Which airports can I use when flying from Oakland to Chennai?

Flights from Oakland to Chennai usually depart from Oakland (OAK) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Which airports do connecting flights from Oakland to Chennai pass through?

Connecting flights from Oakland to Chennai most commonly pass through: • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 67% of one-stop connections • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 33% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

How long is a flight from Oakland to Chennai?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Oakland to Chennai. Flights with 1 layover take between 22h 17m and 22h 19m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Oakland to Chennai?

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.

Have flight prices from Oakland to Chennai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,192 to $11,862. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Oakland to Chennai?

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 22h 17m, compared with 22h 19m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

What is the time difference between Oakland and Chennai?

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

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Oakland to Chennai?

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) is the most popular layover for the Oakland to Chennai route. 67% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via HKG.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Oakland to Chennai?

Flights via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $2,775. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Oakland to Chennai which airport offers the shortest layover?

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) had the shortest average connection time for Oakland to Chennai layovers at 712 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Hong Kong Intl (HKG)

Cheapest • Avg $2,775 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 22h 17m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Oakland to Chennai

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Nov 4

11:55 am - 3:30 amOAK Oakland-MAA Chennai

51h 05m2 stops Portland London Heathrow

7:35 am - 10:40 pmMAA Chennai-OAK Oakland

28h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,192Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 14

2:11 pm - 3:30 amOAK Oakland-MAA Chennai

48h 49m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

5:35 am - 10:55 pmMAA Chennai-OAK Oakland

53h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,194British Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 8

2:15 pm - 3:30 amOAK Oakland-MAA Chennai

48h 45m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

5:35 am - 10:55 pmMAA Chennai-OAK Oakland

53h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,200British Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Wed, Mar 3

7:00 am - 5:35 amOAK Oakland-MAA Chennai

33h 05m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

7:35 am - 3:44 pmMAA Chennai-OAK Oakland

45h 39m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,210Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Mar 2

1:18 pm - 5:35 amOAK Oakland-MAA Chennai

26h 47m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

7:35 am - 10:10 pmMAA Chennai-OAK Oakland

28h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,212British Airways

Wed, Jan 20 - Mon, Feb 15

1:18 pm - 5:35 amOAK Oakland-MAA Chennai

26h 47m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

7:35 am - 11:11 amMAA Chennai-OAK Oakland

41h 06m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,215Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Oct 7

2:15 pm - 3:30 amOAK Oakland-MAA Chennai

48h 45m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

5:35 am - 10:55 pmMAA Chennai-OAK Oakland

53h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,229British Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Oct 9

2:15 pm - 3:30 amOAK Oakland-MAA Chennai

48h 45m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

5:35 am - 10:55 pmMAA Chennai-OAK Oakland

53h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,235British Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Oct 11

6:01 am - 3:30 amOAK Oakland-MAA Chennai

56h 59m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

5:35 am - 11:25 amMAA Chennai-OAK Oakland

66h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,240Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Sun, Feb 14

1:18 pm - 5:35 amOAK Oakland-MAA Chennai

26h 47m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl London Heathrow

7:35 am - 10:10 pmMAA Chennai-OAK Oakland

28h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,244Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Oakland to Chennai

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 22

6:04 am - 2:35 amOAK Oakland-MAA Chennai

32h 01m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 6:55 pmMAA Chennai-OAK Oakland

27h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,445Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Sep 17

6:04 am - 2:35 amOAK Oakland-MAA Chennai

32h 01m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 6:55 pmMAA Chennai-OAK Oakland

27h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,551Qatar Airways

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 17

6:04 am - 2:50 amOAK Oakland-MAA Chennai

32h 16m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 am - 6:55 pmMAA Chennai-OAK Oakland

27h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,591Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 17

7:51 pm - 2:50 amOAK Oakland-MAA Chennai

42h 29m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:20 am - 6:55 pmMAA Chennai-OAK Oakland

27h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,599Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7

10:07 am - 12:10 amOAK Oakland-MAA Chennai

25h 33m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:55 am - 6:55 pmMAA Chennai-OAK Oakland