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How to get fromLos Angeles to Chennaiby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Chennai by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane LAX - MAA
    24h 34m
    ₹60,838–122,119

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chennai International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane BUR - MAA
    27h 2m
    ₹45,757–121,775

  3. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane ONT - MAA
    27h 59m
    ₹48,470–133,430

  4. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chennai International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SNA - MAA
    29h 34m
    ₹61,261–172,818

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane LAX - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Peramburtrain train
    31h 33m
    ₹51,033–143,329

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane LAX - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Chennai Egmoretrain train
    35h 43m
    ₹49,478–123,819

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane LAX - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    32h 4m
    ₹61,038–152,619

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration22h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket₹51,014Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,481 km
  • Duration: 24h 34m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Chennai, India?

Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 5 times a day.

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