Which airlines fly to California?

Air India, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Tamil Nadu according to our data. Air India is the first choice among our users, with 33% 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.

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 23h 50m on average, while flying from Tiruchirappalli to Los Angeles is 30h 55m on average. Los Angeles is the most popular airport in California.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Tamil Nadu to California?

IndiGo, Air India, and Virgin Atlantic are the most popular carriers operating 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 August 2025.

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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20:30 - 18:15CJB-SFO

34h 15m2 stops

15:05 - 07:05SFO-CJB

51h 30m2 stops

₹ 70,944Air France

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Wed, 24 Sep - Mon, 20 Oct

20:30 - 18:15CJB-SFO

34h 15m2 stops

15:05 - 07:05SFO-CJB

51h 30m2 stops

₹ 71,032Air France

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Wed, 24 Sep - Mon, 20 Oct

13:50 - 18:20IXM-SFO

65h 00m3 stops

22:00 - 13:00SFO-IXM

50h 30m3 stops

₹ 72,342Air India

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Tue, 14 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct

16:00 - 17:30MAA-SFO

38h 00m1 stop

21:00 - 15:20SFO-MAA

29h 50m2 stops

₹ 76,274Air India

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Tue, 2 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep

01:30 - 22:40MAA-SFO

33h 40m1 stop

00:35 - 00:35SFO-MAA

35h 30m1 stop

₹ 76,449Cathay Pacific

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Mon, 13 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct

01:50 - 16:20MAA-SFO

28h 00m1 stop

12:55 - 00:15SFO-MAA

22h 50m1 stop

₹ 76,536Cathay Pacific

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Sun, 2 Nov - Mon, 27 Apr

23:20 - 09:40CJB-SFO

22h 50m1 stop

11:30 - 22:20SFO-CJB

22h 20m1 stop

₹ 76,886Singapore Airlines

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Wed, 24 Sep - Mon, 20 Oct

23:20 - 09:40CJB-SFO

22h 50m1 stop

11:30 - 22:20SFO-CJB

22h 20m1 stop

₹ 77,060Singapore Airlines

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Wed, 24 Sep - Mon, 20 Oct

03:50 - 18:04MAA-SJC

27h 44m2 stops

13:02 - 08:05SJC-MAA

30h 33m2 stops

₹ 144,161Emirates

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Mon, 9 Feb - Thu, 9 Jul

04:00 - 19:35MAA-SJC

28h 05m2 stops

10:20 - 08:05SJC-MAA

33h 15m2 stops

₹ 144,248Emirates

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Mon, 20 Oct - Thu, 30 Apr

SWISS flights from Tamil Nadu to California

Our best SWISS deals on Tamil Nadu to California flight tickets

SWISS

14 Sept

MAA20:40Chennai

32h 20m

2 stops

LAX16:30Los Angeles

23 Feb

LAX19:00Los Angeles

72h 25m

3 stops

MAA08:55Chennai

₹ 101,175

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SWISS

28 Aug

MAA20:40Chennai

56h 20m

2 stops

LAX16:30Los Angeles

2 Oct

LAX14:55Los Angeles

53h 30m

3 stops

MAA08:55Chennai

₹ 129,308

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SWISS

28 Aug

MAA15:25Chennai

40h 32m

3 stops

LAX19:27Los Angeles

2 Oct

LAX14:55Los Angeles

53h 30m

3 stops

MAA08:55Chennai

₹ 148,354

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Singapore Airlines flights from Tamil Nadu to California

