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

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

Which airlines fly to California?

Cathay Pacific, Air India and Emirates 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 37% 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 December 2025, 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.

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06:00 - 12:25

MAA

SFO

19h 55m1 stop

22:50 - 07:15

SFO

MAA

42h 55m2 stops

₹ 73,101Air India

Thu, 29 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb

19:25 - 14:30

MAA

SFO

32h 35m2 stops

14:25 - 04:55

SFO

MAA

25h 00m2 stops

₹ 73,644Air India

Tue, 30 Dec - Mon, 9 Feb

07:50 - 20:50

MAA

SFO

26h 30m2 stops

10:00 - 08:55

SFO

MAA

34h 25m2 stops

₹ 74,820Air India

Wed, 25 Feb - Mon, 24 Aug

07:35 - 19:19

MAA

LAX

48h 14m2 stops

21:35 - 03:30

LAX

MAA

41h 25m1 stop

₹ 83,777British Airways

Mon, 16 Mar - Sat, 19 Sep

07:35 - 10:33

MAA

LAS

64h 28m2 stops

14:08 - 05:35

LAS

MAA

25h 57m2 stops

₹ 84,410British Airways

Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

03:25 - 12:50

MAA

LAX

22h 55m1 stop

16:10 - 02:20

LAX

MAA

21h 40m1 stop

₹ 86,853Qatar Airways

Sun, 25 Jan - Sat, 21 Mar

01:50 - 21:05

MAA

SJC

32h 45m2 stops

08:45 - 00:10

SJC

MAA

26h 55m2 stops

₹ 100,062Lufthansa

Mon, 16 Feb - Tue, 21 Apr

01:50 - 21:05

MAA

SJC

32h 45m2 stops

08:45 - 08:45

SJC

MAA

35h 30m3 stops

₹ 102,052Lufthansa

Mon, 16 Feb - Tue, 21 Apr

03:55 - 22:30

MAA

SNA

31h 05m2 stops

12:42 - 02:50

SNA

MAA

25h 38m2 stops

₹ 118,337Qatar Airways

Mon, 27 Apr - Sat, 17 Oct

09:50 - 22:30

MAA

SNA

49h 10m2 stops

11:00 - 02:30

SNA

MAA

27h 00m2 stops

₹ 140,232Emirates

Mon, 16 Mar - Sun, 13 Sep

Virgin Atlantic flights from Chennai to California

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Virgin Atlantic

28 Apr

MAA04:55Chennai

28h 10m

2 stops

LAX20:35Los Angeles

8 Sept

LAX16:05Los Angeles

31h 15m

2 stops

MAA11:50Chennai

₹ 91,105

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Virgin Atlantic

21 Apr

MAA04:55Chennai

28h 10m

2 stops

LAX20:35Los Angeles

15 Sept

LAX19:35Los Angeles

33h 30m

2 stops

MAA17:35Chennai

₹ 92,553

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Virgin Atlantic

18 Mar

MAA20:10Chennai

38h 00m

2 stops

LAX21:40Los Angeles

16 Sept

LAX22:35Los Angeles

34h 45m

2 stops

MAA21:50Chennai

₹ 92,643

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Qatar Airways flights from Chennai to California

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Qatar Airways

25 Jan

MAA03:25Chennai

22h 55m

1 stop

LAX12:50Los Angeles

21 Mar

LAX16:10Los Angeles

21h 40m

1 stop

MAA02:20Chennai

₹ 86,853

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Qatar Airways

23 Jan

MAA03:25Chennai

22h 55m

1 stop

LAX12:50Los Angeles

7 Feb

LAX15:10Los Angeles

21h 40m

1 stop

MAA02:20Chennai

₹ 89,839

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Qatar Airways

23 Jan

MAA03:25Chennai

22h 55m

1 stop

LAX12:50Los Angeles

7 Feb

LAX15:10Los Angeles

21h 40m

1 stop

MAA02:20Chennai

₹ 89,929

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Return

Price

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 29/1

06:00-12:25

1 stop19h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

22:50-07:15

2 stops42h 55m

₹ 73,101

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 30/12

19:25-14:30

2 stops32h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

14:25-04:55

2 stops25h 00m

₹ 73,644

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 25/2

07:50-20:50

2 stops26h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

10:00-08:55

2 stops34h 25m

₹ 74,820

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Mon 16/3

07:35-19:19

2 stops48h 14m

Los Angeles

Sat 19/9

21:35-03:30

1 stop41h 25m

₹ 83,777

ChennaiLas Vegas

MAA - LAS

MAALAS

Chennai

Thu 5/2

07:35-10:33

2 stops64h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/2

14:08-05:35

2 stops25h 57m

₹ 84,410

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA - LAX

MAALAX

Chennai

Sun 25/1

03:25-12:50

1 stop22h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 21/3

16:10-02:20

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 86,853

ChennaiSan Jose

MAA - SJC

MAASJC

Chennai

Mon 16/2

01:50-21:05

2 stops32h 45m

San Jose

Tue 21/4

08:45-00:10

2 stops26h 55m

₹ 100,062

ChennaiSan Jose

MAA - SJC

MAASJC

Chennai

Mon 16/2

01:50-21:05

2 stops32h 45m

San Jose

Tue 21/4

08:45-08:45

3 stops35h 30m

₹ 102,052

ChennaiSanta Ana

MAA - SNA

MAASNA

Chennai

Mon 27/4

03:55-22:30

2 stops31h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 17/10

12:42-02:50

2 stops25h 38m

₹ 118,337

ChennaiSanta Ana

MAA - SNA

MAASNA

Chennai

Mon 16/3

09:50-22:30

2 stops49h 10m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 13/9

11:00-02:30

2 stops27h 00m

₹ 140,232

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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 October. Flight prices, which tend to average around ₹ 84,229, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Chennai averaging around ₹ 84,682.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Chennai to California is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as ₹ 107,284. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around ₹ 127,276. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to California.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chennai to California when you can find flight prices for as low as ₹ 114,939. Flying to California in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around ₹ 122,806. 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 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 ₹ 101,186 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 ₹ 89,477 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	19h 55m
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The fastest flight from Chennai to California takes 19h 55m

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

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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 December 2025, 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 63,523	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,414 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 66,679	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 510 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 74,828	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,686 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 76,255	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,952 reviews	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 80,009	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,095 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 84,077	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,585 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 86,595	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,635 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 97,418	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,440 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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