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Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Chennai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Los Angeles to Chennai

August 30 - September 22

Cheapest
Best

LAX - Chennai

$1,109

$923

Round trip

October 11 - October 26

LAX - Chennai

$1,119

$968

Round trip

August 23 - September 16

Earliest

LAX - Chennai

$1,098

$969

Round trip

August 23 - September 17

Earliest

LAX - Chennai

$1,098

$969

Round trip

August 23 - September 18

Earliest

LAX - Chennai

$1,098

$969

Round trip

August 23 - September 19

Earliest

LAX - Chennai

$1,098

$969

Round trip

August 25 - September 17

LAX - Chennai

$1,109

$969

Round trip

August 25 - September 18

LAX - Chennai

$1,098

$969

Round trip

August 25 - September 19

LAX - Chennai

$1,098

$969

Round trip

August 25 - September 20

LAX - Chennai

$1,098

$969

Round trip

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai

Flights from Los Angeles to Chennai cover a substantial distance of 14,437 km, classifying this as a long-haul international journey. Right now, fares for this route are typically $785–$1541, with a median of $1091. Current fares are significantly below the typical level, however, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price.
When considering cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chennai, you'll find that the cheapest time to fly is often in April, with a median fare of $740. Other economical months include February, where the median fare is $798, and December, with a median fare of $818.
For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were for direct flights from Los Angeles to Chennai. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route show up several times a week, suggesting a regular cadence of price changes.
A typical journey from Los Angeles to Chennai, including connections, takes approximately 40h 25m. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the necessity of multiple stopovers for most itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Chennai

Regular price: $977 - $1,739

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $977 to $1739. The current lowest deal is $923 with Singapore Airlines, for travel from August 30 to September 22.

now $923

Low $977

High $1,739

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Chennai

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chennai is April, with a median price of $740. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1558. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $740

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,558

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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chennai

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Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Chennai

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Chennai

Cathay Pacific

Los Angeles (LAX) - Chennai (MAA)

Cathay Pacific

$1,066

$1,018

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Chennai

Cathay Pacific

Los Angeles (LAX) - Chennai (MAA)

Cathay Pacific

$1,055

$1,032

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Chennai

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Los Angeles (LAX) - Chennai (MAA)

Cathay Pacific

$1,055

$1,033

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Chennai

Cathay Pacific

Los Angeles (LAX) - Chennai (MAA)

Cathay Pacific

$1,066

$1,033

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Chennai

Cathay Pacific

Los Angeles (LAX) - Chennai (MAA)

Cathay Pacific

$1,071

$1,063

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Chennai

Cathay Pacific

Los Angeles (LAX) - Chennai (MAA)

Cathay Pacific

$1,081

$998

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai

20 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 23

$1,333  →  $1,077

19%

21 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 24

$1,333  →  $1,077

19%

22 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 25

$1,333  →  $1,077

19%

19 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 27

$1,338  →  $1,121

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Chennai

Los Angeles - Chennai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Chennai are below the typical level at $923.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $740

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $740.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 40h 25m

The median flight duration from Los Angeles to Chennai is 40 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

The route from Los Angeles to Chennai is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Singapore Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal for $923 was found on Singapore Airlines via kiwi for August 30-September 22.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai appear regularly, about 0.33 deals per day.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$968

Chennai main airports to arrive at

Chennai International (MAA)

Cheapest

Chennai International Airport is a good choice for travelers flying from Los Angeles to Chennai.

📍 ~20 km from Chennai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$921

Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative

Bengaluru International (BLR)

Cheapest

Bengaluru International is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and frequent flight options.

📍 ~260 km from Chennai (requires approximately 5-6 hours of ground travel)

💸 Flights from ~$938

Tirupati (TIR)

Tirupati is the closest alternative airport to Chennai, convenient for domestic connections despite limited international options.

📍 ~115 km from Chennai

💸 Flights from ~$1142

Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ)

Tiruchirappalli International offers significant international connectivity to Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

📍 ~320 km from Chennai

💸 Flights from ~$1128

Rajiv Gandhi International (HYD)

Rajiv Gandhi International is a massive international hub with diverse airline options, excellent for long-haul flights.

📍 ~500 km from Chennai (usually requires a long train journey or separate flight)

💸 Flights from ~$959

Coimbatore International (CJB)

Coimbatore International is a major regional hub with a strong domestic network, suitable for South Indian destinations.

