennai

Tue 31/3

15:45-16:10

2 stops36h 55m

₹ 79,992

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 17/2

12:50-08:45

3 stops54h 25m

Chennai

Mon 2/3

18:00-16:30

2 stops36h 00m

₹ 79,992

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

17:25-08:45

3 stops49h 50m

Chennai

Sat 28/2

18:00-16:30

2 stops36h 00m

₹ 79,992

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

17:25-08:45

3 stops49h 50m

Chennai

Sat 28/2

18:00-16:30

2 stops36h 00m

₹ 79,992

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

12:50-08:45

3 stops54h 25m

Chennai

Fri 13/3

18:00-17:30

2 stops36h 00m

₹ 79,992

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 21/1

17:25-08:45

3 stops49h 50m

Chennai

Wed 25/2

18:00-16:30

2 stops36h 00m

₹ 79,992

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 20/2

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Mon 2/3

02:00-16:20

1 stop27h 50m

₹ 82,652

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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 ₹ 56,225). Flying from California to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 94,358). 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 11 November 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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 6% 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?

    Cathay Pacific, SWISS, and Etihad Airways can get you from California to Chennai in just under 23h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 30h 45m. California and Chennai are separated by a distance of 13906 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 ₹ 36,094 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from ₹ 37,690 and Cathay Pacific from ₹ 37,868 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 ₹ 56,225). Flying from California to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 94,358). 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 11 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 59,876Average₹ 80,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 67,054Average₹ 145,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 67,611Average₹ 106,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 74,727Average₹ 147,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 85,393Average₹ 156,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 85,683Average₹ 159,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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