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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 30,503

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Air India Logo
18:45 - 00:30
SFO
-
MAA
41h 15m
2 stops
Air India Logo
21:40 - 17:45
MAA
-
SFO
32h 35m
2 stops
₹ 67,381Air India
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 4 May
Air India Logo
10:00 - 08:55
SFO
-
MAA
34h 25m
2 stops
Air India Logo
20:40 - 17:45
MAA
-
SFO
33h 35m
2 stops
₹ 68,200Air India
Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 17 Jun
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:00 - 22:00
SFO
-
MAA
22h 30m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:15 - 09:10
MAA
-
SFO
22h 25m
1 stop
₹ 69,020Singapore Airlines
Sun, 26 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
23:55 - 00:35
SFO
-
MAA
36h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 10:45
MAA
-
SFO
21h 15m
1 stop
₹ 69,930Cathay Pacific
Wed, 11 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:20 - 23:35
SFO
-
MAA
34h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 22:40
MAA
-
SFO
34h 20m
1 stop
₹ 70,113Cathay Pacific
Sun, 19 Apr - Mon, 4 May
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:15 - 22:00
LAX
-
MAA
33h 15m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:30 - 22:10
MAA
-
LAX
24h 10m
1 stop
₹ 74,392Singapore Airlines
Thu, 23 Jul - Tue, 18 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:25 - 03:30
LAS
-
MAA
39h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:35 - 22:30
MAA
-
LAS
29h 25m
2 stops
₹ 83,953Multiple Airlines
Sat, 16 May - Sat, 6 Jun
Lufthansa Logo
08:45 - 00:10
SJC
-
MAA
26h 55m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
01:55 - 21:08
MAA
-
SJC
31h 43m
2 stops
₹ 84,226Lufthansa
Wed, 15 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 08:45
LAS
-
MAA
48h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:55 - 20:38
MAA
-
LAS
31h 13m
2 stops
₹ 85,501Multiple Airlines
Tue, 14 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Lufthansa Logo
19:20 - 00:10
LAS
-
MAA
40h 20m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
18:00 - 15:35
MAA
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LAS
34h 05m
2 stops
₹ 108,174Lufthansa
Sat, 28 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr

Singapore Airlines flights from California to Chennai

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Singapore Airlines
26 Apr
SFO11:00San Francisco
22h 30m
1 stop
MAA22:00Chennai
5 May
MAA23:15Chennai
22h 25m
1 stop
SFO09:10San Francisco
₹ 69,020
Singapore Airlines
7 Jul
SFO11:45San Francisco
32h 50m
1 stop
MAA09:05Chennai
23 Sept
MAA10:30Chennai
35h 50m
1 stop
SFO09:50San Francisco
₹ 71,752
Singapore Airlines
12 May
SFO11:00San Francisco
22h 30m
1 stop
MAA22:00Chennai
16 Jun
MAA18:00Chennai
28h 20m
2 stops
SFO09:50San Francisco
₹ 71,843

Cathay Pacific flights from California to Chennai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on California to Chennai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
2 Mar
SFO11:25San Francisco
23h 40m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
15 Mar
MAA02:00Chennai
32h 45m
1 stop
SFO22:15San Francisco
₹ 68,929
Cathay Pacific
11 Mar
SFO23:55San Francisco
36h 10m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
17 Mar
MAA02:00Chennai
21h 15m
1 stop
SFO10:45San Francisco
₹ 69,930
Cathay Pacific
19 Apr
SFO00:20San Francisco
34h 45m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
4 May
MAA00:50Chennai
34h 20m
1 stop
SFO22:40San Francisco
₹ 70,112

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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 1 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Chennai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

18:45-00:30

2 stops41h 15m

Chennai

Mon 4/5

21:40-17:45

2 stops32h 35m

₹ 67,381

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

10:00-08:55

2 stops34h 25m

Chennai

Wed 17/6

20:40-17:45

2 stops33h 35m

₹ 68,200

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

11:00-22:00

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Tue 5/5

23:15-09:10

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 69,020

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

23:55-00:35

1 stop36h 10m

Chennai

Tue 17/3

02:00-10:45

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 69,930

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 19/4

00:20-23:35

1 stop34h 45m

Chennai

Mon 4/5

00:50-22:40

1 stop34h 20m

₹ 70,112

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Thu 23/7

00:15-22:00

1 stop33h 15m

Chennai

Tue 18/8

10:30-22:10

1 stop24h 10m

₹ 74,392

Las VegasChennai

LAS - MAA

LASMAA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 16/5

23:25-03:30

2 stops39h 35m

Chennai

Sat 6/6

05:35-22:30

2 stops29h 25m

₹ 83,953

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Wed 15/4

08:45-00:10

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Tue 21/4

01:55-21:08

2 stops31h 43m

₹ 84,226

Las VegasChennai

LAS - MAA

LASMAA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 14/4

19:20-08:45

2 stops48h 55m

Chennai

Mon 20/4

01:55-20:38

2 stops31h 13m

₹ 85,501

Las VegasChennai

LAS - MAA

LASMAA

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 28/3

19:20-00:10

2 stops40h 20m

Chennai

Sat 4/4

18:00-15:35

2 stops34h 05m

₹ 108,174

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of August is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from California averaging around ₹ 77,306.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 ₹ 98,863 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 ₹ 84,135 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 3% 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

21h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Chennai takes 21h 10m
There are no direct flights from California to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from California to Chennai.
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    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.

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    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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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 61,249Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,182 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 65,820Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,970 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 66,532Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,465 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 76,726Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,774 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 87,975Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,536 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 92,879Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,745 reviews
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