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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 round-trip 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.
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8:40 pm - 8:35 amSAN-MAA
47h 25m2 stops
10:15 am - 7:49 pmMAA-SAN
46h 04m2 stops
$1,191Etihad Airways
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Wed, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 12
8:05 pm - 3:30 amSAN-MAA
42h 55m1 stop
5:35 am - 9:08 pmMAA-SAN
28h 03m2 stops
$1,387British Airways
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Wed, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 12
11:30 am - 7:20 amSAN-MAA
31h 20m3 stops
3:25 pm - 3:25 pmMAA-SAN
36h 30m2 stops
$1,397Lufthansa
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Wed, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 12
8:00 am - 12:10 amSAN-MAA
27h 40m2 stops
1:50 am - 10:10 amMAA-SAN
44h 50m2 stops
$1,504Air Canada
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Fri, Jun 28 - Mon, Jul 8
8:05 pm - 3:30 amSAN-MAA
42h 55m1 stop
5:35 am - 6:45 pmMAA-SAN
25h 40m1 stop
$1,527British Airways
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Wed, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 12
7:00 am - 10:45 amSAN-MAA
39h 15m2 stops
5:25 pm - 9:14 amMAA-SAN
52h 19m2 stops
$1,532
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Fri, Jun 28 - Tue, Jul 9
10:00 pm - 10:45 amSAN-MAA
48h 15m2 stops
5:25 pm - 10:10 amMAA-SAN
29h 15m2 stops
$1,539Air Canada
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Thu, Jun 20 - Wed, Jul 31
11:30 am - 8:55 amSAN-MAA
32h 55m3 stops
5:25 pm - 3:25 pmMAA-SAN
34h 30m2 stops
$1,615Lufthansa
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Fri, Jun 21 - Mon, Jul 22
11:30 am - 8:55 amSAN-MAA
32h 55m3 stops
1:50 am - 9:52 pmMAA-SAN
32h 32m2 stops
$1,795
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Fri, Jun 14 - Fri, Jun 28
6:30 pm - 10:20 amSAN-MAA
27h 20m2 stops
11:30 am - 7:30 pmMAA-SAN
44h 30m3 stops
$4,532Singapore Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28 - Tue, Jul 9

Flights from San Diego to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from San Diego to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Diego to Chennai, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Chennai back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Monday 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 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 September, where tickets cost $1,208 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $2,155 and $1,804 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Chennai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Chennai, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 48 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Chennai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Etihad Airways offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $961. KAYAK users also found San Diego to Chennai round-trip flights on Etihad Airways from $1,191 and on British Airways from $1,387.

How long does a flight from San Diego to Chennai take?

Flying to Chennai from San Diego requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 32h 11m.

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Low season

September

High season

June

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$807
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 40% increase in price.
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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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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 $807 for a one-way ticket and $1,191 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Chennai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chennai from San Diego.

  • 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?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Chennai, Singapore Airlines or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Chennai are Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,498 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,239 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and MAA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

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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.
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Top 5 airlines serving 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3915 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.3Entertainment
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On time take off and early arrival, what else can one want

10.0 ExcellentAli, May 2024JFK - DXB
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On time take off and early arrival, what else can one want

My last few flights with Emirates have always been delayed at least a half an hour. When my layover is only an hour and a half to two hours, 30 minutes makes a big difference. I’m going to check out other airlines.

we bought trip insurance from you and could not use it. 'underrated' only return 50 % of trip cost. my doctor told me i have stage 4 cancer and that I might not live till the end of the month..

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Staff didn’t care in business class. Closed the door on my mom while she was on the jetbridge and flight attendant told me she would make it from the connecting flight. They lied. My luggage was damaged on arrival. No success in filing damage claim.

Overall, the flight was comfortable without any serious issues. Transit through Frankfurt airport was a little confusing, but not too difficult if you follow the signs

Staff disappeared after dinner service until breakfast, no help with beds, no help running to our gate to catch connection cause flight was late, our luggage didn’t make it, took over 24 hours to get luggage to hotel, no compensation!!

