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₹ 45,430 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chennai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Chennai departing on 25/8. 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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Cheapest return fare
₹ 112,772
Typical prices: ₹ 126,940-₹ 89,113
Cathay Pacific
Thu 16/7Sat 22/8
LAX - MAA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 45,430
Typical prices: ₹ 37,307-₹ 60,920
Singapore Airlines
Tue 25/8
LAX - MAA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from ₹ 112,772 (return)
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Los Angeles and Chennai. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg ₹ 127,968 (return)
Shortest trip • 21h 17m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 26% 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, 16 Jul - Sat, 22 Aug
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 23:35
LAX
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MAA
21h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 11:15
MAA
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LAX
22h 55m
1 stop
₹ 112,772Cathay Pacific
Mon, 13 Jul - Sat, 22 Aug
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:20 - 23:35
LAX
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MAA
21h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 11:15
MAA
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LAX
22h 55m
1 stop
₹ 112,867Cathay Pacific
Wed, 17 Jun - Tue, 18 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
16:20 - 02:40
LAX
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MAA
21h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 14:00
MAA
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LAX
22h 10m
1 stop
₹ 113,056Qatar Airways
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
19:30 - 02:40
LAX
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MAA
42h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 14:00
MAA
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LAX
22h 10m
1 stop
₹ 113,150Qatar Airways
Wed, 29 Jul - Tue, 17 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:25 - 11:10
LAX
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MAA
33h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:15 - 16:50
MAA
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LAX
47h 05m
2 stops
₹ 113,339Multiple Airlines
Tue, 25 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
23:59 - 02:25
LAX
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MAA
37h 56m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 00:52
MAA
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LAX
45h 17m
2 stops
₹ 113,433Etihad Airways
Sun, 23 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
16:20 - 02:50
LAX
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MAA
22h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 21:59
MAA
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LAX
30h 09m
2 stops
₹ 113,528Qatar Airways
Wed, 26 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:50 - 09:20
LAX
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MAA
23h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:15 - 17:12
MAA
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LAX
30h 27m
2 stops
₹ 113,622Multiple Airlines
Sat, 22 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
16:20 - 02:40
LAX
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MAA
21h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 14:00
MAA
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LAX
22h 10m
1 stop
₹ 113,717Qatar Airways
Fri, 21 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:50 - 09:20
LAX
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MAA
23h 00m
1 stop
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23:45 - 20:30
MAA
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LAX
33h 15m
2 stops
₹ 113,811Multiple Airlines
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 July.

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 August, where tickets cost ₹ 80,282 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 163,775 and ₹ 130,056 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 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight₹ 45,430
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (19% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Chennai was ₹ 45,430 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 112,772 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of ₹ 142,494 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 136,183 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • 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 3 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.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1511 reviews
8.0Entertainment
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
8.6Crew
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Food was terrible , uncomfortable seats, WiFi did not work, will never fly Singapore again.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
LAX - NRT
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Food was terrible , uncomfortable seats, WiFi did not work, will never fly Singapore again.

I had ordered vegetarian food. What I was presented was extremely dissatisfying and not up to the mark. I pretty much did not eat entire 19 hours. For.an airline voted as best in business, it was extremely disappointing. Seats were not comfortable to sleep. Entertainment system didn’t have much choice. WiFi didn’t work for more than half the time. Cabin crew were also difficult to understand. A bit of diversity like Emirates crew would go a long way.

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

I wish there was a little more leg room between the seats. The recline was good and seats overall were comfortable. I also didn’t like the 2-4-2 configuration.

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

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

Best service airline. The cabin crew is attentive and friendly. Inflight entertainment system is good

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

I love to travel again and again in Emirates. Keep up the good work.

Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

Frequently flyer number should and could have been put on at the time of booking as I gave the number when booking.

Very attentive crews Flight was very smooth and safe Only little disappointment was the slight delay of departure (~30 minutes ) which rarely happen with CX flights

Not at all satisfactory. I had stomach upsets after taking food. Quality of Asian vegetarian meal was awful. Further there was no snacks/ fruits/ biscuits available as in between snacks.. only peanuts and pitzels.. except courteous staff rest of my experience was far from satisfactory

Staff was very courteous. Plane was clean and quite spacious even in the last rows. Veg food could have been better.

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

The crew and the food were excellent. The plane was kept quite clean.

Crew were not engaging. Only engaged if requested. Food taste was mediocre

I booked wheel chair for my mother but she was told to walk by herself in the middle of her way to the gate. She had to board a connecting flight under a time crunch and this was unfair to leave her to walk. Other than that they had no complains about anything else.

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

My seat had many issues. First the chair was broken where reclining was difficult. My usb plug was also broken so charging was impossible.

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