Travelling from Los Angeles to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Los Angeles to Chennai Airport (MAA). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the two main airports in Los Angeles.
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Los Angeles. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to MAA, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Los Angeles to MAA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from central Los Angeles to LAX is about 32 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to Chennai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Los Angeles to Chennai Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Van Nuys Airport and MAA:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take you 34 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Los Angeles to MAA, stay in one of these hotels close to Van Nuys Airport:
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Chennai Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Chennai. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 47 minutes.
It takes roughly 49 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Chennai Airport from Rs125,473 or travel return from just Rs244,030. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to lock in cheap tickets from Los Angeles to MAA. You're more likely to score a great deal and have a larger selection of departure times and dates.
Getting cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Chennai Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Chennai Airport (MAA)
April is the quietest time of year to fly to Chennai. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Chennai Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with the temperature ranging between 28ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Los Angeles to MAA in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chennai Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Chennai
Start your Chennai trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Chennai Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Marina Beach and Fort St. George are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Chennai travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Government Museum.
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