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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop₹ 56,808
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop₹ 73,867
San Diego
San Diego2 stops₹ 118,551
San Jose
San Jose2 stops₹ 119,677
Sacramento
Sacramento2 stops₹ 113,355

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October

High season

May

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₹ 34,899
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Chennai to San Francisco

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be July, August and September. The cheapest month to fly from Chennai is February.
  • Morning departure is around 5% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

Top 5 airlines serving from Chennai to California

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3331 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
7.9Food
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Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

10.0 ExcellentAna, Jan 2025BOG - MIA
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Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

They were very pleasant and helpful. My husband and I were sitted apart. We asked if we could be seated together were told flight ws fuly booked but would try. After a while they were able to make it work we got seats together. Their food is good and attendents are very friendly/helpful.

The crew were friendly, dressed professionally and helpful when needed. The food was good to very good. The seats were comfortable and entertainment selections were excellent.   For that long of a flight Athens to Newark Economy is a little tight and the space became uncomfortable about mid-way. Next time I would try and get a Premium Economy seat. Especially for the return flight when one can be less enthused and tired. On the way to a vacation enthusiasm can outweigh discomfort.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The seats were very comfortable and spacious. The entertainment was amazing, and so was the food!

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

I very much liked and appreciated the service on board. The seating arrangement in Business feels uncomfortable. It's not made for tall people, in any case.

Great airline. Excellent service, good food & lots of TV movies/shows to choose from.

I was a member of Krisflyer for ten years, but my last flight to Tokyo was a disaster. I had to stand in line for four hours before check-in because they were late opening the counter, and there were more than 50 people behind me. The plane was extremely small, and the food could have been better. When I dropped off my stroller before boarding the plane, I expected to receive it upon exiting for my transfer. However, they returned the stroller to the checked baggage because they said I was late getting off the plane. Of course, I was late; they assigned me a seat at the back of the aircraft, and I was traveling with a baby! The worst part was when I arrived in Jakarta. They damaged my stroller and refused to approve my claim, so I had to pay for stroller rental because of the damage they caused. I don’t know what happened to Singapore Airlines, but I felt like I was flying with a budget airline.

Everything was good except food , food choices was very less. Washrooms were closed.overall good experience.

Crews were very caring and polite. Washroom was surprisingly clean. Overall experience was good , only food choices was very limited. Thanks

Flight was delayed by baggage loading onto the plane. This was attributed to "inclement weather" (some moderate rain) which could be said to be beyond the airline's control, but the problematic part was that the plane was boarded and doors shut so that passengers sat in a cramped plane with rising temperature (full flight) for an hour. The airline was aware of the status of baggage loading, they could have deferred boarding to keep passengers comfortable.

Food option Hindu veg to Hindu non veg request was unheard

This flight was 16 hours and they made it very tolerable. Seats were comfortable and the staff very accommodating. I had plenty of inflight entertainment. Food was very good.

Service excellent would chose Singapore airlines as my first choice

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

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

They did not provide free WiFi, It could be purchased for, I think, around $25, This seemed excessive.

Less than average, low level of shared required information needed during the transfer from airport to another, also the used team during boarding In Indianapolis station is Not Professional

Reliable, great value, but not outstanding in any aspect. This is similar to the experience you get in most international carriers like Etihad or Delta.

Flight got diverted because of an emergency and the crew were fantastic and probably saved that passenger’s life. While in emergency landing some measures could have been taken to prevent additional delays. In general not great experience with BA. I used to fly BA years ago all the time, very disappointed by the whole experience, seats were tight, bathrooms tight.

Business class area too small and chair and equipment not comfortable .

Lost my luggage in London Was double charged for luggage

Boarding could have been better organized. The one member of staff disappeared for a while so boarding by group relied on honesty.

I never made this flight but the staff helped to get me rebooked (see previous review)

No land services during boarding, specially while moving from terminal to another

Even the carry-ons were not allowed and upon getting down, we had the wait for the longest time for the baggage to put on the jet aisle. We had a short connection which British Airways kept changing and made out entire experience poor. I would never fly BA again.

Extremely bad experience compared to Vistara. No priority in check in, no priority for boarding. No upgrade. Seat selection is paid. Curtains were dirty. Demo bag was dirty. Warmth of the crew was missing.

Inflight Services are poor compared to other airlines. They do not offer even water during 15 hr flight. Food is little in portion and I had food poisoning after last meal ( rajma chawal)

Boarding at Mumbai airport was terrible, the staff had no idea how to handle it. It was chaos - and led to a delay

My seats that I paid for were changed last minute and I had to sit in uncomfortable chairs

It was far better than what others had led me to expect. I would fly with them again. Don't expect all features of the entertainment system to work.

This was a bery good experience as it was a newer plane . AI older plane bussiness class is bad .

What a pathetic plane it was. Entertainment system didn’t work. USB port was broken. There was a hole on top of folding serving table. Broken restrooms in the middle of flight.

Our seat monitor did not Not work either way going to Vietnam. I had a bulkhead seat with plenty of room, but with No monitor, it was a long flight with no movies. Fun was good, staff was Excellent.

