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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 31,421

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
27 Apr — 4 May1
1 adult

Cheap 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 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 72,720

One-way from

₹ 31,421

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 95,285
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 31/8-17/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 15m total
  • California to Chennai
Air India
  • Air India
  • 1/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • California to Chennai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (₹ 833,792 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 319,161 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from California to Chennai

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 April 2025.

Sun 31/817:40SFO - MAA
2 stops42h 00mLufthansa
Wed 17/901:55MAA - SFO
1 stop23h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 22/4₹ 72,720
Fri 5/910:00SFO - MAA
1 stop25h 15mAir India
Fri 19/916:00MAA - SFO
1 stop27h 30mAir India
Deal found 22/4₹ 72,805
Sat 6/913:40SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 14/901:30MAA - SFO
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/4₹ 72,975
Fri 25/412:55SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/523:25MAA - SFO
2 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4₹ 73,656
Sun 27/415:55SFO - MAA
1 stop22h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 28/504:20MAA - SFO
1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/4₹ 79,191
Mon 1/908:30SFO - MAA
2 stops27h 10mAir Canada
Wed 17/901:55MAA - SFO
2 stops32h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 22/4₹ 80,298
Tue 25/1123:20LAX - MAA
1 stop35h 45mCathay Pacific
Sat 13/1201:50MAA - LAX
1 stop20h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/4₹ 82,257
Sun 10/814:20LAX - MAA
2 stops43h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 29/810:30MAA - LAX
2 stops38h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/4₹ 83,108
Thu 1/513:50LAX - MAA
2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/505:00MAA - LAX
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4₹ 83,534
Sat 11/1020:35SFO - MAA
2 stops34h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/1121:30MAA - SFO
2 stops40h 34mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/4₹ 85,577
Wed 30/423:59LAX - MAA
2 stops31h 31mEtihad Airways
Thu 29/504:15MAA - LAX
2 stops29h 39mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/4₹ 85,577
Wed 30/422:40ONT - MAA
2 stops32h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 29/521:50MAA - ONT
2 stops35h 51mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/4₹ 85,577

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 22 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Chennai that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

17:40-00:10

2 stops42h 00m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

01:55-12:40

1 stop23h 15m

₹ 72,720

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

10:00-23:45

1 stop25h 15m

Chennai

Fri 19/9

16:00-07:00

1 stop27h 30m

₹ 72,805

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

13:40-00:15

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Tue 16/9

01:30-11:15

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 72,975

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 20/9

23:59-00:10

2 stops35h 41m

Chennai

Sat 4/10

01:55-16:55

2 stops27h 30m

₹ 75,189

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

14:20-08:55

2 stops54h 05m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

20:40-16:10

2 stops32h 00m

₹ 76,126

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

15:55-02:50

1 stop22h 25m

Chennai

Tue 20/5

03:55-13:35

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 80,043

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 1/9

08:30-00:10

2 stops27h 10m

Chennai

Wed 17/9

01:55-21:40

2 stops32h 15m

₹ 80,298

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 14/7

11:30-09:20

1 stop33h 20m

Chennai

Thu 4/9

23:15-09:40

1 stop22h 55m

₹ 82,086

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Sat 3/5

12:25-00:15

1 stop23h 20m

Chennai

Thu 22/5

01:30-10:45

1 stop21h 45m

₹ 82,257

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Sun 10/8

14:20-22:00

2 stops43h 10m

Chennai

Fri 29/8

10:30-12:50

2 stops38h 50m

₹ 83,108

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 99). Flying from California to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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 22 April 2025.

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 22 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Chennai, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 ₹ 31,421 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from ₹ 31,847 and American Airlines from ₹ 37,722 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 99). Flying from California to Chennai in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). 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 7 airlines flying from California to Chennai

Discover the top 7 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 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 64,384Average₹ 90,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 65,389Average₹ 98,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 66,058Average₹ 106,878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 81,993Average₹ 137,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 82,663Average₹ 137,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 88,003Average₹ 147,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 160,259Average₹ 169,988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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