Cheap flights from San Jose, California to Chennai from $489

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8:45 am - 12:10 am
SJC
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MAA
26h 55m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 am - 9:07 pm
MAA
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SJC
31h 42m
2 stops
$1,059Lufthansa
Tue, Mar 31 - Mon, Apr 6
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8:45 am - 12:05 am
SJC
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MAA
50h 50m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:50 am - 9:16 pm
MAA
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SJC
31h 56m
2 stops
$1,084Lufthansa
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 24
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8:45 am - 12:10 am
SJC
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MAA
50h 55m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 am - 9:07 pm
MAA
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SJC
31h 42m
2 stops
$1,109Lufthansa
Sat, Mar 28 - Mon, Apr 6
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8:45 am - 12:10 am
SJC
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MAA
26h 55m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 am - 9:07 pm
MAA
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SJC
31h 42m
2 stops
$1,140Lufthansa
Sun, Mar 29 - Mon, Apr 6
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8:45 am - 12:10 am
SJC
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MAA
26h 55m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 am - 9:08 pm
MAA
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SJC
31h 43m
2 stops
$1,180Lufthansa
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
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8:00 am - 11:35 pm
SJC
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MAA
27h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 6:11 pm
MAA
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SJC
29h 51m
2 stops
$1,197Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15
Lufthansa Logo
8:45 am - 12:10 am
SJC
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MAA
26h 55m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
1:55 am - 9:08 pm
MAA
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SJC
31h 43m
2 stops
$1,198Lufthansa
Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 8
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2:11 pm - 5:35 am
SJC
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MAA
26h 54m
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British Airways Logo
7:35 am - 10:10 pm
MAA
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SJC
51h 05m
2 stops
$1,233British Airways
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 24
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11:06 am - 5:35 am
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MAA
53h 59m
2 stops
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7:35 am - 10:10 pm
MAA
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SJC
51h 05m
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$1,240British Airways
Sun, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 24
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2:11 pm - 5:35 am
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MAA
26h 54m
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7:35 am - 10:16 am
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SJC
63h 11m
2 stops
$1,242British Airways
Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 19

Lufthansa flights from San Jose, California to Chennai

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Jose, California to Chennai flight tickets
Lufthansa
Mar 31
SJC8:45 amSan Jose
26h 55m
2 stops
MAA12:10 amChennai
Apr 6
MAA1:55 amChennai
31h 42m
2 stops
SJC9:07 pmSan Jose
$1,059
Lufthansa
Mar 10
SJC8:45 amSan Jose
50h 50m
2 stops
MAA12:05 amChennai
Mar 24
MAA1:50 amChennai
31h 56m
2 stops
SJC9:16 pmSan Jose
$1,084
Lufthansa
Mar 28
SJC8:45 amSan Jose
50h 55m
2 stops
MAA12:10 amChennai
Apr 6
MAA1:55 amChennai
31h 42m
2 stops
SJC9:07 pmSan Jose
$1,109

Qatar Airways flights from San Jose, California to Chennai

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Jose, California to Chennai flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Mar 4
SJC10:16 amSan Jose
26h 49m
2 stops
MAA2:35 amChennai
Mar 11
MAA3:40 amChennai
25h 59m
2 stops
SJC5:09 pmSan Jose
$1,379
Qatar Airways
Aug 24
SJC12:02 pmSan Jose
26h 18m
2 stops
MAA2:50 amChennai
Sep 15
MAA4:20 amChennai
28h 04m
2 stops
SJC7:54 pmSan Jose
$1,411
Qatar Airways
Apr 26
SJC6:15 amSan Jose
32h 05m
2 stops
MAA2:50 amChennai
Jun 5
MAA4:20 amChennai
28h 10m
2 stops
SJC8:00 pmSan Jose
$1,419

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SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Tue 3/31

8:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Mon 4/6

1:55 am-9:07 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$1,059

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Tue 3/10

8:45 am-12:05 am

2 stops50h 50m

Chennai

Tue 3/24

1:50 am-9:16 pm

2 stops31h 56m

$1,084

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sat 3/28

8:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops50h 55m

Chennai

Mon 4/6

1:55 am-9:07 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$1,109

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sun 3/29

8:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Mon 4/6

1:55 am-9:07 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$1,140

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Tue 3/31

8:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Tue 4/7

1:55 am-9:08 pm

2 stops31h 43m

$1,180

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Thu 4/9

8:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Chennai

Wed 4/15

12:50 am-6:11 pm

2 stops29h 51m

$1,197

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Tue 3/31

8:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 55m

Chennai

Wed 4/8

1:55 am-9:08 pm

2 stops31h 43m

$1,198

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Mon 3/9

2:11 pm-5:35 am

2 stops26h 54m

Chennai

Tue 3/24

7:35 am-10:10 pm

2 stops51h 05m

$1,233

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sun 3/8

11:06 am-5:35 am

2 stops53h 59m

Chennai

Tue 3/24

7:35 am-10:10 pm

2 stops51h 05m

$1,240

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Mon 3/9

2:11 pm-5:35 am

2 stops26h 54m

Chennai

Thu 3/19

7:35 am-10:16 am

2 stops63h 11m

$1,242

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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?

Air India, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from San Jose, California according to our data. Air India is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Fastest flight time

26h 18m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Jose, California to Chennai takes 26h 18m
There are no direct flights from San Jose, California to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes 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 26h 18m 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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