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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 39,428

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
25 Oct — 1 Nov1
1 adult

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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 20 October 2024.

Mon 18/1108:25SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/1101:45MAA - SFO
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10₹ 70,870
Mon 18/1108:25SFO - MAA
2 stops26h 00mLufthansa
Fri 22/1101:45MAA - SFO
2 stops30h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 20/10₹ 74,905
Tue 29/1010:40SFO - MAA
1 stop33h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 21/1123:25MAA - SFO
1 stop21h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/10₹ 75,662
Sun 27/1023:55SFO - MAA
1 stop36h 10mCathay Pacific
Sat 16/1101:50MAA - SFO
1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/10₹ 75,830
Thu 31/1021:00SFO - MAA
1 stop21h 45mAir India
Thu 14/1107:50MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 40mAir India
Deal found 20/10₹ 77,595
Mon 21/1014:40SFO - MAA
Nonstop28h 00mUndisclosed Carrier
Sun 24/1115:55MAA - SFO
Nonstop32h 27mUndisclosed Carrier
Deal found 19/10₹ 78,940
Mon 11/1114:45SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 17/1103:30MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/10₹ 80,874
Tue 22/1023:00SFO - MAA
2 stops36h 40mAir Canada
Mon 28/401:50MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 20/10₹ 84,405
Tue 3/1215:40SFO - MAA
1 stop21h 05mEmirates
Wed 18/1203:45MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 35mEmirates
Deal found 20/10₹ 84,573
Sun 27/1012:55SJC - MAA
2 stops46h 30mLufthansa
Tue 5/1101:45MAA - SJC
2 stops32h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 19/10₹ 84,909
Thu 14/1122:05LAX - MAA
1 stop34h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 21/1123:25MAA - LAX
1 stop34h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/10₹ 87,599
Mon 18/1106:30SJC - MAA
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1201:45MAA - SJC
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10₹ 88,104

Find flights from California to Chennai within your budget

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 383,766 searches. Data last updated 20 October 2024.

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₹ 68,516 - ₹ 120,386

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Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Mon 25/11

1 stop31h 35m

Chennai

Wed 11/12

1 stop33h 35m

₹ 68,516

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Wed 5/3

1 stop36h 50m

Chennai

Wed 12/3

1 stop21h 30m

₹ 68,600

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Mon 17/3

1 stop19h 50m

₹ 70,702

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 29/3

2 stops43h 45m

Chennai

Mon 14/4

1 stop23h 20m

₹ 70,786

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 20/3

2 stops24h 10m

Chennai

Thu 17/4

2 stops27h 39m

₹ 71,458

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

1 stop35h 30m

Chennai

Thu 6/2

1 stop21h 25m

₹ 71,626

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 24/3

Nonstop28h 15m

Chennai

Mon 31/3

Nonstop32h 06m

₹ 74,821

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Tue 28/1

1 stop27h 05m

Chennai

Wed 26/2

1 stop22h 35m

₹ 76,166

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 23/1

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Sun 16/2

1 stop22h 20m

₹ 77,763

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 22/3

2 stops43h 00m

Chennai

Thu 17/4

2 stops43h 57m

₹ 78,688

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Thu 16/1

2 stops43h 25m

Chennai

Sun 2/2

2 stops47h 57m

₹ 94,325

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 29/1

2 stops37h 55m

Chennai

Sun 2/2

3 stops50h 27m

₹ 120,386

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Deals found on 19/10

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Travel insights for flights from California to Chennai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Chennai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Chennai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 103). Flying from California to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 118). 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 20 October 2024.

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.

Rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 20 October 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Air India and Lufthansa. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very Good
829 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
829 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
829 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,549 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
829 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,330 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
829 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

Cathay Pacific
7.7
Good
887 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very Good
829 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew fantastic, seats are wide & entertainment good selection. My new favourite airlines and will look for opportunities to fly ANA in future.

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.

  • 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 ₹ 39,680 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Lufthansa from ₹ 39,764 and Air India from ₹ 42,118 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 103). Flying from California to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 118). 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 383,766 searches. Data last updated 20 October 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 54,696Average₹ 112,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 66,318Average₹ 127,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 83,031Average₹ 115,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 89,100Average₹ 113,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 89,109Average₹ 117,798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 158,220Average₹ 167,826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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