Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Los Angeles to Chennai?

Doha (DOH) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 3h 05m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Los Angeles and Chennai?

Hong Kong (HKG) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Los Angeles to Chennai?

Flights connecting via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 22h 39m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Los Angeles to Chennai?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,155.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Chennai?

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Los Angeles Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chennai Airport are updated daily.

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

As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chennai Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport 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 Los Angeles Airport to Chennai Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chennai Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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10:12 am - 3:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

40h 23m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 12:52 amMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

33h 17m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,043Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

10:50 am - 2:40 amLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

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

4:20 am - 2:00 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

22h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,045Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1

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

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 11:24 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

31h 34m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,049Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 25

11:40 pm - 8:25 amLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

44h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:10 pm - 5:19 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

38h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,057Etihad Airways

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Jan 18

11:30 pm - 10:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

34h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

10:30 am - 9:50 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

23h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,070Singapore Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 11

11:30 pm - 10:00 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

34h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

11:15 pm - 9:50 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

35h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi

$1,070Singapore Airlines

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1:20 pm - 11:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

21h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 am - 4:30 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

28h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,131Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24

1:20 pm - 11:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

21h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 am - 10:00 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

33h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,178Cathay Pacific

Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Sep 26

4:40 pm - 2:30 amLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

21h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:50 am - 2:15 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

40h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,215Emirates

Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 21

3:35 pm - 8:15 amLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

27h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:50 am - 12:45 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

22h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,235Emirates

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 26

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36h 00m2 stops Incheon Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

3:20 am - 8:20 amMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

41h 30m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Incheon Intl

$1,143Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 22

1:20 pm - 11:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

21h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 am - 10:35 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

34h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,197Cathay Pacific

Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Sep 5

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

34h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:50 am - 10:35 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

34h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,229Cathay Pacific

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 26

4:40 pm - 3:00 amLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

21h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:05 pm - 2:15 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

28h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,252Emirates

Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Sep 7

4:40 pm - 3:00 amLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

21h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

4:05 am - 2:15 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

22h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,252Emirates

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 8

7:15 am - 6:00 amLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

34h 15m3 stops San Francisco Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

4:20 pm - 11:38 amMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

31h 48m3 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra San Francisco

$1,266Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 25

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

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 10:00 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

30h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,309Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Sep 7

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

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 7:59 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

52h 24m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,322Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Sep 8

2:20 pm - 9:05 amLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

30h 15m2 stops Tokyo Narita Singapore Changi

5:55 am - 9:50 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

28h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,648Singapore Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Fri, Sep 4

2:20 pm - 9:05 amLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

30h 15m2 stops Tokyo Narita Singapore Changi

5:55 am - 7:40 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

50h 15m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,660Singapore Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Sep 3

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Sep 24

LAX10:12 amLos Angeles

40h 23m

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MAA3:05 pmChennai

Oct 1

MAA4:05 amChennai

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LAX12:52 amLos Angeles

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44h 10m

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Sep 14

MAA10:15 amChennai

51h 07m

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$1,071

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Nov 4

LAX6:10 amLos Angeles

24h 10m

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MAA7:50 pmChennai

Jan 20

MAA4:10 pmChennai

38h 39m

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LAX5:19 pmLos Angeles

$1,073

Qatar Airways flights from Los Angeles to Chennai

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LAX10:50 amLos Angeles

27h 20m

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MAA4:20 amChennai

22h 10m

1 stop

LAX2:00 pmLos Angeles

$1,045

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Sep 10

LAX4:20 pmLos Angeles

22h 00m

1 stop

MAA2:50 amChennai

Sep 25

MAA4:20 amChennai

31h 34m

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LAX11:24 pmLos Angeles

$1,049

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Aug 29

LAX4:20 pmLos Angeles

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11:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Chennai

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1 stop23h 50m

$1,070

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LAX Los Angeles - MAA Chennai

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

11:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Chennai

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11:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop35h 05m

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LAXMAA

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Thu 9/10

1:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Thu 9/24

12:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,131

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LAX Los Angeles - MAA Chennai

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Wed 8/26

1:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chennai

Sat 9/26

12:50 am-10:00 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$1,178

Los AngelesChennai

LAX Los Angeles - MAA Chennai

LAXMAA

Los Angeles

Sun 9/6

4:40 pm-2:30 am

1 stop21h 20m

Chennai

Mon 9/21

9:50 am-2:15 pm

1 stop40h 55m

$1,215

Los AngelesChennai

LAX Los Angeles - MAA Chennai

LAXMAA

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Sun 11/8

3:35 pm-8:15 am

1 stop27h 10m

Chennai

Thu 11/26

3:50 am-12:45 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$1,235

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Chennai?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $864 to $1,201.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,043.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chennai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,011. If you’re not able to fly to Chennai in February, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Los Angeles to Chennai during September average around $1,030.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around $1,197 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Los Angeles for as low as $1,083 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to Chennai flight.

How have Los Angeles to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Chennai flights are approximately 19% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Chennai takes 21h 40m

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How far is Los Angeles to Chennai by plane?
Los Angeles and Chennai are 8951.6 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 21h 40m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chennai Airport?
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As of August 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chennai Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport 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 Los Angeles Airport to Chennai Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chennai Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chennai Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to Chennai?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Los Angeles and Chennai, the leading airline is Cathay Pacific, making up 45% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Singapore Airlines with 33%, Qatar Airways with 15%, and Emirates with 6%.

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $656	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $679	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,584 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $789	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,448 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,061	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,133	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,651 reviews	Search Emirates flights
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