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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 46,784

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 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
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 10 August 2026.

Tue 25/810:30 -
2 stops40h 35m
Tue 8/916:20 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 10/8₹ 88,614
Fri 4/910:30 -
2 stops40h 10m
Wed 23/916:20 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 6/8₹ 89,090
Wed 2/910:30 -
2 stops25h 45m
Thu 10/916:20 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 6/8₹ 89,185
Thu 3/920:45 -
2 stops29h 55m
Wed 9/916:20 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 6/8₹ 89,376
Sat 12/910:30 -
2 stops37h 45m
Wed 30/916:20 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 5/8₹ 89,471
Thu 27/810:30 -
2 stops35h 20m
Tue 15/916:20 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 8/8₹ 89,566
Tue 1/910:30 -
2 stops35h 20m
Tue 29/914:00 -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 9/8₹ 89,852
Tue 22/910:30 -
2 stops35h 20m
Fri 13/1111:00 -
1 stop33h 30m
Deal found 7/8₹ 90,043
Tue 22/911:45 -
1 stop21h 45m
Sun 1/1123:25 -
1 stop45h 55m
Deal found 8/8₹ 90,138
Sun 27/910:30 -
2 stops45h 55m
Thu 15/1006:00 -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 7/8₹ 90,233
Sat 31/1017:00 -
1 stop31h 25m
Thu 10/1206:00 -
1 stop21h 05m
Deal found 8/8₹ 90,424
Sat 5/920:45 -
2 stops29h 55m
Wed 23/916:20 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 6/8₹ 90,519

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 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 88,614

One-way from

₹ 46,784

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 104,907
Air India
  • Air India
  • 25/8-8/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 45m total
  • California to Chennai
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Air India
  • Air India
  • 24/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • California to Chennai
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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 10 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Chennai that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesChennai

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MAA Chennai

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 8/9

06:00-20:10

2 stops25h 40m

Chennai

Wed 23/9

04:05-23:53

2 stops32h 18m

₹ 101,000

San DiegoChennai

SAN San Diego - MAA Chennai

SANMAA

San Diego

Tue 6/10

20:34-02:50

2 stops41h 46m

Chennai

Thu 12/11

04:05-21:28

2 stops30h 53m

₹ 101,953

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 20/9

09:02-02:50

2 stops29h 18m

Chennai

Tue 3/11

03:55-23:58

2 stops33h 33m

₹ 103,097

San DiegoChennai

SAN San Diego - MAA Chennai

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 16/10

10:06-08:25

2 stops33h 49m

Chennai

Sun 25/10

16:10-19:18

2 stops39h 38m

₹ 103,859
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesChennai

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MAA Chennai

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 1/12

09:54-02:30

2 stops27h 06m

Chennai

Wed 10/2

03:25-12:50

1 stop22h 55m

₹ 105,002

SacramentoChennai

SMF Sacramento Intl - MAA Chennai

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/9

23:07-08:25

2 stops44h 48m

Chennai

Tue 15/9

10:15-14:18

2 stops40h 33m

₹ 105,193

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 25/8

06:00-02:50

2 stops32h 20m

Chennai

Mon 19/10

21:55-23:32

2 stops38h 07m

₹ 106,717

Los AngelesChennai

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MAA Chennai

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 28/1

07:00-02:30

2 stops30h 00m

Chennai

Fri 12/2

03:25-12:50

1 stop22h 55m

₹ 108,814

OntarioChennai

ONT Ontario - MAA Chennai

ONTMAA

Ontario

Tue 25/8

23:59-02:50

2 stops38h 21m

Chennai

Fri 16/10

04:05-22:09

2 stops30h 34m

₹ 110,338

OntarioChennai

ONT Ontario - MAA Chennai

ONTMAA

Ontario

Tue 25/8

23:59-02:50

2 stops38h 21m

Chennai

Thu 15/10

21:55-22:09

2 stops36h 44m

₹ 110,338

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 90,329). Flying from California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 168,842). 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 ₹ 82,325 and ₹ 114,435 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 99,381 on Etihad Airways (24 Sept–1 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 85 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, Etihad Airways, and British Airways can get you from California to Chennai in just under 32h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 04m. 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 ₹ 34,567 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from ₹ 35,718 and Air India from ₹ 37,086 one-way.

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

    While some choose either San Jose - Chennai or Oakland - 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 90,329). Flying from California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 168,842). 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 4 airlines flying from California to Chennai

Discover the top 4 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 10 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 53,607Average₹ 122,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 68,533Average₹ 114,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 80,289Average₹ 145,705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 92,060Average₹ 113,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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