Second time I took this flight, and they lost my luggage both times. Waiting for my suitcase now, last time it took two days to get it back.

Checked in is easy and it was a smooth flight from LAX to Munich

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

I wish the flight attendant was a little bit kinder

I always try to book flights that don’t charge for baggage. Yet I was charged $75 for this flight.

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

Horrible crowding on the seats, headphones provided did not fit or work in the entertainment center, seriously the most uncomfortable flight I have taken in a LONG time. The people in front of me were literally 5 inches from my face the entire flight. Did they change their seats recently? I remember it being tight but wow this was a whole new level. Also I am a 5'3" small woman so I can't even imagine a larger person dealing with that for 11 hrs.

Very bed boarding, there was overbooked and make a lot of problems and noises

There was a problem in the luggage because there were not porters

On my way from Chicago to London, I was seated next to a quite heavy passenger. I could barely move. BA should have ensured that overweight customers are placed in comfortable seats and not to penalize also other passengers because BA is not willing to accommodate these passengers and their needs. No respect at all.

The flight as far as timings go was excellent. Unfortunately we ended up sat with someone on a night flight who had been drinking alcohol before boarding and BA staff were happily serving him more alcohol. He was very drunk which made our flight uncomfortable and awkward. My partner had this person lying on him whilst asleep. Alcohol should be served minimally. If there had been an emergency this person would not have been in a fit state to act accordingly.

First time flying with BA and I will do it again. Staff at airport and on board were very nice and helpful

they are improving. The crew from Charlotte to Tampa was outstanding. SMILING and trying to be helpful with the customers.

Wonderful service and very comfy in the bulkhead in Economy Plus! Delicious food.

The BA team at Sky Harbor is deplorable, full of unnecessary attitude and poor communication. It seems like every member of the team was looking at another to solve the problem, instead of taking agency to do so themselves. I saw no less than 6 altercations with the same gate agent where he threatened to revoke the passengers boarding pass for asking a wildly reasonable question, something as simple as where the cue to board was. I’ve complained to BA before but it seems this isn’t an issue for them, which is very disappointing

Boarding poor in London,ok in Chicago. Don’t like Heatrow/terminal5

It was very good. We got a late start by about an hour and a half. However I worked rather have that than crash. It was purely mechanical. They had our tickets ready when we came off the plane in London for the next leg. The only mishap was when we got to Lisbon my husbands luggage made or bit mine didn't. All was not lost because I did finally get it 2 days later. I was really pleased that they c made the effort.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/15Sat
3 stops
46h 46mSAN-MAA
$807
6/16Sun
3 stops
58h 09mSAN-MAA
$813
6/15Sat
2 stopsEtihad Airways
41h 52mSAN-MAA
$961
6/16Sun
2 stops
32h 40mSAN-MAA
$1,039
6/16Sun
1 stopBritish Airways
42h 55mSAN-MAA
$1,584
6/15Sat
1 stopBritish Airways
42h 55mSAN-MAA
$1,636

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Chennai

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Chennai that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/3Mon
multi-stop
47h 50mSAN-MAA
7/11Thu
multi-stop
44h 50mMAA-SAN
$1,349
6/3Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
32h 55mSAN-MAA
7/11Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
30h 58mMAA-SAN
$1,532
6/3Mon
multi-stop
38h 15mSAN-MAA
7/12Fri
multi-stop
35h 15mMAA-SAN
$1,905
6/3Mon
multi-stop
32h 55mSAN-MAA
7/12Fri
multi-stop
29h 15mMAA-SAN
$2,149
6/3Mon
multi-stop
30h 20mSAN-MAA
7/12Fri
multi-stop
33h 50mMAA-SAN
$2,231
6/3Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
31h 00mSAN-MAA
7/12Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
25h 05mMAA-SAN
$2,673
6/3Mon
multi-stop
36h 49mSAN-MAA
7/11Thu
multi-stop
48h 53mMAA-SAN
$3,289
6/3Mon
multi-stopBritish Airways
42h 55mSAN-MAA
7/12Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
25h 05mMAA-SAN
$5,544

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