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Cheap flights from San Diego to Chennai from ₹ 68,791

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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MAA
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
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 9 June 2026.

Wed 16/910:40
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops39h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 14/1010:15
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops46h 16m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/6₹ 98,464
Wed 21/1008:15
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/1204:05
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops30h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6₹ 102,280
Tue 15/910:40
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops39h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 13/1021:55
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops34h 36m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/6₹ 102,471
Sun 20/920:59
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops42h 26m
Qatar Airways
Thu 22/1004:20
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops28h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/6₹ 102,566
Tue 20/1008:15
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops30h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 23/1204:05
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops29h 24m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6₹ 102,853
Wed 16/910:40
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops63h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 15/1021:55
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops34h 36m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/6₹ 103,330
Thu 17/920:59
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops41h 11m
Qatar Airways
Tue 13/1004:20
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/6₹ 103,425
Mon 19/1020:31
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops41h 39m
Qatar Airways
Wed 23/1204:05
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops27h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6₹ 103,521
Fri 18/910:40
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops39h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 12/1021:55
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops34h 36m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/6₹ 104,665
Wed 16/910:40
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops63h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 16/1004:05
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops52h 26m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/6₹ 105,524
Sun 13/920:59
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops42h 26m
Qatar Airways
Sat 10/1003:55
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops28h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/6₹ 106,287
Tue 22/911:15
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 19/1003:55
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops27h 36m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/6₹ 106,765

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 9 June 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 98,464

One-way from

₹ 68,791

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 193,493
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/9-14/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 11m total
  • San Diego to Chennai
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10/7
  • 10/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 40m 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 9 June 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 8/8

06:15-02:50

2 stops32h 05m

Chennai

Sat 12/9

04:05-21:30

2 stops29h 55m

₹ 104,665

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 5/10

06:15-02:40

2 stops31h 55m

Chennai

Thu 8/10

03:55-19:40

2 stops28h 15m

₹ 112,680

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 24/9

16:30-02:50

2 stops45h 50m

Chennai

Sun 18/10

04:20-22:33

2 stops30h 43m

₹ 117,260

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 28/11

08:25-02:30

2 stops28h 35m

Chennai

Thu 31/12

03:25-21:08

2 stops31h 13m

₹ 166,396

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 8/7

14:15-02:40

2 stops47h 55m

Chennai

Sun 2/8

03:55-20:08

2 stops52h 43m

₹ 170,976

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 28/11

08:25-02:30

2 stops28h 35m

Chennai

Fri 1/1

13:00-14:37

3 stops39h 07m

₹ 179,181

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sun 21/6

16:33-02:50

2 stops45h 47m

Chennai

Sat 4/7

03:55-08:54

2 stops41h 29m

₹ 180,803

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 19/6

16:33-02:50

2 stops45h 47m

Chennai

Thu 2/7

03:55-11:43

2 stops44h 18m

₹ 180,899
Fastest return journey

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 1/7

10:59-02:40

2 stops27h 11m

Chennai

Mon 20/7

03:55-19:20

2 stops27h 55m

₹ 212,098

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Tue 30/6

10:59-02:40

2 stops27h 11m

Chennai

Sun 26/7

03:55-19:20

2 stops27h 55m

₹ 221,257

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Chennai

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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 ₹ 92,453). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 193,493). 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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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 Qatar Airways fly from San Diego to Chennai in about 31h 55m. 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 ₹ 92,453). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 193,493). 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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