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Cheapest return fare
₹ 99,381
Typical prices: ₹ 87,708-₹ 110,052
Etihad Airways
Thu 24/9Thu 1/10
LAX - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 50,500
Typical prices: ₹ 41,639-₹ 70,319
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Mon 21/9
LAX - MAA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from ₹ 99,381 (return)
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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Cheapest • Avg ₹ 125,068 (return)
Shortest trip • 21h 15m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chennai (LAX-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Los Angeles 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to Chennai

Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
10:12 - 15:05LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
40h 23m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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04:05 - 00:52MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
33h 17m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 99,381Etihad Airways
Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
10:50 - 02:40LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
27h 20m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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04:20 - 14:00MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
22h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
₹ 99,571Qatar Airways
Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
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16:20 - 02:50LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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04:20 - 23:24MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
31h 34m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl
₹ 99,952Qatar Airways
Tue, 20 Oct - Mon, 18 Jan
Etihad Airways Logo
23:40 - 08:25LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
44h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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16:10 - 17:19MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
38h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 100,715Etihad Airways
Fri, 25 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct
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23:30 - 22:00LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
34h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
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10:30 - 21:50MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
23h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
₹ 101,953Singapore Airlines
Mon, 21 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
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23:30 - 22:00LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
34h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi
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23:15 - 21:50MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
35h 05m1 stop Singapore Changi
₹ 101,953Singapore Airlines
Wed, 27 Jan - Wed, 17 Feb
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22:05 - 22:10LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
34h 35m1 stop Singapore Changi
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09:50 - 18:10MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
21h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi
₹ 102,049Singapore Airlines
Wed, 26 Aug - Sat, 26 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 23:35LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
21h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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00:50 - 22:00MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
33h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
₹ 103,001Cathay Pacific
Fri, 25 Sep - Sun, 8 Nov
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23:30 - 23:35LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
35h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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02:00 - 20:55MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
32h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
₹ 107,766Cathay Pacific
Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
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13:20 - 23:35LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
21h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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00:50 - 16:30MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
28h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
₹ 107,766Cathay Pacific
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Chennai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to Chennai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Chennai departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Chennai from Los Angeles usually cost between ₹ 82,325 and ₹ 114,435 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 99,381 on Etihad Airways (24 Sept–1 Oct).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chennai is February, where tickets cost ₹ 96,332 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 179,800 and ₹ 127,108 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Chennai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Chennai, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

₹ 50,500
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Los Angeles to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 Los Angeles to Chennai

  • How can I fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

    There are no direct flights available between LAX and MAA at this time. Most of the journeys you will find will require 2 layovers, typically in either Tokyo and New Delhi or at JFK airport and in Dubai. These routes are usually operated by multiple carriers such as ANA, Vistara, JetBlue, and Emirates.

  • What is the best way to get to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) from downtown Los Angeles?

    You can always drive your own car or take a taxi or a rideshare such as Uber or Lyft to the airport from downtown Los Angeles, but the traffic can be unpredictable. You can also take public transportation. You can take one of many bus lines from the LAX City Bus Center. Alternatively, you can take the metro C line.

  • How do I get to the Chennai city center from Chennai International Airport (MAA)?

    When you land in Chennai, you have a number of transport options to get to your final destination. The most reliable is probably a prepaid taxi that you can order at the booking kiosk in the airport. Rideshares like Uber and Ola also work in Chennai. You can also take the metro rail or the bus for your public transport options.

  • Are there any hotels near MAA?

    Yes, if you would like to stay close to the airport, there are plenty of hotels just a short distance away. You can choose from the Hotel Southern Comfort, Trident Hotel Chennai, Radisson Blu Hotel Chennai, and many more.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Chennai?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Chennai was ₹ 50,500 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 99,381 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to Chennai?

