Which airlines fly to California?

Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Tamil Nadu according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 27% 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 Tamil Nadu to California?

Air France, Etihad Airways, and Virgin Atlantic are the most popular carriers operating from Tamil Nadu to California

How long is the flight from Tamil Nadu to California?

The average flight duration from Tamil Nadu to California depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Chennai to Los Angeles is 24h 25m on average, while flying from Tiruchirappalli to Los Angeles is 34h 55m on average. Los Angeles is the most popular airport in California.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tamil Nadu to California?

Prices for flights from Tamil Nadu to California are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tamil Nadu to California?

The number of operators available for flights from Tamil Nadu to California is 8 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Tamil Nadu to California?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Tamil Nadu to California.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to California can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at California. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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22:00 - 12:55MAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

27h 25m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

14:00 - 06:05LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

27h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 95,282Air France

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

22:00 - 12:55MAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

27h 25m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

14:00 - 06:05LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

27h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 95,282Air France

Sun, 11 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

19:00 - 15:55MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

33h 25m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl London Heathrow

16:40 - 09:10SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

27h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 98,726Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 12 Oct - Wed, 10 Feb

13:00 - 15:55MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

39h 25m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl London Heathrow

16:40 - 10:35SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

28h 25m2 stops London Heathrow Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 98,726Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 12 Oct - Wed, 10 Mar

23:25 - 07:50MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

21h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

11:45 - 09:20SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

33h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

₹ 100,926Singapore Airlines

Mon, 15 Feb - Sat, 7 Aug

23:25 - 07:50MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

21h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

11:45 - 09:20SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

33h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

₹ 100,926Singapore Airlines

Wed, 17 Feb - Sat, 7 Aug

15:55 - 07:00CJB Coimbatore Peelamedu-SFO San Francisco

28h 35m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

10:30 - 15:10SFO San Francisco-CJB Coimbatore Peelamedu

40h 10m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 103,031Air India

Tue, 22 Dec - Tue, 1 Jun

15:55 - 07:00CJB Coimbatore Peelamedu-SFO San Francisco

28h 35m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

10:30 - 18:10SFO San Francisco-CJB Coimbatore Peelamedu

43h 10m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 103,031Air India

Tue, 22 Dec - Mon, 31 May

04:05 - 13:35MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:00 - 02:30SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 103,031Qatar Airways

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov

04:05 - 13:35MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:00 - 02:30SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 103,127Qatar Airways

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov

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23:50 - 20:30MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

33h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

09:40 - 22:10SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

23h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

₹ 104,753Multiple Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Thu, 14 Jan

23:50 - 20:30MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

33h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

09:40 - 22:10SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

23h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

₹ 104,753Multiple Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Mon, 11 Jan

09:20 - 07:00MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

34h 10m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

10:00 - 08:50SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

33h 20m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 121,686Air India

Fri, 18 Sep - Thu, 26 Nov

14:00 - 07:00MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

29h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

10:00 - 11:40SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

36h 10m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 121,686Air India

Fri, 18 Sep - Thu, 26 Nov

00:50 - 22:40MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

34h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

22:55 - 00:35SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

36h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 123,121Cathay Pacific

Wed, 16 Sep - Fri, 22 Jan

00:50 - 10:55MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

22h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

11:25 - 00:35SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

23h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 124,938Cathay Pacific

Wed, 16 Sep - Fri, 22 Jan

00:50 - 22:40MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

34h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

22:55 - 00:35SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

36h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 126,756American Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 26 Nov

00:50 - 15:30MAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

27h 10m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

13:00 - 23:35SFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

22h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

₹ 129,817American Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

04:05 - 22:57MAA Chennai-SJC San Jose

31h 22m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

06:00 - 02:15SJC San Jose-MAA Chennai

30h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 150,863Qatar Airways

Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 31 Jan

04:05 - 18:55MAA Chennai-OAK Oakland

27h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

07:00 - 02:30OAK Oakland-MAA Chennai

30h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 151,246Qatar Airways

Tue, 22 Sep - Thu, 21 Jan

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Etihad Airways flights from Tamil Nadu to California

