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

Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Chennai to California

Which airlines fly to California?

Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Air India are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Chennai according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to California are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

As of August 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Chennai Airport to California.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

₹ 63,061 Cheap Flights from Chennai to California in 2026

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15:40 - 00:38

MAA

LAS

45h 28m

2 stops

06:00 - 02:50

LAS

MAA

32h 20m

2 stops

₹ 92,063Etihad Airways

Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

21:55 - 00:38

MAA

LAS

39h 13m

2 stops

22:55 - 08:25

LAS

MAA

45h 00m

2 stops

₹ 92,158Etihad Airways

Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

07:35 - 18:35

MAA

LAX

24h 30m

1 stop

14:00 - 05:35

LAX

MAA

26h 05m

2 stops

₹ 103,034British Airways

Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 9 Mar

07:35 - 18:35

MAA

LAX

24h 30m

1 stop

23:46 - 05:35

LAX

MAA

40h 19m

2 stops

₹ 106,278British Airways

Wed, 16 Dec - Sat, 9 Jan

04:05 - 17:12

MAA

LAX

25h 37m

2 stops

16:20 - 02:40

LAX

MAA

21h 50m

1 stop

₹ 116,772Qatar Airways

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

06:00 - 13:35

MAA

SFO

21h 05m

1 stop

10:00 - 00:30

SFO

MAA

26h 00m

2 stops

₹ 120,302Air India

Thu, 10 Dec - Mon, 31 May

06:00 - 13:35

MAA

SFO

21h 05m

1 stop

10:00 - 00:30

SFO

MAA

26h 00m

2 stops

₹ 120,302Air India

Thu, 10 Dec - Tue, 1 Jun

04:20 - 18:23

MAA

SFO

26h 33m

2 stops

15:00 - 02:30

SFO

MAA

22h 00m

1 stop

₹ 120,683Qatar Airways

Tue, 15 Sep - Thu, 26 Nov

22:05 - 14:00

MAA

SFO

28h 25m

1 stop

15:40 - 02:15

SFO

MAA

21h 05m

1 stop

₹ 120,779Emirates

Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov

04:05 - 14:00

MAA

SFO

22h 25m

1 stop

15:40 - 08:15

SFO

MAA

27h 05m

1 stop

₹ 120,779Emirates

Sat, 10 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov

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Etihad Airways flights from Chennai to California

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Etihad Airways

11 Sept

MAA15:40Chennai

45h 28m

2 stops

LAS00:38Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

14 Sept

LAS06:00Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

32h 20m

2 stops

MAA02:50Chennai

₹ 92,063

Etihad Airways

11 Sept

MAA21:55Chennai

39h 13m

2 stops

LAS00:38Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

14 Sept

LAS22:55Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

45h 00m

2 stops

MAA08:25Chennai

₹ 92,158

Etihad Airways

11 Sept

MAA15:40Chennai

45h 28m

2 stops

LAS00:38Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

14 Sept

LAS06:00Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

32h 20m

2 stops

MAA02:50Chennai

₹ 92,253

British Airways flights from Chennai to California

Our best British Airways deals on Chennai to California flight tickets

British Airways

8 Dec

MAA07:35Chennai

24h 30m

1 stop

LAX18:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

9 Mar

LAX14:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 05m

2 stops

MAA05:35Chennai

₹ 103,034

British Airways

16 Dec

MAA07:35Chennai

24h 30m

1 stop

LAX18:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

9 Jan

LAX23:46Los Angeles Los Angeles

40h 19m

2 stops

MAA05:35Chennai

₹ 106,278

British Airways

16 Dec

MAA07:35Chennai

28h 43m

2 stops

LAX22:48Los Angeles Los Angeles

9 Jan

LAX23:46Los Angeles Los Angeles

40h 19m

2 stops

MAA05:35Chennai

₹ 107,232

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Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiLas Vegas

MAA - LAS

MAALAS

Chennai

Fri 11/9

15:40-00:38

2 stops45h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 14/9

06:00-02:50

2 stops32h 20m

₹ 92,063

ChennaiLas Vegas

MAA - LAS

MAALAS

Chennai

Fri 11/9

21:55-00:38

2 stops39h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 14/9

22:55-08:25

2 stops45h 00m

₹ 92,158

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Tue 8/12

07:35-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/3

14:00-05:35

2 stops26h 05m

₹ 103,034

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Wed 16/12

07:35-18:35

1 stop24h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/1

23:46-05:35

2 stops40h 19m

₹ 106,278

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Thu 10/9

04:05-17:12

2 stops25h 37m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 20/9

16:20-02:40

1 stop21h 50m

₹ 116,772

Fastest return journey

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 10/12

06:00-13:35

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 31/5

10:00-00:30

2 stops26h 00m

₹ 120,302

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 10/12

06:00-13:35

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

10:00-00:30

2 stops26h 00m

₹ 120,302

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 15/9

04:20-18:23

2 stops26h 33m

San Francisco

Thu 26/11

15:00-02:30

1 stop22h 00m

₹ 120,683

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 9/10

22:05-14:00

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 15/11

15:40-02:15

1 stop21h 05m

₹ 120,779

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 10/10

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 15/11

15:40-08:15

1 stop27h 05m

₹ 120,779

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chennai to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The cheapest month to fly to California from Chennai is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around ₹ 93,398, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Chennai averaging around ₹ 101,030.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Chennai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around ₹ 110,292 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Chennai for as low as ₹ 91,681 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chennai to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chennai to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	21h 05m
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The fastest flight from Chennai to California takes 21h 05m

There are no direct flights from Chennai to California. There are no popular flight routes from Chennai to California.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chennai to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chennai Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Chennai Airport to California are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to California?
As of August 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Chennai Airport to California.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chennai Airport to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chennai Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Chennai to California

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chennai to California with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom ₹ 39,843	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 59,242	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,736 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 62,136	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,584 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 72,175	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,954 reviews	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 82,751	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,435 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 86,154	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,174 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 88,658	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,143 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 100,708	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,638 reviews	Search Emirates flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 136,238	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,844 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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