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Cheap flights from Chennai to San Diego from ₹ 48,064

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SAN
23 Feb — 2 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 January 2026.

Fri 25/905:35
MAA
-
SAN
1 stop45h 50m
British Airways
Mon 28/923:00
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops40h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 21/1₹ 87,872
Mon 2/221:10
MAA
-
SAN
3 stops34h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/222:09
SAN
-
MAA
3 stops45h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1₹ 88,790
Mon 2/210:00
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops48h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 18/220:34
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops40h 26m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/1₹ 96,128
Thu 12/310:00
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops48h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/922:45
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1₹ 96,586
Fri 5/620:10
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops28h 10m
KLM
Sat 15/813:40
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops27h 00m
KLM
Deal found 23/1₹ 96,862
Wed 11/319:05
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops30h 30m
KLM
Tue 8/913:40
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops31h 55m
KLM
Deal found 22/1₹ 98,421
Thu 18/605:35
MAA
-
SAN
1 stop45h 50m
British Airways
Mon 16/1118:00
SAN
-
MAA
1 stop22h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 23/1₹ 101,815
Fri 5/605:35
MAA
-
SAN
2 stops30h 24m
British Airways
Fri 14/812:23
SAN
-
MAA
2 stops26h 37m
British Airways
Deal found 23/1₹ 102,457

Find 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 24 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 96,586

One-way from

₹ 48,064

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September

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November
12/3-7/9
  • 12/3-7/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 08m total
  • Chennai to San Diego
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9/2
  • 9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 55m total
  • Chennai to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (₹ 1,924,968 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 537,388 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 24 January 2026.
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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Wed 11/3

19:05-13:05

2 stops30h 30m

San Diego

Tue 8/9

13:40-10:05

2 stops31h 55m

₹ 98,421

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Thu 18/6

05:35-14:55

1 stop45h 50m

San Diego

Mon 16/11

18:00-05:35

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 101,815

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Mon 22/6

05:35-14:55

1 stop45h 50m

San Diego

Mon 16/11

18:00-05:35

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 101,815

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Wed 24/6

05:35-14:55

1 stop45h 50m

San Diego

Mon 16/11

18:00-05:35

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 101,815

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Sun 21/6

05:35-14:55

1 stop45h 50m

San Diego

Mon 16/11

08:25-05:35

2 stops31h 40m

₹ 104,933

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Wed 24/6

05:35-14:55

1 stop45h 50m

San Diego

Tue 17/11

09:42-05:35

2 stops30h 23m

₹ 104,933

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 23/6

05:35-14:55

1 stop45h 50m

San Diego

Mon 16/11

06:15-05:35

2 stops33h 50m

₹ 104,933

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 23/6

05:35-14:55

1 stop45h 50m

San Diego

Tue 17/11

07:21-05:35

2 stops32h 44m

₹ 104,933

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Sun 21/6

05:35-14:55

1 stop45h 50m

San Diego

Sun 22/11

06:15-05:35

2 stops33h 50m

₹ 104,933

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Sun 21/6

05:35-14:55

1 stop45h 50m

San Diego

Tue 17/11

14:39-05:35

2 stops25h 26m

₹ 104,933

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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 24 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chennai to San Diego, such as British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,694 reviews
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Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Roxanne,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,694 reviews
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,694 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.6

Food

6.4

Overall

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Roxanne,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.

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.

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

    Departing from Chennai to San Diego will take you 28h 10m. There are 14597 km between Chennai and San Diego. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chennai to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at ₹ 99,468. This flight start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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₹ 99,468Average₹ 133,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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