What airlines fly to California?

Cathay Pacific, Emirates 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 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling 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?

KLM, 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 refresh daily.

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

There are 8 operators available for flights from Chennai Airport to California as of November 2026.

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.

$497 Cheap Flights from Chennai to California in 2026/27

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7:35 am - 8:20 amMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

38h 15m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 3:30 amLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

33h 00m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

$1,078British Airways

Mon, Dec 14 - Thu, Jun 3

7:35 am - 11:45 amMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

41h 40m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 3:30 amLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

33h 00m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

$1,078British Airways

Mon, Dec 14 - Tue, Jun 8

9:55 am - 1:15 amMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

52h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

11:00 am - 3:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

39h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,086Etihad Airways

Fri, Mar 5 - Fri, Mar 19

4:05 pm - 7:19 pmMAA Chennai-SAN San Diego

39h 44m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

10:45 am - 2:50 amSAN San Diego-MAA Chennai

51h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,113Etihad Airways

Thu, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 26

3:55 am - 1:35 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

23h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

5:05 pm - 8:30 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

38h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,131Emirates

Sat, Mar 13 - Fri, Sep 17

3:55 am - 1:35 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

23h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

5:05 pm - 2:30 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

20h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,131Emirates

Sat, Mar 13 - Sat, Sep 18

11:25 pm - 7:50 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

45h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

11:45 am - 10:00 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

45h 45m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,134Singapore Airlines

Fri, Mar 5 - Thu, Apr 1

1:45 am - 4:05 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

27h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

1:40 pm - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

29h 30m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$1,138Lufthansa

Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Mar 4

1:45 am - 4:05 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

27h 50m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

1:40 pm - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

29h 30m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

$1,138Lufthansa

Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Mar 2

9:50 am - 7:50 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

35h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:40 am - 8:45 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

33h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,145Singapore Airlines

Fri, Jan 29 - Mon, Mar 22

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11:15 pm - 6:25 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

32h 40m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

2:00 pm - 10:05 amLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

31h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$1,185Air France

Mon, Nov 16 - Sat, May 8

9:50 pm - 9:30 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

37h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

12:25 pm - 11:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

22h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,220Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Sat, May 8

4:05 am - 1:30 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

22h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 2:30 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

21h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,416Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 12

3:15 am - 1:30 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

23h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:43 am - 2:15 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

27h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

$1,446Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

2:00 am - 9:30 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

21h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

10:55 pm - 12:35 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

36h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,693Cathay Pacific

Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 12

2:00 am - 4:30 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

28h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

9:20 pm - 12:35 amLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

37h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,702Cathay Pacific

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Dec 12

3:55 am - 1:35 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

23h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:40 pm - 8:15 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

27h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,746Emirates

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

9:45 pm - 1:35 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

29h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:40 pm - 8:15 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

27h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,807Emirates

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Dec 15

2:00 am - 8:55 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

32h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

11:25 am - 12:35 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

23h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,974American Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 22

10:45 am - 7:50 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

58h 35m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

6:00 am - 10:10 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

50h 40m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Frankfurt am Main Singapore Changi

$3,691Singapore Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Dec 12

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Emirates flights from Chennai to California

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Emirates

Mar 30

MAA4:05 amChennai

22h 25m

1 stop

SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco

Jun 29

SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco

38h 55m

1 stop

MAA8:30 pmChennai

$1,154

Emirates

Nov 17

MAA9:50 amChennai

41h 15m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

Oct 3

SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco

20h 55m

1 stop

MAA2:30 amChennai

$1,170

Emirates

Nov 21

MAA3:55 amChennai

23h 10m

1 stop

SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco

Feb 28

SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco

21h 10m

1 stop

MAA2:20 amChennai

$1,193

Cathay Pacific flights from Chennai to California

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chennai to California flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

Nov 10

MAA2:00 amChennai

28h 00m

1 stop

LAX4:30 pmLos Angeles

Dec 12

LAX9:20 pmLos Angeles

37h 45m

1 stop

MAA12:35 amChennai

$1,702

Cathay Pacific

Nov 16

MAA2:00 amChennai

28h 00m

1 stop

LAX4:30 pmLos Angeles

May 8

LAX12:25 amLos Angeles

34h 40m

1 stop

MAA11:35 pmChennai

$4,783

Cathay Pacific

Nov 17

MAA2:00 amChennai

25h 07m

2 stops

LAX1:37 pmLos Angeles

May 10

LAX12:25 pmLos Angeles

22h 40m

1 stop

MAA11:35 pmChennai

$4,803

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7:35 am-8:20 am

2 stops38h 15m

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6:00 am-3:30 am

2 stops33h 00m

$1,078

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MAALAX

Chennai

Mon 12/14

7:35 am-11:45 am

2 stops41h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/8

6:00 am-3:30 am

2 stops33h 00m

$1,078

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MAA Chennai - LAX Los Angeles

MAALAX

Chennai

Fri 3/5

9:55 am-1:15 am

2 stops52h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/19

11:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops39h 30m

$1,086

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MAA Chennai - SAN San Diego

MAASAN

Chennai

Thu 4/22

4:05 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops39h 44m

San Diego

Mon 4/26

10:45 am-2:50 am

2 stops51h 35m

$1,113

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MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 3/13

3:55 am-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 9/17

5:05 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop38h 55m

$1,131

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MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Sat 3/13

3:55 am-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 9/18

5:05 pm-2:30 am

1 stop20h 55m

$1,131

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 3/5

11:25 pm-7:50 am

1 stop45h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 4/1

11:45 am-10:00 pm

1 stop45h 45m

$1,134

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 11/25

1:45 am-4:05 pm

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 3/4

1:40 pm-8:40 am

2 stops29h 30m

$1,138

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Wed 11/25

1:45 am-4:05 pm

1 stop27h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

1:40 pm-8:40 am

2 stops29h 30m

$1,138

ChennaiSan Francisco

MAA Chennai - SFO San Francisco

MAASFO

Chennai

Fri 1/29

9:50 am-7:50 am

1 stop35h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 3/22

10:40 am-8:45 am

1 stop33h 35m

$1,145

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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 month of November is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Chennai averaging around $1,174.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chennai 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 $1,357 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Chennai for as low as $652 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chennai to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chennai to California flight.

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Best Price Found	$497
Fastest flight time	21h 45m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to California from Chennai in the past 72 hours is $497. The best round-trip flight deal from Chennai to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,078.

The fastest flight from Chennai to California takes 21h 45m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chennai Airport to California?
There are 8 operators available for flights from Chennai Airport to California as of November 2026.
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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chennai to California with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $485	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,633 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	PriceFrom $676	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,899 reviews	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $906	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,542 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $929	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,703 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $947	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,286 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,050	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,695 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,204	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,290 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,389	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,224 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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