How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Chennai?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Chennai.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Chennai?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Chennai?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to California with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Chennai?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from California to Chennai

Sat, Apr 17 - Sun, May 16

6:45 pm - 8:50 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

25h 35m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

3:45 pm - 7:00 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

27h 45m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$990Air India

Wed, Apr 21 - Fri, Apr 30

10:30 am - 10:20 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

35h 20m2 stops Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

8:05 am - 3:35 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

44h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

$990Air India

Tue, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 22

7:20 am - 5:20 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

57h 30m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Manama Bahrain Intl

6:10 am - 11:05 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

53h 25m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$990Gulf Air

Sun, Jan 24 - Wed, Feb 10

9:40 am - 10:10 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

23h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

1:45 pm - 5:00 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

40h 45m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Ho Chi Minh City

$992Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Wed, Feb 3

3:40 pm - 8:15 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

27h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:55 am - 1:35 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

23h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

$993Emirates

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15

9:40 am - 11:50 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

48h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

11:25 pm - 7:50 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

21h 55m1 stop Singapore Changi

$996Singapore Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15

9:40 am - 11:50 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

48h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

9:50 am - 7:50 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

35h 30m1 stop Singapore Changi

$996Singapore Airlines

Sun, Feb 14 - Sun, Mar 7

3:40 pm - 8:15 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

27h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:55 am - 1:35 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

23h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

$997Emirates

Thu, Jan 14 - Tue, Feb 2

11:25 am - 12:35 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

23h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:00 am - 9:15 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

32h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$998Cathay Pacific

Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Mar 9

11:25 am - 12:35 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

23h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:00 am - 9:45 amMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

21h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$998Cathay Pacific

Recent last minute flight deals from California to Chennai

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Mar 16

4:45 pm - 8:10 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

38h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

3:55 am - 2:35 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

23h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,025Emirates

Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Mar 17

4:45 pm - 2:20 amSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

21h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:45 pm - 2:35 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

29h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,025Emirates

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Mar 16

8:44 pm - 7:50 pmSFO San Francisco-MAA Chennai

34h 36m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:55 am - 9:59 pmMAA Chennai-SFO San Francisco

30h 34m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,077Etihad Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

11:45 pm - 12:35 amLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

36h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:00 am - 4:30 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

28h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,099Cathay Pacific

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 4

8:30 pm - 7:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

34h 50m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 9:34 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

37h 14m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,101Etihad Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 10

8:26 pm - 7:50 pmSAN San Diego-MAA Chennai

34h 54m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 8:22 pmMAA Chennai-SAN San Diego

36h 02m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,108Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 8

8:26 pm - 7:50 pmSAN San Diego-MAA Chennai

34h 54m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 6:58 pmMAA Chennai-SAN San Diego

34h 38m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,108Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 8

7:00 am - 8:10 pmSAN San Diego-MAA Chennai

48h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

9:05 pm - 12:44 pmMAA Chennai-SAN San Diego

53h 09m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,123Air India

Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 10

7:00 am - 8:10 pmSAN San Diego-MAA Chennai

48h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

9:05 pm - 12:44 pmMAA Chennai-SAN San Diego

53h 09m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Rome Fiumicino New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,123Air India

Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 15

11:45 pm - 12:35 amLAX Los Angeles-MAA Chennai

36h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:00 am - 9:05 pmMAA Chennai-LAX Los Angeles

32h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,137Cathay Pacific

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High season	June
Cheapest flight	$474

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.

Flight from San Diego to Chennai

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Chennai?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Chennai.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Chennai?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Chennai?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to California with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Chennai?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.