I will never ever book air india in the future. I was with my family and at delhi airport I had to go through too with horrible experience. My 12 years daughter saud that she will never come bqck to india the way people treated us. There was no line for bags drop off since we checked online and print tag at their Kiosk as per email instruction. People working at the counter were so careless and rude. They were keep talking to each other than taking care the customers. I will not recommend anyone to fly via air india. I had horrible experience. Especially, the staff at checking counters was very very rude and careless. I have feeling if air india won't change the way they doing their operations they will out of business in a few years. Air hostes were not happy . I did not see a smile on anyone in the plane. I called twice for the assistance and no one showed up. I hope you will sene this to the Hire authority. I left a video with an another employee of air india who asked me about my experiences. I hope they will make some changes ASAP. Regars, Mohinder Kumar

Food quality deteriorated after Tata aquired the airline. No alcoholic drinks till last meal on a long haul 15 hour flight. Entertaiment systems needs a complete overhaul.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights from Chennai to California found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/6Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
22h 55mMAA-SFO
5/8Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
22h 00mSFO-MAA
₹ 56,808
25/6Wed
1 stopAir India
22h 10mMAA-SFO
10/9Wed
1 stopAir India
35h 20mSFO-MAA
₹ 64,861
25/6Wed
1 stopAir India
33h 45mMAA-SFO
10/9Wed
1 stopAir India
23h 55mSFO-MAA
₹ 64,948
23/6Mon
1 stopSingapore Airlines
22h 55mMAA-SFO
2/8Sat
1 stopSingapore Airlines
22h 00mSFO-MAA
₹ 72,568
17/3Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
43h 30mMAA-LAX
29/4Tue
2 stopsBritish Airways
27h 25mLAX-MAA
₹ 82,614
10/3Mon
2 stopsBritish Airways
40h 10mMAA-SFO
8/9Mon
2 stopsBritish Airways
36h 05mSFO-MAA
₹ 82,614
17/3Mon
1 stopEmirates
28h 40mMAA-SFO
20/3Thu
1 stopEmirates
27h 00mSFO-MAA
₹ 91,620
17/3Mon
1 stopEmirates
28h 40mMAA-SFO
17/9Wed
1 stopEmirates
20h 55mSFO-MAA
₹ 91,706
12/5Mon
2 stopsQatar Airways
31h 50mMAA-LAS
5/8Tue
2 stopsQatar Airways
27h 30mLAS-MAA
₹ 115,694
11/5Sun
2 stopsQatar Airways
31h 35mMAA-LAS
29/7Tue
2 stopsQatar Airways
27h 20mLAS-MAA
₹ 123,660

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chennai to California found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/6Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
22h 55mMAA-SFO
₹ 34,899
19/3Wed
2 stopsEtihad Airways
39h 48mMAA-SFO
₹ 39,748
31/3Mon
1 stopAir India
34h 40mMAA-SFO
₹ 50,832
2/4Wed
1 stopAir India
26h 35mMAA-SFO
₹ 50,919
19/3Wed
1 stopEmirates
22h 35mMAA-SFO
₹ 54,556
10/3Mon
1 stopEmirates
28h 40mMAA-SFO
₹ 54,643
11/3Tue
2 stopsQatar Airways
40h 25mMAA-SFO
₹ 62,350
16/4Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 15mMAA-SFO
₹ 62,436
11/2Tue
1 stopBritish Airways
24h 20mMAA-LAX
₹ 94,131
12/2Wed
1 stopBritish Airways
46h 00mMAA-SAN
₹ 95,516

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Last minute flights from Chennai to California

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 Chennai to California that are departing in the next 10 days.
31/1Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
28h 00mMAA-SFO
15/5Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
35h 30mSFO-MAA
₹ 78,976
31/1Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
28h 00mMAA-SFO
16/5Fri
multi-stopCathay Pacific
22h 45mSFO-MAA
₹ 85,818
3/2Mon
multi-stopKLM
26h 10mMAA-SFO
17/2Mon
multi-stopKLM
32h 35mSFO-MAA
₹ 91,100
31/1Fri
multi-stop
28h 00mMAA-SFO
1/2Sat
multi-stop
40h 55mSFO-MAA
₹ 99,240
3/2Mon
multi-stopAir India
37h 30mMAA-SFO
17/2Mon
multi-stopAir India
25h 40mSFO-MAA
₹ 109,805
1/2Sat
multi-stopAir India
27h 35mMAA-SFO
16/5Fri
multi-stopAir India
24h 25mSFO-MAA
₹ 111,537
2/2Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 11mMAA-SFO
26/5Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 10mSFO-MAA
₹ 156,048
2/2Sun
multi-stopEmirates
22h 35mMAA-SFO
26/5Mon
multi-stopEmirates
20h 55mSFO-MAA
₹ 162,196
1/2Sat
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
45h 37mMAA-SFO
16/5Fri
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
34h 22mSFO-MAA
₹ 223,247
1/2Sat
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
43h 56mMAA-SFO
16/5Fri
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
34h 22mSFO-MAA
₹ 233,465

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