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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Chennai (LAX-MAA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:40 pm - 10:20 amLAX-MAA
22h 10m1 stop
11:30 am - 9:40 pmMAA-LAX
22h 40m1 stop
$975Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 17
12:25 pm - 12:15 amLAX-MAA
23h 20m1 stop
1:40 am - 10:45 amMAA-LAX
21h 35m1 stop
$986Cathay Pacific
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Fri, May 10 - Thu, May 30
11:40 pm - 10:00 pmLAX-MAA
33h 50m1 stop
11:30 am - 9:40 pmMAA-LAX
22h 40m1 stop
$992Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 17
4:20 pm - 9:10 amLAX-MAA
28h 20m1 stop
4:05 am - 2:05 pmMAA-LAX
22h 30m1 stop
$1,051Qatar Airways
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Tue, May 7 - Mon, Jun 3
4:20 pm - 9:10 amLAX-MAA
28h 20m1 stop
4:05 am - 2:05 pmMAA-LAX
22h 30m1 stop
$1,053Qatar Airways
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Sun, May 5 - Thu, May 30
8:42 am - 12:10 amLAX-MAA
26h 58m2 stops
1:50 am - 1:00 pmMAA-LAX
23h 40m1 stop
$1,203Lufthansa
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Wed, May 8 - Tue, May 28
7:00 am - 12:10 amLAX-MAA
28h 40m2 stops
1:50 am - 6:10 pmMAA-LAX
28h 50m2 stops
$1,213Lufthansa
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Wed, May 8 - Tue, May 28
4:40 pm - 8:30 pmLAX-MAA
39h 20m1 stop
3:30 am - 4:38 pmMAA-LAX
26h 38m2 stops
$1,338Emirates
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Sun, Oct 13 - Fri, Nov 29
4:20 pm - 2:30 pmLAX-MAA
33h 40m2 stops
8:40 am - 2:05 pmMAA-LAX
41h 55m2 stops
$1,351Oman Air
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Mon, May 6 - Thu, May 16
4:20 pm - 7:25 amLAX-MAA
26h 35m2 stops
8:40 am - 7:25 amMAA-LAX
59h 15m2 stops
$1,353Oman Air
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Fri, May 10 - Fri, May 31

Flights from Los Angeles to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Chennai?

The average price of all flights from Los Angeles to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Los Angeles to Chennai, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Los Angeles, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai is September, where tickets cost $1,086 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,790 and $1,539 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Chennai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Chennai, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 85 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chennai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Los Angeles to Chennai were found on Singapore Airlines ($975) and Cathay Pacific ($986). American Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $547.

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June

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$547
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Chennai

  • How can I fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

    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.

  • What is the best way to get to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) from downtown Los Angeles?

    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.

  • How do I get to the Chennai city center from Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

    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.

  • Are there any hotels near MAA?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Chennai was $547 for a one-way ticket and $975 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Chennai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chennai from Los Angeles.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Chennai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Chennai?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Chennai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Chennai from Los Angeles?

    Singapore is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Los Angeles to Chennai.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,402 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,450 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chennai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and MAA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from LAX to Chennai

  • Are you going on a long trip to Chennai and need to park your car at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for the duration of your trip? You have several parking options to choose from. The most popular long-term parking option is the economy lot, but you can also choose from valet, premium, an electric vehicle lot, and regular terminal parking.
  • Did you arrive early to LAX and need to kill some time before your flight? You can check out the many public art exhibitions that are on display throughout the terminal. You can also enjoy live music and dance performances. Check the event calendar for what might be happening on the day of your flight.
  • Both the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Chennai International Airport (MAA) offer services for travelers with limited mobility. They both offer wheelchair assistance prior to departure and after landing as well as accessible facilities onsite. Contact your airline in advance to let them know what services you will need to utilize.
  • It is a good idea to bring some of the local currency of your destination with you to Chennai. You can visit any cash exchange office at LAX. You can find these after security in Terminals 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and in the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
  • If you are renting a car upon your arrival at the Chennai International Airport (MAA), you have plenty of rental companies to choose from. The Aviation Express Airport Car rental is located onsite while many other companies are located just a short shuttle ride away.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1479 reviews
8.7crew
7.8food
8.1comfort
8.2entertainment
8.4boarding
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I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024SFO - SIN
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I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

In general good, but the machine seems to be long in operation and some functions were restricted as e. g. Adjusting of seats.

When boarding, after business class should be premium economy, but economy class already lined-up at the gate blocking premium economy to board. Singapore airline crew should done a better job to organize this chaos :( Thank you.

People were so nice! Economy seats were small and cramped feeling for me. I’m slender and 6 feet tall

The singapore airline now compared before covid, I like the service before covid. SQ was the best of all airlines but now I am going to look for different airline if I am travelling in asia.

Flying with Singapore airlines is always excelllent - the crew are lovely and the food too is great. It’s my number 1 airline

Due to the delay of my first flight, my connecting flight with JetBlue was canceled by Singapore Airlines, but the JetBlue crew was very accommodating and rebooked a seat for me. The crew was very nice and had good attitude.

