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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 48,731

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
21 Aug — 28 Aug1
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 22 July 2026.

Thu 5/1110:47
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops38h 48m
Etihad Airways
Wed 18/1103:55
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops29h 11m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/7₹ 100,448
Mon 19/1008:15
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1104:05
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops30h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7₹ 100,930
Thu 3/914:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 13/900:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 21/7₹ 101,026
Wed 28/1016:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 00m
Emirates
Thu 18/203:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 21/7₹ 101,508
Wed 14/1017:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop20h 55m
Emirates
Wed 18/1103:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 21/7₹ 101,604
Sun 30/816:40
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop26h 55m
Emirates
Tue 29/922:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop28h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 21/7₹ 101,700
Wed 4/1108:00
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1104:05
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops30h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7₹ 101,893
Tue 15/923:59
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops50h 11m
Etihad Airways
Wed 30/915:40
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops40h 58m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/7₹ 101,989
Sun 4/1010:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops33h 40m
Air India
Sun 8/1120:00
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop24h 30m
Air India
Deal found 21/7₹ 102,278
Sat 8/810:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops25h 45m
Air India
Mon 31/816:15
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops27h 15m
Air India
Deal found 21/7₹ 102,374
Mon 26/1015:25
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops25h 00m
Air India
Wed 17/321:40
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop29h 25m
Air India
Deal found 21/7₹ 102,471
Mon 19/1015:55
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 6/1104:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/7₹ 102,567

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 22 July 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 100,448

One-way from

₹ 48,731

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 127,510
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/11-12/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 17m total
  • California to Chennai
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  • 9/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 50m total
  • California to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 504,535 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Wed 19/8

01:25-23:35

1 stop33h 40m

Chennai

Wed 26/8

00:50-16:55

1 stop28h 35m

₹ 103,241

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 24/9

10:40-08:25

2 stops33h 15m

Chennai

Mon 28/9

04:05-19:25

2 stops27h 50m

₹ 104,204

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 29/10

23:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

Sun 20/12

02:00-21:00

1 stop32h 30m

₹ 104,975

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 30/10

16:45-08:15

1 stop27h 00m

Chennai

Thu 19/11

21:45-12:50

1 stop28h 35m

₹ 106,516

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Sun 13/9

14:20-22:00

2 stops43h 10m

Chennai

Mon 5/10

23:15-21:50

1 stop35h 05m

₹ 107,575

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 12/8

23:59-20:20

2 stops31h 51m

Chennai

Wed 30/9

04:05-21:28

2 stops29h 53m

₹ 107,864

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Sun 18/10

23:30-23:35

1 stop35h 35m

Chennai

Sat 24/10

00:50-21:55

1 stop33h 35m

₹ 107,864

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

13:45-11:45

2 stops33h 30m

Chennai

Sat 31/10

21:30-12:45

2 stops27h 45m

₹ 111,427

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Wed 26/8

10:50-02:40

2 stops27h 20m

Chennai

Sun 27/9

04:20-14:00

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 111,427

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 4/1

16:03-02:20

2 stops44h 47m

Chennai

Sun 31/1

04:05-12:40

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 112,005

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 87,158). Flying from California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 166,226). 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?

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 39 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?

    Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, and Emirates can get you from California to Chennai in just under 27h. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 40m. 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 ₹ 33,580 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from ₹ 36,102 and Air India from ₹ 37,485 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Los Angeles - Chennai or San Jose - 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 87,158). Flying from California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 166,226). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Chennai

Discover the top 5 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 22 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 59,971Average₹ 123,887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 64,782Average₹ 110,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 69,280Average₹ 112,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 81,151Average₹ 147,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 93,049Average₹ 114,778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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