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Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Chennai (MAA) from $733

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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The best prices from San Diego to Chennai are usually found in September or February, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Chennai?

Users have found that flying from San Diego to Chennai on a Friday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 24% by booking at least 49 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Diego to Chennai within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,343.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Chennai from San Diego average $1,605. You can even find prices in September for less than $1,605, as users have found deals to Chennai from as low as $1,175. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Chennai from San Diego. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 41%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Chennai (SAN - MAA)?

When flying from San Diego to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from San Diego to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between San Diego and Chennai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Lufthansa flights heading from San Diego to Chennai. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Fri 6/145:15 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops49h 35mLufthansa
Fri 6/281:50 amMAA - SAN
2 stops52h 32mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,694
Thu 7/2511:30 amSAN - MAA
3 stops32h 55mLufthansa
Thu 8/81:50 amMAA - SAN
2 stops28h 32mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,805
Thu 6/2011:30 amSAN - MAA
3 stops32h 55mLufthansa
Tue 7/301:50 amMAA - SAN
2 stops28h 32mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,967
Fri 6/1411:30 amSAN - MAA
3 stops32h 55mLufthansa
Fri 6/281:50 amMAA - SAN
2 stops31h 59mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$2,401
Thu 7/2511:30 amSAN - MAA
3 stops31h 20mLufthansa
Fri 8/21:50 amMAA - SAN
2 stops28h 17mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$2,551

Cheap American Airlines flights from San Diego to Chennai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between San Diego and Chennai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on American Airlines flights from San Diego to Chennai. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Fri 6/147:31 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops67h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/295:35 amMAA - SAN
3 stops42h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,175
Fri 6/148:05 pmSAN - MAA
1 stop42h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/295:35 amMAA - SAN
2 stops28h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,238
Fri 6/146:30 amSAN - MAA
3 stops32h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/295:35 amMAA - SAN
3 stops42h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,243
Thu 6/207:15 amSAN - MAA
2 stops31h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/315:35 amMAA - SAN
3 stops42h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,679
Thu 6/206:30 amSAN - MAA
3 stops32h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/315:35 amMAA - SAN
3 stops42h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,681
Fri 7/268:05 pmSAN - MAA
1 stop42h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/95:35 amMAA - SAN
1 stop25h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$2,991

San Diego to Chennai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Chennai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Diego to Chennai in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 8/283:50 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops30h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 9/1211:15 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops44h 54mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,173
Wed 8/2811:30 amSAN - MAA
3 stops55h 20mLufthansa
Thu 9/123:25 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops36h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,478
Sat 12/215:20 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops41h 20mLufthansa
Mon 1/61:50 amMAA - SAN
2 stops29h 33mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,535
Thu 7/258:00 amSAN - MAA
2 stops38h 15mAir Canada
Thu 8/81:50 amMAA - SAN
2 stops32h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$1,565
Wed 7/2410:00 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops37h 40mAir Canada
Thu 8/81:50 amMAA - SAN
2 stops32h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$1,588
Wed 8/2810:43 amSAN - MAA
2 stops28h 17mBritish Airways
Thu 9/125:35 amMAA - SAN
1 stop25h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,591
Wed 7/247:00 amSAN - MAA
3 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/81:50 amMAA - SAN
2 stops28h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,614
Fri 8/210:40 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/168:40 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops30h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,633
Fri 7/264:27 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops45h 53mQatar Airways
Fri 8/94:20 amMAA - SAN
2 stops29h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,664

One-way flights to Chennai from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from San Diego to Chennai. Users in need of a round-trip flight from San Diego to Chennai instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Fri 8/210:40 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$733
Fri 8/21:59 pmSAN - MAA
3 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$773
Thu 6/68:21 amSAN - MAA
3 stops46h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$779
Fri 6/710:24 amSAN - MAA
3 stops44h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$881
Fri 6/710:00 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops48h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$891
Sat 6/298:45 amSAN - MAA
3 stops34h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$906
Sat 6/298:28 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops35h 37mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,041
Thu 6/610:37 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops39h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,074
Fri 8/28:05 pmSAN - MAA
1 stop42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,502

Find flights from San Diego to Chennai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.

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SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Thu 7/25

2 stops38h 15m

Chennai

Thu 8/8

2 stops32h 32m

$1,565

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 7/24

2 stops37h 40m

Chennai

Thu 8/8

2 stops32h 32m

$1,588

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Wed 7/24

3 stops39h 15m

Chennai

Thu 8/8

2 stops28h 32m

$1,614

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 7/26

2 stops45h 53m

Chennai

Fri 8/9

2 stops29h 13m

$1,664

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 6/14

2 stops49h 35m

Chennai

Fri 6/28

2 stops52h 32m

$1,694

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 6/14

2 stops44h 45m

Chennai

Sat 6/29

2 stops53h 19m

$2,106

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 6/14

2 stops67h 29m

Chennai

Sat 6/29

3 stops42h 31m

$2,175

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Mon 6/10

2 stops46h 25m

Chennai

Fri 8/16

2 stops28h 25m

$2,249

San DiegoChennai

SAN - MAA

SANMAA

San Diego

Fri 7/26

2 stops39h 30m

Chennai

Fri 8/9

3 stops43h 59m

$2,770

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When is the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Chennai. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Chennai, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Chennai. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Chennai flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chennai by month

Plan your trip from San Diego to Chennai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Diego to Chennai is currently $953 while a round-trip flight costs $1,936. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chennai (average of $987). Flying from San Diego to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,695). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,100

February

$1,083

March

$1,096

April

$1,108

May

$1,208

June

$1,695

July

$1,504

August

$1,150

September

$987

October

$1,052

November

$1,205

December

$1,561

Temperature and rainfall in Chennai by month

Plan your trip to Chennai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MAA

Temperature

77 - 91.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated April 29, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Lufthansa, American Airlines and British Airways from San Diego to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
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Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

One of best experience of long flights. Crews were nice, boarding process was easy..

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

One of best experience of long flights. Crews were nice, boarding process was easy..

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,458 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

One of best experience of long flights. Crews were nice, boarding process was easy..

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,834 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

One of best experience of long flights. Crews were nice, boarding process was easy..

Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,377 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

One of best experience of long flights. Crews were nice, boarding process was easy..

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,883 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,479 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

One of best experience of long flights. Crews were nice, boarding process was easy..

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Chennai for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Chennai for under $1,600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air Canada for just $1,565, but on average you can expect to pay $1,892.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Chennai round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($1,565), Qatar Airways ($1,664), and Lufthansa ($1,694) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Chennai. Air Canada is priced at 2% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Chennai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $891. Users have also found prices from $906 and $1,041 on Lufthansa and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Chennai?

    Consider Air France, British Airways or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from San Diego to Chennai.

  • What does SAN to MAA mean?

    San Diego Airport is SAN and Chennai Airport is MAA. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Chennai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Chennai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Chennai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Chennai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Chennai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Chennai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Chennai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Chennai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Chennai flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Chennai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/28.

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Top 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Chennai

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Air FranceCheapest$1,393Average$2,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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