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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 44,357

LAX — MAA
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Chennai

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Cheapest flights from California to Chennai

Wed 30/1215:40 -
1 stop39h 00m
Wed 27/103:55 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 6/11₹ 99,873
Wed 30/1215:40 -
1 stop21h 10m
Sun 31/103:55 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 5/11₹ 100,436
Wed 25/1121:20 -
1 stop37h 45m
Tue 1/1202:00 -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 7/11₹ 103,062
Thu 31/1215:40 -
1 stop21h 10m
Wed 3/221:45 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 5/11₹ 103,531
Tue 1/1219:25 -
2 stops29h 55m
Tue 8/1220:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 5/11₹ 103,906
Tue 1/1219:25 -
2 stops29h 55m
Tue 15/1220:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 7/11₹ 104,281
Thu 31/1215:40 -
1 stop21h 10m
Tue 26/121:45 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 7/11₹ 104,562
Thu 31/1215:40 -
1 stop27h 05m
Tue 2/221:45 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 5/11₹ 105,125
Wed 25/1121:20 -
1 stop37h 45m
Sun 6/1202:00 -
1 stop32h 35m
Deal found 9/11₹ 105,219
Thu 26/1122:45 -
1 stop36h 20m
Mon 29/300:50 -
1 stop28h 10m
Deal found 6/11₹ 105,500
Sun 8/1122:40 -
2 stops34h 45m
Sun 15/1123:35 -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 5/11₹ 105,969
Wed 30/1215:40 -
1 stop21h 10m
Sun 31/109:50 -
1 stop41h 15m
Deal found 7/11₹ 106,063

Find flight deals from California to Chennai

Round-trip from

₹ 96,497

One-way from

₹ 44,357

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 107,938
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 26/1-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 25m total
  • California to Chennai
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 26/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 45h 10m total
  • California to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (₹ 1,633,418 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (₹ 638,160 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LAX Los Angeles - MAA Chennai

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Thu 26/11

21:20-00:35

1 stop37h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 55,423

Los AngelesChennai

LAX Los Angeles - MAA Chennai

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Tue 12/1

21:20-00:35

1 stop37h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 55,423

Los AngelesChennai

LAX Los Angeles - MAA Chennai

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Sat 28/11

21:20-00:35

1 stop37h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 61,049

Los AngelesChennai

LAX Los Angeles - MAA Chennai

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Sun 15/11

21:20-00:35

1 stop37h 45m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 61,049

Los AngelesChennai

LAX Los Angeles - MAA Chennai

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Fri 27/11

11:05-00:35

1 stop24h 00m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 61,237

Los AngelesChennai

LAX Los Angeles - MAA Chennai

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Thu 31/12

13:50-08:15

2 stops28h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 71,459

San JoseChennai

SJC San Jose - MAA Chennai

SJCMAA

San Jose

Thu 26/11

17:15-00:35

2 stops41h 50m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 71,834

San JoseChennai

SJC San Jose - MAA Chennai

SJCMAA

San Jose

Fri 27/11

17:15-00:35

2 stops41h 50m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 77,460

Los AngelesChennai

LAX Los Angeles - MAA Chennai

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Fri 13/11

11:05-00:35

1 stop24h 00m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 78,961

Los AngelesChennai

LAX Los Angeles - MAA Chennai

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Sun 6/12

11:05-00:35

1 stop24h 00m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 80,461

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 91,246). Flying from California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 187,837). 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 ₹ 100,999 and ₹ 121,911 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 102,874 on Etihad Airways (16 Jan–25 Jan).

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 12 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

  • 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?

    Oman Air, Qatar Airways, and British Airways can get you from California to Chennai in just under 27h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 20m. 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 ₹ 35,198 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from ₹ 36,500 and Cathay Pacific from ₹ 44,798 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 91,246). Flying from California to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 187,837). 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 3 airlines flying from California to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 58,396Average₹ 110,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 78,095Average₹ 127,767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 94,771Average₹ 103,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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