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Flights from Los Angeles to Chennai

What to know about flights from Los Angeles to Chennai?

The distance between Los Angeles and Chennai is approximately 14,438.67 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July.

Cheapest one-way
$590
Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific LAX-MAA 21h 45m · 1 stop Mon, Sep 14
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,085
Qatar Airways Qatar Airways LAX-MAA 22h · 2 stops Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 1
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Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific Cheapest · From $590 Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines Most booked
When to travel
August
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
14,438.67 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chennai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $590 and round-trip from $1,085. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • LAX 4:20 PM
        22h
        1 stop
        MAA 2:50 AM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Thu, Sep 24 | Qatar Airways
        MAA 4:20 AM
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Chennai - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 1 | Qatar Airways
        $1,085 $2,140
        49% off
        49% off
        $2,140 $1,085
      • LAX 4:20 PM
        22h
        1 stop
        MAA 2:50 AM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Thu, Sep 10 | Qatar Airways
        MAA 4:20 AM
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Chennai - Los Angeles | Thu, Sep 17 | Qatar Airways
        $1,085 $2,140
        49% off
        49% off
        $2,140 $1,085
      • LAX 4:20 PM
        22h
        1 stop
        MAA 2:50 AM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Tue, Oct 13 | Qatar Airways
        MAA 4:20 AM
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Chennai - Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 20 | Qatar Airways
        $1,089 $2,140
        49% off
        49% off
        $2,140 $1,089
      • LAX 4:20 PM
        21h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:40 AM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Tue, Sep 15 | Qatar Airways
        MAA 4:20 AM
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Chennai - Los Angeles | Tue, Sep 22 | Qatar Airways
        $1,129
        47% off
        $2,140 $1,129
      • LAX 4:20 PM
        21h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:40 AM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Tue, Sep 29 | Qatar Airways
        MAA 4:05 AM
        22h 25m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Chennai - Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 6 | Qatar Airways
        $1,131
        47% off
        $2,140 $1,131
      • LAX 11:30 PM
        34h
        1 stop
        MAA 10:00 PM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Tue, Oct 20 | Singapore Airlines
        MAA 9:50 AM
        21h 50m
        1 stop
        LAX 7:10 PM
        Chennai - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 28 | Singapore Airlines
        $1,205
        44% off
        $2,140 $1,205
      • LAX 9:15 PM
        23h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 9:20 AM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Wed, Sep 30 | Singapore Airlines
        MAA 11:15 PM
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 9:50 PM
        Chennai - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 5 | Singapore Airlines
        $1,325
        38% off
        $2,140 $1,325
      • LAX 11:30 PM
        34h
        1 stop
        MAA 10:00 PM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Tue, Sep 29 | Singapore Airlines
        MAA 11:15 PM
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 9:50 PM
        Chennai - Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 6 | Singapore Airlines
        $1,482
        31% off
        $2,140 $1,482
      • LAX 9:15 PM
        23h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 9:20 AM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Sun, Sep 27 | Singapore Airlines
        MAA 11:15 PM
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 9:50 PM
        Chennai - Los Angeles | Sun, Oct 4 | Singapore Airlines
        $1,538
        28% off
        $2,140 $1,538
      • LAX 11:30 PM
        34h
        1 stop
        MAA 10:00 PM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Tue, Oct 13 | Singapore Airlines
        MAA 11:15 PM
        35h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 9:50 PM
        Chennai - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 19 | Singapore Airlines
        $1,690
        21% off
        $2,140 $1,690
      • LAX 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:00 PM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Fri, Sep 11 | Normal Airline
        MAA 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        LAX 4:00 PM
        Chennai - Los Angeles | Sun, Sep 13 | Normal Airline
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      • LAX 1:20 PM
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA 11:35 PM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Mon, Sep 14 | Cathay Pacific
        $590 $882
        33% off
        33% off
        $882 $590
      • LAX 11:30 PM
        35h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 11:35 PM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Tue, Sep 22 | Cathay Pacific
        $593 $882
        33% off
        33% off
        $882 $593
      • LAX 11:30 PM
        35h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 11:35 PM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Thu, Sep 17 | Cathay Pacific
        $603 $882
        32% off
        32% off
        $882 $603
      • LAX 12:25 PM
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 11:35 PM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Sat, Sep 26 | Cathay Pacific
        $652
        26% off
        $882 $652
      • LAX 9:20 PM
        37h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA 12:35 AM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Sat, Nov 7 | Cathay Pacific
        $659
        25% off
        $882 $659
      • LAX 11:30 PM
        35h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 11:35 PM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Fri, Oct 2 | Cathay Pacific
        $661
        25% off
        $882 $661
      • LAX 11:30 PM
        35h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 11:35 PM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Sun, Sep 27 | Cathay Pacific
        $668
        24% off
        $882 $668
      • LAX 9:15 PM
        23h 35m
        1 stop
        MAA 9:20 AM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Sun, Oct 18 | Singapore Airlines
        $676
        23% off
        $882 $676
      • LAX 11:30 PM
        34h
        1 stop
        MAA 10:00 PM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Mon, Sep 28 | Singapore Airlines
        $692
        22% off
        $882 $692
      • LAX 9:15 PM
        36h 15m
        1 stop
        MAA 10:00 PM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Wed, Oct 14 | Singapore Airlines
        $696
        21% off
        $882 $696
      • LAX 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:00 PM
        Los Angeles - Chennai | Fri, Sep 11 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Los Angeles to Chennai flights?

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Chennai, including Singapore Airlines, IndiGo, Cathay Pacific has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Los Angeles to Chennai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chennai (LAX-MAA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Cathay Pacific offers one-way fares as low as $590 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LAX to MAA on Mon, Sep 14), while Qatar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,085 departing on Thu, Sep 24 and returning on Thu, Oct 1.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Chennai with the following airlines, including: IndiGo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Chennai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Los Angeles to Chennai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Sep 14, with one-way flights priced at just $590.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Cathay Pacific.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chennai travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Chennai is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Chennai on September 27, 2026 with Singapore Airlines, with prices starting at $979.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai International Airport (LAX-MAA) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Chennai and Los Angeles is 13h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Los Angeles to Chennai is $1,067. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Los Angeles and Chennai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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