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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 34,935

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
29 Dec — 5 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 29 November 2025.

Sat 27/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Tue 20/119:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 27/11₹ 74,784
Fri 5/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Mon 22/1221:10MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mAir India
Deal found 27/11₹ 74,873
Mon 8/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Thu 11/1221:10MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mAir India
Deal found 28/11₹ 74,963
Sat 27/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Thu 26/221:10MAA - SFO
2 stops37h 10mAir India
Deal found 27/11₹ 75,141
Wed 31/1216:30SFO - MAA
2 stops29h 05mAir India
Thu 22/109:50MAA - SFO
1 stop40h 05mAir India
Deal found 27/11₹ 75,231
Fri 5/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Thu 11/1221:10MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 50mAir India
Deal found 28/11₹ 75,320
Sat 29/1122:50SFO - MAA
2 stops27h 20mAir India
Tue 23/1206:00MAA - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAir India
Deal found 28/11₹ 75,499
Sun 28/1220:40SFO - MAA
1 stop43h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 25/207:35MAA - SFO
1 stop44h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/11₹ 75,588
Mon 1/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Sat 6/1219:25MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 35mAir India
Deal found 26/11₹ 75,767
Sat 27/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Sat 28/209:35MAA - SFO
2 stops24h 45mAir India
Deal found 27/11₹ 75,945
Fri 5/1214:25SFO - MAA
2 stops25h 00mAir India
Fri 12/1215:45MAA - SFO
2 stops36h 15mAir India
Deal found 28/11₹ 76,035
Sun 30/1122:35LAX - MAA
1 stop36h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 14/1202:00MAA - LAX
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/11₹ 76,839

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 29 November 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 74,695

One-way from

₹ 34,935

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 112,042
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 23/1-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • California to Chennai
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 25m total
  • California to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 373,787 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 29 November 2025.
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Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

14:40-08:45

2 stops29h 35m

Chennai

Thu 30/4

01:55-12:40

1 stop23h 15m

₹ 75,677

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

13:40-00:10

1 stop22h 00m

Chennai

Tue 28/4

01:55-12:40

1 stop23h 15m

₹ 75,677

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Wed 21/1

12:46-05:35

2 stops27h 19m

Chennai

Mon 9/2

07:35-21:29

2 stops51h 24m

₹ 77,732

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 26/3

23:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

Sat 4/4

01:30-22:40

1 stop33h 40m

₹ 78,805

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

11:25-00:35

1 stop23h 40m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

02:00-09:45

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 78,805

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 14/1

22:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

02:00-09:45

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 78,805

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

16:35-03:30

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Sun 19/4

05:35-17:40

1 stop24h 35m

₹ 79,162

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 28/2

17:12-19:10

3 stops36h 28m

Chennai

Fri 13/3

16:20-16:38

2 stops36h 48m

₹ 79,966

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

16:35-03:30

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Mon 20/4

05:35-17:40

1 stop24h 35m

₹ 80,502

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

14:40-08:45

2 stops29h 35m

Chennai

Fri 1/5

18:00-16:10

2 stops34h 40m

₹ 81,128

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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 ₹ 56,646). Flying from California to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 95,066). 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 29 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 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?

    Lufthansa, British Airways, and Cathay Pacific can get you from California to Chennai in just under 27h 19m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 51m. 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 ₹ 37,973 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include IndiGo from ₹ 38,062 and Cathay Pacific from ₹ 46,997 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 ₹ 56,646). Flying from California to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 95,066). 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 29 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 60,325Average₹ 80,893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 67,557Average₹ 158,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 68,118Average₹ 107,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 75,287Average₹ 137,727FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 86,325Average₹ 152,773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 91,137Average₹ 150,928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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