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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Diego from ₹ 61,996

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 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SAN
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to San Diego (SAN). 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 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 121,183

One-way from

₹ 61,996

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 100,744
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 12/6-19/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 34m total
  • Chennai to San Diego
Japan Airlines
  • Japan Airlines
  • 21/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Chennai to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (₹ 1,699,352 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (₹ 663,070 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Chennai to San Diego

Best flights from Chennai to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chennai to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Thu 12/605:35MAA - SAN
2 stops28h 07mBritish Airways
Thu 19/610:33SAN - MAA
2 stops28h 27mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/4₹ 121,183
Wed 11/603:55MAA - SAN
2 stops30h 19mQatar Airways
Thu 19/612:16SAN - MAA
2 stops26h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4₹ 133,786
Thu 12/620:40MAA - SAN
3 stops34h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/619:31SAN - MAA
3 stops35h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4₹ 135,915
Wed 11/601:55MAA - SAN
2 stops30h 22mLufthansa
Thu 19/611:15SAN - MAA
3 stops57h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 28/4₹ 136,852
Wed 4/610:30MAA - SAN
2 stops35h 02mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25/1116:30SAN - MAA
2 stops40h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4₹ 163,848
Tue 3/601:55MAA - SAN
2 stops30h 20mAir Canada
Mon 24/1111:50SAN - MAA
2 stops46h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4₹ 234,616

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to San Diego 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 April 2025.
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Chennai

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Mon 21/7

03:15-11:35

2 stops44h 50m

₹ 61,996

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Wed 23/7

19:30-11:35

3 stops28h 35m

₹ 63,189

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Thu 8/5

10:00-15:38

3 stops42h 08m

₹ 87,800

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Wed 7/5

01:55-17:51

2 stops28h 26m

₹ 99,807

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 22/7

05:35-14:50

1 stop45h 45m

₹ 114,199

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Thu 8/5

05:35-18:00

1 stop24h 55m

₹ 151,840

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/4

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

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at ₹ 121,183. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 133,786 and ₹ 136,852, respectively. These flights start at 11% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Japan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as ₹ 61,996. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Chennai to San Diego for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 85,915Average₹ 124,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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