Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Chennai is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LAX to MAA flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between LAX and MAA:
London Heathrow Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai Airport flight is 388 €. A round-trip fare is currently 900 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LAX to MAA, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
80% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of LAX.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel close to LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Chennai Airport (MAA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MAA instead:
Grab a Chennai Airport rental car and explore Chennai and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Europcar and North Car Rental are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Chennai Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Chennai Airport (MAA)
January is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Chennai in September.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC (82ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to MAA in January. Average temperatures are between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chennai. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Around 434 kilometres south-west of Chennai, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.