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Cheap flights from California to Chennai from ₹ 33,639

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Cathay Pacific Logo
21:15 - 00:35LAX-MAA
37h 50m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 09:15MAA-LAX
20h 45m1 stop
₹ 72,854Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 24 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
Air India Logo
16:30 - 11:20SFO-MAA
29h 20m1 stop
Air India Logo
19:25 - 14:30MAA-SFO
32h 35m2 stops
₹ 72,943Air India
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Fri, 5 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 - 00:35LAX-MAA
24h 10m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 09:15MAA-LAX
20h 45m1 stop
₹ 72,943Cathay Pacific
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Mon, 5 Jan - Wed, 18 Feb
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 05:35SFO-MAA
43h 25m1 stop
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 00:47MAA-SFO
30h 42m2 stops
₹ 73,297British Airways
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Sun, 11 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
Lufthansa Logo
13:30 - 08:45SFO-MAA
29h 45m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
01:50 - 12:40MAA-SFO
24h 20m1 stop
₹ 73,385Lufthansa
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Thu, 29 Jan - Sat, 21 Feb
Lufthansa Logo
13:30 - 08:45SFO-MAA
29h 45m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
01:50 - 17:36MAA-SFO
29h 16m2 stops
₹ 73,474Lufthansa
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Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 05:35SFO-MAA
43h 25m1 stop
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 18:45MAA-SFO
24h 40m1 stop
₹ 73,651British Airways
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Sat, 31 Jan - Sun, 22 Feb
SWISS Logo
19:25 - 08:45SFO-MAA
47h 50m2 stops
SWISS Logo
18:00 - 16:30MAA-SFO
36h 00m2 stops
₹ 73,739SWISS
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Mon, 12 Jan - Tue, 3 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:25 - 14:55SFO-MAA
30h 00m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 19:35MAA-SFO
39h 05m2 stops
₹ 73,917Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 7 Dec - Sun, 1 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 00:05SFO-MAA
39h 45m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 16:30MAA-SFO
36h 00m2 stops
₹ 74,802Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 30 Jan - Sat, 28 Feb

Cathay Pacific flights from California to Chennai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on California to Chennai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
24 Nov
LAX21:15Los Angeles
37h 50m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
2 Dec
MAA02:00Chennai
20h 45m
1 stop
LAX09:15Los Angeles
₹ 72,854
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Cathay Pacific
5 Jan
LAX10:55Los Angeles
24h 10m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
18 Feb
MAA02:00Chennai
20h 45m
1 stop
LAX09:15Los Angeles
₹ 72,943
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Cathay Pacific
12 Apr
LAX00:30Los Angeles
35h 15m
1 stop
MAA00:15Chennai
2 May
MAA01:30Chennai
33h 05m
1 stop
LAX22:05Los Angeles
₹ 73,031
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Air India flights from California to Chennai

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Air India
5 Dec
SFO16:30San Francisco
29h 20m
1 stop
MAA11:20Chennai
13 Dec
MAA19:25Chennai
32h 35m
2 stops
SFO14:30San Francisco
₹ 72,943
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Air India
10 Nov
SFO22:50San Francisco
43h 00m
2 stops
MAA07:20Chennai
28 Nov
MAA07:15Chennai
27h 05m
2 stops
SFO20:50San Francisco
₹ 73,385
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Air India
6 Nov
SFO14:25San Francisco
25h 00m
2 stops
MAA04:55Chennai
15 Nov
MAA09:35Chennai
24h 45m
2 stops
SFO20:50San Francisco
₹ 73,562
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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 2 November 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Mon 24/11

21:15-00:35

1 stop37h 50m

Chennai

Tue 2/12

02:00-09:15

1 stop20h 45m

₹ 72,854

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 5/12

16:30-11:20

1 stop29h 20m

Chennai

Sat 13/12

19:25-14:30

2 stops32h 35m

₹ 72,943

Los AngelesChennai

LAX - MAA

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Mon 5/1

10:55-00:35

1 stop24h 10m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

02:00-09:15

1 stop20h 45m

₹ 72,943

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

20:40-05:35

1 stop43h 25m

Chennai

Mon 2/2

07:35-00:47

2 stops30h 42m

₹ 73,297

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 29/1

13:30-08:45

2 stops29h 45m

Chennai

Sat 21/2

01:50-12:40

1 stop24h 20m

₹ 73,385

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

13:30-08:45

2 stops29h 45m

Chennai

Mon 26/1

01:50-17:36

2 stops29h 16m

₹ 73,474

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 31/1

20:40-05:35

1 stop43h 25m

Chennai

Sun 22/2

07:35-18:45

1 stop24h 40m

₹ 73,651

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

19:25-08:45

2 stops47h 50m

Chennai

Tue 3/3

18:00-16:30

2 stops36h 00m

₹ 73,739

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

19:25-14:55

2 stops30h 00m

Chennai

Sun 1/2

18:00-19:35

2 stops39h 05m

₹ 73,917

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

18:50-00:05

1 stop39h 45m

Chennai

Sat 28/2

18:00-16:30

2 stops36h 00m

₹ 74,802

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Chennai

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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 ₹ 75,775.

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 ₹ 119,211. 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 ₹ 174,505. 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 ₹ 126,628. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around ₹ 135,774. 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 ₹ 97,788 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 ₹ 94,100 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 42% 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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  • 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?

Best airlines flying from California to Chennai

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 59,768Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,045 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 66,933Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,391 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 67,489Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,940 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 74,592Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,494 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 85,239Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,661 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 85,528Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,400 reviews
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