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Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Chennai from ₹ 101,852

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 25/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — MAA
13 Jan — 20 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 December 2025.

Wed 24/1219:39SBA - MAA
2 stops41h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/103:25MAA - SBA
2 stops46h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 202,255
Wed 24/1219:39SBA - MAA
2 stops41h 11mQatar Airways
Wed 7/104:05MAA - SBA
2 stops46h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/12₹ 203,885
Fri 26/1214:08SBA - MAA
3 stops53h 07mLufthansa
Tue 6/118:00MAA - SBA
3 stops42h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 14/12₹ 210,041
Thu 25/1214:08SBA - MAA
3 stops53h 07mLufthansa
Sat 3/101:50MAA - SBA
2 stops31h 11mLufthansa
Deal found 14/12₹ 210,946
Wed 24/1219:39SBA - MAA
2 stops41h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/104:05MAA - SBA
2 stops46h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 212,395
Wed 24/1219:39SBA - MAA
2 stops41h 11mQatar Airways
Tue 6/104:05MAA - SBA
2 stops46h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/12₹ 213,934
Wed 24/1219:39SBA - MAA
2 stops41h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/103:25MAA - SBA
2 stops46h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 214,477
Thu 25/1219:39SBA - MAA
2 stops41h 11mQatar Airways
Sun 4/103:25MAA - SBA
2 stops46h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/12₹ 214,930
Fri 26/1212:25SBA - MAA
2 stops48h 25mQatar Airways
Thu 8/103:25MAA - SBA
2 stops46h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/12₹ 219,819
Fri 26/1212:25SBA - MAA
2 stops48h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 7/104:05MAA - SBA
2 stops46h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/12₹ 220,905
Wed 24/1219:39SBA - MAA
2 stops41h 11mQatar Airways
Sun 4/103:25MAA - SBA
2 stops46h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/12₹ 221,267
Thu 25/1219:39SBA - MAA
2 stops41h 11mQatar Airways
Thu 8/103:25MAA - SBA
2 stops46h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/12₹ 222,535

Find flight deals from Santa Barbara to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 December 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 130,461

One-way from

₹ 101,852

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 157,078
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 29/1-1/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 29m total
  • Santa Barbara to Chennai
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25/12
  • 25/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 31m total
  • Santa Barbara to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (₹ 1,131,808 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 414,710 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara 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 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Chennai that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Chennai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

Thu 29/1

10:45-08:15

2 stops32h 00m

Chennai

Sun 1/2

03:50-17:49

2 stops27h 29m

₹ 130,461

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

Wed 24/12

19:39-02:20

2 stops41h 11m

Chennai

Wed 7/1

03:25-13:53

2 stops47h 58m

₹ 219,457

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

Wed 24/12

19:39-02:20

2 stops41h 11m

Chennai

Tue 6/1

04:05-12:36

2 stops46h 01m

₹ 225,523

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

Thu 25/12

14:08-08:45

3 stops53h 07m

Chennai

Fri 2/1

01:50-17:23

2 stops29h 03m

₹ 228,058

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

Thu 25/12

19:39-02:20

2 stops41h 11m

Chennai

Sun 4/1

03:25-12:36

2 stops46h 41m

₹ 241,909

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

Wed 24/12

19:39-02:20

2 stops41h 11m

Chennai

Mon 5/1

03:25-18:51

2 stops28h 56m

₹ 245,531

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

Wed 24/12

19:39-02:20

2 stops41h 11m

Chennai

Sun 4/1

03:25-12:36

2 stops46h 41m

₹ 249,695

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

Wed 24/12

19:39-02:20

2 stops41h 11m

Chennai

Mon 5/1

04:05-18:51

2 stops28h 16m

₹ 254,222

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

Thu 25/12

19:39-22:40

3 stops37h 31m

₹ 101,852

Santa BarbaraChennai

SBA - MAA

SBAMAA

Santa Barbara

Thu 25/12

19:39-02:20

2 stops41h 11m

₹ 108,189

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chennai?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chennai (average of ₹ 57,399). Flying from Santa Barbara to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 112,173). 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Chennai?

    Airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways fly from Santa Barbara to Chennai in about 32h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 11m. There are 14325 km between Santa Barbara and Chennai. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Chennai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Chennai?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Chennai (average of ₹ 57,399). Flying from Santa Barbara to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 112,173). 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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