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      Compare San Diego International to Chennai flight deals

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      Flight deals from San Diego International to Chennai

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International to Chennai? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Chennai.R 8,661 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,661, select.
      Chennai.R 9,088 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,088, select.
      Chennai.R 9,355 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,355, select.
      Chennai.R 9,782 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,782, select.
      Chennai.R 10,398 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Aug.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 3 Aug, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,398, select.
      Chennai.R 10,399 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,399, select.
      Chennai.R 13,084 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,084, select.
      Chennai.R 13,165 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 29 Jul, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,165, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from San Diego International to Chennai found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Chennai

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Chennai flights are currently cheapest in September.
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      Oct
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      Nov
      from R 9,088
      Dec
      from R 9,782
      Jan
      from R 10,399
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      Jun
      from R 13,084
      Jul
      from R 13,165
      Aug
      from R 10,398

      San Diego International to Chennai: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from San Diego International to Chennai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chennai.

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      San Diego to Chennai: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 8,661
      Cheapest month to flySeptember

      Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Chennai: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Chennai is R 17,202. 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 San Diego International to Chennai. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 17,202.
      As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego International to Chennai.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Chennai is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Chennai Airport on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego 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, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chennai.

      Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know

      • The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Diego.

      • Your SAN to MAA flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

      • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

      • Opt for a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Chennai Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a popular stopover on the SAN to MAA route.

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chennai Airport (MAA)

      • At the moment, R 8,661 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 17,202. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

      • To score cheap tickets from SAN to MAA, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

      • If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from San Diego International Airport to Chennai Airport.

      • Snapping up cheap flights from SAN to MAA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.

      • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Diego International Airport to Chennai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

      Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

      • You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

      • 74% of flights that leave from San Diego International Airport make it to their destination on time.

      • San Diego International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • The journey when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.

      • Have an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Chennai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SAN:

      Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)

      • If you're landing on a late San Diego International Airport to Chennai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MAA:

      • Pick up a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are popular outlets you can book with here.

      • To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Chennai Airport about three weeks before your trip.

      Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai

      • Chennai Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Chennai. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.

      • Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

      When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)

      • January is the busiest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Chennai in September.

      • Lock in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Chennai Airport for May if you want to go to Chennai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).

      • January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAN to MAA sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

      Explore more of India

      • You've seen Chennai, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel around 290 kilometres west to Bengaluru to check off its must-visit sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, there's plenty to keep you busy.

      • Coimbatore is another essential stop in India and is around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai. No trip is complete without a visit to Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.

      Plan the rest of your trip from San Diego to Chennai

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.