Flights from San Diego to Chennai
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via London
- 23h 48m
- two tickets, via London
- $1,995
- connection option
- 1
- straight-line distance
- 9,070 mi (14,596 km)
fastest
Via London
United Kingdom
23h 48m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,995
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 San Diego to cities closest to Chennai
San Diego to Tokyo
Tokyo: 3,984 mi (6,411 km) from Chennai, flight 12h
from $332
San Diego to London
London: 5,102 mi (8,211 km) from Chennai, flight 10h 40m
from $415
San Diego to Kauai Island
Kauai Island: 7,726 mi (12,434 km) from Chennai, flight 6h 19m
San Diego to Honolulu
Honolulu: 7,834 mi (12,608 km) from Chennai, flight 6h 15m
from $255
San Diego to Vancouver
Vancouver: 7,898 mi (12,710 km) from Chennai, flight 3h 17m
San Diego to Calgary
Calgary: 7,922 mi (12,750 km) from Chennai, flight 3h 28m
To Chennai from cities closest to San Diego
London to Chennai
London: 5,482 mi (8,822 km) from San Diego, flight 10h 8m
from $326
Frankfurt to Chennai
Frankfurt: 5,827 mi (9,377 km) from San Diego, flight 9h 25m
from $320
Hong Kong to Chennai
Hong Kong: 7,346 mi (11,823 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 35m
from $244
Guwahati to Chennai
Guwahati: 7,948 mi (12,791 km) from San Diego, flight 3h 10m
from $111
Chandigarh to Chennai
Chandigarh: 7,959 mi (12,809 km) from San Diego, flight 3h
Dehradun to Chennai
Dehradun: 7,970 mi (12,826 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 20m
from $108
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Chennai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via London.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Chennai?
Via London: 10h 40m to the connection, 10h 8m after it, about 23h 48m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Chennai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via London from $1,995. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
How far is Chennai from San Diego?
9,070 mi (14,596 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.