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Cheap flights from San Diego to Chennai from ₹ 39,782

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 14/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MAA
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 February 2026.

Tue 31/322:00
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/421:55
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops33h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2₹ 86,269
Sat 9/521:15
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/621:55
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops36h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2₹ 88,172
Sat 18/407:20
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/501:55
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2₹ 89,079
Mon 2/321:10
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/315:25
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops40h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2₹ 90,075
Fri 1/508:07
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops30h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/504:20
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops29h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2₹ 90,347
Wed 29/410:25
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops39h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 24/504:05
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops28h 33m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/2₹ 90,528
Thu 16/417:15
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops51h 00m
Lufthansa
Wed 6/501:55
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops31h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 14/2₹ 90,710
Fri 17/413:10
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/501:55
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2₹ 90,800
Wed 15/406:20
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops29h 20m
Lufthansa
Wed 6/501:55
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops26h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 14/2₹ 90,982
Fri 17/413:10
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/501:55
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops31h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2₹ 91,072
Thu 26/207:00
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops27h 35m
Lufthansa
Sat 7/306:15
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops47h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 12/2₹ 91,163
Wed 15/411:00
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops24h 40m
Lufthansa
Sat 9/501:55
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops31h 18m
Lufthansa
Deal found 14/2₹ 91,253

Find flight deals from San Diego to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 February 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 86,269

One-way from

₹ 39,782

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₹ 105,571
31/3-7/4
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  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 30m total
  • San Diego to Chennai
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  • 14/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 07m total
  • San Diego to Chennai
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 14 February 2026.
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Price

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Tue 31/3

22:00-02:25

2 stops39h 55m

Chennai

Tue 7/4

21:55-19:00

2 stops33h 35m

₹ 86,269

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 9/5

21:15-20:10

2 stops34h 25m

Chennai

Sat 13/6

21:55-21:48

2 stops36h 23m

₹ 88,172

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 18/4

07:20-04:55

2 stops33h 05m

Chennai

Wed 6/5

01:55-16:05

2 stops26h 40m

₹ 89,079

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 2/3

21:10-19:55

2 stops33h 15m

Chennai

Wed 11/3

10:00-19:52

2 stops46h 22m

₹ 90,075

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 17/4

21:15-20:10

2 stops34h 25m

Chennai

Fri 8/5

10:15-20:04

2 stops46h 19m

₹ 90,075

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 2/3

21:10-19:55

2 stops33h 15m

Chennai

Mon 16/3

15:25-19:52

2 stops40h 57m

₹ 90,075

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 12/3

21:05-19:55

2 stops34h 20m

Chennai

Thu 19/3

10:00-19:52

2 stops46h 22m

₹ 90,075

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 4/5

21:15-20:10

2 stops34h 25m

Chennai

Wed 13/5

21:55-19:17

2 stops33h 52m

₹ 90,528

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 15/4

11:00-00:10

2 stops24h 40m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

01:55-20:50

2 stops31h 25m

₹ 90,982

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 17/4

13:10-02:30

2 stops24h 50m

Chennai

Sat 9/5

22:05-12:18

2 stops26h 43m

₹ 90,982

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Chennai

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chennai (average of ₹ 86,269). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 149,612). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Chennai?

    Airlines like Lufthansa fly from San Diego to Chennai in about 27h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from San Diego to Chennai is about 14597 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Chennai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chennai (average of ₹ 86,269). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 149,612). 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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