Statistics on Los Angeles -Chennai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Chennai (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Chennai from Los Angeles airport is $ 1334 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1126 (in october) and $ 1759 (in december), which is a saving of $ 209 or a surplus of $ 425 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1080 to $1134 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Chennai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Chennai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 25657 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Chennai from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in october, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1126, saving $ 209 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1334). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1759).
Flight Los Angeles -Chennai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1145 | $ 1396 | fair price |
| February | $ 989 | $ 1184 | good price |
| March | $ 929 | $ 1180 | good price |
| April | $ 978 | $ 1138 | good price |
| May | $ 1026 | $ 1241 | good price |
| June | $ 1289 | $ 1524 | fair price |
| July | $ 1381 | $ 1650 | high price |
| August | $ 1203 | $ 1437 | fair price |
| September | $ 932 | $ 1145 | good price |
| October | $ 947 | $ 1126 the cheapest | very good price |
| November | $ 1036 | $ 1235 | good price |
| December | $ 1354 | $ 1759 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Chennai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai range from $702 to $1835. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $702 to $756), 1% at the maximum price (from $1781 to $1835). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1080 to $1134 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Chennai flight
There are 21 companies that serve Los Angeles from Chennai airport: Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Lufthansa, Spirit Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United, British Airways, Etihad Airways, China Eastern, norse atlantic airways (uk), Alaska Airlines, Air China, Air France, Air Canada, jetBlue, Japan Airlines, ANA, Hong Kong Airlines and Swiss.
Data analysis:
Of the 25657 flights analyzed in previous years, Singapore Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Chennai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Chennai flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $78. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $54.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Chennai to Los Angeles departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $59. Conversely, departing from Chennai on a thursday may cost you an additional $42.
Top prices Los Angeles -Chennai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Chennai | 01-08 to 29-08-2025 | $ 903 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Chennai | 07-08 to 27-08-2025 | $ 816 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Chennai | 02-09 to 28-09-2025 | $ 916 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Chennai | 05-09 to 30-09-2025 | $ 856 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Chennai | 10-09 to 24-09-2025 | $ 839 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Chennai | 11-09 to 21-09-2025 | $ 929 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Los Angeles → Chennai | 18-09 to 28-09-2025 | $ 929 | layover flight with Cathay Pacific |
| Los Angeles → Chennai | 09-10 to 23-10-2025 | $ 823 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Chennai | 11-10 to 26-10-2025 | $ 869 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Chennai | 13-10 to 26-10-2025 | $ 795 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Chennai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Chennai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Chennai, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1251 $, which is a saving of 83 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (425 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Chennai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1184 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1320), 5 to 6 months ($ 1273), 6 to 7 months ($ 1254) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1050 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1126), 2 to 3 months ($ 1084) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1026 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1146), 3 to 4 months ($ 1104), 4 to 5 months ($ 1153) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 983 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1111), 2 to 3 months ($ 1114), 3 to 4 months ($ 1003), 5 to 6 months ($ 1134) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1070 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1148), 4 to 5 months ($ 1186), 6 to 7 months ($ 1119) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1367 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1462), 3 to 4 months ($ 1466), 5 to 6 months ($ 1406), 6 to 7 months ($ 1410) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1352 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1619), 3 to 4 months ($ 1571), 4 to 5 months ($ 1549), 5 to 6 months ($ 1453), 7 to 8 months ($ 1611) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1231 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1365), 3 to 4 months ($ 1342), 5 to 6 months ($ 1334), 6 to 7 months ($ 1278) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 992 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1082), 3 to 4 months ($ 1124), 4 to 5 months ($ 1101), 6 to 7 months ($ 1085) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1004 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1126), 2 to 3 months ($ 1096), 4 to 5 months ($ 1088), 5 to 6 months ($ 1025), 7 to 8 months ($ 1010) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1055 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1223), 2 to 3 months ($ 1148), 3 to 4 months ($ 1224), 4 to 5 months ($ 1136) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1269 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1672), 4 to 5 months ($ 1592), 5 to 6 months ($ 1535), 6 to 7 months ($ 1495), 7 to 8 months ($ 1392) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Chennai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $24. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $26 more.
Los Angeles to Chennai: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1057 $1009 to $1099 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1063 $931 to $1301 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1337 $973 to $2068 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1327 $1162 to $1503 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 902 $816 to $985 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 905 $839 to $933 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 855 $795 to $968 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1149 $1149 to $1149 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1000 $929 to $1138 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1734 $1175 to $3591 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november and december are cheaper to travel to Chennai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!