What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Chennai?

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Air India are the most popular carriers operating from California to Chennai

How long does it take to fly to Chennai?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Chennai you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Chennai takes 22h on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Chennai takes 22h on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

Which airlines fly to Chennai?

Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from California according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 27% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Chennai Airport?

There are 6 operators available for flights from California to Chennai Airport as of September 2025.

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.

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12:25 - 00:15LAX-MAA

23h 20m1 stop

01:30 - 22:05MAA-LAX

33h 05m1 stop

₹ 59,319Cathay Pacific

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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 13 Oct

22:25 - 20:40SFO-MAA

33h 45m2 stops

21:45 - 07:45MAA-SFO

22h 30m1 stop

₹ 59,673Air India

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Mon, 20 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct

09:40 - 08:45SFO-MAA

33h 35m1 stop

09:50 - 07:50MAA-SFO

35h 30m1 stop

₹ 60,555Singapore Airlines

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Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb

09:40 - 22:10SFO-MAA

23h 00m1 stop

23:25 - 07:50MAA-SFO

21h 55m1 stop

₹ 61,261Singapore Airlines

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Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

17:35 - 17:50LAX-MAA

35h 45m2 stops

13:15 - 20:40MAA-LAX

44h 55m2 stops

₹ 68,412

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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov

08:50 - 00:15LAX-MAA

26h 55m2 stops

01:30 - 16:25MAA-LAX

27h 25m1 stop

₹ 73,531

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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 13 Oct

08:45 - 00:05SJC-MAA

49h 50m2 stops

01:50 - 21:11MAA-SJC

32h 51m2 stops

₹ 75,297Lufthansa

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Tue, 4 Nov - Fri, 27 Feb

08:45 - 00:10SJC-MAA

26h 55m2 stops

01:50 - 20:53MAA-SJC

31h 33m2 stops

₹ 76,444Lufthansa

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Tue, 21 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct

13:40 - 12:00LAX-MAA

33h 50m2 stops

21:00 - 16:50MAA-LAX

33h 20m2 stops

₹ 76,444IndiGo

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Tue, 21 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

14:05 - 13:55LAX-MAA

35h 20m2 stops

19:15 - 16:50MAA-LAX

35h 05m3 stops

₹ 84,919IndiGo

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Cathay Pacific flights from California to Chennai

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Cathay Pacific

29 Sept

LAX12:25Los Angeles

23h 20m

1 stop

MAA00:15Chennai

13 Oct

MAA01:30Chennai

33h 05m

1 stop

LAX22:05Los Angeles

₹ 59,319

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Cathay Pacific

28 Sept

SFO23:10San Francisco

36h 35m

1 stop

MAA00:15Chennai

29 Oct

MAA01:50Chennai

21h 25m

1 stop

SFO10:45San Francisco

₹ 60,908

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Cathay Pacific

28 Sept

SFO23:10San Francisco

36h 35m

1 stop

MAA00:15Chennai

24 Oct

MAA01:30Chennai

28h 30m

1 stop

SFO17:30San Francisco

₹ 60,997

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Air India flights from California to Chennai

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Air India

20 Oct

SFO22:25San Francisco

33h 45m

2 stops

MAA20:40Chennai

30 Oct

MAA21:45Chennai

22h 30m

1 stop

SFO07:45San Francisco

₹ 59,673

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Air India

7 Oct

SFO22:25San Francisco

23h 15m

2 stops

MAA10:10Chennai

19 Nov

MAA06:10Chennai

28h 10m

2 stops

SFO20:50San Francisco

₹ 60,026

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Air India

17 Sept

SFO22:25San Francisco

38h 00m

2 stops

MAA00:55Chennai

30 Sept

MAA20:40Chennai

22h 50m

1 stop

SFO07:00San Francisco

₹ 60,114

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Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Mon 29/9

12:25-00:15

1 stop23h 20m

Chennai

Mon 13/10

01:30-22:05

1 stop33h 05m

₹ 59,319

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

22:25-20:40

2 stops33h 45m

Chennai

Thu 30/10

21:45-07:45

1 stop22h 30m

₹ 59,673

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

09:40-08:45

1 stop33h 35m

Chennai

Sun 8/2

09:50-07:50

1 stop35h 30m

₹ 60,555

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

09:40-22:10

1 stop23h 00m

Chennai

Mon 2/2

23:25-07:50

1 stop21h 55m

₹ 61,261

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Thu 30/10

17:35-17:50

2 stops35h 45m

Chennai

Thu 6/11

13:15-20:40

2 stops44h 55m

₹ 68,412

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Mon 29/9

08:50-00:15

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Mon 13/10

01:30-16:25

1 stop27h 25m

₹ 73,531

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Tue 4/11

08:45-00:05

2 stops49h 50m

Chennai

Fri 27/2

01:50-21:11

2 stops32h 51m

₹ 75,297

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Tue 21/10

08:45-00:10

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Tue 28/10

01:50-20:53

2 stops31h 33m

₹ 76,444

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Tue 21/10

13:40-12:00

2 stops33h 50m

Chennai

Mon 3/11

21:00-16:50

2 stops33h 20m

₹ 76,444

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Thu 30/10

14:05-13:55

2 stops35h 20m

Chennai

Thu 6/11

19:15-16:50

3 stops35h 05m

₹ 84,919

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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 ₹ 75,650.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chennai from California is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as ₹ 118,875. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from California to Chennai on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 174,013. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

Our data shows that the cheapest California to Chennai flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Chennai in the morning for as low as ₹ 126,271. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around ₹ 135,391. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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 ₹ 98,696 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 ₹ 94,805 on momondo.

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How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Chennai Airport?
There are 6 operators available for flights from California to Chennai Airport as of September 2025.
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.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Chennai?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from California to Chennai is Boeing 777-200LR (100.00% of total bookings).

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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 59,378	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 993 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 67,298	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,930 reviews	Search Air India flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 71,988	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,365 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 74,382	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,361 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 84,998	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,624 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 85,287	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,334 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Chennai

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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 ₹ 75,650.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

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

Can stopping save me money on California to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 28% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Chennai flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Chennai?

Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Air India are the most popular carriers operating from California to Chennai

Which airlines fly to Chennai?

How long does it take to fly to Chennai?

Cheap California to Chennai flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to Chennai

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

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