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Singapore Airlines

24 Sept

CJB23:20Coimbatore Peelamedu

22h 50m

1 stop

SFO09:40San Francisco

20 Oct

SFO11:30San Francisco

22h 20m

1 stop

CJB22:20Coimbatore Peelamedu

₹ 76,886

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Singapore Airlines

24 Sept

CJB23:20Coimbatore Peelamedu

22h 50m

1 stop

SFO09:40San Francisco

20 Oct

SFO11:30San Francisco

22h 20m

1 stop

CJB22:20Coimbatore Peelamedu

₹ 77,060

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Singapore Airlines

29 Jan

MAA10:00Chennai

35h 20m

1 stop

SFO07:50San Francisco

27 Feb

SFO09:40San Francisco

23h 00m

1 stop

MAA22:10Chennai

₹ 78,196

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Depart

Return

Price

CoimbatoreSan Francisco

CJB - SFO

CJBSFO

Coimbatore Peelamedu

Wed 24/9

20:30-18:15

2 stops34h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

15:05-07:05

2 stops51h 30m

₹ 70,944

CoimbatoreSan Francisco

CJB - SFO

CJBSFO

Coimbatore Peelamedu

Wed 24/9

20:30-18:15

2 stops34h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

15:05-07:05

2 stops51h 30m

₹ 71,032

MaduraiSan Francisco

IXM - SFO

IXMSFO

Madurai

Tue 14/10

13:50-18:20

3 stops65h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 18/10

22:00-13:00

3 stops50h 30m

₹ 72,342

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Tue 2/9

16:00-17:30

1 stop38h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 12/9

21:00-15:20

2 stops29h 50m

₹ 76,274

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Mon 13/10

01:30-22:40

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 27/10

00:35-00:35

1 stop35h 30m

₹ 76,449

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA - SFO

MAASFO

Chennai

Sun 2/11

01:50-16:20

1 stop28h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 27/4

12:55-00:15

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 76,536

CoimbatoreSan Francisco

CJB - SFO

CJBSFO

Coimbatore Peelamedu

Wed 24/9

23:20-09:40

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

11:30-22:20

1 stop22h 20m

₹ 76,886

CoimbatoreSan Francisco

CJB - SFO

CJBSFO

Coimbatore Peelamedu

Wed 24/9

23:20-09:40

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

11:30-22:20

1 stop22h 20m

₹ 77,060

ChennaiSan Jose

MAA - SJC

MAASJC

Chennai

Mon 9/2

03:50-18:04

2 stops27h 44m

San Jose

Thu 9/7

13:02-08:05

2 stops30h 33m

₹ 144,161

ChennaiSan Jose

MAA - SJC

MAASJC

Chennai

Mon 20/10

04:00-19:35

2 stops28h 05m

San Jose

Thu 30/4

10:20-08:05

2 stops33h 15m

₹ 144,248

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Tamil Nadu to California

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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 October. Flight prices, which tend to average around ₹ 84,225, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Tamil Nadu averaging around ₹ 87,457.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Tamil Nadu to California is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as ₹ 103,605. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around ₹ 122,912. 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 Tamil Nadu to California when you can find flight prices for as low as ₹ 110,998. 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 ₹ 118,595. 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 Tamil Nadu when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around ₹ 100,155 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 ₹ 87,982 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Tamil Nadu to California flights?

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

Cheap Tamil Nadu to California flight deals and tips

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Best price found	₹ 43,598
Fastest flight time	19h 50m
Direct flights	None
Airports in California	4 airports

The best one-way flight to California from Tamil Nadu in the past 72 hours is ₹ 43,598. The best return flight deal from Tamil Nadu to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 70,944.

The fastest flight from Tamil Nadu to California takes 19h 50m

There are no direct flights from Tamil Nadu to California. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Madurai Airport - San Francisco Airport, Coimbatore Peelamedu Airport - San Francisco Airport and Chennai Airport - San Diego Airport.

There are 4 airports near California: San Diego (SAN), Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), San Francisco (SFO)

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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 August 2025.
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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 64,393	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 480 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 66,636	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 1,347 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 73,335	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,929 reviews	Search Air India flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 76,519	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,611 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 78,395	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 969 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 81,597	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,283 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 85,732	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,334 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 94,011	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,314 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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