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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 49,575

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from California to Chennai departing on 9/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Etihad Airways Logo
15:08 - 08:25
SMF
-
MAA
52h 47m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 23:31
MAA
-
SMF
32h 06m
2 stops
₹ 98,196Etihad Airways
Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
10:40 - 15:05
SAN
-
MAA
39h 55m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 20:01
MAA
-
SAN
46h 16m
2 stops
₹ 98,387Etihad Airways
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
20:59 - 03:55
SAN
-
MAA
42h 26m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 20:00
MAA
-
SAN
28h 10m
2 stops
₹ 102,486Qatar Airways
Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 22 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
20:59 - 02:40
SAN
-
MAA
41h 11m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 19:40
MAA
-
SAN
27h 50m
2 stops
₹ 103,344Qatar Airways
Thu, 17 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
Air India Logo
21:10 - 18:20
BUR
-
MAA
32h 40m
2 stops
Air India Logo
09:50 - 20:23
MAA
-
BUR
47h 03m
2 stops
₹ 112,687Air India
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:15 - 00:45
LAX
-
MAA
29h 00m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 11:38
MAA
-
LAX
37h 08m
3 stops
₹ 116,310Multiple Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:15 - 02:40
LAX
-
MAA
28h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:05 - 19:09
MAA
-
LAX
28h 34m
2 stops
₹ 116,405Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov
Air India Logo
10:30 - 00:45
SFO
-
MAA
25h 45m
2 stops
Air India Logo
16:20 - 07:00
MAA
-
SFO
27h 10m
2 stops
₹ 117,072Air India
Wed, 5 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
Emirates Logo
17:05 - 08:05
SFO
-
MAA
26h 30m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
09:50 - 14:00
MAA
-
SFO
40h 40m
1 stop
₹ 117,168Emirates
Fri, 7 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Emirates Logo
11:10 - 02:30
BUR
-
MAA
26h 50m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
04:05 - 17:33
MAA
-
BUR
25h 58m
2 stops
₹ 134,328Emirates
Tue, 25 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep

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Air India flights from California to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on California to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
1 Sept
BUR21:10Burbank Bob Hope
32h 40m
2 stops
MAA18:20Chennai
29 Sept
MAA09:50Chennai
47h 03m
2 stops
BUR20:23Burbank Bob Hope
₹ 112,687
Air India
5 Aug
SFO10:30San Francisco
25h 45m
2 stops
MAA00:45Chennai
22 Aug
MAA14:00Chennai
29h 30m
2 stops
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 117,072
Air India
6 Aug
SFO10:30San Francisco
25h 45m
2 stops
MAA00:45Chennai
21 Aug
MAA16:20Chennai
27h 10m
2 stops
SFO07:00San Francisco
₹ 117,549

Emirates flights from California to Chennai

Our best Emirates deals on California to Chennai flight tickets
Emirates
7 Aug
SFO17:05San Francisco
26h 30m
1 stop
MAA08:05Chennai
19 Aug
MAA09:50Chennai
40h 40m
1 stop
SFO14:00San Francisco
₹ 117,168
Emirates
6 Aug
SFO17:05San Francisco
38h 55m
1 stop
MAA20:30Chennai
19 Aug
MAA09:50Chennai
40h 40m
1 stop
SFO14:00San Francisco
₹ 119,646
Emirates
31 Aug
LAX16:40Los Angeles
26h 55m
1 stop
MAA08:05Chennai
16 Sept
MAA22:05Chennai
28h 40m
1 stop
LAX14:15Los Angeles
₹ 119,932

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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, momondo users made 59,053 searches. Data last updated 11 June 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

SacramentoChennai

SMF - MAA

SMFMAA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/10

15:08-08:25

2 stops52h 47m

Chennai

Thu 29/10

03:55-23:31

2 stops32h 06m

₹ 98,196

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 16/9

10:40-15:05

2 stops39h 55m

Chennai

Wed 14/10

10:15-20:01

2 stops46h 16m

₹ 98,387

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Sun 20/9

20:59-03:55

2 stops42h 26m

Chennai

Thu 22/10

04:20-20:00

2 stops28h 10m

₹ 102,486

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 17/9

20:59-02:40

2 stops41h 11m

Chennai

Tue 13/10

04:20-19:40

2 stops27h 50m

₹ 103,344

BurbankChennai

BUR - MAA

BURMAA

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 1/9

21:10-18:20

2 stops32h 40m

Chennai

Tue 29/9

09:50-20:23

2 stops47h 03m

₹ 112,687

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

07:15-00:45

3 stops29h 00m

Chennai

Sun 30/8

11:00-11:38

3 stops37h 08m

₹ 116,310

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Fri 9/10

09:15-02:40

2 stops28h 55m

Chennai

Fri 13/11

04:05-19:09

2 stops28h 34m

₹ 116,405

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

10:30-00:45

2 stops25h 45m

Chennai

Fri 28/8

16:20-07:00

2 stops27h 10m

₹ 117,072

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 7/8

17:05-08:05

1 stop26h 30m

Chennai

Wed 19/8

09:50-14:00

1 stop40h 40m

₹ 117,168
Fastest return journey

BurbankChennai

BUR - MAA

BURMAA

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 25/8

11:10-02:30

2 stops26h 50m

Chennai

Mon 14/9

04:05-17:33

2 stops25h 58m

₹ 134,328

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of January is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from California averaging around ₹ 99,531.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 106,259 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from California for as low as ₹ 99,912 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 41% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Chennai flight.

Cheap California to Chennai flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

20h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Chennai takes 20h 55m
There are no direct flights from California to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from California to Chennai.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Chennai

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Chennai Airport?

    Prices for flights from California to Chennai Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Chennai Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Chennai Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chennai Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Chennai

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Rating
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Price
Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 59,367Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,543 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 64,129Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,371 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 68,582Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,959 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 80,333Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,044 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 92,111Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,583 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 98,032Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,726 reviews
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