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Etihad Airways

29 Sept

MAA10:15Chennai

44h 34m

2 stops

LAX18:19Los Angeles Los Angeles

16 Mar

LAX11:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

32h 00m

2 stops

MAA08:05Chennai

₹ 95,282

Etihad Airways

15 Nov

MAA16:10Chennai

34h 29m

2 stops

LAS13:09Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

20 Apr

LAS09:00Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

41h 35m

2 stops

MAA15:05Chennai

₹ 95,378

Etihad Airways

2 Feb

MAA21:50Chennai

40h 02m

2 stops

SFO00:22San Francisco

3 Mar

SFO07:01San Francisco

30h 04m

2 stops

MAA02:35Chennai

₹ 97,482

Cathay Pacific flights from Tamil Nadu to California

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Cathay Pacific

23 Sept

MAA00:50Chennai

22h 25m

1 stop

LAX10:45Los Angeles Los Angeles

25 Oct

LAX22:20Los Angeles Los Angeles

37h 45m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 138,714

Cathay Pacific

23 Sept

MAA00:50Chennai

22h 25m

1 stop

LAX10:45Los Angeles Los Angeles

25 Oct

LAX22:20Los Angeles Los Angeles

37h 45m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

₹ 139,001

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MAA Chennai - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

MAALAX

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Tue 13/10

22:00-12:55

2 stops27h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 20/10

14:00-06:05

2 stops27h 35m

₹ 95,282

ChennaiLos Angeles

MAA Chennai - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

MAALAX

Chennai

Sun 11/10

22:00-12:55

2 stops27h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 21/10

14:00-06:05

2 stops27h 35m

₹ 95,282

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 12/10

19:00-15:55

2 stops33h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 10/2

16:40-09:10

2 stops27h 00m

₹ 98,726

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 12/10

13:00-15:55

2 stops39h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 10/3

16:40-10:35

2 stops28h 25m

₹ 98,726

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 15/2

23:25-07:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 7/8

11:45-09:20

1 stop33h 05m

₹ 100,926

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 17/2

23:25-07:50

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 7/8

11:45-09:20

1 stop33h 05m

₹ 100,926

CoimbatoreSan Francisco

CJB Coimbatore Peelamedu - SFO San Francisco

CJBSFO

Coimbatore Peelamedu

Tue 22/12

15:55-07:00

1 stop28h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

10:30-15:10

2 stops40h 10m

₹ 103,031

CoimbatoreSan Francisco

CJB Coimbatore Peelamedu - SFO San Francisco

CJBSFO

Coimbatore Peelamedu

Tue 22/12

15:55-07:00

1 stop28h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 31/5

10:30-18:10

2 stops43h 10m

₹ 103,031

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ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 22/10

04:05-13:35

1 stop22h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 16/11

15:00-02:30

1 stop22h 00m

₹ 103,031

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Thu 15/10

04:05-13:35

1 stop22h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 16/11

15:00-02:30

1 stop22h 00m

₹ 103,127

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The cheapest month to fly to California from Tamil Nadu is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around ₹ 97,387, 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 Tamil Nadu averaging around ₹ 102,457.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Tamil Nadu when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around ₹ 113,944 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 Tamil Nadu for as low as ₹ 91,934 on momondo.

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Best price found	₹ 49,363
Fastest flight time	22h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to California from Tamil Nadu in the past 72 hours is ₹ 49,363. The best return flight deal from Tamil Nadu to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 95,282.

The fastest flight from Tamil Nadu to California takes 22h 00m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Tamil Nadu to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Tamil Nadu to California?
Prices for flights from Tamil Nadu to California are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Tamil Nadu to California?
The number of operators available for flights from Tamil Nadu to California is 8 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Tamil Nadu to California?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Tamil Nadu to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to California can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at California. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Tamil Nadu to California

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom ₹ 39,952	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 62,307	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,602 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 73,772	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,922 reviews	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 85,195	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,487 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 88,902	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,229 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 94,229	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 100,986	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,662 reviews	Search Emirates flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 136,614	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,075 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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