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 39% 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.

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

Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating 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 March 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.

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20:40 - 07:00

MAA

SFO

22h 50m

1 stop

14:00 - 23:35

SFO

MAA

21h 05m

1 stop

₹ 79,108Multiple Airlines

Thu, 21 May - Mon, 3 Aug

06:00 - 15:35

MAA

SFO

22h 05m

1 stop

10:00 - 00:30

SFO

MAA

26h 00m

2 stops

₹ 79,292Air India

Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr

04:05 - 22:21

MAA

LAS

30h 46m

2 stops

23:59 - 20:10

LAS

MAA

31h 41m

2 stops

₹ 88,836Etihad Airways

Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 15 Sep

05:05 - 23:55

MAA

LAS

31h 20m

2 stops

23:59 - 02:25

LAS

MAA

37h 56m

2 stops

₹ 90,672Etihad Airways

Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 15 Sep

05:35 - 14:18

MAA

SAN

45h 13m

2 stops

08:05 - 03:30

SAN

MAA

30h 55m

2 stops

₹ 103,612British Airways

Mon, 11 May - Fri, 29 May

05:35 - 23:33

MAA

SAN

30h 28m

2 stops

19:40 - 03:30

SAN

MAA

43h 20m

1 stop

₹ 104,897British Airways

Mon, 11 May - Sat, 30 May

03:55 - 13:49

MAA

SNA

46h 24m

2 stops

12:42 - 02:40

SNA

MAA

25h 28m

2 stops

₹ 128,390Qatar Airways

Sun, 12 Apr - Thu, 20 Aug

03:55 - 13:49

MAA

SNA

46h 24m

2 stops

12:42 - 02:40

SNA

MAA

25h 28m

2 stops

₹ 128,482Qatar Airways

Sun, 12 Apr - Thu, 20 Aug

01:55 - 21:09

MAA

SJC

31h 44m

2 stops

09:00 - 00:05

SJC

MAA

49h 35m

2 stops

₹ 129,583Lufthansa

Thu, 16 Jul - Sat, 9 Jan

01:55 - 21:09

MAA

SJC

31h 44m

2 stops

09:00 - 08:45

SJC

MAA

34h 15m

3 stops

₹ 136,099Lufthansa

Thu, 16 Jul - Sat, 9 Jan

Cathay Pacific flights from Chennai to California

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Cathay Pacific

15 Apr

MAA00:50Chennai

34h 20m

1 stop

SFO22:40San Francisco

2 May

SFO13:00San Francisco

22h 05m

1 stop

MAA23:35Chennai

₹ 82,320

Cathay Pacific

24 May

MAA00:50Chennai

34h 20m

1 stop

SFO22:40San Francisco

19 Jul

SFO14:00San Francisco

21h 05m

1 stop

MAA23:35Chennai

₹ 82,412

Cathay Pacific

17 Mar

MAA02:00Chennai

21h 15m

1 stop

SFO10:45San Francisco

1 Sept

SFO14:00San Francisco

21h 05m

1 stop

MAA23:35Chennai

₹ 82,596

British Airways flights from Chennai to California

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British Airways

1 May

MAA05:35Chennai

31h 53m

2 stops

LAX00:58Los Angeles Los Angeles

28 Sept

LAX16:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

22h 25m

1 stop

MAA03:30Chennai

₹ 85,900

British Airways

18 Jun

MAA05:35Chennai

40h 12m

2 stops

LAX09:17Los Angeles Los Angeles

22 Sept

LAX16:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

22h 25m

1 stop

MAA03:30Chennai

₹ 86,450

British Airways

18 Jun

MAA05:35Chennai

31h 51m

2 stops

LAX00:56Los Angeles Los Angeles

22 Sept

LAX10:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

28h 25m

2 stops

MAA03:30Chennai

₹ 86,817

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ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 21/5

20:40-07:00

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

14:00-23:35

1 stop21h 05m

₹ 79,108

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 16/4

06:00-15:35

1 stop22h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

10:00-00:30

2 stops26h 00m

₹ 79,292

ChennaiLas Vegas

MAA - LAS

MAALAS

Chennai

Tue 28/4

04:05-22:21

2 stops30h 46m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 15/9

23:59-20:10

2 stops31h 41m

₹ 88,836

ChennaiLas Vegas

MAA - LAS

MAALAS

Chennai

Tue 28/4

05:05-23:55

2 stops31h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 15/9

23:59-02:25

2 stops37h 56m

₹ 90,672

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Mon 11/5

05:35-14:18

2 stops45h 13m

San Diego

Fri 29/5

08:05-03:30

2 stops30h 55m

₹ 103,612

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Mon 11/5

05:35-23:33

2 stops30h 28m

San Diego

Sat 30/5

19:40-03:30

1 stop43h 20m

₹ 104,897

ChennaiSanta Ana

MAA - SNA

MAASNA

Chennai

Sun 12/4

03:55-13:49

2 stops46h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 20/8

12:42-02:40

2 stops25h 28m

₹ 128,390

ChennaiSanta Ana

MAA - SNA

MAASNA

Chennai

Sun 12/4

03:55-13:49

2 stops46h 24m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 20/8

12:42-02:40

2 stops25h 28m

₹ 128,482

ChennaiSan Jose

MAA - SJC

MAASJC

Chennai

Thu 16/7

01:55-21:09

2 stops31h 44m

San Jose

Sat 9/1

09:00-00:05

2 stops49h 35m

₹ 129,583

ChennaiSan Jose

MAA - SJC

MAASJC

Chennai

Thu 16/7

01:55-21:09

2 stops31h 44m

San Jose

Sat 9/1

09:00-08:45

3 stops34h 15m

₹ 136,099

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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 ₹ 85,624, 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 ₹ 85,900.

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 ₹ 100,017 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 ₹ 86,358 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chennai to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chennai to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	21h 50m
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The fastest flight from Chennai to California takes 21h 50m

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 March 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 59,773	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,468 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 59,992	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 541 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 73,883	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,972 reviews	Search Air India flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 76,509	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,746 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 79,824	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,194 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 85,286	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,776 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 87,841	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,831 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 99,019	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,539 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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