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Cheapest return fare
£813
Typical prices: £664-£904
Etihad Airways
Sat 16/1Thu 25/2
LAX - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£446
Typical prices: £445-£829
Cathay Pacific
Wed 28/10
LAX - MAA • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Los Angeles and Chennai. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £1,031 (return)
Shortest trip • 21h 40m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 23% 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)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Los Angeles to Chennai

Sat, 16 Jan - Thu, 25 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
22:35 - 19:50LAX  Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
31h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 00:25MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles
45h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl
£813Etihad Airways
Mon, 4 Jan - Sat, 20 Feb
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23:33 - 19:50LAX  Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
30h 47m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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16:05 - 17:36MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles
63h 01m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
£821Etihad Airways
Fri, 15 Jan - Mon, 22 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
06:00 - 19:50LAX  Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
24h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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16:05 - 17:26MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles
38h 51m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
£832Etihad Airways
Fri, 15 Jan - Mon, 1 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
23:59 - 02:35LAX  Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
37h 06m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 17:26MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles
38h 51m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
£840Etihad Airways
Sat, 16 Jan - Sun, 28 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
22:35 - 19:50LAX  Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
31h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 17:26MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles
38h 51m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
£843Etihad Airways
Wed, 6 Jan - Tue, 23 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:40 - 21:25LAX  Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
45h 15m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:20 - 19:35MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles
44h 45m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl
£844Multiple Airlines
Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 29 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:45 - 00:35LAX  Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
36h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 16:30MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles
28h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£844Cathay Pacific
Fri, 6 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
23:59 - 15:05LAX  Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
49h 36m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
21:50 - 19:16MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles
34h 56m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl
£846Etihad Airways
Tue, 29 Dec - Sun, 14 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:45 - 00:35LAX  Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
36h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 17:30MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles
28h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£847Cathay Pacific
Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 29 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
22:45 - 00:35LAX  Los Angeles-MAA Chennai
36h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 16:30MAA  Chennai-LAX Los Angeles
28h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£848Cathay Pacific
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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?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Chennai from Los Angeles usually cost between £790 and £887 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £813 on Etihad Airways (20 Jan–28 Feb).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai is February, where tickets cost £773 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,455 and £1,004 respectively.

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

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 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Chennai

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£446
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to Chennai

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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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 £446 for a one-way ticket and £813 for a return.

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

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

  • 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.

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