Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Chennai from $598

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Lufthansa Logo
8:45 am - 12:10 am
SJC
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MAA
26h 55m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 am - 9:33 pm
MAA
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SJC
32h 08m
2 stops
$1,321Lufthansa
Sat, May 2 - Mon, May 18
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 am - 12:10 am
SJC
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MAA
26h 55m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 am - 9:33 pm
MAA
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SJC
32h 08m
2 stops
$1,354Lufthansa
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 18
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 am - 8:55 am
SJC
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MAA
35h 40m
3 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 am - 9:32 pm
MAA
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SJC
32h 07m
2 stops
$1,451Lufthansa
Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 19
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 am - 12:10 am
SJC
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MAA
50h 55m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 am - 9:33 pm
MAA
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SJC
32h 08m
2 stops
$1,452Lufthansa
Wed, Apr 29 - Mon, May 18
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 am - 12:10 am
SJC
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MAA
26h 55m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 am - 9:32 pm
MAA
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SJC
32h 07m
2 stops
$1,459Lufthansa
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 16
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 am - 12:10 am
SJC
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MAA
26h 55m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 am - 9:32 pm
MAA
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SJC
32h 07m
2 stops
$1,470Lufthansa
Sat, May 2 - Tue, May 19
Qatar Airways Logo
10:57 am - 2:40 am
SJC
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MAA
27h 13m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 am - 1:12 pm
MAA
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SJC
45h 47m
2 stops
$1,479Qatar Airways
Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 17
Qatar Airways Logo
11:00 am - 2:55 am
SJC
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MAA
27h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 am - 1:12 pm
MAA
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SJC
45h 47m
2 stops
$1,480Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 17
Qatar Airways Logo
11:00 am - 2:40 am
SJC
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MAA
27h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 am - 9:59 pm
MAA
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SJC
30h 34m
2 stops
$1,485Qatar Airways
Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:57 am - 2:55 am
SJC
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MAA
27h 28m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:55 am - 11:31 pm
MAA
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SJC
32h 06m
2 stops
$1,496Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 17

Lufthansa flights from San Jose, California to Chennai

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Jose, California to Chennai flight tickets
Lufthansa
May 2
SJC8:45 amSan Jose
26h 55m
2 stops
MAA12:10 amChennai
May 18
MAA1:55 amChennai
32h 08m
2 stops
SJC9:33 pmSan Jose
$1,321
Lufthansa
Apr 30
SJC8:45 amSan Jose
26h 55m
2 stops
MAA12:10 amChennai
May 18
MAA1:55 amChennai
32h 08m
2 stops
SJC9:33 pmSan Jose
$1,354
Lufthansa
Apr 29
SJC8:45 amSan Jose
35h 40m
3 stops
MAA8:55 amChennai
May 19
MAA1:55 amChennai
32h 07m
2 stops
SJC9:32 pmSan Jose
$1,451

Qatar Airways flights from San Jose, California to Chennai

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Jose, California to Chennai flight tickets
Qatar Airways
May 2
SJC10:57 amSan Jose
27h 13m
2 stops
MAA2:40 amChennai
May 17
MAA3:55 amChennai
45h 47m
2 stops
SJC1:12 pmSan Jose
$1,479
Qatar Airways
Apr 29
SJC11:00 amSan Jose
27h 25m
2 stops
MAA2:55 amChennai
May 17
MAA3:55 amChennai
45h 47m
2 stops
SJC1:12 pmSan Jose
$1,480
Qatar Airways
Apr 28
SJC11:00 amSan Jose
27h 10m
2 stops
MAA2:40 amChennai
May 4
MAA3:55 amChennai
30h 34m
2 stops
SJC9:59 pmSan Jose
$1,485

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San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sat 5/2

8:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Mon 5/18

1:55 am-9:33 pm

2 stops32h 08m

$1,321

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Thu 4/30

8:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Mon 5/18

1:55 am-9:33 pm

2 stops32h 08m

$1,354

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Wed 4/29

8:45 am-8:55 am

3 stops35h 40m

Chennai

Tue 5/19

1:55 am-9:32 pm

2 stops32h 07m

$1,451

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Wed 4/29

8:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops50h 55m

Chennai

Mon 5/18

1:55 am-9:33 pm

2 stops32h 08m

$1,452

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sat 5/2

8:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Sat 5/16

1:55 am-9:32 pm

2 stops32h 07m

$1,459

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sat 5/2

8:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Tue 5/19

1:55 am-9:32 pm

2 stops32h 07m

$1,470

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sat 5/2

10:57 am-2:40 am

2 stops27h 13m

Chennai

Sun 5/17

3:55 am-1:12 pm

2 stops45h 47m

$1,479

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Wed 4/29

11:00 am-2:55 am

2 stops27h 25m

Chennai

Sun 5/17

3:55 am-1:12 pm

2 stops45h 47m

$1,480
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San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Tue 4/28

11:00 am-2:40 am

2 stops27h 10m

Chennai

Mon 5/4

3:55 am-9:59 pm

2 stops30h 34m

$1,485

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sat 5/2

10:57 am-2:55 am

2 stops27h 28m

Chennai

Sun 5/17

3:55 am-11:31 pm

2 stops32h 06m

$1,496

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Jose to Chennai?

Lufthansa and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from San Jose to Chennai

What airlines fly to Chennai?

Singapore Airlines, Air India and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from San Jose, California according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Jose, California to Chennai

Fastest flight time

30h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Chennai takes 30h 25m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from San Jose, California to Chennai.

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Jose, California to Chennai

  • How far is San Jose to Chennai by plane?

    There are 8661.1 mi between San Jose and Chennai. Typically, this will take 30h 25m by plane in normal conditions.

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

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

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Jose Airport to Chennai Airport.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Chennai Airport 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 Chennai Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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