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Flight deals from Los Angeles International to Chennai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International to Chennai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chennai.R 5,559 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,559, select.
Chennai.R 5,571 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Mar.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,571, select.
Chennai.R 5,587 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,587, select.
Chennai.R 6,371 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,371, select.
Chennai.R 6,482 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,482, select.
Chennai.R 7,564 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,564, select.
Chennai.R 8,634 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,634, select.
Chennai.R 10,570 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,570, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Chennai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in April.
Feb
from R 7,564
Mar
from R 5,571
Apr
from R 5,559
May
from R 6,371
Jun
from R 8,634
Jul
from R 6,482
Aug
from R 5,587
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Oct
from R 10,570
Nov
from R 11,323
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Los Angeles International to Chennai: Alternative routes

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Los Angeles to Chennai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundR 5,583
Cheapest month to flyApril

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Chennai is R 11,668. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Los Angeles International to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 11,668.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Los Angeles International to Chennai.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Chennai is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai Airport on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Los Angeles International Airport and Chennai Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chennai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chennai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Cathay Pacific offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

  • Chennai is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LAX to MAA flight.

  • Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LAX and MAA:

    • Dubai Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • R 5,559 is currently the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 11,618. These prices may change depending on demand.

  • It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from LAX to MAA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.

  • Getting cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LAX to MAA.

  • Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • You'll find LAX at One World Way.

  • Los Angeles International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that take off from LAX arrive at their destination without delay.

  • Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.

  • Looking for a handy hotel near LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • If you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near MAA:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chennai and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Chennai Airport around three weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

  • Chennai Airport to the centre of Chennai has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.

When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Chennai in April.

  • The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.

Explore more of India

  • You've seen Chennai, now it's time to discover more of India. Travel around 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its must-visit sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in India, head for Coimbatore, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are highlights.

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