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

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

What airlines fly to Chennai?

Air India, Singapore Airlines and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from San Jose according to our data. Air India is the first choice among our users, with 28% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 12 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 San Jose Airport to Chennai Airport?

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

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

As of August 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from San Jose Airport to Chennai Airport.

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.

$525 Cheap Flights from San Jose to Chennai (SJC-MAA) in 2025

1 adult

0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names and deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customize your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Chennai (SJC-MAA)

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Cheap round-trip flights

8:25 am - 8:55 amSJC-MAA

35h 00m3 stops

1:50 am - 5:43 pmMAA-SJC

29h 23m2 stops

$842Lufthansa

Find Deal

Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Feb 14

8:45 am - 12:10 amSJC-MAA

26h 55m2 stops

1:55 am - 9:06 pmMAA-SJC

31h 41m2 stops

$856Lufthansa

Find Deal

Mon, Sep 15 - Wed, Oct 22

8:25 am - 8:55 amSJC-MAA

35h 00m3 stops

1:50 am - 5:43 pmMAA-SJC

29h 23m2 stops

$864Lufthansa

Find Deal

Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Feb 14

8:45 am - 12:10 amSJC-MAA

26h 55m2 stops

1:55 am - 9:06 pmMAA-SJC

31h 41m2 stops

$869Lufthansa

Find Deal

Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 21

1:49 pm - 3:30 amSJC-MAA

49h 11m2 stops

7:35 am - 10:06 pmMAA-SJC

51h 01m2 stops

$888British Airways

Find Deal

Sun, Sep 14 - Tue, Oct 28

8:00 am - 3:30 amSJC-MAA

31h 00m2 stops

7:35 am - 4:53 pmMAA-SJC

45h 48m2 stops

$894British Airways

Find Deal

Wed, Sep 10 - Mon, Oct 27

2:28 pm - 5:35 amSJC-MAA

25h 37m2 stops

7:35 am - 10:03 pmMAA-SJC

27h 58m2 stops

$952

Find Deal

Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Feb 15

6:15 am - 8:45 amSJC-MAA

37h 00m2 stops

11:25 pm - 6:04 pmMAA-SJC

32h 09m3 stops

$1,065Singapore Airlines

Find Deal

Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Feb 15

6:15 am - 8:45 amSJC-MAA

37h 00m3 stops

11:25 pm - 6:04 pmMAA-SJC

32h 09m3 stops

$1,072Singapore Airlines

Find Deal

Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Feb 15

6:15 am - 12:35 amSJC-MAA

28h 50m2 stops

1:50 am - 2:19 pmMAA-SJC

25h 59m2 stops

$1,139

Find Deal

Mon, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 18

Lufthansa flights from San Jose to Chennai

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Jose to Chennai flight tickets

Lufthansa

Jan 17

SJC8:25 amSan Jose

35h 00m

3 stops

MAA8:55 amChennai

Feb 14

MAA1:50 amChennai

29h 23m

2 stops

SJC5:43 pmSan Jose

$842

Find similar

Lufthansa

Sep 15

SJC8:45 amSan Jose

26h 55m

2 stops

MAA12:10 amChennai

Oct 22

MAA1:55 amChennai

31h 41m

2 stops

SJC9:06 pmSan Jose

$856

Find similar

Lufthansa

Jan 18

SJC8:25 amSan Jose

35h 00m

3 stops

MAA8:55 amChennai

Feb 14

MAA1:50 amChennai

29h 23m

2 stops

SJC5:43 pmSan Jose

$864

Find similar

British Airways flights from San Jose to Chennai

Our best British Airways deals on San Jose to Chennai flight tickets

British Airways

Sep 14

SJC1:49 pmSan Jose

49h 11m

2 stops

MAA3:30 amChennai

Oct 28

MAA7:35 amChennai

51h 01m

2 stops

SJC10:06 pmSan Jose

$888

Find similar

British Airways

Sep 10

SJC8:00 amSan Jose

31h 00m

2 stops

MAA3:30 amChennai

Oct 27

MAA7:35 amChennai

45h 48m

2 stops

SJC4:53 pmSan Jose

$894

Find similar

British Airways

Sep 12

SJC6:00 amSan Jose

33h 00m

2 stops

MAA3:30 amChennai

Oct 22

MAA5:35 amChennai

29h 41m

2 stops

SJC10:46 pmSan Jose

$923

Find similar

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sat 1/17

8:25 am-8:55 am

3 stops35h 00m

Chennai

Sat 2/14

1:50 am-5:43 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$842

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Mon 9/15

8:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Wed 10/22

1:55 am-9:06 pm

2 stops31h 41m

$856

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sun 1/18

8:25 am-8:55 am

3 stops35h 00m

Chennai

Sat 2/14

1:50 am-5:43 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$864

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Mon 9/15

8:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Tue 10/21

1:55 am-9:06 pm

2 stops31h 41m

$869

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sun 9/14

1:49 pm-3:30 am

2 stops49h 11m

Chennai

Tue 10/28

7:35 am-10:06 pm

2 stops51h 01m

$888

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Wed 9/10

8:00 am-3:30 am

2 stops31h 00m

Chennai

Mon 10/27

7:35 am-4:53 pm

2 stops45h 48m

$894

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sun 1/18

2:28 pm-5:35 am

2 stops25h 37m

Chennai

Sun 2/15

7:35 am-10:03 pm

2 stops27h 58m

$952

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sun 1/18

6:15 am-8:45 am

2 stops37h 00m

Chennai

Sun 2/15

11:25 pm-6:04 pm

3 stops32h 09m

$1,065

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sun 1/18

6:15 am-8:45 am

3 stops37h 00m

Chennai

Sun 2/15

11:25 pm-6:04 pm

3 stops32h 09m

$1,072

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Mon 11/3

6:15 am-12:35 am

2 stops28h 50m

Chennai

Tue 11/18

1:50 am-2:19 pm

2 stops25h 59m

$1,139

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Jose to Chennai

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

Prices

Airlines

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,180. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from San Jose to Chennai on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $2,237. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Jose to Chennai when you can find flight prices for as low as $2,044. Flying to Chennai in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chennai is in the afternoon when prices are around $2,102.

When to book flights from San Jose to Chennai

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Jose to Chennai according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

Estimated round-trip price

Cheap San Jose to Chennai (SJC to MAA) flight deals and tips

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

Best Price Found	$525
Fastest flight time	25h 09m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Chennai	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Chennai from San Jose in the past 72 hours is $525. The best round-trip flight deal from San Jose to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $842.

The fastest flight from San Jose to Chennai takes 25h 09m

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Chennai. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Jose Airport - Chennai Airport.

There is 1 airport near Chennai: Chennai (MAA)

Search flight deals

How far is San Jose to Chennai by plane?
There are 8661.1 mi between San Jose and Chennai. Typically, this will take 25h 30m 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 many operators does momondo search for flights from San Jose Airport to Chennai Airport?
As of August 2025, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from San Jose Airport to Chennai Airport.
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.
What is the most popular airline from San Jose to Chennai?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Jose to Chennai is Lufthansa (100% of total bookings).

Best airlines flying from San Jose to Chennai

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $882	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,317 reviews		Search Lufthansa flights

Mahabalipuram

Vellore

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Jose to Chennai?

Finding the right flight to Chennai from San Jose is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Chennai quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from San Jose to Chennai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from San Jose to Chennai on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from San Jose to Chennai?

Once you have performed a search for San Jose to Chennai flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight from San Jose to Chennai right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track prices for San Jose to Chennai flights and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.