Flights from Los Angeles to Chennai
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Doha
- 22h 48m
- two tickets, via Dubai
- $958
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 8,960 mi (14,420 km)
fastest
Via Doha
Qatar
22h 48m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,108
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
23h 5m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Dubai
flight 16h
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dubai. Departure to Chennai: Dubai, Sharjah International.
Dubai to Chennai
flight 4h 5m
two ticketsfrom $958
Via Frankfurt
Germany
23h 20m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,491
Via London
United Kingdom
23h 43m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,347
Via Hong Kong
Hong Kong
24h 20m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,052
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.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Los Angeles to cities closest to Chennai
Los Angeles to Bangkok
Bangkok: 1,360 mi (2,189 km) from Chennai, flight 21h 8m
from $286
Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City: 1,788 mi (2,877 km) from Chennai, flight 20h 35m
from $384
Los Angeles to Singapore
Singapore: 1,803 mi (2,902 km) from Chennai, flight 17h 50m
from $436
Los Angeles to Dubai
Dubai: 1,829 mi (2,944 km) from Chennai, flight 16h
from $551
Los Angeles to Chengdu
Chengdu: 1,939 mi (3,120 km) from Chennai, flight 16h 10m
from $831
Los Angeles to Doha
Doha: 2,050 mi (3,299 km) from Chennai, flight 15h 40m
from $593
To Chennai from cities closest to Los Angeles
London to Chennai
London: 5,441 mi (8,756 km) from Los Angeles, flight 10h 8m
from $326
Frankfurt to Chennai
Frankfurt: 5,780 mi (9,302 km) from Los Angeles, flight 9h 25m
from $320
Hong Kong to Chennai
Hong Kong: 7,238 mi (11,649 km) from Los Angeles, flight 5h 35m
from $244
Guwahati to Chennai
Guwahati: 7,837 mi (12,612 km) from Los Angeles, flight 3h 10m
from $111
Chandigarh to Chennai
Chandigarh: 7,855 mi (12,641 km) from Los Angeles, flight 3h
Dehradun to Chennai
Dehradun: 7,865 mi (12,657 km) from Los Angeles, flight 4h 20m
from $108
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Chennai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Doha.
What is the fastest way to fly from Los Angeles to Chennai?
Via Doha: 15h 40m to the connection, 4h 8m after it, about 22h 48m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Chennai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dubai from $958. 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 Los Angeles and Chennai?
Doha (22h 48m total), Dubai (23h 5m total), Frankfurt (23h 20m total), London (23h 43m total) and Hong Kong (24h 20m total).
How far is Chennai from Los Angeles?
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.