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There are no direct flights available between LAX and MAA at this time. Most of the journeys you will find will require 2 layovers, typically in either Tokyo and New Delhi or at JFK airport and in Dubai. These routes are usually operated by multiple carriers such as ANA, Vistara, JetBlue, and Emirates.

You can always drive your own car or take a taxi or a rideshare such as Uber or Lyft to the airport from downtown Los Angeles, but the traffic can be unpredictable. You can also take public transportation. You can take one of many bus lines from the LAX City Bus Center. Alternatively, you can take the metro C line.

When you land in Chennai, you have a number of transport options to get to your final destination. The most reliable is probably a prepaid taxi that you can order at the booking kiosk in the airport. Rideshares like Uber and Ola also work in Chennai. You can also take the metro rail or the bus for your public transport options.

Yes, if you would like to stay close to the airport, there are plenty of hotels just a short distance away. You can choose from the Hotel Southern Comfort, Trident Hotel Chennai, Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai, and many more.

Flights from Los Angeles to Chennai usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Chennai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 6% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Los Angeles to Chennai route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,226 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,321, a difference of $95. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $1,251. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 8,965 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $693, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 40m, compared with 22h 28m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 23h 04m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Chennai is 12 hours ahead of Los Angeles (India Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chennai range from $1,062 to $1,543, with an average of $1,251 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,062 counts as a good deal.