Check in was snails pace, only 1 of the luggage screen was working so long lines, an hour to check in Nobody seemed to want to fix the issue Flight was 45 minutes late Scoot is a mini sized plane ( sardine class plane), literally felt slammed between people

Left hr late & arrived 1hr late luggage was slow to be offloaded! The flight crew & food were good! Movie selection was ok!

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

Emirates flights always nice. Service rendered by the staff is superb.I am always comfortable in Emirates flights.

Serving food took so long . Almost time close to lend. Plus during landing air pressure in cabin cuss ear blocked took long time to unblock.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

I guess they don’t serve drinks on planes anymore

Delta planes have the WORST seat comfort of any plane in history. It's the opposite of ergonomic, in every sense. They also recline minimally, are covered in a vinyl and have no feet rests. Then the disembarking process is chaotic and time consuming (because of the way they load the plane and deal with luggage). Overall, somewhat frustrating but we arrived safely :)

It was a very smooth ride. Not sure on a flight departing at midnight can be much better but it was late arriving and I had an early day so really just the logistics.

Really liked the choice of the 4 free snack options. Crew great. Good vibe on plane.

Very disappointed in the food selection. It was not good compared to other airlines.

Good breakfast granola bar good crew seamless flight and baggage transfer we’ll done!

Everything was great but the difference in paying for comfort + did not seem worth it.

Cathay Pacific seems to be an airline in trouble and on its way out. Lots of broken or poorly functioning things like entertainment screens, seats, and enough well trained staff to handle a full flight. Sad...

The flight crew was exceptionally good. Personal needs were well met. The food choices were very nice.

Excellent. Planes are a little older and could get some refurbishment, but besides that everything was excellent.

Crew experience was more transnational, seats were so close together (LtoR and FtoB) that it was difficult to enjoy much of anything. When the person in front leaned back, there is no space for me. Sadly it was a flight to be endured not experienced.

While I was in great pain, the seat was sufficiently comfortable to allow me to rest and not be in so much pain.

we were upgraded which was a blessing and tender mercy for us. I fell the day before and was in extreme pain from knee to shoulder. Sitting in a more comfortable seat during the flight was an unexpected blessing and experience.

Seats were very comfortable. Crew were excellent. Food very good.

Flight crew was especially thoughtful and attentive, made sure our seats were comfortable so we could rest on the long flight

The coffee in Premium economy and economy is terrible. That's it. Everything else is great

Everything went smooth. All flights were on time No changing gates, . No changing flights . It was like a completely different airlines tha n the last time I used Cathay Pacific . The last flight, 2 months ago, I had before this one was from Philippines also . I got changed in Manila and was told it only added 2 hours onto my flight . My 20 hour return trip ended up being 30 hours return with a 10.0 hour layover in New York with no seats anywhere . Everyone was sleeping or sitting on the floor . Unlike the hotel I was given in Manila to wait for this flight home . I never thought I would use Cathay Pacific again . But I did and this time you were great! I should have complained about the flight and layover from Hell a couple months ago. Consider that I am complaining about that august/23 flight now . Thank you got the great flying experience on my way home from philippines .

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Los Angeles to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/13Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
34h 36mLAX-MAA
$547
5/11Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
39h 25mLAX-MAA
$573
5/7Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
28h 20mLAX-MAA
$629
8/13Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
33h 50mLAX-MAA
$643
5/8Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
28h 20mLAX-MAA
$692
7/4Thu
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
31h 30mLAX-MAA
$926
7/16Tue
1 stopEmirates
27h 15mLAX-MAA
$961
5/14Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
35h 15mLAX-MAA
$1,069
7/2Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
34h 30mLAX-MAA
$1,260
6/2Sun
1 stopEmirates
39h 20mLAX-MAA
$1,387

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Last minute flights from Los Angeles to Chennai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/26Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
23h 20mLAX-MAA
5/9Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
21h 35mMAA-LAX
$986
4/26Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
23h 20mLAX-MAA
5/7Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
21h 35mMAA-LAX
$1,018
4/28Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
23h 25mLAX-MAA
5/8Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 25mMAA-LAX
$1,048
4/28Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 00mLAX-MAA
5/8Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 25mMAA-LAX
$1,051
4/28Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
27h 20mLAX-MAA
5/7Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
27h 35mMAA-LAX
$1,240
4/28Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
27h 20mLAX-MAA
5/7Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
27h 35mMAA-LAX
$1,242
4/29Mon
multi-stopEmirates
21h 30mLAX-MAA
5/7Tue
multi-stopEmirates
40h 55mMAA-LAX
$1,248
4/28Sun
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
43h 10mLAX-MAA
5/9Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
23h 40mMAA-LAX
$1,292
4/27Sat
multi-stopEmirates
21h 30mLAX-MAA
5/7Tue
multi-stopEmirates
40h 55mMAA-LAX
$1,298
4/30Tue
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
30h 30mLAX-MAA
5/8Wed
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
26h 05mMAA-LAX
$1,568

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