    Los Angeles airport is called Los Angeles and the only airport in Chennai is Chennai.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Chennai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Chennai?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Chennai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai, Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai are Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of ₹ 143,858 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 109,470 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Chennai

  • Are you going on a long trip to Chennai and need to park your car at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for the duration of your trip? You have several parking options to choose from. The most popular long-term parking option is the economy lot, but you can also choose from valet, premium, an electric vehicle lot, and regular terminal parking.
  • Did you arrive early to LAX and need to kill some time before your flight? You can check out the many public art exhibitions that are on display throughout the terminal. You can also enjoy live music and dance performances. Check the event calendar for what might be happening on the day of your flight.
  • Both the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the Chennai International Airport (MAA) offer services for travelers with limited mobility. They both offer wheelchair assistance prior to departure and after landing as well as accessible facilities onsite. Contact your airline in advance to let them know what services you will need to utilize.
  • It is a good idea to bring some of the local currency of your destination with you to Chennai. You can visit any cash exchange office at LAX. You can find these after security in Terminals 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and in the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
  • If you are renting a car upon your arrival at the Chennai International Airport (MAA), you have plenty of rental companies to choose from. The Aviation Express Airport Car rental is located onsite while many other companies are located just a short shuttle ride away.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1584 reviews
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Entertainment
8.3Boarding
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The friendliness of the attendants, and the quality of the service.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
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The friendliness of the attendants, and the quality of the service.

Food was terrible , uncomfortable seats, WiFi did not work, will never fly Singapore again.

A little more room from the reclining seat in the front of me.

They ran out of the second choice of food was stuck with fish

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

The crew and their service was top notch, but the plane itself seemed to be on the older side and worn out. Also, the food could’ve been better. 9 out of 10.

Excellent- a lot of food Disappointed with the premium economy pouch- did not have toothbrush and tooth paste or socks. Other airlines provide them

For an international flight, the service was average at best. It could have been significantly better, particularly with regard to the food quality and options. Additionally, having only two restrooms available for the entire Economy Class made the experience less comfortable and resulted in long wait times.

Despite the crew's rough day, they were all very focused and friendly. The flight was too short for a meal, so no rating on that. Re. the AA app. It still isn't ready for prime time. AA works with Cathy Pacific for international flights to LA and the Aa jump to PHX. But the AA app can't find my trip and this can be problematic with flight delays and regatings at LAX.

Was not able to board flight because boarding pass name did not match passport name and no one caught it.

Had a bad experience with crew member coming back Hong Kong to la the person next to me one of the passenger have taken video and picture of crew member the person that served meal young kid late 20' s 6 5'10 had attitude at his peak anything I asked for I don't know if it was bad day or racial I felt humiliated as people could see difference towards me I no problem with Cathy and my whole family never had one was very disappointed

Later on, when there was no more bottled water, the water we received had a strong chlorine/disinfectant odor. On my flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, there was a male flight attendant who had a mean attitude throughout the whole trip, and he was very impatient during meal service “Furthermore, we purchased a Hong Kong SIM card as part of our flight package, but we received no instructions—neither by email nor SMS—on how to activate or use it. Consequently, we were unable to use the service at all. We request a full refund, as this appears to be a deceptive charge

More tasty food particularly ethnic food. Staff didn’t respond to calls some of the time in premium economy.

Very bad Instead 22 hour it take me more that 35 hour to arrive from Los Angeles to Phuket and they changed my flight in Hong Kong to Shanghai china and in order to get my bag I was forced to vet china visa entrry

It was good. The planes needed to be updated though, they were dated and the entertainment systems were old. Service was amazing. The pre-booked meals were lacklustre.

Flew from lax economy on cathay 777. Seat configuration 3-4-3. When the forward seat reclines it feels like someone is leaning forward and staring you. If you are slightly big tray tables will touch your abdomen even with seats upright. AVOID this above 777 configuration at all cost for a long flight. However their Airbus 350 3-3-3 configuration felt spacious and Seats wider.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

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