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Cheap flights from San Diego to Chennai from $538

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Chennai departing on 8/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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8:25 am - 2:40 amSAN  San Diego-MAA Chennai
29h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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4:05 am - 9:30 pmMAA  Chennai-SAN San Diego
29h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl
$1,044Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13
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9:04 pm - 2:20 amSAN  San Diego-MAA Chennai
39h 46m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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4:05 am - 9:28 pmMAA  Chennai-SAN San Diego
30h 53m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl
$1,057Qatar Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15
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8:15 am - 2:30 amSAN  San Diego-MAA Chennai
29h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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4:05 am - 11:58 pmMAA  Chennai-SAN San Diego
33h 23m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,076Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 11
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9:48 am - 2:50 amSAN  San Diego-MAA Chennai
28h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:55 pm - 9:30 pmMAA  Chennai-SAN San Diego
36h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,082Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 24
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10:04 am - 2:50 amSAN  San Diego-MAA Chennai
28h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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4:05 am - 11:25 pmMAA  Chennai-SAN San Diego
31h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,082Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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11:08 am - 2:30 amSAN  San Diego-MAA Chennai
25h 52m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl
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3:25 am - 9:28 pmMAA  Chennai-SAN San Diego
31h 33m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl
$1,083Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 15
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9:18 am - 2:20 amSAN  San Diego-MAA Chennai
27h 32m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl
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4:05 am - 9:28 pmMAA  Chennai-SAN San Diego
30h 53m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl
$1,083Qatar Airways
Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15
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5:35 pm - 8:45 amSAN  San Diego-MAA Chennai
49h 40m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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1:45 am - 12:00 pmMAA  Chennai-SAN San Diego
47h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl
$1,931Lufthansa
Mon, Dec 21 - Sun, Dec 27
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5:35 pm - 10:50 pmSAN  San Diego-MAA Chennai
63h 45m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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6:00 pm - 3:45 pmMAA  Chennai-SAN San Diego
35h 15m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
$1,942Lufthansa
Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 29
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5:35 pm - 8:45 amSAN  San Diego-MAA Chennai
49h 40m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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1:45 am - 6:41 pmMAA  Chennai-SAN San Diego
30h 26m2 stops Frankfurt am Main San Francisco
$1,962Lufthansa
Wed, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 29

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Qatar Airways flights from San Diego to Chennai

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Diego to Chennai flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Nov 1
SAN9:04 pmSan Diego
39h 46m
2 stops
MAA2:20 amChennai
Nov 15
MAA4:05 amChennai
30h 53m
2 stops
SAN9:28 pmSan Diego
$1,057
Qatar Airways
Nov 2
SAN9:18 amSan Diego
27h 32m
2 stops
MAA2:20 amChennai
Nov 15
MAA4:05 amChennai
30h 53m
2 stops
SAN9:28 pmSan Diego
$1,083
Qatar Airways
Nov 1
SAN9:04 pmSan Diego
39h 56m
2 stops
MAA2:30 amChennai
Nov 12
MAA3:25 amChennai
31h 33m
2 stops
SAN9:28 pmSan Diego
$1,105

British Airways flights from San Diego to Chennai

Our best British Airways deals on San Diego to Chennai flight tickets
British Airways
Nov 28
SAN6:00 pmSan Diego
22h 05m
1 stop
MAA5:35 amChennai
Feb 7
MAA7:35 amChennai
46h 05m
1 stop
SAN4:10 pmSan Diego
$1,532
British Airways
Oct 26
SAN7:00 pmSan Diego
22h 05m
1 stop
MAA5:35 amChennai
Nov 12
MAA7:35 amChennai
46h 05m
1 stop
SAN4:10 pmSan Diego
$1,544
British Airways
Oct 27
SAN7:00 pmSan Diego
22h 05m
1 stop
MAA5:35 amChennai
Nov 10
MAA7:35 amChennai
46h 05m
1 stop
SAN4:10 pmSan Diego
$1,591

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 6, 2026.
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San DiegoChennai

SAN San Diego - MAA Chennai

SANMAA

San Diego

Sun 9/6

8:25 am-2:40 am

2 stops29h 45m

Chennai

Sun 9/13

4:05 am-9:30 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$1,044

San DiegoChennai

SAN San Diego - MAA Chennai

SANMAA

San Diego

Sun 11/1

9:04 pm-2:20 am

2 stops39h 46m

Chennai

Sun 11/15

4:05 am-9:28 pm

2 stops30h 53m

$1,057

San DiegoChennai

SAN San Diego - MAA Chennai

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 10/26

8:15 am-2:30 am

2 stops29h 45m

Chennai

Wed 11/11

4:05 am-11:58 pm

2 stops33h 23m

$1,076

San DiegoChennai

SAN San Diego - MAA Chennai

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 8/27

9:48 am-2:50 am

2 stops28h 32m

Chennai

Thu 9/24

9:55 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$1,082

San DiegoChennai

SAN San Diego - MAA Chennai

SANMAA

San Diego

Tue 9/15

10:04 am-2:50 am

2 stops28h 16m

Chennai

Tue 9/22

4:05 am-11:25 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$1,082
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoChennai

SAN San Diego - MAA Chennai

SANMAA

San Diego

Tue 11/3

11:08 am-2:30 am

2 stops25h 52m

Chennai

Sun 11/15

3:25 am-9:28 pm

2 stops31h 33m

$1,083

San DiegoChennai

SAN San Diego - MAA Chennai

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 11/2

9:18 am-2:20 am

2 stops27h 32m

Chennai

Sun 11/15

4:05 am-9:28 pm

2 stops30h 53m

$1,083

San DiegoChennai

SAN San Diego - MAA Chennai

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 12/21

5:35 pm-8:45 am

2 stops49h 40m

Chennai

Sun 12/27

1:45 am-12:00 pm

2 stops47h 45m

$1,931

San DiegoChennai

SAN San Diego - MAA Chennai

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 12/23

5:35 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops63h 45m

Chennai

Tue 12/29

6:00 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$1,942

San DiegoChennai

SAN San Diego - MAA Chennai

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 12/23

5:35 pm-8:45 am

2 stops49h 40m

Chennai

Tue 12/29

1:45 am-6:41 pm

2 stops30h 26m

$1,962

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Chennai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $0. If you’re not able to fly to Chennai in August, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from San Diego to Chennai during February average around $987.

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Fastest flight time

28h 32m

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The fastest flight from San Diego to Chennai takes 28h 32m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Chennai

  • How far is San Diego to Chennai by plane?

    San Diego and Chennai are 9062.8 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 28h 32m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Chennai Airport?

    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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Chennai?

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Chennai

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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $952Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,737 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,070Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,176 reviews
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