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

Qatar Airways, Air India, and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from Chennai to California

Which airlines fly to California?

Cathay Pacific, Air India and Singapore Airlines 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 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 9 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 June 2026, there are 9 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.

₹ 62,561 Cheap Flights from Chennai to California in 2026

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04:05 - 23:53

MAA

LAS

32h 18m

2 stops

11:05 - 08:25

LAS

MAA

32h 50m

2 stops

₹ 98,460Etihad Airways

Fri, 25 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

21:55 - 00:41

MAA

LAS

39h 16m

2 stops

11:05 - 08:25

LAS

MAA

32h 50m

2 stops

₹ 98,746Etihad Airways

Fri, 25 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

04:05 - 23:53

MAA

LAS

32h 18m

2 stops

11:05 - 08:25

LAS

MAA

32h 50m

2 stops

₹ 99,222Etihad Airways

Fri, 25 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

22:05 - 14:00

MAA

SFO

28h 25m

1 stop

15:40 - 02:15

SFO

MAA

21h 05m

1 stop

₹ 110,363Emirates

Fri, 18 Sep - Thu, 5 Nov

11:00 - 07:00

MAA

SFO

32h 30m

2 stops

14:25 - 12:55

SFO

MAA

33h 00m

2 stops

₹ 110,458Air India

Mon, 22 Jun - Thu, 3 Dec

06:55 - 07:00

MAA

SFO

36h 35m

2 stops

10:30 - 00:45

SFO

MAA

25h 45m

2 stops

₹ 110,553Air India

Mon, 22 Jun - Fri, 23 Oct

04:05 - 14:00

MAA

SFO

22h 25m

1 stop

17:05 - 20:30

SFO

MAA

38h 55m

1 stop

₹ 110,648Emirates

Sat, 5 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

03:55 - 13:35

MAA

SFO

22h 10m

1 stop

15:55 - 02:40

SFO

MAA

22h 15m

1 stop

₹ 111,124Qatar Airways

Sun, 28 Jun - Tue, 15 Sep

03:55 - 17:24

MAA

LAS

25h 59m

2 stops

18:03 - 02:40

LAS

MAA

44h 07m

2 stops

₹ 129,121Qatar Airways

Mon, 13 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul

00:50 - 11:15

MAA

LAX

22h 55m

1 stop

13:20 - 23:35

LAX

MAA

21h 45m

1 stop

₹ 135,120Cathay Pacific

Thu, 18 Jun - Mon, 24 Aug

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Turkish Airlines flights from Chennai to California

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Turkish Airlines

17 Jun

MAA22:30Chennai

49h 40m

2 stops

LAX11:40Los Angeles

21 Jun

LAX13:25Los Angeles

34h 10m

2 stops

MAA12:05Chennai

₹ 135,311

Turkish Airlines

12 Aug

MAA23:45Chennai

48h 25m

2 stops

LAX11:40Los Angeles

27 Aug

LAX13:25Los Angeles

35h 55m

2 stops

MAA13:50Chennai

₹ 135,787

Turkish Airlines

13 Jun

MAA22:30Chennai

49h 40m

3 stops

LAX11:40Los Angeles

19 Jun

LAX13:25Los Angeles

34h 10m

2 stops

MAA12:05Chennai

₹ 135,882

LOT flights from Chennai to California

Our best LOT deals on Chennai to California flight tickets

LOT

18 Jul

MAA20:40Chennai

35h 55m

2 stops

LAX20:05Los Angeles

25 Jul

LAX16:35Los Angeles

27h 35m

2 stops

MAA08:40Chennai

₹ 139,501

LOT

15 Jun

MAA20:40Chennai

54h 25m

2 stops

LAX14:35Los Angeles

21 Jun

LAX22:05Los Angeles

47h 45m

2 stops

MAA10:20Chennai

₹ 148,261

LOT

15 Jun

MAA20:40Chennai

54h 25m

2 stops

LAX14:35Los Angeles

22 Jun

LAX16:35Los Angeles

29h 15m

2 stops

MAA10:20Chennai

₹ 153,594

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ChennaiLas Vegas

MAA - LAS

MAALAS

Chennai

Fri 25/9

04:05-23:53

2 stops32h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 29/9

11:05-08:25

2 stops32h 50m

₹ 98,460

ChennaiLas Vegas

MAA - LAS

MAALAS

Chennai

Fri 25/9

21:55-00:41

2 stops39h 16m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 29/9

11:05-08:25

2 stops32h 50m

₹ 98,746

ChennaiLas Vegas

MAA - LAS

MAALAS

Chennai

Fri 25/9

04:05-23:53

2 stops32h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 29/9

11:05-08:25

2 stops32h 50m

₹ 99,222

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 18/9

22:05-14:00

1 stop28h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 5/11

15:40-02:15

1 stop21h 05m

₹ 110,363

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 22/6

11:00-07:00

2 stops32h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

14:25-12:55

2 stops33h 00m

₹ 110,458

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 22/6

06:55-07:00

2 stops36h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 23/10

10:30-00:45

2 stops25h 45m

₹ 110,553

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 5/9

04:05-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

17:05-20:30

1 stop38h 55m

₹ 110,648

Fastest return journey

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 28/6

03:55-13:35

1 stop22h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

15:55-02:40

1 stop22h 15m

₹ 111,124

ChennaiLas Vegas

MAA - LAS

MAALAS

Chennai

Mon 13/7

03:55-17:24

2 stops25h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 22/7

18:03-02:40

2 stops44h 07m

₹ 129,121

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Thu 18/6

00:50-11:15

1 stop22h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 24/8

13:20-23:35

1 stop21h 45m

₹ 135,120

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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 August. Flight prices, which tend to average around ₹ 33,518, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of May is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Chennai averaging around ₹ 39,993.

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 ₹ 105,689 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 ₹ 87,509 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chennai to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 36% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chennai to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	21h 45m
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The fastest flight from Chennai to California takes 21h 45m

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 June 2026, there are 9 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 61,815	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 566 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 62,019	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,537 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 72,513	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,959 reviews	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 82,824	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,365 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 83,858	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,644 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 85,992	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,048 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 88,491	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,031 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 93,793	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 100,519	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,579 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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