How to get from Chennai to Los Angeles

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Hong Kong: about 21h 18m including the connection. Other options: via Singapore, Doha, Bangkok and Dubai. Two tickets from $582.

Flights from Chennai to Los Angeles

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Hong Kong
21h 18m
two tickets, via Singapore
$582
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,960 mi (14,420 km)
fastest
Via Hong Kong
Hong Kong
21h 18m
with the connection
Chennai to Hong Kong flight 5h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Hong Kong to Los Angeles flight 12h 58m
two ticketsfrom $823
Via Singapore
Singapore
22h 53m
with the connection
Chennai to Singapore flight 4h 23m
Connection of about 3h
Singapore to Los Angeles flight 15h 30m
two ticketsfrom $582
Via Doha
Qatar
23h 43m
with the connection
Chennai to Doha flight 4h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Doha to Los Angeles flight 15h 58m
two ticketsfrom $1,294
Via Bangkok
Thailand
23h 55m
with the connection
Chennai to Bangkok flight 3h 30m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Don Mueang International, Suvarnabhumi. Departure to Los Angeles: Suvarnabhumi.
Bangkok to Los Angeles flight 17h 25m
two ticketsfrom $730
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
24h 5m
with the connection
Chennai to Dubai flight 4h 15m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dubai, Sharjah International. Departure to Los Angeles: Dubai.
Dubai to Los Angeles flight 16h 50m
two ticketsfrom $1,213

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Los Angeles

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, +19° to +28° by day, sea +14° to +19°. In November it is +23° by day and +10° at night, sea +17°, with 3 rainy days.

Jan
+19° +7° +15° 6 days
Feb
+20° +8° +15° 5 days
Mar
+20° +9° +14° 8 days
Apr
+24° +11° +15° 2 days
May
+25° +13° +17° 1 days
Jun
+28° +15° +19° 1 days
Jul
+31° +17° +20° 0 days
Aug
+32° +18° +21° 1 days
Sep
+31° +18° +21° 2 days
Oct
+28° +14° +19° 2 days
Nov
+23° +10° +17° 3 days
Dec
+19° +9° +16° 6 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chennai to Los Angeles?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Hong Kong.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chennai to Los Angeles?
Via Hong Kong: 5h 20m to the connection, 12h 58m after it, about 21h 18m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chennai to Los Angeles with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Singapore from $582. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chennai and Los Angeles?
Hong Kong (21h 18m total), Singapore (22h 53m total), Doha (23h 43m total), Bangkok (23h 55m total) and Dubai (24h 5m total).
How far is Los Angeles from Chennai?
8,960 mi (14,420 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.