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$568 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Chennai

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Cheapest round-trip
$952
Overall average: $1,283
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/18Sat 4/25
SAN - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$568
Typical prices: $568-$586
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Mon 4/6
SAN - MAA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $977 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Chennai. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • 25% price drop
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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

Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
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9:45 pm - 2:50 am
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MAA
40h 35m
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4:05 pm - 8:50 pm
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SAN
41h 15m
2 stops
$952Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Fri, May 29
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8:07 am - 2:50 am
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MAA
30h 13m
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4:20 am - 10:09 pm
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SAN
30h 19m
2 stops
$977Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 27
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10:40 pm - 8:10 pm
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MAA
33h 00m
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4:05 pm - 8:05 pm
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SAN
40h 30m
2 stops
$999Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Wed, May 27
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11:00 am - 8:40 am
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MAA
33h 10m
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1:55 am - 8:43 pm
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SAN
31h 18m
2 stops
$1,257Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
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8:15 am - 8:40 am
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MAA
35h 55m
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10:15 am - 8:04 pm
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46h 19m
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$1,398Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Wed, May 27
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8:35 pm - 10:00 pm
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MAA
36h 55m
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11:15 pm - 4:05 pm
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SAN
29h 20m
2 stops
$1,402Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 24 - Fri, Aug 7
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6:15 am - 8:25 am
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MAA
37h 40m
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4:05 am - 11:23 pm
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SAN
31h 48m
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$1,427Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 9
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2:31 pm - 8:40 am
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MAA
29h 39m
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4:05 am - 8:03 pm
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SAN
28h 28m
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$1,428Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 26
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8:54 pm - 2:40 am
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MAA
41h 16m
2 stops
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3:55 am - 7:58 am
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SAN
40h 33m
2 stops
$1,457Qatar Airways
Thu, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 27
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10:45 pm - 2:25 am
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MAA
39h 10m
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4:05 am - 11:39 pm
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SAN
32h 04m
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$1,460Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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 February, where tickets cost $969 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,908 and $1,524 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$568
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $568 for a one-way ticket and $952 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, Qatar Airways or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Chennai are Qatar Airways and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of $1,278 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,242 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • 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 3 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3736 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.9Crew
7.3Entertainment
7.3Food
7.4Comfort
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Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Feb 2026
MIA - DOH
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Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

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.

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Boarding was by group and we had to take the bus. There were no elevators so had to walk down the stairs. It would help to have escalators or elevators. Note I had a special needs child and the gate crew was rushing us in. The bus was full but we were packed with no seats to sit.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

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

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

The business class seating arrangement for LHR to MAA was very uncomfortable. The movie options were terrible.

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

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!

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