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Flight deals from Los Angeles to Chennai Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Chennai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,721. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chennai.$1,261 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,261, select.
Chennai.$1,261 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,261, select.
Chennai.$1,303 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chennai on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,303, select.
Chennai.$1,346 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,346, select.
Chennai.$1,346 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,346, select.
Chennai.$1,425 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,425, select.
Chennai.$1,474 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,474, select.
Chennai.$1,487 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,487, select.
Chennai.$1,672 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Mon, 28 Dec.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,672, select.
Chennai.$1,676 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,676, select.
Chennai.$1,700 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May, returning Sat, 30 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,700, select.
Chennai.$1,721 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Apr, returning Fri, 17 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,721, select.
Chennai.$1,838 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Sun, 27 Dec.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Chennai on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,838, select.
Chennai.$1,862 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Chennai on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,862, select.
Chennai.$1,949 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Chennai on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,949, select.
Chennai.$2,006 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chennai on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,006, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in September.
Mar
from $2,058
Apr
from $1,721
May
from $1,700
Jun
from $2,210
Jul
from $2,206
Aug
from $1,862
Sep
from $1,261
Oct
from $1,346
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Dec
from $2,464
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Los Angeles to Chennai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

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Cheapest month to flySeptember

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9.37 km from city centre
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$325
Per night
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Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Chennai is $1,261. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles to Chennai. But we found flights with one stop from $1,261.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Los Angeles to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chennai is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Chennai Airport on Wednesday, 2 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Los Angeles and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chennai is Cathay Pacific .

Travelling from Los Angeles to Chennai International Airport (MAA): What you need to know

  • The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles. Chennai International Airport is located in Chennai.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Los Angeles to MAA.

  • Peak months like December or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • We make it simple to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to MAA that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LAX and MAA include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • LAX is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to Chennai International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:

  • Los Angeles International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart LAX land on time.

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • VNY is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to MAA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:

About Chennai International Airport (MAA)

Getting from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Chennai. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or taxi depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.

  • It'll take around 1 hour if you're using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chennai International Airport (MAA)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Chennai International Airport is $604. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,261. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to MAA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Los Angeles to Chennai International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Los Angeles to MAA by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Find a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Chennai International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Chennai International Airport (MAA)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Chennai International Airport (MAA). January is when most people travel to Chennai. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in September.

  • When booking your Los Angeles to MAA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Chennai, with temperatures ranging from 28ºC to 37ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Chennai International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC and 28ºC.

More about Chennai

  • After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Chennai International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chennai:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Chennai itinerary.

Explore more of India

  • Chennai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. Around 274 kilometres west of Chennai, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.

  • Around 257 kilometres southwest of Chennai, Salem is another favourite stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point).

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