📍 ~430 km from Chennai

💸 Flights from ~$1192

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Sep 21

Chennai, India

90% AI deal score

$6,265

$4,649

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90% AI deal score

$6,531

$4,683

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$6,550

$4,683

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$6,280

$4,683

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90% AI deal score

$6,224

$4,683

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90% AI deal score

$6,280

$4,683

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Chennai, India

90% AI deal score

$6,378

$4,683

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90% AI deal score

$6,294

$4,683

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90% AI deal score

$6,395

$4,692

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89% AI deal score

$6,224

$4,691

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Chennai, India

86% AI deal score

$6,880

$5,321

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Chennai, India

85% AI deal score

$6,364

$5,015

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Chennai, India

84% AI deal score

$6,321

$5,318

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Chennai, India

84% AI deal score

$6,459

$5,351

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Chennai, India

84% AI deal score

$6,425

$5,351

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Chennai, India

84% AI deal score

$6,652

$5,351

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Chennai, India

84% AI deal score

$6,333

$5,351

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Chennai, India

84% AI deal score

$6,605

$5,351

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Chennai, India

83% AI deal score

$6,158

$5,351

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Chennai, India

83% AI deal score

$6,584

$5,351

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Chennai, India

83% AI deal score

$6,049

$5,351

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Chennai, India

83% AI deal score

$6,288

$5,351

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Chennai, India

83% AI deal score

$6,173

$5,351

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Chennai, India

83% AI deal score

$6,173

$5,351

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Chennai, India

82% AI deal score

$6,376

$5,301

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82% AI deal score

$6,347

$5,308

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Chennai, India

82% AI deal score

$6,363

$5,323

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Chennai, India

82% AI deal score

$5,874

$5,334

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82% AI deal score

$5,875

$5,351

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Chennai, India

82% AI deal score

$6,201

$5,351

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Chennai, India

82% AI deal score

$5,978

$5,351

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Jul 28

Chennai, India

82% AI deal score

$6,099

$5,351

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Chennai, India

82% AI deal score

$6,224

$5,583

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Chennai, India

81% AI deal score

$6,266

$5,301

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Chennai, India

81% AI deal score

$6,311

$5,322

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Chennai, India

81% AI deal score

$5,759

$5,351

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Chennai, India

81% AI deal score

$5,787

$5,351

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Chennai, India

81% AI deal score

$6,146

$5,598

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Chennai, India

80% AI deal score

$6,329

$5,526

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Chennai, India

80% AI deal score

$5,865

$5,598

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,378

$5,321

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,364

$5,321

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,389

$5,321

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,367

$5,321

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,364

$5,321

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,425

$5,321

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,378

$5,321

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,429

$5,321

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,389

$5,321

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,425

$5,321

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,366

$5,321

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,383

$5,321

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,350

$5,321

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,346

$5,321

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,362

$5,321

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,349

$5,321

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,345

$5,321

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,378

$5,327

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,425

$5,329

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$6,099

$5,713

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79% AI deal score

$20,109

$18,225

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Chennai, India

79% AI deal score

$2,285

$2,155

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79% AI deal score

$2,279

$2,156

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Chennai, India

78% AI deal score

$6,339

$5,321

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Chennai, India

78% AI deal score

$6,298

$5,321

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78% AI deal score

$6,280

$5,321

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Chennai, India

78% AI deal score

$6,339

$5,321

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Chennai, India

78% AI deal score

$6,299

$5,321

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Chennai, India

78% AI deal score

$6,280

$5,321

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Chennai, India

78% AI deal score

$6,339

$5,321

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Chennai, India

78% AI deal score

$6,298

$5,321

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Chennai, India

78% AI deal score

$6,339

$5,321

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Chennai, India

78% AI deal score

$6,333

$5,321

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Chennai, India

78% AI deal score

$6,322

$5,321

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Chennai, India

78% AI deal score

$6,311

$5,321

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Chennai, India

78% AI deal score

$6,331

$5,321

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Chennai, India

78% AI deal score

$5,896

$5,820

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78% AI deal score

$5,943

$5,831

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78% AI deal score

$6,237

$5,896

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78% AI deal score

$19,856

$18,612

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Chennai, India

78% AI deal score

$2,285

$2,206

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77% AI deal score

$6,235

$5,447

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77% AI deal score

$5,896

$5,843

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77% AI deal score

$20,167

$19,632

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77% AI deal score

$20,167

$19,632

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77% AI deal score

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$2,257

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76% AI deal score

$6,150

$5,446

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Chennai, India

76% AI deal score

$6,190

$5,447

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76% AI deal score

$6,209

$5,517

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Chennai, India

76% AI deal score

$6,152

$5,572

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76% AI deal score

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$5,572

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76% AI deal score

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$5,572

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76% AI deal score

$6,179

$5,572

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76% AI deal score

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$5,572

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76% AI deal score

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$5,572

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76% AI deal score

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76% AI deal score

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76% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chennai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across various airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you decide on an optimal booking window. Weekday bookings might also offer different pricing.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover more economical flight options or different schedules. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in the additional transportation time and cost to your final destination.