Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 36,473

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 25/9. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
LAX — MAA
30 Sep — 7 Oct1
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How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Chennai?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 14% on flights from California to Chennai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at ₹ 129,690. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from ₹ 140,989.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Chennai?

September can be a great time to fly to Chennai from California with a flight ticket averaging about ₹ 114,992. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as ₹ 83,165. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Chennai (CA - MAA)?

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.

Cheap Etihad Airways flights from California to Chennai

Check out some of the cheapest Etihad Airways flights we've come across from California to Chennai. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria

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Cheap California to Chennai flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for California to MAA flights in September, October
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California to Chennai 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chennai from California found for this year
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One-way flights to Chennai from California

The cheapest one-way flights from California to Chennai
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₹ 48,852 - ₹ 93,134

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San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 27/2

1 stop33h 50m

Chennai

Tue 19/3

1 stop24h 20m

₹ 48,852

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 4/2

1 stop33h 20m

Chennai

Tue 12/3

1 stop24h 20m

₹ 55,332

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 31/10

2 stops38h 05m

Chennai

Sat 2/12

1 stop24h 15m

₹ 68,459

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

2 stops35h 49m

Chennai

Mon 19/2

2 stops44h 52m

₹ 80,921

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 24/10

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Tue 31/10

1 stop29h 35m

₹ 82,749

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 16/10

1 stop21h 05m

Chennai

Mon 6/11

1 stop22h 45m

₹ 83,580

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Wed 24/1

1 stop45h 00m

Chennai

Tue 27/2

1 stop32h 15m

₹ 86,073

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Thu 5/10

2 stops28h 50m

Chennai

Sat 11/11

1 stop29h 55m

₹ 86,488

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Tue 17/10

2 stops34h 10m

Chennai

Sun 22/10

2 stops52h 40m

₹ 93,134

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

To help decide which airline to fly from California to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Etihad Airways, British Airways and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
337 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats and leg room not comfortable. Food was mediocre. The staff were very attentive

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
337 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
337 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats and leg room not comfortable. Food was mediocre. The staff were very attentive

Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
337 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats and leg room not comfortable. Food was mediocre. The staff were very attentive

Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
337 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats and leg room not comfortable. Food was mediocre. The staff were very attentive

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
337 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats and leg room not comfortable. Food was mediocre. The staff were very attentive

Ethiopian Air
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
337 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats and leg room not comfortable. Food was mediocre. The staff were very attentive

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about California to Chennai flights.

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.

Can I find flights from California to Chennai for under ₹ 48,900 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Chennai for under ₹ 48,900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air India for just ₹ 48,852, but on average you can expect to pay ₹ 53,421.

Are there last-minute flights available from California to Chennai for under ₹ 56,700?

There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Chennai within the next 7 days for less than ₹ 56,700.

How popular is this California to Chennai flight route?

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 ₹ 39,547 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from ₹ 48,270 and Virgin Atlantic from ₹ 50,347 one-way.

What are the most popular routes from California to Chennai?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from California to Chennai?

What does LAX to MAA mean?

LAX stands for Los Angeles Airport, while MAA stands for Chennai Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Ontario Airport (ONT) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Top 6 airlines flying from California to Chennai

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from California to Chennai choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 63,290Average₹ 108,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 86,439Average₹ 144,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 91,366Average₹ 141,960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 94,732Average₹ 144,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 95,087Average₹ 134,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 169,300Average₹ 185,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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