Best One-Way Price | $331 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | $703 |
Fastest flight time | 19h 20m |
Operated By | 7 airlines |
CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Chennai
Los Angeles (LAX) to Chennai (MAA)
Typically, flights to Chennai from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Chennai, which has an average price of $1,281
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO CHENNAI FROM LOS ANGELES | September | 16% cheaper | Flying from Los Angeles to Chennai costs on average just $1,086 in September |
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO CHENNAI FROM LOS ANGELES | December | 39% more expensive | It costs about $1,790 for flights to Chennai from Los Angeles in December |
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO CHENNAI FROM LOS ANGELES | June | 546% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Chennai from Los Angeles in June than any other month |
Flights from Los Angeles to Chennai, India take around 21 hours and 20 minutes. From New York, flights to Chennai take anywhere from around 21 hours and 5 minutes and 24 hours and 25 minutes. From Chicago, flights to Chennai take anywhere from 19 hours and 25 minutes and 40 hours and 25 minutes, depending on the length of your layover.
Nonstop flights from the United States to Chennai are not currently available. The Chennai flight deals from Los Angeles (LAX) with the least number of layovers go through Dubai International (DBX). There are flights to Chennai, India from New York departing from both Newark (EWR) and JFK. Both routes have layovers in New Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL). From Chicago, flights have a layover either in Dubai International (DBX) or in New Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL).
In the past two weeks, users have booked deals to Chennai for $34/person, which is 67% cheaper than the average flight to Chennai. To find the cheapest price to Chennai from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
If you are planning a flight to Chennai and are looking to avoid the rain, you should avoid traveling during the months of October, November, and December. These months will typically see 5.1 inches or more of rain, meaning that rain is likely. If you do run into rain while in Chennai, there are still things to do and ways to enjoy your trip. For those looking to get out of the rain and do a little shopping, check out Express Avenue.
Beaches like Marina Beach are most often visited during January, February, or March, as the weather is usually above 70 degrees fahrenheit with a low chance of rain. Consider visiting Elliot's Beach during your Chennai visit as well.
Those flying to Chennai could potentially find better pricing at Tirupati Airport (62 mi from Chennai city center) or Pondicherry Airport (83 mi from Chennai city center) depending on the month and departure airport.
Prices vary based on where travelers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Chennai is Tirupati Airport where the average price is $83. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
Prices for flights to Chennai Airport are updated daily.
As of March 2024, there are 49 operators available to choose from for flights to Chennai Airport.
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 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.
Travelers from the United States need both a valid passport as well as an Indian visa to enter Chennai. You can apply for your visa online and then print the application form to submit any other accompanying documents to the Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC). The processing fees can be rather expensive and take up to a couple of weeks for processing.
There is a ton to keep you busy and exploring in Chennai during your stay. Start off your trip by wandering the city’s historic Mylapore neighborhood, full of Brahmins temples dedicated to Lord Chiva and Portuguese Cathedrals. You can retrace Chennai’s history with visits to landmarks like Fort Saint George, the Madras High Court, or the St. Mary’s Church. Be sure to check out the impressive bronze statues on display at the Government Museum and then spend some time meandering through the markets and bazaars located along George Town. To get away from the hustle and bustle, head to the Chennai Lighthouse for some spectacular views of the city from above. From there, head to Marina Beach to experience the carnival-like environment with amusement rides and all sorts of snack vendors. If you’ve come to Chennai to find your zen, be sure to head to the meditation room at the Vivekananda House, or if you want to join the throngs, head to the Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex to witness one of Asia’s largest vegetable markets.
To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Chennai.
momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Chennai which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.
momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight to Chennai.
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