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

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

What airlines fly to Chennai?

Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from California according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Chennai?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Chennai you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Chennai takes 21h 10m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Chennai takes 25h 20m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Chennai Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Chennai Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Chennai Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Chennai Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Chennai Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Chennai Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport 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 Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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10:00 am - 10:20 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

34h 50m2 stops Vienna Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

8:00 pm - 7:00 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

24h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$864Air India

Sun, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 14

10:00 am - 11:40 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

36h 10m2 stops Vienna Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

10:15 pm - 7:00 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

22h 15m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$864Air India

Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 18

9:40 am - 8:45 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

33h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:00 am - 7:50 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

35h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

$865Singapore Airlines

Thu, Feb 4 - Sat, Feb 27

9:40 am - 10:10 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

23h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:00 am - 7:50 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

35h 20m1 stop Singapore Changi

$866Singapore Airlines

Thu, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 25

2:33 pm - 12:45 pmSAN San Diego-MAA Chennai

33h 42m3 stops San Francisco Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

6:00 pm - 12:44 pmMAA Chennai-SAN San Diego

32h 14m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$937Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Nov 9

1:53 pm - 11:50 pmSAN San Diego-MAA Chennai

44h 27m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

6:00 pm - 9:01 pmMAA Chennai-SAN San Diego

40h 31m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$958Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Sun, Feb 14

3:40 pm - 8:10 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

39h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:50 am - 12:50 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

22h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

$960Emirates

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Dec 8

4:45 pm - 8:10 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

38h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:50 am - 12:50 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

22h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

$960Emirates

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11

10:56 pm - 7:50 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

32h 24m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 12:51 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

33h 26m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$991Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Mar 16

11:35 pm - 7:50 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

30h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:10 pm - 10:28 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

43h 48m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$991Etihad Airways

Wed, Jan 20 - Thu, Feb 4

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10:55 am - 12:40 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

25h 15m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

11:00 am - 7:00 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

33h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$868Air India

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Feb 3

10:55 am - 12:40 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

25h 15m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

11:00 am - 7:00 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

33h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$868Air India

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Feb 2

2:20 pm - 4:10 pmSAN San Diego-MAA Chennai

37h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

11:00 am - 12:23 pmMAA Chennai-SAN San Diego

37h 53m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl San Francisco

$946Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Oct 6

5:00 pm - 2:30 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

21h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

4:05 am - 2:10 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

22h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

$964Emirates

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 5

1:00 pm - 11:35 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

22h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 am - 10:40 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

34h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,006Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

1:00 pm - 11:35 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

22h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 am - 10:40 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

34h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,006Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Oct 3

5:00 pm - 8:05 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

26h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:05 pm - 2:10 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

28h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,024Emirates

Sat, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 16

7:00 am - 12:40 amSAN San Diego-MAA Chennai

29h 10m3 stops San Francisco Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

9:40 pm - 1:28 pmMAA Chennai-SAN San Diego

28h 18m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl San Francisco

$1,045Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 6

8:59 pm - 2:50 amSAN San Diego-MAA Chennai

41h 21m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 9:33 pmMAA Chennai-SAN San Diego

29h 43m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,064Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 8

4:20 pm - 2:50 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 2:00 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

22h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,083Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 8

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Sep 27

SAN8:59 pmSan Diego

41h 21m

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MAA2:50 amChennai

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MAA4:20 amChennai

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22h 00m

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MAA2:50 amChennai

Oct 8

MAA4:05 amChennai

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$1,083

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SAN8:59 pmSan Diego

41h 11m

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MAA2:40 amChennai

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MAA4:20 amChennai

27h 07m

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$1,086

Air India flights from California to Chennai

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Feb 7

SFO10:00 amSan Francisco

34h 50m

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MAA10:20 amChennai

Feb 14

MAA8:00 pmChennai

24h 30m

1 stop

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

$864

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Oct 7

SFO10:55 amSan Francisco

39h 45m

1 stop

MAA3:10 pmChennai

Oct 12

MAA6:55 amChennai

36h 35m

1 stop

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

$865

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Jan 27

SFO10:00 amSan Francisco

39h 35m

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MAA3:05 pmChennai

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MAA8:05 amChennai

36h 25m

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SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

$866

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1 stop35h 20m

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2 stops32h 14m

$937

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1:53 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops44h 27m

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2 stops40h 31m

$958

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SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

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1 stop22h 30m

$960

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SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

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4:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop38h 55m

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3:50 am-12:50 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$960

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SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

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Mon 10/26

10:56 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops32h 24m

Chennai

Tue 3/16

3:55 am-12:51 am

2 stops33h 26m

$991

San FranciscoChennai

SFO San Francisco - MAA Chennai

SFOMAA

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Wed 1/20

11:35 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops30h 45m

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Thu 2/4

4:10 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops43h 48m

$991

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from California to Chennai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $966. If you’re not able to fly to Chennai in February, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Chennai during January average around $982.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around $1,216 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from California for as low as $1,083 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	21h 10m
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The best one-way flight to Chennai from California in the past 72 hours is $425. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $864.

The fastest flight from California to Chennai takes 21h 10m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Chennai Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Chennai Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Chennai Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Chennai Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Chennai Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport 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 Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $626	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,606 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $656	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Air India	PriceFrom $697	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,917 reviews	Search Air India flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $779	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,238 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $794	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,490 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $823	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,226 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $952	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $959	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,663 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $967	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,531 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights

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