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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Chennai (SAN-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Chennai

Fri, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 23
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8:59 pm - 3:40 pmSAN-MAA
53h 11m3 stops
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6:00 pm - 8:34 amMAA-SAN
52h 04m3 stops
$959Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 20
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12:15 pm - 8:45 amSAN-MAA
31h 00m3 stops
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6:00 am - 6:04 pmMAA-SAN
25h 34m2 stops
$971Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 19
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9:10 am - 2:30 amSAN-MAA
27h 50m2 stops
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4:05 am - 7:44 pmMAA-SAN
29h 09m2 stops
$972Qatar Airways
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Fri, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 23
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9:30 pm - 2:30 amSAN-MAA
39h 30m2 stops
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9:40 pm - 7:28 pmMAA-SAN
35h 18m2 stops
$983Etihad Airways
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Fri, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 21
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8:59 pm - 8:45 amSAN-MAA
46h 16m3 stops
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9:35 am - 8:34 amMAA-SAN
36h 29m3 stops
$988Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Feb 3 - Fri, Feb 13
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9:30 pm - 7:55 pmSAN-MAA
32h 55m2 stops
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3:45 pm - 10:32 amMAA-SAN
56h 17m2 stops
$992Etihad Airways
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Fri, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 22
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9:10 am - 2:30 amSAN-MAA
27h 50m2 stops
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4:05 am - 7:44 pmMAA-SAN
29h 09m2 stops
$1,001Qatar Airways
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Tue, Apr 14 - Sat, Apr 25
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5:15 pm - 8:55 amSAN-MAA
51h 10m2 stops
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7:50 pm - 3:25 pmMAA-SAN
32h 05m2 stops
$1,006Lufthansa
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Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 27
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5:15 pm - 8:55 amSAN-MAA
51h 10m2 stops
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7:50 pm - 3:25 pmMAA-SAN
32h 05m2 stops
$1,033Lufthansa
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Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 18
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7:00 am - 12:35 amSAN-MAA
28h 05m2 stops
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2:00 am - 2:06 pmMAA-SAN
25h 36m2 stops
$1,073Cathay Pacific
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Qatar Airways
Cheapest • from $972 (round-trip)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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August
Cheapest • 22% price drop
December
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Cheapest round-trip
$959
Overall average: $1,543
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SAN - MAA • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way
$762
Typical prices: $846-$1,424
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Fri 11/21
SAN - MAA • 3 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Chennai flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Chennai is August, where tickets cost $1,112 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,591 and $1,543 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Chennai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Chennai, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$762
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 82% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Chennai

When to book flights from San Diego to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego 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 San Diego to Chennai

  • What is the most preferred means of transport to the city center from Chennai Airport?

    Transportation services that provide shuttles to and from airports have been around for quite some time and are popular. Affordable and convenient, the Chennai MAA Airport Shuttle service is an excellent option for travelers.

  • Are there rental car companies inside Chennai Airport?

    There are several automobile rental businesses accessible at Chennai Airport. They consist of companies such as Avis, Hertz, and SS Travels. They may be found on the other side of the airport from the parking garage.

  • Is there a place to sleep at San Diego Airport?

    You may bring a pillow or blanket if you sleep on the floor, although most sitting options include armrests. There are check-in counters and chairs without armrests in the baggage claim area and the northwest corner of Terminal 2 for those who want to nap before their flight.

  • Are there parking services at San Diego Airport?

    Three miles north of downtown San Diego is where you will find San Diego International Airport. On-site parking is available at San Diego International Airport in two authorized lots or garages: Terminal 1 Parking and Long Term Parking. Moreover, the airport is home to two Curbside Valet Terminals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Chennai was $762 for a one-way ticket and $959 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Chennai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chennai from San Diego.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Chennai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Chennai?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Chennai, Emirates or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Chennai are Emirates and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $1,349 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,591 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Chennai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Chennai

  • The Aspire Lounge at San Diego International Airport (SAN) is available to all passengers leaving from terminal 2, regardless of the travel class or airline they are flying with. Guests staying in this lounge have access to various amenities, such as free high-speed Internet access, complimentary showers, specialized work rooms and facilities, and a comprehensive food and beverage selection.
  • At San Diego International Airport, nursing mothers have designated areas to use as breastfeeding rooms. There is one room located behind a security checkpoint in Terminal 1, and there are two rooms located behind checkpoints in Terminal 2. In addition to a place to wash one's hands, each space has a children's seat, comfortable seating, artwork, electrical outlets, and low-key illumination. While traveling through the airport, nursing mothers may utilize these rooms to locate a private location that is both quiet and isolated to use while they are feeding their children.
  • At San Diego International Airport, they make it simple for your animal companion to relieve themselves by supplying cutting-edge facilities developed just to satisfy that need. If traveling with a pet, you should stop at one of the seven designated Pet Relief Areas. These places have been provided fake grass, waste bags for pets, and even a fire hydrant to encourage participation in these activities.
  • There are two terminals at Chennai Airport (MAA): the international terminal, Anna, and the domestic terminal (Kamaraj). A space designated for administrative offices and dining is between the two, and an elevated travelator links the two floors. Despite the modifications, passengers claim that the facilities still have an old feel, with ineffective and delayed passenger processing and security, and unpleasant immigration and security officers.
  • Both the MAA and SAN airports are committed to providing excellent customer service. Passengers at these airports have a wide variety of options available to them in the hours before and after their flights. Services like wheelchair rentals and terminal maps come under this umbrella. Before, during, or after your trip, passengers are encouraged to approach any airport staff member with any questions, comments, or concerns they may have.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego 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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EmiratesOverall score based on 3400 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

6.0 GoodJoy, Jul 2025IAH - DXB
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Crew on this flight dedicate their business class service to their high priority members. They would get priority service even the seats are behind me, and meals priority service and orders. I get the left over choices. I refused to eat because I felt discriminated, never booking this airline.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

If my return flight was not so much better, I would have given an excellent review.

Seats in the absolute back row of the plane even though we booked ages ago :( Crew was awesome though

they are deley vancouver to hankong 3 hour after honkong 20 hour stay there honkong not visa approved and they cant help to visa so we are stay in airport 20 hour even honkong staf very bad person they cant do for us 6 hour we arround they said you there you go there waste time next time i dont want to go cathay stay in honkong

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

Cabin crew is very helpful and nice, it is another level of service compared to Air Canada

As before, my only problem was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arrival at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

The only problem I had was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arriving at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

Experience with British Airways was hopeless and the response from ground staff after flight cancellation was hopeless

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

The check-in of my luggage was terrible. When purchased my tickets, one luggage and one carry-on was part of the fight. My flight was switched from British to American Airline. During check-in of luggage at the airport, I was denied and had to pay extra $75. How do I get reimbursed for this extra luggage payment?

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross,( granted, that was mostly due to the disgusting children urinating all over it)boarding was late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress. Seats were painful, that's what you get for traveling like a poor in economy, right BA? Should have been able to afford business or first class if you want to actually be able to walk upright without back pain after a trip.

The delay was not communicated via text and the person who helped with check in also didn’t inform me about the delay. I ended up missing my connection and it was a waste of 5 hours. The crew didn’t mention there would be someone at the gate informing of if I would be rebooked and there was no signage. Overall a very poor experience. The British Airways app was also very buggy, and didn’t work. I will avoid flying with British Airways when possible.

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