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₹ 49,222 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Chennai

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Cheap Flight Deals from San Diego to Chennai (SAN-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Diego 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.

Recent return flight deals from San Diego to Chennai

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Chennai.
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Singapore Airlines Logo
20:50 - 22:00SAN-MAA
36h 40m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
23:25 - 07:34MAA-SAN
44h 39m2 stops
₹ 96,316Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 20 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
17:58 - 00:10SAN-MAA
41h 42m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
01:55 - 20:36MAA-SAN
31h 11m2 stops
₹ 99,211Lufthansa
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Sat, 17 May - Thu, 22 May
Emirates Logo
07:05 - 08:05SAN-MAA
36h 30m2 stops
Emirates Logo
03:45 - 20:04MAA-SAN
28h 49m2 stops
₹ 99,467Emirates
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Mon, 20 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
06:33 - 00:15SAN-MAA
29h 12m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:30 - 22:17MAA-SAN
33h 17m2 stops
₹ 108,579Cathay Pacific
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Sat, 10 May - Fri, 30 May
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17:58 - 00:10SAN-MAA
41h 42m2 stops
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19:50 - 15:25MAA-SAN
32h 05m2 stops
₹ 110,793
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Sat, 17 May - Fri, 23 May
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06:33 - 00:15SAN-MAA
29h 12m2 stops
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01:30 - 07:39MAA-SAN
42h 39m2 stops
₹ 116,414
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Sat, 10 May - Fri, 30 May
British Airways Logo
16:40 - 03:30SAN-MAA
22h 20m1 stop
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 20:42MAA-SAN
49h 37m2 stops
₹ 120,586British Airways
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Mon, 20 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
British Airways Logo
06:20 - 10:05SAN-MAA
39h 15m3 stops
British Airways Logo
05:35 - 21:12MAA-SAN
28h 07m2 stops
₹ 139,577British Airways
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Thu, 12 Jun - Thu, 19 Jun
Emirates Logo
10:43 - 20:30SAN-MAA
45h 17m2 stops
Emirates Logo
09:50 - 22:44MAA-SAN
49h 24m2 stops
₹ 216,562Emirates
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Wed, 11 Jun - Wed, 9 Jul
Cathay Pacific Logo
07:39 - 00:15SAN-MAA
28h 06m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
01:30 - 23:42MAA-SAN
58h 42m2 stops
₹ 416,091Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 11 Jul - Fri, 25 Jul
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Chennai flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Chennai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Diego to Chennai, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Chennai back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Chennai is August, where tickets cost ₹ 96,571 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 213,922 and ₹ 147,923 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Chennai, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low season

March

High season

June

Cheapest flight

₹ 49,222
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Diego to Chennai

When to book flights from San Diego to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego 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 San Diego to Chennai

  • What is the most preferred means of transport to the city center from Chennai Airport?

    Transportation services that provide shuttles to and from airports have been around for quite some time and are popular. Affordable and convenient, the Chennai MAA Airport Shuttle service is an excellent option for travelers.

  • Are there rental car companies inside Chennai Airport?

    There are several automobile rental businesses accessible at Chennai Airport. They consist of companies such as Avis, Hertz, and SS Travels. They may be found on the other side of the airport from the parking garage.

  • Is there a place to sleep at San Diego Airport?

    You may bring a pillow or blanket if you sleep on the floor, although most sitting options include armrests. There are check-in counters and chairs without armrests in the baggage claim area and the northwest corner of Terminal 2 for those who want to nap before their flight.

  • Are there parking services at San Diego Airport?

    Three miles north of downtown San Diego is where you will find San Diego International Airport. On-site parking is available at San Diego International Airport in two authorized lots or garages: Terminal 1 Parking and Long Term Parking. Moreover, the airport is home to two Curbside Valet Terminals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Chennai was ₹ 578 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 1,131 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Chennai?

    On your way to Chennai, you’ll fly out from San Diego. You’ll be landing at Chennai.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Chennai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Chennai?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Chennai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego with another airline.

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

  • The Aspire Lounge at San Diego International Airport (SAN) is available to all passengers leaving from terminal 2, regardless of the travel class or airline they are flying with. Guests staying in this lounge have access to various amenities, such as free high-speed Internet access, complimentary showers, specialized work rooms and facilities, and a comprehensive food and beverage selection.
  • At San Diego International Airport, nursing mothers have designated areas to use as breastfeeding rooms. There is one room located behind a security checkpoint in Terminal 1, and there are two rooms located behind checkpoints in Terminal 2. In addition to a place to wash one's hands, each space has a children's seat, comfortable seating, artwork, electrical outlets, and low-key illumination. While traveling through the airport, nursing mothers may utilize these rooms to locate a private location that is both quiet and isolated to use while they are feeding their children.
  • At San Diego International Airport, they make it simple for your animal companion to relieve themselves by supplying cutting-edge facilities developed just to satisfy that need. If traveling with a pet, you should stop at one of the seven designated Pet Relief Areas. These places have been provided fake grass, waste bags for pets, and even a fire hydrant to encourage participation in these activities.
  • There are two terminals at Chennai Airport (MAA): the international terminal, Anna, and the domestic terminal (Kamaraj). A space designated for administrative offices and dining is between the two, and an elevated travelator links the two floors. Despite the modifications, passengers claim that the facilities still have an old feel, with ineffective and delayed passenger processing and security, and unpleasant immigration and security officers.
  • Both the MAA and SAN airports are committed to providing excellent customer service. Passengers at these airports have a wide variety of options available to them in the hours before and after their flights. Services like wheelchair rentals and terminal maps come under this umbrella. Before, during, or after your trip, passengers are encouraged to approach any airport staff member with any questions, comments, or concerns they may have.

Top airline flying from San Diego to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego 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 San Diego 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.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
6.5Food
7.2Comfort
7.5Boarding
6.9Entertainment
8.0Crew
Airline reviews

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

8.0 ExcellentConstantine, Apr 2025LAX - LAS
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Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

Worst seats I’ve ever had !!! The seats were very narrow and uncomfortable and misaligned with the seats in front of mine leading to bottom of the seat in front of mine pressing on my legs for 15.5 hours !

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

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