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Cheap flights from San Diego to Chennai from ₹ 50,836

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MAA
30 Jul — 6 Aug1
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 30 June 2026.

Thu 15/1010:52
SAN
-
MAA
3 stops33h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/1121:40
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops27h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6₹ 96,003
Thu 3/915:43
SAN
-
MAA
3 stops30h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1016:20
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops32h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6₹ 97,609
Mon 24/807:00
SAN
-
MAA
3 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/906:00
MAA
-
SAN
3 stops40h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6₹ 100,255
Sat 26/910:40
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops27h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 28/1003:55
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops52h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/6₹ 102,240
Fri 25/910:40
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops39h 30m
Etihad Airways
Fri 23/1021:55
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops33h 23m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/6₹ 113,390
Thu 16/707:30
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops30h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/710:15
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops44h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/6₹ 116,980
Thu 3/1206:15
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/1203:25
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops26h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6₹ 120,476
Sat 5/1206:15
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/1203:25
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops29h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6₹ 124,256

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 30 June 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 96,003

One-way from

₹ 50,836

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 188,510
15/10-4/11
  • 15/10-4/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 60h 51m total
  • San Diego to Chennai
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9/9
  • 9/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 44m 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 30 June 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 23/9

10:40-08:25

2 stops33h 15m

Chennai

Sun 27/9

10:15-20:01

2 stops46h 16m

₹ 102,240

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 3/9

22:20-20:10

2 stops33h 20m

Chennai

Sat 3/10

21:55-18:55

2 stops33h 30m

₹ 102,240

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Tue 28/7

11:55-08:05

2 stops31h 40m

Chennai

Mon 7/9

22:05-22:10

2 stops36h 35m

₹ 150,052

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Tue 8/12

18:00-05:35

1 stop22h 05m

Chennai

Mon 28/12

07:35-16:10

1 stop46h 05m

₹ 162,336
Fastest return journey

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 28/11

08:25-02:20

2 stops28h 25m

Chennai

Thu 31/12

04:05-21:08

2 stops30h 33m

₹ 164,698

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 23/9

19:40-03:30

1 stop43h 20m

Chennai

Sun 27/9

05:35-17:45

1 stop24h 40m

₹ 173,675
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sat 5/9

21:30-13:50

3 stops51h 50m

₹ 53,766

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Tue 15/9

10:04-02:50

2 stops28h 16m

₹ 56,411

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Tue 15/9

16:36-06:15

3 stops49h 09m

₹ 57,167

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 30/10

10:06-02:20

2 stops27h 44m

₹ 60,191

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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 ₹ 93,263). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 188,510). 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 Etihad Airways fly from San Diego to Chennai in about 33h 15m. 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 ₹ 93,263). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 188,510). 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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