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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 30,489

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
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 28 February 2026.

Sat 3/1011:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop33h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 25/1023:25
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 25/2₹ 65,164
Fri 27/214:10
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops44h 25m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/318:00
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops34h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/2₹ 65,528
Sat 26/920:45
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops25h 05m
Air India
Mon 19/1020:40
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 50m
Air India
Deal found 25/2₹ 66,347
Thu 23/418:45
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops41h 15m
Air India
Mon 4/521:40
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops32h 35m
Air India
Deal found 26/2₹ 67,348
Fri 25/910:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops40h 35m
Air India
Mon 12/1009:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop42h 15m
Air India
Deal found 25/2₹ 67,530
Wed 15/410:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops34h 25m
Air India
Wed 17/620:40
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops33h 35m
Air India
Deal found 26/2₹ 68,168
Sat 8/820:45
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops25h 05m
Air India
Mon 31/816:20
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop27h 10m
Air India
Deal found 25/2₹ 68,350
Sat 11/418:45
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops31h 50m
Air India
Tue 26/506:00
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop24h 15m
Air India
Deal found 24/2₹ 68,623
Thu 27/811:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 14/923:15
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 25/2₹ 68,805
Mon 2/311:25
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop23h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 15/302:00
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop32h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 26/2₹ 68,896
Fri 10/411:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop33h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 20/510:30
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop35h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/2₹ 68,987
Tue 18/811:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 1/923:15
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 25/2₹ 69,169

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 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 67,348

One-way from

₹ 30,489

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 100,204
Air India
  • Air India
  • 23/4-4/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 50m total
  • California to Chennai
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 40m total
  • California to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 400,619 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 28 February 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 23/3

12:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

00:50-22:40

1 stop34h 20m

₹ 72,445

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

11:00-22:00

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Wed 17/6

18:00-09:50

2 stops28h 20m

₹ 74,902

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

14:30-04:55

3 stops49h 55m

Chennai

Sun 7/6

18:00-16:15

2 stops34h 45m

₹ 78,452

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

19:30-04:55

3 stops44h 55m

Chennai

Wed 27/5

18:00-16:15

2 stops34h 45m

₹ 78,543

Las VegasChennai

LAS - MAA

LASMAA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 16/5

23:25-03:30

2 stops39h 35m

Chennai

Sat 6/6

05:35-22:30

2 stops29h 25m

₹ 83,913

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Tue 7/4

21:45-02:25

2 stops40h 10m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

21:55-20:50

2 stops35h 25m

₹ 86,643

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sun 12/4

21:45-08:25

2 stops46h 10m

Chennai

Sun 19/4

10:15-20:50

2 stops47h 05m

₹ 86,643

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 9/3

22:09-00:35

2 stops37h 56m

Chennai

Tue 17/3

02:00-08:15

2 stops42h 45m

₹ 87,644

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 8/5

21:15-20:10

2 stops34h 25m

Chennai

Sun 14/6

15:45-19:00

2 stops39h 45m

₹ 88,281

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 8/4

20:25-08:25

2 stops47h 30m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

21:55-20:50

2 stops35h 25m

₹ 89,009

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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 ₹ 57,701). Flying from California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 87,917). 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.

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, Singapore Airlines, and SWISS can get you from California to Chennai in just under 22h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 27h 25m. 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 ₹ 31,423 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from ₹ 34,117 and Air India from ₹ 35,423 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 57,701). Flying from California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 87,917). 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 28 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 61,220Average₹ 89,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 65,789Average₹ 127,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 66,500Average₹ 146,999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 76,689Average₹ 126,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 87,933Average₹ 160,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 92,834Average₹ 142,817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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