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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 41,193

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MAA
24 May — 31 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Chennai

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

Sat 2/511:12
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops51h 08m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/516:05
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops44h 24m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/4₹ 86,618
Wed 6/512:20
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops43h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/504:05
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops41h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4₹ 86,712
Sun 26/407:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops31h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/516:05
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops44h 24m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4₹ 86,900
Mon 20/422:50
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops39h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 6/516:05
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops44h 24m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/4₹ 86,994
Sun 26/407:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops48h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 12/510:15
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops50h 14m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4₹ 87,088
Mon 4/517:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop38h 55m
Emirates
Fri 15/504:05
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 19/4₹ 88,029
Wed 6/517:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop26h 30m
Emirates
Tue 19/509:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop40h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 21/4₹ 88,969
Tue 5/514:45
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops47h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/604:05
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops33h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4₹ 89,063
Wed 13/517:05
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop38h 55m
Emirates
Tue 26/509:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop40h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 21/4₹ 89,157
Thu 7/507:00
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops24h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 17/704:05
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops29h 22m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4₹ 89,345
Mon 4/510:35
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/521:55
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops38h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4₹ 89,439
Wed 26/814:20
LAX
-
MAA
2 stops30h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 20/923:15
MAA
-
LAX
1 stop35h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/4₹ 92,261

Find flight deals from California to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 24 April 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 86,618

One-way from

₹ 41,193

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 107,403
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/5-27/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 41m total
  • California to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 30m total
  • California to Chennai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (₹ 449,254 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California 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 24 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 3/9

17:05-02:30

1 stop20h 55m

Chennai

Sat 12/9

22:05-14:00

1 stop28h 25m

₹ 105,710
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 26/9

17:05-02:30

1 stop20h 55m

Chennai

Sat 10/10

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 108,813

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 1/10

12:55-11:10

2 stops33h 45m

Chennai

Wed 4/11

20:20-17:45

2 stops34h 55m

₹ 109,001

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

16:40-02:30

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Fri 22/5

09:50-14:15

1 stop40h 55m

₹ 118,406

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

16:40-02:30

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Wed 27/5

04:05-14:15

1 stop22h 40m

₹ 118,406

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 10/9

13:25-13:50

2 stops35h 55m

Chennai

Mon 14/9

22:10-11:40

2 stops50h 00m

₹ 126,494

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 3/6

20:44-20:10

2 stops34h 56m

Chennai

Wed 15/7

21:55-19:28

2 stops34h 03m

₹ 127,153

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

16:40-02:30

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Tue 26/5

22:05-18:05

2 stops32h 30m

₹ 127,435

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 22/6

20:44-20:10

2 stops34h 56m

Chennai

Mon 29/6

21:55-19:30

2 stops34h 05m

₹ 132,137

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 8/5

06:52-02:40

2 stops31h 18m

Chennai

Tue 12/5

04:10-23:33

2 stops31h 53m

₹ 132,419

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Best time to book a flight from California to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Chennai?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Chennai, you should look to book at least 51 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 51,820). Flying from California to Chennai in March is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 182,077). 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 California to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from California?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from California. Chennai is conveniently located just 16.5 km from Chennai’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from California to Chennai?

    Emirates, Virgin Atlantic, and Turkish Airlines can get you from California to Chennai in just under 20h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h. California and Chennai are separated by a distance of 13906 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as ₹ 32,471 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from ₹ 34,013 and Air India from ₹ 36,605 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Chennai?

    While some choose either Los Angeles Los Angeles - Chennai or San Jose - Chennai, San Francisco - Chennai is the most popular route from California to Chennai.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Chennai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Chennai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Chennai (average of ₹ 51,820). Flying from California to Chennai in March is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 182,077). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from California to Chennai

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 58,565Average₹ 147,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 63,262Average₹ 92,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 67,983Average₹ 137,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 79,248Average₹ 143,816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 90,866Average₹ 160,810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 95,932Average₹ 183,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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